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    Where To Stay in Bunaken/Bangka now that prices have gone up?

    LOL, good old autocorrect. I once recommended considering staying in Kampala to dive Mabul and Sipadan. Wanted to say Kapalai.
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    Sharm el Sheikh Vs Hurgada

    We have done both pre and post pandemic. IMVHO the driving is a lot better in Sharm, the national parks in Sharm have outstanding diving. There are also outstanding historic wrecks like the Thistlegorm and the Dunraven. OW divers should really be fine there. But Hurgada is also great.
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    Trip Video - Maldives, February/March 2024

    Wow, another masterpiece, congratulations on producing this work of art. And thanks for sharing with us.
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    Maldives vs seychelles

    We have only ever been to the Maldives, on many occasions and it is wonderful !!!
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    Dive medical post Pulmonary Embolism

    My understanding is that because you had what we call a provoked PE, i.e. there is a reason for it, it was small and you are relatively young and fit, your risk of a recurrence is low. Be sure to get a medical from a diving doctor and consider a second opinion if you get a negative answer from...
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    Two Fish Divers Nusa Penida Dive Report

    Sorry to hear that you had such a bad time. But why did you have two large suitcases and a carryon ? I get a full set of equipment, a couple of cameras and a few sundresses and all my toiletries into one medium sized dive bag. I am sure that one of the youngsters around would have helped if you...
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    Thoughts on a single light for a GoPro setup?

    I have a SeaLife SeaDragon 3000 lumen with a single arm and tray. I add my TG on some dives or use the GoPro by itself. I also have a smaller SeaLife arm to use the GoPro onto of the TG housing. It’s a brilliant setup. There are some. Dry good dive torches that you attach to your Selfie Stick...
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    Trip Report Jan 2024: Anilao, Puerta Galera and Boracay

    I was OK last March in Anilao in a 5mm with a hood and gloves.
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    Puerto Galera and Coron - how much time and dive shop advice needed

    I am not certain whether or not you will have to fly between Puerto Galera and Coron via Manila or whether or not you can transit by boat and land. If you have to fly for any part of your trip then definitely do only two stops. You might be pleasantly surprised by PG. I did 13 nights in Anilao...
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    macro muck in dauin

    If you ask random strangers on the internet a question, you should expect a range of views, some of which you may not agree with. Using the services of a dive shop will support the numerous staff they employ, who support numerous family members.
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    Macro Dive Trip April or April/May ‘24

    I really really enjoyed Ambon, and met one of its super super rare psychedelic frog fish in 2019. For sure it’s very very messy, but the macro is awesome. Alor is definitely better again.
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    macro muck in dauin

    The Philippines is a poor country and salaries, and tips, of dive professionals are an important source of income. Good macro guides will see stuff most normal people would have no chance of seeing. It is also very nice getting to know your guide.
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    GoPro 11 Settings

    I love my Hero 11, am no expert having had it for less than a year. But I love the horizon lock feature with 4K, as well as the wonderful hyper smooth boost.
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    Trip Report Raja Ampat [10 weeks diving with 9 different operators]

    WoW, congratulations on organisons your lives so well that you have been able to do and enjoy this fantastic trip. And thanks for sharing such an excellent trip report.
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    Question liveaboard cabin allocation for single diver?

    My husband and I do Emperor boats and on one occasion in the Maldives there were only 9 divers and they guides said that the unoccupied rooms were being refurbished, so the several singles had to share. March will be the low season.You could contact the company and ask if they could comp the...
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    Trip Report Padangbai (Bali) Report: Geko Divers August '23

    It was either at at the Jetty or Blue Lagoon on early to mid February, and was for a lot of the dive. 99 percent certainty means that there is a 1 percent chance that the event will occur. If thee was a 1 per cent chance that I would win the lottery, I would buy a lot of tickets.
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    Trip Report Padangbai (Bali) Report: Geko Divers August '23

    You and I had 19 degrees one day in February Chilly !
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    Trip Report Padangbai (Bali) Report: Geko Divers August '23

    It is really not acceptable to bring a diver with more than half a tank up after 40 minutes. I did two dives with a foreign- owned dive shop in PB some time ago. The guide tried to flog me Nitrox. I then found that my dive group comprised two very large gentleman who had about 30 dives each...
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    Equipment Woman loses lower leg to prop - Maldives liveaboard

    On the first dive on a LOB each diver has to deploy their SMB to show the guide that they know how to use it.
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    Compact GoPro Video Light Set-up

    As a new GoPro owner I have been watching what other divers are using and seeing their results. On a Maldives LOB several divers had the little lights from Amazon, Suptig and similar. They seemed to be happy with them, especially for big things. With a macro lens for little things, one of our...
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