Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Seahorses are favorites of many divers. Gorontalo waters host several different species. Pygmy seahorses are so cute, but many divers love ones that are big enough to see. The Common Hippocampus kuda Hippocampus kuda is the most predictable seahorse for divers to see. Its English name varies considerably. Some call it the Common seahorse. Others… Continue Reading
Scuba Diver Ocean Planet magazine recently featured the whale sharks of Gorontalo. Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Magazine Featured Destination Gorontalo’s new whale shark reserve at Botubarani Village became a featured destination in Scuba Diver Ocean Planet magazine. “Gorontalo Botubarani” encompasses four pages. This includes a dramatic double page photo of a whale shark swimming above… Continue Reading
Karawo Fashion Show 2016 delighted an international audience recently in Gorontalo. Traditional Meets International Karawo is the name for Gorontalo’s traditional embroidery. Local demand for this cloth is very high. Orders mostly come for women’s matching suit and skirt outfits koupit-pilulky.com , for men’s shirts, and for tablecloths and napkins. Women’s fabrics detail vibrant floral… Continue Reading
Gorontalo airport has a new terminal building. For travelers both local and international, the facility upgrade will provide a pleasant experience. Djalaluddin Airport’s New Terminal Opening in mid-2016, the new terminal at Gorontalo airport sports an attractive design. This design calls to mind the influence of the province’s deep blue oceans. Consequently, its external architecture… Continue Reading
Lady divers recently formed Indonesian Women in Diving Community in Jakarta. Attending its official opening was Indonesian Tourism Minister Arief Yahya. Positive Economic Impact Mr. Yahya referenced data collected by the Ministry of Tourism. Diving contributes about 15% of total income generated from water sports in Indonesia. So, he would like for that to grow… Continue Reading
Certificate of Excellence 2016 for Miguel’s Diving Gorontalo was just announced by TripAdvisor®. Certificate of Excellence 2016 Now in its sixth year , the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence 2016 recipients are not only dive centers. They include accommodations, eateries and… Continue Reading
Thai Dive Expo 2016 marks its 11th anniversary this year. Also PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) marks its 50th anniversary. Miguel’s Diving will be in Bangkok to help celebrate! We have been operating for over 13 years now. Indonesia Pavilion Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has an entire pavilion. It is located next to the… Continue Reading
Whale shark sightings have always been common in Gorontalo. But this month we are encountering these giants daily. Sightings in Gorontalo Since beginning operations in 2003, whale shark sightings with crew and guests have been numerous. On average, we encounter these giants twice per month. Any month will do. In other places in the world,… Continue Reading
DEEP EXTREME Indonesia 2016 marks its 10th anniversary this year. Miguel’s Diving will be there to help celebrate! We remember the first DEEP expo. We have been operating for over 13 years now. Booth D-7A Gorontalo Province has invited Miguel’s Diving to provide banners for its booth. The booth location is D-7A. This year’s theme… Continue Reading
Mackerel feeding frenzy! Right beside the dive boat, guests of Miguel’s Diving watched schooling Big mouth mackerel feeding off Jinn Caves dive site. Regional Names This small mackerel is found throughout tropical Indo-West Pacific seas. Its scientific name is Rastreliger kanagurta. In the Indian Ocean it is commonly called Indian mackerel. In the western Pacific… Continue Reading
