1.  Japan

Japan is onto only known for their hot gizmos and gadgets. They are also well known because of their few but beautiful beaches and diving spots. One tip though is to take a vacation during their rainy season which is in mid July to early September. You will also find the beaches in Japan as something worth relaxing especially the foods that are being served in the said country

 2. Philippines

Philippines is one of the best diving spots not only in Asia but all over the world! It’s no wonder why tourists keep on coming back for more in this country. The country has 7,100 islands all of which are surrounded by water and so expect to find a different diving destination in this country. The top spots for diving are on Bohol, Palawan, Zambales and of course Boracay! Boracay is best known for its white sandy beach, lush greeneries, friendly people and mouthwatering dishes. If you are on a budget but still wants to get more out of your hard earned cash, then going to the Philippines is the best option. You’ll enjoy vacationing in their islands without ever going bankrupt. Philippines also offer world class diving lessons for beginners who wish to learn the sport as well. Unlike other countries, the Philippines have a good climate and so you can go to the beach all year round except during rainy season.

3. Malaysia

Malaysia tops the list because of the diverse marine wildlife and the sunken ships that are found underwater. You should try going to the Redang Archipelago because of their leatherback turtles scattered all over the place. The Island of Tioman is also popular because of the sunken ships during World War 2.

4. Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia is popular among Hollywood celebrities because of its wonderful scenery, lush greeneries, diverse marine wildlife and of course because of their beaches! This country has amazing diving destinations that you simply can’t find anywhere on earth. If you want wish to have some privacy and a sweet escape from all the pressure of your work, choosing Indonesia as a place to dive is your best bet. The climate in this county is similar in the Philippines and so diving season is year round but the best month to perform this activity is from April to December.

 5. Taiwan

If you wish to go Taiwan for a diving adventure, you should go to Green Island where hammerhead sharks are found. Penghu Islands is also a place for you to try to visit because of their beautiful coral reefs and green turtles.

In Phuket for instance, you may find the Manta Ray, the gigantic stingray that lives around the Phi Phi island, a neighbouring island of Phuket. Tioman on the other hand, offers sea creatures like turtles (you may also find Dolphin in certain area) as well as ship wrecks for you to practice your underwater orientation.

There are a lot of dive centers to choose with competitive prices, so the best thing to do is to compare the rates before making any decision on which dive center to choose. There are also a lot of budget chalets/hotels if you are there just for the sake of diving.

You may spend the night after enjoying your dive to hang out at the beach bars that offer plenty of night entertainment and drinks. And for those who are constantly connected, you may upload your underwater photos to your social network sites and share them with your friends and family.

Internet cafes are now getting cheaper compared to the last 5 years and don’t be surprise to find high speed broadband being offered in some of the cafes. You may just log in to your Facebook or even play your favourite poker games such as the online texas hold em.

Light transportation such as bicycle are popular in these two islands and you could rent it to move from your room to your dive center or just tour around the island along the sea shore.

And interestingly, they are not just love to play soccer (or also known as football) during their spare time, but they also watch famous football leagues such as EPL or English Premier League – the most watched league in the world of soccer. I would say they never missed a single match, although the time difference may require them to wake up as early as 2am to watch the live telecast.

And if that may have sounds crazy, imagine the collection of merchandises filled in their room. From posters, jerseys, magazines, mugs and badge buttons – they have almost any memorabilia of their favourite team. On top of that, they’re also actively participate in Sports Betting, just to prove their enthusiasm in soccer.

Their favourite teams include Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. And if you have never heard of these teams, then probably you’ve just came out from a jungle after staying away from the civilization for decades. These premium teams worth hundreds of millions if not billions. And this multi-millions industry has really changed the players’ life, from zero to hero. Just imagine a single player transfer may cost up to few hundred millions dollar.

All in all, albeit not really a big fan of soccer, I really admire the ‘craziness’ that this sports has created to billions of fans worldwide. It has somehow unites the mankind and you can easily observe this during the World Cup.

The lionfish is a greedy predator that not only eat fish half of their size including grouper and snapper but also adult fish as their routine food.

If the lionfish reproduces in the area, imagine the potential chaos it could cause as it could easily endanger the symbiotic relationships among other marine species.

You’re all excited about scuba diving now; you’ve heard so much of it; but now you have to find the right place to go and get trained and certified. But don’t be overwhelmed by this; it happens to a lot of people. Going online, and doing research that way, is your best option. Though, if you know lots of divers; they may be able to get you in touch with thier instructors. Someone is always willing to help.

Scuba diving is like learning to fly; there are schools that will help you in the right way; and there will be the schools that will merely be a waste of your time. Each place has a different curriculum, and a different set of tools for you. Some of the instructors are experienced; while others are not. Again, it just takes time for you to find the right ones. But all in all, its worthwhile. And I’m sure you’ll be anxious to get out there and explore all the wonders that scuba diving has to offer.

Anyone can learn to scuba dive; you just have to have determination and will power, and of course, a clean bill of health. Diving can be traumatic to your body; which is why there are schools to help you train. The type of diving equipment you use is crucial to the dive, for it keeps you safe, and makes the dive more and more comfortable to you. But what its worth, you’ll come through just fine, and you’ll have the best experience of your life.