Welcome to the Crystal Chronicles - Our Koh Tao Diving Blog
The Crystal Chronicles - our Koh Tao diving blog - is your source for dive and travel tips in Thailand, SCUBA diving news on Koh Tao, stunning underwater photography, and so much more.
Each of our blog posts is written by one of our international instructors and divemasters because they love SCUBA diving, but they also love telling stories.
Curious about what your time on Koh Tao will look and feel like? Take a dive through the Crystal Chronicles while you count down the days until your holiday.
Moving from Divemaster to Instructor
How long should I be a Divemaster before moving up to Instructing? By: Nina Horne, Master Instructor Embarking on a professional diving career is an exciting journey, and...
Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout
Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout: From Repetition to Rejuvenation By: Nina Horne, Assistant Instructor Trainer As the allure of the aquatic world continues to captivate the...
The Evolution Of Dive Equipment
THE EVOLUTION OF DIVE EQUIPMENT By: Bob Murphy, Course Director The Background Story It is by no means a coincidence that we find ourselves scouring the internet for the latest...
So Many Dive Schools on Koh Tao?!
Why are there so many different dive schools on Koh Tao? The Background Story Has planning a dive trip to Koh Tao, got you asking yourself, why are there so many dive schools on...
Being An Advanced Diver
Being An Advanced Diver Considering whether to pursue your advanced course is akin to removing the training wheels when riding a bike—it sets you free. While the Open...
The Buddy System
The Buddy System A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed As scuba divers, the buddy system becomes ingrained in our minds from the moment we embark on our Open Water course....
Plastic Pollution
Diving Against Debris Trash in our oceans is a big problem, and Thailand is facing it too. From busy cities like Bangkok to beautiful beaches in Koh Tao, there's too much...
Things To Do In Thailand
Things To Do In Thailand Thailand, the ‘Land of Smiles’, has so many fantastic destinations and activities that it could take you years to see and complete them all. From...
The 7 Best Reasons To Visit Koh Tao
7 Best Reasons to Visit Koh Tao Koh Tao, which translates in Thai as Turtle Island, is for everyone an unforgettable place to visit. Found in the Gulf of Thailand, this...
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