Aug 5th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
The Hawaiian islands are known far and wide for the quality of their beaches. From narrow strips of volcanic black sand with dramatic jungle backdrops, to crowded beaches full of the who's who of the world, Hawaii has a beach for everyone. Maui has just as much diversity as the entire island chain with over 30 miles of beaches. The most easily accessible beaches are located on the west and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Top 10 Maui beaches
Aug 5th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
The Hawaiian islands are known far and wide for the quality of their beaches. From narrow strips of volcanic black sand with dramatic jungle backdrops, to crowded beaches full of the who's who of the world, Hawaii has a beach for everyone. Maui has just as much diversity as the entire island chain with over 30 miles of beaches. The most easily accessible beaches are located on the west and ...World Cup: other things to do in South Africa
Jun 14th, 2010 at 8:00AM: While the World Cup is currently taking center stage in South Africa, the country has plenty of other things to offer travelers who venture away from the stadiums to take in some of the amazing culture and adventure there. Here are five other suggestions for things to do while your favorite team isn't taking the pitch.
Go on Safari
If you're going to visit Africa, you simply have to go on ...Surf's up in ... Chicago?
Jun 10th, 2010 at 3:00PM: It's not the beaches of Hawaii, but Chicago does have its own summertime fun. Now, thanks to the Chicago Kimpton Hotels, you can surf Lake Michigan and hang 10 with your buddies on the beach (or something like that).
Apparently, surfing is legal in Chicago at Montrose Beach and 57th Street Beach, so Kimpton got creative and threw together a package worthy of riding a few waves. Grab an ...10 'great' surf wipeouts
Feb 3rd, 2010 at 7:14AM: From sandy beaches to indoor water parks, surfing is a popular sport worldwide. Needless to say, funny surf wipeouts are just as popular... and oftentimes far more amusing!
See below for some of the best surfing wipeouts anywhere. And remember: if you're visiting the beach this summer, maybe you should take some surfing lessons before you wax your board. Just saying.
This poor guy is cut ...
Gadlinks for Wednesday 12.23.2009
Dec 23rd, 2009 at 5:00PM:
'Twas the night before Christmas Eve and all through the house
The children are stirring; you can't hear the mouse
After some ham or Christmas meat
You'll all settle in for your winter feast
Take some time to browse the latest reads
From the ever reliable Gadlinks feed.
(I'm not much of a poet, but I try. Enjoy the last few hours of Christmas hype!)
It's been awfully hectic at the ...The final stage of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing begins today at the Banzai Pipeline
Dec 10th, 2009 at 3:00PM: It is arguably the most famous wave in the world, the wave that all other waves are measured against. In recent years, Pipeline has provided the perfect arena for the final stage of the Vans Triple Crown, and the first day of competition will be held today in 10+ foot surf.
With its shallow coral reef and a lack of continental shelf to break up the open-ocean swells, Pipeline is one of the most ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 12.9.2009
Dec 9th, 2009 at 6:00PM:
While some of you were catching some sick rides on the slopes, these pro surfers were riding mountain-sized waves on the North Shore of Oahu at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational yesterday. Either way, I hope you all had a great start to the week. We're in the thick of it now, and here are some cool travel stories to get you through the next few days.
Read about some of the weirdest and ...The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Surfing Invitational is going on today!
Dec 8th, 2009 at 4:30PM: "The waves are going off right now." That's the typical phrase you'll hear here in Hawaii. With this being the El Nino season, the waves on the north and west shores have been bigger and better than normal, and it looks like the islands will be experiencing one of the biggest days in history. Forecasters are saying some waves will have 60-foot faces. The last time the waves were this big was the ...The Drifter documentary now on DVD
Nov 30th, 2009 at 2:00PM:
Drifter Trailer from Poor Specimen on Vimeo.
The Drifter film just finished it's autumn tour around the United States and is officially making its way around the adventure and surf circuit. The film centers around the writings of legendary surfer Rob Machado and his time spent in the South China Sea, exploring, learning and well, drifting. More potently, however, the topic strikes home for any ...
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)
Nov 18th, 2009 at 12:00PM: It's time to look at the festivals and events happening around the world, and this week has a particularly international selection of happenings. If you're close and have time, then you have no excuse to get out and go!
Mexico - Birders will unite in the Yucatan Peninsula for the Yucatan Bird Festival from November 19-22. For the 8th consecutive year, the festival offers a wide range of field ...
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 ...
