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So, you love the beach, and you’ve swam in the open ocean. You’ve probably tried surfing, and a bit of snorkeling on the side. You might have dreamed of scuba diving one day. To submerge yourself in a new world. To gain a new perspective of our planet Earth. Well, you’re not alone. With scuba diving technology becoming more advanced and affordable, many people, who weren’t born for the sea, manage to try this cool new activity. In particular, Bali has no shortage of agencies offering ‘crash courses’ to get you ready for scuba diving with no prior experience. SCUBA DIVING IS A GREAT WORKOUT OPPORTUNITY In one diving session, you can potentially burn hundreds of calories trying to maneuver in the water. This is why divers tend to eat a lot after one session – they get famished! Scuba diving requires the movement of all four limbs. Divers must also try to regulate their heartbeat and breathing. This may sound hard, but it’s not. Scuba diving is easy to learn, although difficult t...

Nowadays, there are many different types of diet to help you lose weight, while also being beneficial to your health – you get the idea. With so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? One of those diet regimens you’ve probably heard of, or even know about, is the ketogenic, or keto diet. However, before starting this whole new diet you should probably learn what you’re getting into, and see if you’ve got what it takes to follow through with the diet. What is ketogenic diet? Ketogenic diet i s a diet choice that is characterized by very low-carb intake, offset by a very high-fat intake. A keto diet will have you intake up to 80 percent of your calories from fat alone, then 20 percent from protein, and roughly 5 or less percent from carbohydrates. This drastic reduction in carbs puts your body in a state of ketosis, in which the body burns fat as fuel. Things to know before trying the ‘keto’ diet Despite seeming like a good option to reduce weight, ther...

As a beginner, you might feel intimidated by the amount of gear you require when diving . This short guide aims to introduce it to you without too much technical jargon. BASIC MOBILITY GEAR In essence, scuba diving is like snorkeling but with a few extra steps. You use the same equipment a snorkeler uses to move around, like fins, mask, and a snorkel. Why do you need a snorkel if you have a cylinder to breathe air from? In most cases, the dive site is a little further offshore. You need to swim towards the site while conserving your air supply by breathing through your snorkel. LIFE SUPPORT GEAR DIVING CYLINDERS AND REGULATOR Diving cylinders come with two types of material: aluminum and steel. Both are durable and resistant to damage, but they come with slight differences. Steel cylinders are heavier, can hold more working pressure and can counter your inherent buoyancy (yes, you can float effortlessly in the sea, due to the high salt concentration). This saves your energy for s...

Tattoos can serve as an artistic expression for those who want a more concrete representation of what they believe in. However, for some, those beliefs may change and the time comes when you need to make a decision whether to remove those tattoos that once held meaning. In this case, you should consult with a dermatologist to have those tattoos removed – and we’ve got just the treatment here in Bali . Safe tattoo removal For the safest tattoo removal, it is highly recommended to consult with a professional dermatologist. A dermatologist has the proper medical experience, knowledge and training to know the anatomy of your skin. With that wealth of experience, he or she can conduct the treatment safely, whilst also minimizing the risk of side effects. Tattoo removal sessions The number of sessions required to completely fade and remove the tattoo will vary with each individual case. Factors to consider include the depth, color and age of the tattoo. Also, keep in mind that ...

Everyone wants to look their best, and one of the first initial impressions we give is having healthy-looking skin – a radiant complexion that everyone strives for. In order to get that radiant looking skin, it helps if you have a proper skincare regime, as well as routinely subscribing to a skin rejuvenation program. Skin Rejuvenation Our skin forms the outermost protection against the elements. Thus, it is exposed to many different damaging elements as we go about our day. One of the most common is pollution and ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun – especially if we don’t routinely use sunscreen. UV damage can cause accelerated degeneration to your skin, resulting in wrinkles, black spots, harsh facial lines, and much more. Due to the damage it causes, it is not uncommon for those with UV skin damage to look much older than their perceived age. Perhaps the worst part is that we often don’t realize it until it’s too late. Pollution has the same damaging effects to our ski...

Taking your kids to the dentist for the first time can be a challenging experience. The first dental experience for any child is just one of many milestones in their lives, and will set the tone for future visits. Its better to start introduce the dentist when they are two or three years old. Therefore, it is our job as parents and caretakers to instill the importance of taking care of their dental health, and ensure their first visit is a pleasant one. PREPARING FOR THE VISIT Think back to the first time you went to the dentist as a kid. What was your impression of the dentist or the office? How did you like the experience? If your experience was pleasant, chances are your parents, family or guardians had already briefed you on what to expect. This initial brief is an important aspect of preparing your kids for their first dental visit. Since this is their first experience, they’re probably wondering what it will be like. Perhaps they’re filled with a mix of both excitement a...

Diving is undoubtedly a cool hobby, and Bali hosts some of the world’s best diving sites as it is filled with rich marine life and coral gardens. Nothing beats a personal encounter with wildlife underwater. These 4 diving sites will offer exhilarating and humbling experiences of being one with nature. MENJANGAN ISLAND It takes a half hour boat ride to this island and the site is a protected reserve. In other words, you will enter a shallow reef ecosystem that is carefully conserved and protected from damaging human activities. With crystal clear visibility on a white sand seabed, get up close with garden eels as they dance with the sea current. Then head over to Anchor Wreck, a mysterious 19th century wooden shipwreck with a fuzzy origin. It is unofficially named as the Budak wreck – at least in the common Indonesian tongue, “budak” means “slave”. NUSA PENIDA Seeing manta rays glide overhead is one of the most delightful experiences in a diving session. Look no further than Nu...

