Nov 25th, 2009 at 5:30PM:
On Thanksgiving Day in 2006, Patrick Powers was at the beach in Orange County, California feeling thankful for the weather that allowed him to surf. The movement of the surfer embodies a surefooted pleasure and determination as the water arcs above his head. Very well done!
Here's hoping your Thanksgiving brings you a sure footed pleasure whether you're catching waves somewhere or sitting in a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo of the Day (11-14-09)
Nov 25th, 2009 at 5:30PM:
On Thanksgiving Day in 2006, Patrick Powers was at the beach in Orange County, California feeling thankful for the weather that allowed him to surf. The movement of the surfer embodies a surefooted pleasure and determination as the water arcs above his head. Very well done!
Here's hoping your Thanksgiving brings you a sure footed pleasure whether you're catching waves somewhere or sitting in a ...Get out and go: Events around the world (November 18-21)
Gadlinks for Friday 11.13.09
Nov 13th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
It's Friday the 13th! I am hoping that makes it a lucky day for me. It's been yet another tough week on the home front for many non-travelers, so maybe some travel reads will help to lift our spirits. Have a look at these....
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is under way on the North Shore of Oahu, and Pupukea is right in the thick of things. [via Honolulu Magazine]
Speaking of surfing, ...Tourism in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Samoa in light of recent disasters
Oct 4th, 2009 at 5:00PM: In light of the recent quakes in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Samoa and the total devastation in the areas surrounding Manila, Padang, and Apia, it's important to understand what tourism will look like as these tourism hot spots recover. Here's a look at the current relief work happening in each locale, and some speculation as to what tourism will look like in the coming year. The Philippines ...Gadlinks for Friday 9.25.09
Sep 25th, 2009 at 6:30PM: Talk about good luck! I arrived home on Wednesday and promptly hit the water for a surf with my buddies. Then yesterday a decent southern swell came through and, more importantly, the first significant swell of the season also made its way to the North Shore. My excitement alone has me thinking and dreaming of waves. In honor of the great sport of surfing, here are some pretty sweet surf travel ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 9.9.09
Sep 9th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Now that I've just typed the date today, I realized what a special day it is! It happens only once a year, and the next one will be on my sister's birthday, 10/10/10! What that means exactly I'm not sure, but this article provides a little insight. Apocalypse though? I think not. Here is today's installment of Gadlinks. Enjoy!
What better way to travel the world than to surf it! Surf ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 8.26.09
Aug 26th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Welcome to Gadlinks, your source for the latest comings-and-goings in the travel blogosphere. You'll find these selections a bit indicative of where my brain is at the moment: on surfing, warm weather, and road trips -- which is probably because I'll be embarking on a surfing road trip of my own today. Happy virtual traveling, everyone!
Let's start our tour in Indonesia and the world famous ...Gadlinks (7.21.09)
Jul 21st, 2009 at 6:30PM: What's new in the world of travel news, you might ask? You're in luck - we're back again with this Tuesday's installment of Gadlinks. What travel stories from around the web caught our eye today? Take a look below:
Love aquariums? Check out this stunning video of the aquatic life at Okinawa's Churaumi Aquarium. They've even got a couple whale sharks in there! [Via Buzzfeed]
For all you ...Gadlinks for Friday 7.17.09
Jul 17th, 2009 at 6:30PM: There are all kinds of great travel reads to keep you occupied this weekend! Here are just a few:
When in doubt, take a long walk to clear your head and get some fresh air. It's a great mini-travel activity you can do wherever you are in the world, whether it's on the road or at home. [via Vagablogging]
BootsNAll gives us a great guide to learning how to surf abroad, which includes the ...Travel surf etiquette
Jan 2nd, 2009 at 11:00AM: I was having a grand ole time surfing at Ala Moana Bowls the other day when a rude, disrespecting woman decided to paddle for a wave and proceeded to cut off three other surfers and nearly behead my friend. Growing ever more confrontational in my old age, I began to argue with the lady about her very inappropriate surf etiquette. Profanities were exchanged, I nearly spit in her face, and she ...Photo of the Day (12.20.08)
Dec 20th, 2008 at 4:00PM: I have a confession to make. I've been surfing my brains out lately, but as long as I'm working hard, I can play hard, right? The other day, I was surfing at Lighthouse, a shortboarding break by Diamond Head, on the south shore of Oahu, and it was one of those epic days when the wind was none and the waves were perfect peaks rolling in from the open ocean. About an hour into the session, it ...Is There Trouble in Hawaiian Paradise?
