Pulau Weh, the very tip of Indonesia where Km Zero starts. Which means this is where they actually started counting how big is Indonesia. Kilometer Zero I was invited by Jimmy as spot filler cuz his friends could not make it last minute (turns out they changed their mind and was able to join us afterall) since i’ve not been to Pulau Weh and is the first ever 2013 dives, [...]
ContinueI was looking tru my post and found a draft, thinking is one of my abandoned posting on dives/gears/etc, it turns out to be my cover on Shaolintiger & Kimberlycun’s wedding !! OMG !I PHAIL MAX Anyway, here it is. Cheers guys Status: Married <3 Gareth & Kimberly = Mr & Mrs Davies. One of the most anticipated wedding, after ST proposed to Kim during our Koh [...]
ContinueVS Having used a few different strobes in my years of diving such as Ys-02 (my first) & Ys-01 (Ky’s), the most compact and versatile strobe that professional recommend would normally be Inon Z240 due to power and reliability. Until recently Sea&Sea decided to launch YS-D1 which is successor of another acclaimed power house, YS-110a (pic below) This beauty was once hailed as direct competitor to Z240 but the sheer size makes divers tend [...]
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ContinueSmall island off Mersing, same Jetty to Tioman or Pulau Aur/Dayang is relatively unknown to public except for those that really love desolated island getaway. If fuzzy handphone signal, zero Internet and nothing but powdery sand and breathtaking beach is what you’re looking for, Pulau Rawa is without a doubt your destination. Driving to Mersing Jetty from Kuala Lumpur a mere 4 hours (120/130kmh) ride. Because is a private Island [...]
ContinueI would say this trip took almost 8 years in the making. From my first dive trip in Tenggol back in 2004, I’ve been invited to numerous International Dive trips but every single time I would have hurdles or obstacles. Finally, my inaugural International Dive to the beautiful Anilao, Phillipines The first thing you noticed upon landing is the country’s driving law. Is on the wrong side and crossing streets became [...]
ContinueFinally the M5 arrived (Silver was delayed) and gotten the freebies which consist of some Keychain? and a very useful 4/3 lense converter. Here’s some test shots over at one event i was invited. 20 Guys just talking about anything and everything. We had fun as we were taught how to appreciate Glenmorangie instead of Finishing it in 4 mins. Some creative effects you can do with it. Our Photographer [...]
ContinueMeans, Welcome to Paradise Anilao in Tagalog. Come July, we will be hitting the beautiful Dive site in Anilao where every diver that have been, would say is a MACRO HAVEN. Well, since I’ve not been there, i can’t write much except that these are the few places i think we will be diving. Hopefully my new Camera is here in time for this trip. ARTHUR’S ROCK THE CATHEDRAL MAINIT POINT [...]
ContinueJAKARTA: After serving a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for catching fish weighing 20kg in Indonesian waters, Malaysian fisherman Ibrahim @ Awang Pa Deraman from Pantai Remis, Perak was finally released from a prison in Medan, North Sumatra, last Saturday. His release was earlier than the four-year sentence meted out, possible only after the Consulate-General of Malaysia in Medan obtained approval for his remission from the Indonesian authorities. Ibrahim, 58, who originated [...]
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