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Learn to Dive in the Red Sea
16 February 2012

Going on a gap year with the intent of obtaining a new skill can be more fulfilling. Our learn-to-dive trips are for novices as well as for more advanced divers and the Red Sea is the best place to start learning. It is truly one dive place that is worth discovering and it’s an inexpensive hotspot for a gap year adventure.
Have you considered a marine conservation trip?
15 February 2012

Most divers pursue the scuba diving for fun and leisure. There are many great places to explore around the world but deteriorating conditions in many areas are starting to destroy and harm these fragile ecosystems. Take into account waste disposal, sewage, el Nino, coral bleaching, illegal fishing, oil spills and even the dumping chemicals and you can begin to understand why reefs are getting damaged around the world.
Dahab Festival - 14th to 20th April 2012
13 February 2012

The Dahab Bedouin Festival will be taking place this year from the 14th to 20th April 2012. The aim of this event is to put the local inhabitants (Bedouins) in the spotlight. The festival promotes activities offered by Bedouins such as desert excursions, rock climbing, Bedouin dinners, accommodation, transfers, jeep rides, camel riding and much more.
Dengue Fever - Know your stuff...
13 February 2012

A second customer in less than two years has just been treated for Dengue Fever on our project in Indonesia. Dengue is an infectious disease caused by a virus. The virus is transmitted by a type of mosquito that bites during daylight hours. Dengue is the most common infection caused by viruses transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause severe flu-like symptoms. Please read this article to find out more about Dengue, the symptoms and treatment.
Gili Trawangan - Lonely Planet's top 10 in 2011
26 January 2012

The Gili Island’s were the only South East Asian destination to feature in the ‘Top 10 Regions’ list, which was compiled by Lonely Planet’s staff, authors, and community of dedicated travellers and bloggers.