Posted on 31 January 2019
If you’ve traveled to dive destinations or are a diver yourself, you’re sure to have heard about Nitrox. This may be something you’ve researched a bit about or may not know anything about it. In this post we’re going to talk about scuba diving with Nitrox and how it could add to your diving experiences. (more…)
Posted on 18 December 2018
Frogfishes are a very unique fish of the anglerfish family Antennariidae. These fish are found in almost all tropical and subtropical seas in the world, including the waters of North Sulawesi. In fact, in the Lembeh Strait, a regular dive site for guests at Gangga Island Resort & Spa, no less than 9 different species have been identified. If you’re looking for frogfishes, North Sulawesi is one of the best places in the world to find them. (more…)
Posted on 06 December 2018
When you first started to dive you probably found descending difficult and added a kilo or so of lead to help you out. Often this leads to new divers being incorrectly balanced once they get to the intended depth. Without having been corrected, you might still be carrying extra weight even after numerous dives.
If you’re tired of lugging excess weight while you are diving it’s time to learn some helpful tips for natural buoyancy. (more…)
Posted on 22 November 2018
Winter is setting in in the Northern Hemisphere and you’re probably starting to dream of escaping to warmer climes. If you’re a diver, there is nothing better than a trip to Indonesia in those long dark months to get you through to the warmer weather in the spring. Be warned…you will want to book a winter dive escape in Indonesia when you’ve finished reading this. (more…)
Posted on 08 November 2018
Right at the very top of the spindly island of Sulawesi, Manado is a unique part of Indonesia you need to see. This city is the capital of the province of North Sulawesi, and most likely the place you will fly into if you’re planning to explore the region. It may not be the most well known part of the archipelago, but we’re here to tell you why you should book a trip to Manado right now! (more…)