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Tag: asia

  • The Amed Diving Guide: A Review of My Top 3 Sites

    Imagine you could fly. But not just fly—imagine drifting effortlessly over a vibrant, swirling rainbow, with colossal barrel sponges like ancient sentinels and the silhouetted shadows of sharks patrolling the deep blue just below your fins. That isn’t a dream. That is Bunutan Reef on a perfect day. Welcome to the world of Amed, Bali—a…

  • Navigating the Map: The Beautiful Confusion of Bunaken’s Eastern Wall

    You’re 15 meters down, drifting along a vertical precipice draped in soft corals. Your dive computer says one thing, your guide’s hand signals say another, and the map back at the resort? Well, that’s a whole different story. If you’ve ever tried to reconcile the dive maps of Eastern Bunaken, you know that underwater “borders”…

  • A Staff Instructor’s Retreat: My Top 5 Dive Resorts in Indonesia

    A Professional’s Guide to the Best Diving and Resorts Across the Archipelago With over 40 years of diving and 5,000 logged dives, I’ve learned that a truly great trip isn’t just about the reef—it’s about the resort, the food, and the service. I’ve explored the length of the Indonesian archipelago, but only a select few…

  • Paws of Jakarta

    In the bustling metropolis of Jakarta, amidst the vibrant streets and lively neighbourhoods, a silent crisis has unfolded – the unchecked proliferation of the feline population. However, amid the chaos, a glimmer of hope exists as compassionate individuals strive to address this issue.