There are a few muck diving spots in Tulamben that everyone raves about. Seraya Secrets and Melasti are usually some of the favorites that get mentioned a lot by macro photographers. But Sidem is a hidden gem that not as many people visit when they dive in Tulamben, although they definitely should since the macro…
While Seraya Secrets is not nearly as well known as the Liberty Wreck dive that Tulamben is most famous for, let’s be honest: the word is out, and Seraya isn’t much of a secret anymore. This popular muck diving spot is between the Emerald and the Batu Niti dive sites (which is yet another excellent…
Bohol, right in the the heart of Central Visayas in the Philippines, is an ideal alternative (or add-on!) destination from Cebu for many reasons. But we would like to emphasize that the beautiful island of Bohol itself is a standalone destination, both on land and underwater. On land, the well-planned tourist highway allows you to…
Of all the dives I did in Puerto Galera, perhaps my favorite was the Alma Jane wreck. The Alma Jane doesn’t have some morbid past or historical significance — it’s merely a decommissioned cargo ship, intentionally scuttled in 2003 to make a new dive site. Because of the strong currents and nutrient-rich waters of the…
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Centrally located in the nutrient-rich waters of the Visayan region of the Philippine Archipelago, Cebu is a diving mecca. Here on this beautiful island, countless dive sites are flourishing along its 196 kilometer (122 mile) long coastline, as well as its neighboring islands (also included in this guide). Each of these dive areas is home…
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If you’re planning a dive trip to Bali, you’re in for a treat: macro critters that look like you’d find them on the other side of the moon, stunning coral walls, and huge pelagics like sharks and manta rays abound. But before you take the plunge, let’s talk turkey: what should you expect to spend…
One of the biggest draws of a trip to Pemuteran is its BioRock project, an impressive effort that’s resulted in the creation of the largest coral reef restoration effort in all of Indonesia. It was started nearly 25 years ago as a smaller project, but now, it’s grown immensely and is one of the biggest…
It’s hard to believe that on an island as visited as Bali, there are still hidden gems to discover. On my recent trip to Bali (my third — I just can’t stay away from this island!), I had booked two weeks for diving in Amed and Tulamben, since on my first visit to Amed I…
Humpback whales are one of the earth’s most incredible, gentle creatures — and one of the few places on earth you can swim with them is off the shores of the beautiful island of Moorea in French Polynesia. These peaceful giants of the ocean are almost otherworldly, communicating with each other through an intricate system…
Humpback whales are something unique and majestic, titans who communicate through a complex system of songs and make some of the world’s longest migrations. As part of their annual migration, they take a break in the waters off of French Polynesia — and particularly Tahiti and Moorea — in order to bask in the warm…