Becoming a Divemaster is a dream of many scuba divers. It does sound pretty cool: being a master in diving! But what does a Divemaster do exactly, and how can you become one? Let’s jump in and see why every diver should aspire to become a Divemaster. What is a Divemaster? There seems to be …
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Do you have a scuba bucket list? If yes, the Philippines is probably already on it (if not, it should be!). But have you already considered where in the Philippines you want to go? With over 7,000 islands to choose from, the options can be overwhelming. Whether you’re looking to stay in one place or …
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I feel this needs to be bunched together as not all fins require boots. Open heel vs closed heel fins Personally I prefer to have open heel fins. Closed heel fins I generally associate with snorkelling. My issue with closed heel fins are that they just aren’t adaptable to as many situations. If you plan …
The ultimate BCD choice: Jacket or Backplate and Wing? Many of my students ask me why I have a ‘different’ BCD. To clarify: I dive with an Aquamundo aluminium backplate and wing. They ask me what the benefits are and if those steel bolts don’t hurt my back. My answer is always the same: I …
Gobies Every diver will remember this on at least one of their dives: a small burrow in the sand, a shrimp busy shovelling out all of the sediment and a tiny fish guarding the entrance to their little Batcave. These little bodyguards are called gobies. With this statement however I do highlight the more well-known …
Have you ever been into the blue? Have you ever felt tiny? And by this I mean in the scheme of the universe that feeling when you realize that you are a minuscule element; part of something massive; yet slightly insignificant! Ominous I know, but honestly it’s an amazing feeling and one that not many …
Filipino food RICE!!!! Basically that’s the main ingredient in any Filipino food dish. Plain, mixed with savoury or sweet ingredients, fried, cooked, any form Filipinos can get it in will do. But there is more to the Philippine cuisine than just rice. Adobo, Kaldereta, Lechon, they’re all popular dishes here. However there are a few …
Shore diving When most people think about diving they picture themselves on a big boat on a sunny day cruising the tropical waters of the Philippines. I am going to paint you a different picture in this blog and I will convince you why shore diving is just as much fun! At Liquid, we do …
Speedos – Do or Don’t? Speedos, the word brings up some pretty clear mental pictures. As a female diver, I have the luxury of slipping my wetsuit over either my skin tight swim suit or barely there (back in the day) bikini. It is comfy, easy and I feel like I am only wearing my …
Diving with a stick Do you go diving with a stick? Personally I don’t as I really do not see the point unless I have a camera and intend to use the stick as a measuring device. This is originally what ‘dive sticks’ were designed for, a tool for underwater photographers to gauge the distance …
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