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There’s Diving in Jeddah, Believe It or Not

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For adventure seekers, scuba divers or regular tourists wanting to enjoy a new kind of fun, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia offers an experience that doesn’t sound right in a sentence — scuba diving in the desert. Yes, diving in Jeddah is very popular since the city is located on the coast of the Red Sea.

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Chicken Wreck in Jeddah

Fondly called the ‘Bride of the Red Sea’ for its location, Jeddah is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s most foreigner-friendly city. It offers activities, pleasures and a level of freedom that may not be found elsewhere in the country. While in Riyadh, the capital city, women …

Diving in Aqaba for the Tourist

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Diving in Aqaba is pretty much a given if you have any experience whatsoever in this water sport: this is Jordan’s portal to the Red Sea, after all, and the only spot in the country where you can actually enjoy activities like this. And what enjoyment can be had! Aqaba’s Gulf is home to a vast variety of sea creatures that can definitely brighten up any tourist’s day.

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Old Ship Wreck in Aqaba

The real attraction when diving in Aqaba is in the areas around the southern parts of the coast, where the reef starts at the beach itself and where wreck sites abound just a bit further into the water, especially around Aqaba Marine Park. Some of the sites have huge …

Swimming in Kuwait — Where to Learn Scuba Diving

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Swimming in Kuwait is a popular activity for tourists because of the warm temperature and the humid ambiance. However, this fun and exciting pastime is sometimes discouraged because of the ocean’s strong currents, sharp rocks, and the abundance of dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, urchins, and jellyfishes. These threats are sources of inconvenience, particularly for the locals who find their living catching fish. Fortunately, you can still enjoy the treasures of the deep by learning how to scuba dive. There are plenty of establishments, which will only be too glad to teach you everything you need to know, from the precautions to the breathing techniques.

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Go diving in Kuwait

Scuba diving in Kuwait is one of the water sports sought after by tourists. This activity gives them the opportunity to explore the deep waters without being exposed to danger. Plus, a trip to the bottom of the sea is not experienced by everyone in a lifetime. If you are …

Diving and Swimming in Brunei: Fun and Unforgettable

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When people think of Brunei, they imagine a country of golden palaces, lavish mosques and an abundant supply of natural gas. Not many think of this amazing Muslim country as a place to swim and have fun in the water. Swimming in Brunei, however, is quickly becoming a popular attraction for tourists.

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Go diving in Brunei

If one looks at the map, having fun in the water while in Brunei makes a lot of sense. This tiny yet wealthy country is found on the northern tip of the island of Borneo in the middle of Malaysia’s Sarawak province. Encircling the South China Sea, Brunei’s …

Diving in Sri Lanka is within Everyone’s Reach

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Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean. It is blessed with beautiful underwater attractions such as colorful coral reefs, sea caves, rock formations, and shipwrecks. Diving in Sri Lanka is getting favorable feedback and reviews from all over the world.

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Go diving in Sri Lanka

Dive spots are found all over Sri Lanka, but those on the West Coast are best visited from November to April, and those in the East Coast peak from May to October. Most of these dive sites are out in the open ocean, since the island is not known for shore dives. Licensed dive operators usually offer small boats for six divers and bigger boats for 15 divers to diving locations that are 10 to 45 …

Lion’s Head, King of the Maldivian Dive Sites

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The Maldives is most popularly known for its spectacular dive sites. One of the most visited dive spots that never fail to delight divers is Lion’s Head, which was named after a large overhang rock formation that looks like the head of a lion. It is one of the oldest dive points in the Maldives and has now been designated by the Maldivian government as a protected marine area.

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Lion’s Head in Maldives

A few years back, the government didn’t regulate divers and tourists, but as the country became more and more popular for its dive sites, the state realized it had to do something before the country lost all its beautiful underwater treasures. Tourists used to chip off corals and take them home as souvenirs. In 1995, the government identified and placed 35 dive sites under special protection, one of which is Lion’s Head. …