Posted on 19 June 2019
Bali is and island humming with culture and religion. The Balinese Hindus are dedicated worshippers and daily life revolves around appeasing both good and bad spirits to create balance.
Although there are ceremonies going on all over the island on a daily basis, it can be difficult as an outsider to know what they are all about. (more…)
Posted on 12 June 2019
Amuk Bay is the bay that stretches from Padang Bai to Candidasa in East Bali. This area isn’t well known by most tourists, but divers might have heard more about it. Despite its low-key reputation, Amuk Bay is one of the best places to stay and dive in Bali and Lotus Bungalows Candidasa has the ideal location looking out into the bay. Here are 5 dive sites you might be exploring when you dive with Gangga Divers. (more…)
Posted on 21 May 2019
If you are a little obsessed with filling your Instagram with the most jealousy-inducing images, you’ll want to make sure you hit all the best spots while you’re staying in Candidasa. East Bali might not be high on most Instagrammers must-visit places, but doesn’t that make it better for those who like to get off the beaten path a little for the Gram? (more…)
Posted on 07 May 2019
Are you one of those travelers that like to prepare for your trip by learning a few words of the local language? It’s a great thing to do to get yourself ready for the cultural immersion, helps you make friends, and also can be a signal to scammers that you aren’t a good tourist to pick on. (more…)
Posted on 24 April 2019
When you learn to dive you will spend many hours trying to achieve neutral buoyancy. This is the state when you become almost weightless in the water and can glide naturally and effortlessly through the water. Neutral buoyancy takes time to master and even experienced divers will constantly be fine tuning their technique. In this article we’re going to talk about why neutral buoyancy is so important and how you can achieve it. (more…)