Simon Pridmore has been a columnist for EZDIVE for quite some time, he writes all sorts of diving skills for the readers and shares his knowledge and experiences. We are very thrilled to see his latest book ‘Dive into Taiwan’ got launched in year 2020.
In Dahab, colourful coral reefs meet a relaxed lifestyle. In this small desert town on the Sinai Peninsula, visitors immerse themselves into the clear depths of the Red Sea and the warm Arabic culture. Text | Timo Dersch Photo | … Continued
A remote body of water in Southeast Asia harbours an astonishing secret.
From endemic marine species, such as Oman anemonefish, Oman butterflyfish and Oman cuttlefish, to virgin dive sites, Oman offers “off the beaten path” experiences day and night.
A visit to Egypt is both an opportunity to glimpse a true cradle of civilization and sample the bountiful underwater treasures lauded by Dr. Eugenie Clark, Dr. Hans Hass and Jacque Cousteau.
Clear water… check. Dancing sunbeams… check. Neon colored sponges… check. Schooling blue tangs… check. Model in perfect position… check. Easy shot… uh, no. The scene through my viewfinder suddenly morphs from a dazzling panorama to two puppy-dog-like eyes. I raise my head to find a large Nassau grouper staring at me and wiggling its pectoral fins as if to say, “Let’s play!” Such is the diving in the Cayman Islands. The water is consistently clear. The reefs are consistently healthy. And the animal encounters are consistently engaging.
Japan is a dream for travellers from around the world who want to discover our beautiful culture, delicious food and exciting shopping. Surprising to many, however, is that Japan also has great diving from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south. Less well known – but equally fascinating – is Hachijo Island, an overnight sail south of Tokyo.
In 1785, English poet William Cowper penned the phrase “Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” Spices, quite literally, put many Indonesian islands on the map when European spice traders reached them in the 16th century. Now, savvy scuba divers are the modern day explorers who know there’s no better spice than the variety of marine life and adventures found along Indonesia’s Forgotten Islands.
Lombok: this beautiful island is located between two of world’s top travel destinations, Bali and Komodo in Indonesia. It has great diving conditions and a unique cultural heritage blending Balinese, Javanese, Buginese, and even the occasional touch of Arabian.
With year-round manta rays and whale sharks, the world’s largest jellyfish lake and peerless coral walls, the Derawan Archipelago might just be the best dive destination you’ve never experienced.