Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Juvenile trevally escorts jellyfish in Olele Bay, Gorontalo. Travel Buddies Several times , Miguel’s Diving staff have observed juvenile trevally travelling with large jellyfish. Oftentimes, the young fish hide inside the bell of the jellyfish. They are safe there from predators and from the bushy, oral arms of the jellyfish. Usually, these large jellyfish travel… Continue Reading
Bigeye scad can form large schools in quiet inshore areas of Gorontalo. Thousands in Synchronized Motion For several weeks in October 2016 a large school of Bigeye scad called Olele Bay home. Actually, this is a typical pattern for this fish. Since they hunt for food mostly at night, they gather in large schools during… Continue Reading
BOOT 2017 in Dusseldorf, Germany, included a large delegation sponsored by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism. Destination Gorontalo The booth for the tourism ministry at BOOT 2017 proclaimed the theme “Wonderful Indonesia.” Marine tourism operators from all over the country accepted the invitation to promote their various destinations. Miguel’s Diving exposed visitors to Gorontalo ,… Continue Reading
Manado Gorontalo is Garuda Indonesia’s newest destination This represents a regional expansion for Indonesia’s premier airline. Manado Gorontalo Daily Flight Garuda’s new Manado Gorontalo flight began on 6 January 2017. The flight leaves Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport at 1530 hrs. Then it arrives in Gorontalo at 1605 hrs. The return flight leaves Gorontalo’s Jalaluddin… Continue Reading
Mannequin challenge! That’s what Miguel’s Diving staff did one day after work. Happy Crew, Happy Divers Guests of Miguel’s Diving notice that our crew love diving and hanging around each other. One of our secrets to have happy divers is to have a happy crew. After work, they like to watch funny videos together on… Continue Reading
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