Banyak pebisnis, terutama pendiri start up, belum menyadari betapa pentingnya laporan keuangan bagi perusahaan. Terlebihnya, masih banyak pebisnis yang berfikir bahwa urusan keuangan serta laporannya hanya perlu diketahui oleh staff akutansi. Ada juga masih banyak pula yang belum tahu cara membaca sebuah laporan keuangan. Karena pengetahuan ini wajib, mari kita simak dahulu tentang laporan keuangan. Peran laporan keuangan dalam perencanaan usaha Sebagai garis besar, laporan keuangan mempunyai sama pentingnya dengan laporan lainnya, yaitu membantu mematangkan rencana perusahaan. Tidak cukup untuk mengetahui berapa jumlah uang yang tersisa di rekening, untuk membuat rencana (5 tahun sampai 10 tahun) ke depan. Laporan keuangan membantu CEO untuk menyadari kondisi ekonomi perusahaan, dan dengan cepat dan tepat, dia akan membuat keputusan sesuai dengan kelebihan dan kekurangan pada perusahaannya. Peran laporan keuangan dalam memantau hutang Hutang sudah tidak asin...

Everyone wants to maintain their healthy complexion for as long as possible. If there was an elixir that could magically keep our looks despite aging, we’re pretty sure everyone would fall head over heels to buy it. However, the secret to anti-aging lies in our lifestyle. We can make small changes to our lifestyle in order to maintain and upkeep our looks, so we age better. In this article, we’re discussing some lifestyle tips that will help you look your best with age. Don’t smoke The effects of smoking on your skin, teeth and general health have been well documented over the years. Over time, its detrimental effects causes teeth discoloration, dullness in skin tone, and a whole host of other health complications. If you want to maintain your young complexion, it’s best to quit this habit. Healthy diet We’re all guilty of eating processed food from time to time. The truth is, eating too many refined foods can actually accelerate your aging. It all comes down to a well-balance...

We’re all guilty of eating foods that are known to damage our teeth. Well, damage may be a little over dramatic – what we mean is they can cause changes to your teeth. These changes are due to either neglect in dental hygiene, or because of the food choices we make. They include cosmetic changes, such as discolorations in the white enamel of our teeth, as well as more serious symptoms like tooth decay. Below are some of the worst foods to cause accelerated decay to your enamel and teeth. CITRUS Citrus is a natural acid found in many fruits. This acid can be detrimental to your dental health in the long run, slowly eroding the enamel and weakening the surface. You can combat this by eating foods with citrus right after certain meals to neutralize the acid with other food particles. CHEWY CANDY Chewy candy like gumdrops, taffies and similar candies are just as bad as dried fruits – perhaps even worse, since they don’t contain vitamins at all, just sugar. If you have a sweet...

You know that water is your element when you can’t get enough of swimming. During a vacation, nothing is better than visiting a nearby pool club and dipping your feet in the calm blue water of the swimming pool, or lounging by the infinity edge overlooking the gorgeous seascape or the forests of Bali. If you are lost on land and can’t wait to get back in the water, check out these unique pool clubs around Bali. Mrs Sippy This patch of paradise at the edge of the Petitenget Beach in Seminyak is the most talked about pool club these days. This Australian franchise is a melting pot for locals, solo-travellers, friends and families to come and enjoy the huge Mediterranean-inspired saltwater lagoon. In fact, it’s Bali island’s biggest custom-built lagoon, big enough to host in-house DJs and heart-pumping pool parties every few days. Mrs Sippy has everything you can ask for in a pool club – gourmet bites, signature cocktails and wine, day beds and a five-meter-tall diving platform fo...

Semua orang pasti sudah pernah bermimpi untuk menerapkan ide inovatif original ke dalam usaha start up mereka. Namun tanpa disadari, ide inovatif sendiri bukan penyumbang sukses - bahkan bukan salah satu faktor utama yang membuat sebuah perusahaan bertahan lama. Justru, manajemen keuangan yang kuat menjadikan perlindungan terhadap kegagalan suatu perusahaan, baik yang masih kecil maupun yang sudah lama berjalan. Struktur keuangan tidak bisa diabaikan dalam sebuah bisnis yang persisten dan kredibel. Berikut ini adalah tips manajemen keuangan untuk para pebisnis pemula. Waspadai hutang yang tak terkendali Seorang pendiri usaha tidak harus memiliki modal yang kencang, bahkan ada beberapa yang tidak memiliki modal sama sekali. Mereka malah bergantung kepada hutang permodalan. Anda tidak perlu takut dengan kata ‘hutang’. Di dalam perjalanan bisnis Anda, hutang pasti dibutuhkan pada saatnya. Hanya ada satu kaidah tentang hutang: Anda harus yakin bisa melunasinya dalam jangka waktu y...

Fishing boats with swordfish head designs await the high morning tide, as the fishermen of Amed prepare the tradition of fishing as their main source of income. As the sun rises, however, restaurants and diving rentals begin to open, one after the other. Amed is slowly changing – from a poor fishing village into one of the most popular snorkeling and diving sites in Bali. Relatively secluded in the northeastern coast of Bali, the village attracts only those who are seriously into snorkeling and diving. Those who seek untouched marine life and vegetation will go the distance to find them here. Its calm bay waters offer high visibility and biodiversity, two very attractive qualities to underwater explorers. Here are four snorkeling spots in Amed that we highly recommend. JEMELUK BAY Type ‘ Amed snorkeling ’ into Google, and you will find this site first. It is especially popular due to one curious feature that lies about 50 meters offshore (marked with a buoy): the underwat...