Away from the thumping beats and flowing alcohol of Kuta there is a thriving and fascinating culture to experience on the island of Bali. As I’m a bit lazy, I’m going to quote a couple of respected news sources and let the ‘liberal media’ do the talking. A Reuters article entitled ‘48 hours in Bali’ … Read More
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Bali’s next generation
In the coming years expect visitors to Bali to be younger and more Russian, but don’t worry, there will continue to be an influx of European students pretending to be poor people who just happen to be on an exotic backpacking holiday. Oh come on, you know who you are! Here are a few snippets … Read More
Amazing waves…
Beautiful beaches and great waves help make Portugal a top destination for travelers and surfers alike. Those who don’t actually surf the massive waves can still appreciate their raw beauty and power. The sound of the surf and the spectacle of magnificent waves in Portugal are phenomena to behold. A great place to witness these … Read More
Garrett McNamara on surfing a 90ft wave in Portugal
Back in November I mentioned Garrett McNamara’s amazing run on a 90ft (30m) wave in Portugal. Was it the biggest wave ever surfed? Who knows? It was the biggest caught on film, however, and most likely the largest wave ever surfed in Europe. So well done Garrett! Check out his record-breaking run in Nazare, Portugal … Read More
Bali surf and travel in the news
Here are a few snippets of what the travel press is saying about the surf and tourism Mecca of Bali. The eco-conscious Mother Nature Network has chosen Bali as its destination of the week for eco tourism. Known as the “Island of the Gods,” Bali draws everyone from surfers and beach aficionados to young backpackers … Read More
Portugal and Ericeira surf news!
It’s nice to read a bit of good news about places you have some connection with. While surfing the web for Portuguese surf news, I stumbled upon the following two stories. First, an 81 year-old man is teaching kids how to surf in a shopping mall I used to work next to. Pedro Martins de … Read More
How to surf eco-friendly
As the sport of surfing grows, so does its environmental impact. Surfing equipment made of non-biodegradable materials such as synthetic resin surfboards, neoprene wetsuits and petroleum-based surf wax are just some of the products used by surfers that can have a negative ecological footprint. Environmentally conscious surfing companies such as Envirosurfer are attempting to address … Read More
Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu!
In October I posted a couple of times about pro surfer and eco warrior James Pribram. You can read the posts here and here. Here is some more info on an important environmental project that Pribram is working on. Uluwatu, on the Bukit Peninsula, is known for its amazing cliff-top temple and as one of … Read More
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No blatant localism!
When I was 13 one of my favorite bands was JFA (Jodie Foster’s Army), a hardcore punk skater band from Arizona. I still think they were one of the best hardcore bands of the 80s, which by default means they were one of the best hardcore bands full stop. Their best record is a 7” … Read More
Keeping it real in Bali
A couple of weeks ago I posted about visiting the ‘genuine Bali’ – off the beaten tourist track, away from the pulsating night life and shopping, a fascinating paradise of traditional culture and natural wonder. The ‘real Bali’, if you like. An article in the Sydney Morning Herald delves deeper into where and how to … Read More
