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The underwater world of photography in the Gillis.
So you go to the Gilis you have a couple of amazing dives. You’ve seen pygmy seahorses, octopus, lionfish, turtles and white tip shark. Brilliant! You go back to your hostel and you’re on Skype with your friends in the UK. Cool, you’re telling them how big the white tip was and how daringly close you got to the Lionfish, but what have you got to show? Yes, you have it written in your log book and you’ve been smiling since you witnessed the octopus change colour, what happens when you lose your log book and forget what kind of [...]
Five qualities to look for in a good dive buddy.
A good dive buddy could be the difference between a good dive and the best dive you’ve ever had it is much more fun to be able to laugh with a friend and enjoy post dive banter after you've been practically silent for an hour.. So choose wisely! (And when you’ve found that buddy, hold on to them for life!) Reliable A good reliable buddy will always be by your side. Whether it’s picking up your fins when you leave them in the dive shop or making sure you’ve both completed the proper length safety stop before surfacing, a good [...]
Top five tips on how to be a Gili Eco Warrior whilst scuba diving.
So you are organising the trip of a lifetime, and on the way, you plan to dive around the Gilis? Brilliant, but have you ever thought of the fragile ecosystem you’ll be diving into? “There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Of that mass, 269,000 tons float on the surface, while some four billion plastic microfibers per square kilometre litter the deep sea.” – National Geographic. Don't let us kill your vibe, though! There is a way YOU can help, and it doesn’t take much effort or time. So what better way to spend your vacation [...]
Top 5 reasons to come to the Gilis NOW*!
The Gilis have and always will be a small part of paradise, that's why after the devastation of the earthquake on August 5th 2018 we have worked even harder to get this place back to its former self. In doing so the bond each and every shop, restaurant, dive centre, hostel and bar now have, makes the Gilis even more likeable and those who come here may never want to leave. It is true, there is still a bit of rubble on the streets and not every building is back to its original self, but there is power on the [...]
What to expect while diving with Compass Divers.
So you know that Gili Trawangan is known for partying and diving. You also know that you want to dive, but there are so many dive operators to choose from: who to pick? You can't choose based on price: all Gili Trawangan shops stick to a fixed price agreement for all courses and fun dives. Well, to make it slightly easier for you, we're here to tell you what you can expect when diving with Compass Divers. Then you can make your mind up as to whether you want to trawl through Tripadvisor! We can tell you right now - [...]
What goes on over in Gili T?
Whether you are still at home waiting to start your holiday of a lifetime or have just stepped off the boat onto the golden sands of Gili T, you may be wondering, "What does this little bit of paradise have to offer?" Well, a whole lot - so there is no time to waste! We've put together the top ten activities to participate in whilst on this paradisiacal island of diving and dancing. Of course, we're a bit partial to some pastimes. (Seriously, the diving is nothing like you’ve ever seen before!) Diving With over 60 dive shops on Gili [...]