Diving is becoming an increasingly popular activity for water enthusiasts and travelers, and Bali is considered to be one of the best diving locations due to its clear waters and diverse sea life. With diving now an important part of the tourist industry, marketing strategies are being developed to encourage more sport enthusiasts to try diving.
Indonesia has some of the world’s best diving locations to offer. Some of them are not accessible from land or they are part of remote national parks and protected areas. A liveaboard scuba vacation is a popular way to get to dive and explore these Indonesian dive sites.
In September of 2014 a friend and I embarked on a year-long trip to, and around Asia. It had been a life-long dream to travel by rail from London to Shanghai via Bejing, so we set off to make the dream a reality before being let loose on all of the wonders that this magnificent region has to offer.
A wedding is meant to be one of the most special occasions in one’s life, and it is not surprising that the preparation alone can take many months. Some also choose to go the great length for the sake of making the day not only memorable but also distinguishable from everybody else’s. An underwater wedding has it all! With a little extra preparation, an underwater wedding is a unique, fun way to say “I Do!” .
Some divers are lucky enough to actually live near the dive sites thus they don’t have to travel far and often to find good spots for their diving pleasures. The vast majority of divers however have to travel in order to enjoy a diving holiday. One of the burdens is that there will most probably be a lot of air travel involved. The flight itself is not a problem, but flying with scuba equipment might be.
Bali is a dream holiday destination for many. However, tourists traveling to Bali should be aware of the health risks related to visiting this beautiful tropical island and how to minimize them.
There can be different reasons that bring you to the popular Gili Islands. Is it because you want to enjoy a wild party that seems to never end? Is diving with the turtles right up your alley? Are you dreaming of romantic walks on long quiet beaches? Located between Bali and Lombok Islands, Gili consists of three different islands with each of them having its own appeals.
Imagine a day when everything falls silent; you don’t hear any traffic in the streets, no loud TV from your neighbor’s flat. You don’t need to rush to work nor to the supermarket. In fact you are not rushing anywhere. Today you are staying at home with your family and loved ones, using the time to rest and contemplate.
Too good to be true? Well, a day like this does become reality once a year on the island of Bali. It’s called Nyepi, and for Balinese Hindus it is one of the most important of celebrations. However, it comes with a number of rules that should be followed carefully.
Diving adventure has always been a sought-after experience during holiday seasons in many tourist resorts around Bali. It allows you to enjoy the normally-invisible sights of underwater beauty although you usually have to go deep enough to get the most of it. Scuba diving in general is not something anybody can do; it requires training, understanding of seasonal changes and careful interactions with marine animals.
