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  1. Wisnu

    Alam Batu Diving

    Thank you for your wise statement you are correct. this regulation will generate income to local economy, support thousands dive guide and his family. However this regulation is applicable for all recretional diving, not only for foreigner. Albeit hundreds dives I did in Tulamben, I always use...
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    Alam Batu Diving

    Yes, legally, a local dive guide or instructor is required to accompany or supervise recreationally scuba diving in Indonesia. Clearly stipulated in the Peraturan Menteri (Minister Regulation) no. 7 2016, appendix SOP. Solo diving is not allowed. I can tell you, if something wrong happen to...
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    Padang Bai or Komodo or something else for 3 nights (Jan 25-28)

    I have spoken with the owner of Puri Madha, their 2 dive guides and a local instructor - all of them swear there wasnt fishing in the wreck area. They dont know any other fisherman catched the bumpheads for eating or selling. Puri madha is exactly facing to the wreck, closest entry/exit from...
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    Padang Bai or Komodo or something else for 3 nights (Jan 25-28)

    with only three nights, Tulamben is good choice. Easy and most likely you'll get a private guide where you can dictate what you want. The liberty wreck is fully encrusted with soft corals teeming with small fishes; lot of nudibranches. Liberty wreck, Tulamben, Bali-1240336.jpg by Wisnu...
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    Trip Report Raja Ampat & Bali August 2023

    Thanks luko, for the lovely very detailed report - and as usual all great shots - Mantas on cleaning pinnacle is my fav
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    Octopus Lovers

    From Lembeh and bali Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) Lembeh strait-6041177.jpg by Wisnu Purwanto, on Flickr Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) - Lembeh-6020350.jpg by Wisnu Purwanto, on Flickr Eye of Long-arm octopus, Abdopus sp - Lembeh-6041188.jpg by Wisnu Purwanto, on Flickr...
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    Trip Report A week at Mimpi Resort Tulamben

    Great Trip Al, love the shots too. I recall, first time visited Tulamben in 2003, we stayed in Mimpi. My elder daughter got her Jr. OW there 3 years later while her sister (was 5 years old) really enjoyed snorkeling in the mimpi house reef; her first time saw a reef shark there.
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    Tulamben/Amed with rental gear without a guide and wheels?

    Legal and illegality is not what you think. For recreational scuba ding, It's a regulation issued by Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. I know people riding rental scooter in Bali without driving license and wear no helmet - he thought it was legal as many doing this. When there was an...
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    Bali - Candidasa / Padang Bai or Nusa Lembongan with family

    Wow, then I'm Very Very special person. I was born and lived in Jakarta all the time until 2005, every year back home 2-3x and visit Bali, and occasionally lombok, and other places in Indonesia - stopped by the police several times but they NEVER ask money, I NEVER bribe them. 6 years lived in...
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    Bali - Candidasa / Padang Bai or Nusa Lembongan with family

    I visit bali since 1995 at least once a year; sometimes crossing to Lombok too, mostly self-drive rental car. Several times stopped by the police, no problems at all, they never ask money, and I never once bribed the police, not a cent, for any reasons. Simple, I have never violated the rules...
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    North Sulawesi Orca Pod

    I recall, in 2008 we saw orca in manado from our boat.
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    Bali diveprices

    Correct, the regulation is intended for recreational diving & tourism, It's issued by ministry of tourism. Industrial and technical diving is covered by other regulation issued by ministry of man power ( i think).
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    Bali diveprices

    Yes, he is. Great guide, and avid photographer too.
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    Bali diveprices

    Yes, legally, a dive guide or instructor is required to accompany or supervise recreationally scuba diving (even snorkeling/skin diving) in Indonesia. Solo diving is not allowed. Clearly stipulated in the minister regulation no. 7 2016, appendix SOP. Someone here might argue whether make sense...
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    Is TG-6 an upgrade from E-PL1?

    I dont think EPL-1 to TG-6 is an upgrade. I used the EPL-1 until 2013 and then upgrade to OMD EM-5 and then OMD EM-1 Mark 1 until to date. I was very happy with EPL-1, great image quality - always shoot in manual mode, give me lot of flexibility. Indeed I have to decide what lens to use; and...
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    Help planning a trip to Togean, Bunaken, Banda in June/July

    You might be disappointed to put Togean and Bunaken after Komodo. The Togean diving is not bad but not the same level as Komodo. Moving from one place to another place in Indonesia is not very difficult but will be slow and take 1 or even 2 days of your time., Years back, we had an epic family...
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    Which Dive resort?

    what's you call "small truck" is not licensed to carry passengers at the back. Legally against the law. Check your insurance policy if cover this type of transportation.
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    Which Dive resort?

    Previously I stayed at LDR 3x, but on my latest 5 visits I stayed at Puri madha, more budget friendly and the closest to the wreck. You can literally throw a stone to the wreck from the resort. Best location for early morning and night dive. Large parking area, this is crucial as I always drive...
  19. Wisnu

    Widi Reserve Islands up for sale

    I can buy land legitimately in Indonesia... And I live in Nigeria, though not a prince Any investors are welcome
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