Tag: Komodo National Park

The Shotgun (a.k.a. The Cauldron) – World-Famous Drift Dive in Komodo, Indonesia

June 11, 2025

Like standing in the bed of a pickup truck doing 160kph (100mph) on the highway. A highway through a scenic dive site. Location: Komodo, IndonesiaDifficulty: Intermediate / AdvancedMaximum depth: 24 meters / 78 feetBest for: Batshit-crazy current Getting Into The Shotgun You don’t ease into a shotgun. You jam it into your shoulder, lean in … More The Shotgun (a.k.a. The Cauldron) – World-Famous Drift Dive in Komodo, Indonesia

Sunrise on Pink Beach in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

I booked a month in Indonesia without a solid plan. What could go wrong?

May 6, 2025

Work stress, malfunctioning dive computers and a last-minute round-trip ticket took me from sidemount training in Austria to cave diving in Budapest and finally to a liveaboard in Komodo. This wasn’t my usual approach to travel — but it was exactly what I needed. How a Messy Month Became a Perfect Plan In November 2024, … More I booked a month in Indonesia without a solid plan. What could go wrong?