On our recent trip to the Maldives, we met the lovely and wonderful Sergio Artacho who was our dive guide for the week. Originally from Spain, he now works alongside his wife in the Hotel Dive Centre at Oblu by Atmosphere, Helengeli resort. Much like us, any chance he gets, he is in the water …
We've recently returned from an incredible trip diving the waters of Truk Lagoon. Undoubtedly a wreck heaven, where unexpectedly we also got the chance to take part in a baited shark dive on the outer reef of the lagoon. Black tips and grey reef sharks by the dozen turned up for the feeding frenzy, with …
Those of you that know me well have often referred to me by the technical term "dive wuss" because of my obsession with warm water diving. Whilst I have been told time and time again about the amazing diving available in U.K. waters, my many hundreds of underwater adventures have been overseas - …
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On our recent trip to Mauritius, I was asked to review the TUSA Tina Mask for Mike's Dive Store. Designed with women in mind, this mask is one of the latest to come from Freedom Technology and it's more distinguishing feature is the ability to add accessories for personalisation. Features Freedom - Freedom technology is a term …
Our first dive trip to Mauritius happened by chance when a couple of our good friends decided to get married, and invited us to join them there for their wedding. We had heard from others that the diving was pretty good and so we excitedly booked to stay in the Lux* Grand Gaube hotel where …
Our recent trip to dive the warm waters of the Indian Ocean in Mauritius couldn't have come at a better time as we were asked by Scubaverse to review a unique wetsuit from Truli. Designed specifically for women, we were intrigued to see what it would offer, particularly as I myself have a strong dislike for …
The Revillagigedo islands (other than having one of the most complicated names) is undoubtedly the trending dive destination of the moment for pelagic encounters. Known for its Giant Oceanic Mantas, it seems every dive magazine, blog and article is talking about these waters. Well, March 2016 was our turn to experience it. Sailing 240 nautical miles from Cabo San Lucas on the Nautilus Belle Amie to the first Island, San Benedicto.
"The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever" Jacques Yves Cousteau Egypt is known as one of the most popular dive locations in the world, with tropical waters, reasonable flight times from the UK and many itineraries to choose from depending on your experience. Most recently though, the focus …
With the first on many trips upon us this year, we set out to acquire a bunch of new gear that would be suitable for the cooler waters we would experience in Socorro. Unfortunately, as with a lot of Dive enthusiasts, what started out as a new 7mm wetsuit, quickly turned into an extensive shopping …
Anybody starting out in Underwater Photography or Video will know that for the most part, you take shots for your family and friends - capturing a moment in time for all to share. Quite often, the footage is similar to other Divers, dancing coral, curious Clown fish, troublesome Lion fish, there may occasionally be an angry …
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