Introduction to Scuba diving and Snorkeling
Scuba diving and snorkeling are great budget activities to do when you're travelling. The activities are now very popular throughout the world and there are some great sites to visit.
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Scuba Diving and Snorkeling for the Budget Traveller.
Going on a dive is a perfect activity for the budget traveler, nearly every country which has a coast has diving opportunities, and if you goon an organised trip with the equipment included it doesn't need to cost a fortune.
Many countries around the world offer the chance to learn to dive and become a certified diver with PADI
Once you are certified then you can dive almost anywhere in open water. Advanced certifications are available as well.
Even if you don't want to dive you can always go on snorkeling trips which only cost as much as a cheap snorkel and mask. Often dive trips will allow snorklers to come along as well. A great way to see some pretty fish if the dive's just a bit above your budget!
Where to learn \ Where to go scuba diving
You can learn just about anywhere in the world but there are some places that stand out. For instance if you are on a budget and would like to be in warm waters with other backpackers in particular then Thailand or Malaysia are good places to head.
Australia offers warmer waters and the Great Barrier Reef is as good a place to learn. Again this is great for the budget traveller as there will be a lot of courses to choose from so a bit of pricing competition.
The Red Sea is popular as is the Mediterranean.
Further Information
Great sites to look at for general information on Scuba
Diving include Scuba Diving which is a popular magazine for serious divers.
Be sure to check out the PADI web site as well.
