Freediving
The diving archives is a collection of diving-related articles. It mostly discusses freediving both as a sport and a recreation. The archive also includes diving sites in the Philippines and diving gear reviews. It also encompasses related water activities such as skin diving, SCUBA diving, mermaiding (yes, it's a thing with formal courses and certification, too!) and snorkeling.
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APO REEF NATURAL PARK TRAVEL GUIDE 2025
For four years straight, the World Travel Awards has recognized the Philippines as the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination. Indeed, the country is a home to rich marine life not to mention that it’s a home to the center of center of Coral Triangle and the second largest contiguous atoll-type reef in the world. Among the dive sites that Philippines boasts and that you shouldn’t miss is that of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro’s Apo Reef Natural Park. About Apo Reef Natural Park Apo Reef Natural Park is considered to be the largest atoll-type reef system in the Philippines and second largest in the world next to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. It is…
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Coron Palawan Budget Travel Guide 2025
Pristine beaches with fine white sand, glistening turquoise waters, ginormous fascinating limestone formations, harmonious play of aqua and verdant, rich marine life, historical ship wrecks, postcard-perfect view of landscape and seascape, golden rolling hills under a canopy of a pastel sky during the sunset, lovely welcoming people – a pure beauty over and above. This Coron Palawan travel guide will help you plan your trip to experience all these and see the beauty of this paradise! About Palawan Palawan is among the provinces belonging to Region IV-B MIMAROPA (Mindoro Occidental and Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) situated at Southern Luzon. It has effortlessly astounded tourists from all over the globe with…
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Freediving in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
I am honestly into chasing new and beautiful things in the places that I haven’t seen nor experienced yet that I tend to miss the ones in those that I have previously visited. Unfortunately, during the pandemic, our destination options and outdoor activities to try are quite limited. On the bright side of it, we took this as a chance to go back to those provinces that are open and we’ve already visited. For more than a year now, we’ve been traveling to nearby towns and provinces where we could go freediving since it’s one of the few that we can do. Looking for some place else to dive aside…
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Top Insta360 Underwater Shooting Tips
I’ve been using Insta360 cameras underwater for about two years now and I’ve been asked a lot of questions on how to make the most out of it. With that, here are my top Insta360 underwater shooting tips regardless of what camera you are using! Why Insta360 for Underwater Videos? Insta360 cameras produce an INSV file output that requires post-processing prior to sharing. I admit, the editing after shooting got me intimidated big time in the beginning as I got used to a ‘no brainer’ rendering with other action cameras. I used to just shoot and download the footage straight out of the camera then upload it right after. But…
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A Freediver’s Guide to Choosing the Right Fins
After taking that introduction to Freediving class, all we could ever think of is diving again but with a pair of fins of our own. However, we usually don’t know where to begin or what to consider when getting one. Thinking of investing on fins that would comfortably yet efficiently take you further and deeper in the ocean? Here’s a Freediver’s guide to choosing the right fins to help you with! About Freediving Fins There are different fins for different kinds of water activities and its design and material are what set it apart from one another. For instance, you would know that this particular pair of fins is for…
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Best Dive Sites in Batangas 2023
It’s undeniable – a lot has been into freediving lately. The ocean and the activity itself is inviting for a million reasons. To start with, it provides stillness, silence, focus and calmness for everyone. As a sport, some would take it as a competition tracking his or her own progress and development paying attention to the longevity of apnea, distance (for dynamics) and the depth. As a recreational activity, some would go and search for fascinating creatures and vibrant, awe-striking reef beneath the scintillating surface of the vast ocean. Once introduced to this sport and recreation and with the appropriate gear, the next thing that divers think about is the spot…
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Best Underwater Photographers from the Philippines that You Should Follow: Freedivers Edition
Admit it or not – you’ve gone through their photos but you just couldn’t get enough. Their underwater photos and videos challenge you to do this and that, too! But it’s not just what the models do that keep you glued to it. It’s the style and colors that a lot would love to achieve. Indeed, it’s a talent! You might have seen the works of your top favorite photographers but you may still want to explore and check on the others you might have not come across with! With that, here are underwater photographers from the Philippines who freedive that you should check out and follow! The Best Underwater…
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Freediving Certification in the Philippines
Freediving certification course is more than just obtaining a certification itself. One may go on freediving without it but doing so is also choosing to dive with risks without knowing what these actually are; or knowing little about it yet not on how to deal with it. Being certified, on the other hand, may seem unnecessary but getting into it would tell you otherwise. It helps freediver understand Freediving even more as they elevate their skills, too. If you decide to level up your freediving skills and knowledge, here are the things that you need to know when getting a Freediving Certification in the Philippines! Importance of Freediving Certification Deeper…
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Getting AIDA 2 Certified by the Pinay Freediver
I’ve been freediving for years now and I had this thinking that I didn’t really need a certification because I’m only into recreational diving. Before, I thought that getting certified is for those who aim to teach Freediving or just simply a ‘status’. However, as my love for and knowledge about freediving grew, I realized that getting a certification is quite necessary. That’s when I told myself that I would do it this year. After few years, finally, I am now an AIDA 2 certified freediver. Thinking of starting your freediving journey? Here’s a Beginner’s Guide: How do I Start Freediving? A Beginner’s Guide Preliminaries I love how organized and…
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How Freediving Changes Lifestyle
Just like any other sports taken seriously, Freediving also changes lifestyle. It may change the way you think, take care of your body, what you feed yourself, your priorities and more. People do so because this allows them to perform better in their chosen sports. After years of freediving, I realized that my lifestyle has gradually changed. This allowed me to hold my breath longer and dive deeper safely. It was possible as well as I coupled it with trainings and frequent dives. With that, allow me to share with you as to what and how mine specifically changed. The Body Avoiding Getting Sick Freedivers are not supposed to get…
