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PADI Women’s Day – Celebrating Women Who Dive Deep
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- July 15, 2025
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PADI Women’s Day – Celebrating Women Who Dive Deep
Diving teaches more than skills—it teaches strength, trust, and connection. Every year, PADI Women’s Day reminds us of the incredible
The sea called my soul and I answered with all my heart
Who we are? Ocean Lovers Taganga is owned by Lisi, a PADI Elite Scuba Instructor from Austria. After traveling and
7 reasons why you should stay in our dive hostel
For those looking to learn to dive and stay in Colombia, especially in a beautiful location like Taganga, at Ocean
Taganga- Sal, si puedes or Go… if you can!
Why I spent 5 months in the small, not even really pretty village Taganga and just could not leave and
Fascination Night Dive
I remember my first night dive. The sun had set and darkness was falling. Butterflies in my stomach reminded me
Taganga a small fishing village?
Definitely not Taganga! Taganga is a rising star for diving and tourism. So, where is Taganga? It is located by
Snorkling worth to try?
Have you ever considered scuba diving, but the idea terrifies you? Do you worry that you aren’t the best swimmer,
Why to keep on diving and getting your PADI Advanced Open Water
Hey everybody, so you might have seen my other blog post about getting an Open Water certification. (If not, you
10 interesting facts about lion fish
I remember the first time I saw a lionfish. It was beautiful. It’s quite a stunning fish – striped grey
Why you should become a certified Open Water Diver
Did you ever had an urge to explore the ocean from another point of view than from the outside of
Help us to protect our oceans today – join us at PADI Aware Week 2022
Ocean conservation week is right around the corner. It starts on September 17th. I am excited that I’ve gotten to
Taganga, a Pandora’s box
Diving in the Caribbean is a more than rewarding experience. Its clear, warm waters teeming with life make it a
What’s a day like in your Divemaster training – Brian’s story with Ocean Lovers
After completing the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Ocean Lovers, I soon returned home to Texas, but there
A sailer became a divemaster
After hitching my way boat to boat from Europe, I got dropped off in the lazy town of Santa Marta
Diving and your health – why diving is good for your body and mind
Probably many of you had recently a lot more time to think about life, meditate and share moments with your
Salty life of an Oceanlover – my journey of becoming a PADI Divemaster
Oh to endure the brittle, salty hair, peeling sunburnt skin and pulling yourself out of bed at the crack of
Choosing Your Gear: A Beginner’s Guide
I just got certified. Where do I start? You finish your last dive, at 18 meters maximum, of your open
Learn to scuba dive in your living room
How have you been using your time in lockdown? Perhaps you’ve tried new recipes in the kitchen or dreaming about
