1. As founder of the Brisbane Dive Academy, what is your vision for the the business? I want to see Brisbane Dive Academy grow into one of the most well known and professional dive operations in Australia, with highly trained and capable staff who are willing and able to help with all kinds of diver [...]
The Cayman Islands is a dream scuba diving destination. I’ve never been lucky enough to visit, but it’s on my bucket list :-) As for all popular scuba hot spots, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to choosing your dive center and we’ve had plenty of reviews from divers who have dived there and experienced everything [...]
Story and photos by Tom Arnold – diving the Cenotes Talk about alchemy. From time immemorial, people have been obsessed with the notion of transforming something base into something valuable, something common into something special. Think iron into gold, coal into diamonds, vodka into gasoline. Well, recently I accomplished just such a feat. For my [...]
There, I’ve finally said it… I’m bored with scuba diving. Now, before I hear the shouts of “you’re spoiled, don’t you realise how many people… blah, blah”, let me explain. Kitting up for diving is hard work. It really is hard work; squeezing into a full suit, putting fins on with a scuba tank on [...]
Cornwall is England’s Riviera. Since Victorian times the Major beach resorts such as Newquay, Bude & Perranporth to name a few have seen sun worshipers heading to England’s most southerly and westerly region. The relatively warm waters and hot sunny days could please even the most discerning of folk. Over time things change, during the [...]
If you’re not sure what to include in your review, here are some suggestions to inspire you! When you sit down to write your review, think about the things that you would have liked to know before you went on your trip. Think about what will be useful to other divers planning their trips. A [...]
Discover the underwater world … surrounded by colourful and fascinating creatures and bizarre coral formations. Let your mind run free, and find peace – all this and much more describes a dive in the Red Sea. For many years, Egypt counts among the top diving spots in the world. A magnificent underwater world, plenty of sunshine, bargain holiday [...]
Every so often, I randomly click on a ’10 Best Divesites’ blog post; there are loads out there and 60/70% of the contents are often the same so it got me wondering… what are the top dives that I want to do? Of course, there are the iconic ones that many of us would love [...]
Check that the dive centre is a member of a recognised certification agency Do not dive if you have doubts about the way the centre is run, the quality of the equipment on offer (including the boat) or if the instructor does not inspire confidence. Read 10 Top Questions to ask a Dive Centre. Never [...]
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