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“We are not another surf camp” insisted Mark Flint, owner of a new upscale surf resort facing Lagundri Bay. There is a lot more going on than just being a new resort. It does feel like a resort for guests as you are extremely well taken care of. However, what you’ll find here is a whole subculture that was born…
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Even though Lombok has gained popularity amongst surfers and travelers alike. It remains there some uncrowded and hidden surf spots. You’ll find in Lombok that surf crowd is mostly split in two groups. More experienced surfers at the heavy wave the barrels on the shallow reef of Desert Point, and beginners slaloming in between boards at Inside Gerupuk which is near Kuta.…
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Going on holiday with surfers can be tricky, especially if you only understand part of why they have such a strong connection to the ocean. Loving them is great, but on a surf trip all that matters are waves. I finally joined this surf adventure on a remote island off Sumatra.. I’ve spent a lot of time watching, which I…
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Surf & Yoga, immersed in the nature of Indonesia’s new frontier: Rote Island. Kim shares her story while staying at The Utopia. Utopia Lodge on Rote Island – A Unique off the grid Surf Retreat Do you ever dream of Utopia? Perhaps it is a place that is fully disconnected from the business and stresses of today’s world. A sanctuary of sunshine, happy…
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Gerry Lopez, now 68 years old goes back to Uluwatu, 40 years after he first stepped on the islands of the Gods, and discovered now legendary surf spot: Uluwatu. Gerry Lopez, who’s also known as Mr. