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They say travelling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. This couldn’t be truer, especially when you think of all the amazing experiences and adventures you are left with when you come home from a trip. Eating local cuisine, joining fun excursions and trying out new dive spots are all things that […] Type: Post
Ever wonder which bodies of water make up the Seven Seas? As you likely learned in school, our planet has five oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern/Antarctic), so what two bodies of water round out the Seven Seas? According to NOAA: – The phrase Seven Seas comes from Greek literature and originally referred […] Type: Post
Written by guest blogger Rachel Kerr “We hear the word “shark” and we can’t help but immediately fill in the blank after it with “attack”.” – Elaina Zachos, writer for the National Geographic online Let’s be honest, sharks have a pretty bad reputation. Our obsession with sharks as bloodthirsty, man-eating beasts has been drip-fed to […] Type: Post
Love scuba diving, history and travel? A career as an underwater archaeologist might be the job for you – if you have the patience and buoyancy skills. Learn more about what it’s like to work as an underwater archeologist. Melissa Price is a PADI Pro currently working at the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research in […] Type: Post
We are extremely proud to announce Mongolia’s first PADI® Open Water Scuba Instructor, Khaliun Batsaikhan, who completed her PADI Instructor Examination in April, 2018. Crystal Dive Koh Tao caught up with Khaliun to learn about her journey towards being a PADI Instructor. What inspired you to become a PADI Professional? With an educational background in […] Type: Post
According to a recent PADI® survey of 1,000 people, nearly 40 percent of respondents felt eco-travel is important to them personally. On PADI Travel™, you can find a selection of environmentally focused trips that allow divers, nature enthusiasts and travelers to expand their horizons and explore eco-travel experiences that celebrate adventure, sustainability and a connection […] 