Nov 20th, 2008 at 10:30AM: A recent article in the Wall Street Journal might just be over-exaggerating the tourist slump that is taking place here on the Hawaiian islands. As the article puts it, "dozens of pool chairs and canopied cabanas sat empty... restaurants had plenty of free tables... In town, "50% Off!" signs hung in the windows of many souvenir shops." I'm pretty sure this can be the case if you're walking around ...The Triple Crown of Surfing: Reef Hawaiian Pro
Nov 16th, 2008 at 5:00PM: The Triple Crown of Surfing got off to a mammoth start on Thursday with wave faces reaching over 20 feet for the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Ali'i Beach in Haleiwa. Each event in the Triple Crown undergoes a 12-day waiting period and usually takes 4-5 days to complete. Thursday and Friday saw big, clean conditions for both days, but the surf will wane over the next few days and the Men's Final date and ...How to spend your time in Todos Santos, Mexico
Jun 16th, 2008 at 8:30AM: Todos Santos, once Baja's sugarcane capital, is a small town located about an hour outside of Cabo San Lucas. Known for its laid back vibe, great surfing and large artisan community, this small pueblo has managed to retain some authenticity in spite of the huge growth of tourism here in the last 15 years. We chose to settle here for a few months so we could complete a work project before ...Photo of the Day (22.04.2008)
Apr 22nd, 2008 at 5:00PM:
As far as photography subjects go, sunsets and sunrises are about as original as young celebrity starlets 'accidentally' showing off their ladyparts in public. In other words? It's been done before. But every now and then, you come across a sunset photo like this one from Tarik B that kind of takes your breath away for a moment. It's just that good, you know? I love everything about this photo, ...No Wrong Turns: How to Surf, by a Wannabe Surfer
Apr 21st, 2008 at 3:00PM: I believe the time people put in working, running errands, going to the gym and all the other daily stuff we feel we have to do starts to take its toll on how we live and think. This is a big reason why Tom and I decided to pack up and leave for a little while...to put things in perspective, do a bit of work on the road and to surf (ok...learn to surf for me). My surfing experience is limited to ...No Wrong Turns: Surfers Give Cars Away in Baja Road Race
Apr 5th, 2008 at 7:30PM: A few weeks ago I overheard a bunch of locals chatting about a group of American surfers who drove down to the tip of Baja California Sur and gave away everything they came with including their cars. I decided to do a bit of research and find out what this was all about. A group of guys, who affectionately refer to their vacation time together as "TGT" (The Guys Trip) decided to switch up their ...No Wrong Turns: Staying Fit on the Road
Mar 19th, 2008 at 1:00PM: Traveling often involves lugging around a heavy backpack and suffering from a variety of stomach illnesses. This combination usually keeps the ol' waistline in check, even though it might not be the healthiest way. I am a bit of a fitness nut...hold the eye-rolling for a sec, I have a valid reason. I studied Kinesiology in university and have seen firsthand the benefits of an active lifestyle and ...Surfing in Munich, Germany
Jan 25th, 2008 at 10:00AM: When I was in Munich, Germany this past October, I heard about a place on the Isar River where you could surf outdoors any time of the year. "Long ago an urban designer placed three rows of rocks in the streambed to create some aesthetic roil," wrote Scott Ostler for the San Francisco Chronicle, "and, voila, Surf City." The bridge overlooking the wave is on Prinzregentenstrasse at the south end ...Surfing in Iceland
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Oct 5th, 2007 at 12:30PM: Well, we've posted about surfing in Alaska, Cleveland, and Nova Scotia, so now it's time to talk about surfing in yet another unlikely location: Iceland. Surfing, it seems, is no longer relegated to the warmer environs and this is nowhere more obvious than the frigid waters of Iceland. A recent article in Iceland Review spotlights the few hearty souls who brave these temperatures and who also ...
