The costs of living in Indonesia are very low, the diving is spectacular and the diversity is top-notch. ...
similandiver
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Living and working in Thailand and Indonesia makes for some awesome adventures. I reckon life is pretty good :)
After traveling the world – hitchhiking across Africa and South America I discovered diving. Now it’s a way of life. I teach people diving – mostly at the professional level. I have also worked as the Dive Medic for the Similan Islands, Thailand for several years, arranging evacuations and running treatments at the chamber.
While there are certainly several larger dive operations to choose from, Wicked Diving – where I work offers some very cool differences. We offer ethical diving! All our soaps, shampoos, conditioners and detergents are organic and biodegradable, while the sheets and towels are unbleached , organic cotton. We conduct training at local schools and have tried to source as many of our products locally.There is plenty more we do to really make a difference too – all of which makes the team at our small dive center quite proud!
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap place to live and dive in early 2012?? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Diving Similans October illegal or no? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
We have been camping there since the first week. That does not mean the bungalows are open yet...but we avoid booking them and use the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Avoid dealing with Mr. Hayun Usman – Komodo Indonesia Tour in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Jade,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bali / Gilis / Komodo - a couple of questions in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Komodo is only vaguely a Malaria area. The island of Flores is a bit more so. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called FROM Khao Lak TO Bangkok after 5pm? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
There are several buses in the evening. The best one is the 17:30 Government run VIP. Departs from the bus station in Khuek Khak....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Avoid dealing with Mr. Hayun Usman – Komodo Indonesia Tour in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Sadly, this part of the world (we operate in Komodo) is still very much the wild west and there is no real repercussions for anyone being...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Attn : SimilanDiver in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
Howdy! ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Divingtour to Similan and Surin Islands in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Very interesting.......
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Koh Tao for Experienced Divers in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
If you do head to the Similans for a liveaboard - consider booking now. Normally I'd say to not stress too much, but most of our trips are...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tour to Similan or Surin Islands in the Asia - Thailand Branch
It is illegal to visit the parks before they open. There are no services offered on the Islands - including emergency services. If any form...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Divingtour to Similan and Surin Islands in the Asia - Thailand Branch
I can not speak to the why or the how...only that they are. The liveaboard was sold last week and the speedboats some months ago.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Divemaster Jobs in SE Asia in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
Oh how I wish it were so easy.......
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Divingtour to Similan and Surin Islands in the Asia - Thailand Branch
CoCU...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Divingtour to Similan and Surin Islands in the Asia - Thailand Branch
The Surin Islands are not on all liveaboard itineraries....many do, but some don't. A 5 day trip is almost certainly including the Surins...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Weather in Thailand Right Now in the Asia - Thailand Branch
It is sunny during the day, and rainy. I'm actually a bit sunburnt right now. It won't make too much difference on the west coast, if it's...
4 months ago

- Country Thailand
- Website Wicked Diving - Komodo and Similan Islands
- Languages English.
- Favourite Places Tikal, Coban, Joshua Tree, Columbia gorge, Similan Islands, Murtchinson Falls, Black Rock Desert, Mergui Archipeligo
- Interests Scuba, diving, traveling,







