Exploring the Minahasan Highlands of North Sulawesi
The Minahasan Highlands not only offer phenomenal natural beauty and an insight into the culture and people of North Sulawesi, they are also steeped in history from numerous eras. Our full day (9 hours) tour of the Minahasan Highlands incorporates the
Visit Tangkoko Nature Reserve in North Sulawesi
Tangkoko Nature Reserve: Endemic Species and Phenomenal Nature The Tangkoko National Park in North Sulawesi is located at the foot of the Dua Saudara Mountain and is a mix of stunning rolling hills and forest laden valleys. Our day trip to
10 Reasons to Visit North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Are you trying to decide where to go on your next holiday? Are you considering a trip to Indonesia? With over 17,000 islands in the Indonesian Archipelago it can be difficult deciding where to go and what to do. North Sulawesi
PADI Advanced Courses in North Sulawesi
Are you planning to take your next PADI advanced level certification? Trying to decide where to dive and which PADI advanced course to take? One of the highlights of diving in North Sulawesi is that the diverse range of dive
Murex Founder Inducted to Scuba Diver’s Hall of Fame (ISDHF)
We are absolutely delighted that Dr Hanny Batuna, founder of Murex Dive Resorts, has been announced as one of next year’s inductees to the International Scuba Divers Hall of Fame (ISDHF). The ISDHF is the most prestigious event in Scuba
8 Essential Scuba Diving Techniques
It’s easy with time to forget some of the basic diving techniques that we learned in our scuba training courses. To refresh your memory here are 8 diving tips that will help you to dive like a Pro, whatever your
Up Close and Personnel with Murex Dive Guide Laurens
Many of you who have dived with us will be familiar with our Murex Dive Guide Laurens. Laurens is a favorite guide with many of our guests and he is well known for his permanent smile! In this edition of
Roger Tours Passport to Paradise
Roger Tours’ North Sulawesi Passport to Paradise This week we welcomed back to Murex Manado Roger Winter who is the owner of Roger Tours – a large scale German dive travel agency that organises group and individual dive travel all over
Christmas in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
10 Christmas Facts About Christmas in North Sulawesi Indonesia is widely known as being a predominantly Muslim country so have you ever wondered what happens here in North Sulawesi at Christmas time? Do we even celebrate Christmas? 1. Is There "Christmas" in
Things you never knew: 7 Facts about Pufferfish
Pufferfish are seen widely across our dive sites and are not often considered to be a “special” find. But we hope that with these 7 facts about Pufferfish, you will recognise how unique and incredible this family of fish really