by Marcel Jansen | Jul 11, 2026 | PADI Divemaster course
Thailand is one of the most popular places in the world to do your Divemaster course. Warm water, low costs, and dive centers everywhere. But not every location is the same. What is the best place in Thailand to do your Divemaster course? I have been working as a...
by Marcel Jansen | Jul 4, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI IDC - instructor course
Is it too late to become a scuba diving instructor? If you’re over 50, have a career behind you, and are wondering whether the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is realistic at your age — this interview is for you. In the Candidates in the Spotlight...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 23, 2026 | Blog, PADI IDC - instructor course
Scuba diving has a pretty unique training and certification model. A beginner can earn a globally recognised Open Water certification in just a few days. That card is valid worldwide and never expires. Show it at a dive center in Thailand, Egypt, or Mexico, and...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 20, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI Divemaster course
I see it at dive shops everywhere. The diver with the most dives, the best buoyancy, and the coolest gear becomes a Divemaster and struggles. Meanwhile, the person with half the experience thrives.Why?Because a great diver and a great Divemaster are two very different...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 14, 2026 | Blog
Finding a comfortable dive mask can make the difference between enjoying your time underwater and counting the minutes until you surface. I’ve seen countless students and customers struggle with masks that leak, fog, or leave painful red marks after just one...
