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Two Girls that Scuba members dive into their thoughts on the Netflix documentary and why some environmental docos can do more harm than good.
This post may contain affiliate links. It means I may earn a commission if you book or purchase something. This is at no cost to you and support this website. Learn more here. The day I became a drysuit diver, a whole new world unfolded before me. I didn’t need to wait anymore for ...
Ready to discover reefs, whale sharks, threshers, and more? These are the 10 best dive sites in the Philippines which you DON'T want to miss!
Check out our small independent places to shop for scuba divers - including ocean-inspired jewellery and clothing, useful gifts for scuba divers, and ocean art gifts by independent artists.
Scuba divers top tips for keeping warm whilst scuba diving; from exposure suits, to keeping warm before dives, on your surface intervals and beyond.
Now that you've learned to scuba dive and you're ready to take the next giant stride, we answer all your questions about the Advanced Open Water Course.
Girls that Scuba recommends their favourite scuba diving destinations for travelling in 2020, including sharks in French Polynesia, wrecks in Palau, and sardines in South Africa.
Scuba diving in Okinawa: all the practical informations you need to go scuba diving in Okinawa. Where to stay? Who to dive with? What to do?
This Island Times blog entry is part of a series of personal essays illustrating how SeaTrek has impacted the lives of our students and staff. We thank Hunter Blencowe, former student and 2015 intern, for this insightful look into the Underwater World of SeaTrek BVI. Underwater With SeaTrek BVI By: Hunter Blencowe A fun, successful day […]
Ski is not the only thing you can do while visiting the French Alps in winter, did you know you could also go ice diving in Val Thorens?
Check out our small independent places to shop for scuba divers - including ocean-inspired jewellery and clothing, useful gifts for scuba divers, and ocean art gifts by independent artists.
Looking for the best women’s BCDs? Who better to ask than Girls that Scuba? Read for the best travel BCDs, hybrid BCDs, and wings for women.
In the same way that painting offered me a mental and emotional escape, diving offered me a physical one from my life. Through painting and diving, I found peace, I found quiet, I found freedom
Back at the beginning of summer, Kevin had to do some traveling for work. While he was away, I was extremely fortunate to be able to spend a little quality time with friends on some fun trips and
Fancy exploring a wonder of the world, jeep rides in the desert and diving in the Red Sea? Our Girls that Scuba trip to Jordan is for you!
Equalising comes naturally to some whereas others struggle. This guide helps to guide you on how to equalise ear pressure when diving.
If you're a woman who dives, you've experienced ill-fitting equipment on at least one immersion. And, the chances are good that your BCD (buoyancy control device) was the culprit. Diving with a jacket that slides around on your shoulders, rides up, or drags you from side to side isn't any fun, is it? The Adventure Junkies feel your pain, and we never want you to go through that again! Our team of female dive pros is here to help with a guide to the best BCDs for women, carefully chosen with you in mind. Keep reading for our top tips
Do you want to read scuba diving blogs written from a woman's point of view? Here are the best blogs by female scuba divers.
In this blog post, I explain the 3 biggest disappointments and the best 3 surprises I got during my one-week stay on Miyakojima
Girls That Scuba, the world's largest female scuba diving community recently attempted a Guinness World Record, on Gili Trawangan, Indonesia ... and I was there! Find out if this was achieved!
Do you want to read scuba diving blogs written from a woman's point of view? Here are the best blogs by female scuba divers.
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Planning an epic trip to Thailand and want to know the best places to visit? Here's the ultimate 1 month backpacking Thailand itinerary!
If you’re looking for things to do in Koh Tao –diving, places to stay, and things to see; this Koh Tao travel guide is for you. █ Oh, That Koh…
The best things to do in Zanzibar including where to stay, where to eat, and the best kite camps in Zanzibar. This is a must-read guide for adventure travellers and kitesurfers.
Discover the beautiful island of Porquerolles on the French Riviera and its fantastic diving in the heart of Port-Cros National Park.
If you're looking for idyllic overwater bungalows, gorgeous lagoons, hiking, and so many things to do, look no further than Bora Bora. Our guide will tell you how to have the best time there.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. I think we all know I love scuba diving almost as much as I love getting off the beaten path. Well, this Indonesian dive spot won't disappoint you in either category. A tiny island just off the coast of Sumatra, Pulau Weh has some of the best diving in Southeast Asia. Pin Me! Imagine slowly floating through an underwater canyon. Coral reef walls loom up on either side of you as the crystal blue waves crash above your head. You gasp in your respirator as you slowly
By Tetsuhiko Endo; Photograph by Stephane Bailliez The Scandinavians have long been known for their polar exploration so it came as a surprise to us when a Swedish woman named Annelie Pompe snatched the new free diving world record in the Variable Weight Apnea class in October. The smiley 29-year-old rode a weighted sled 126…
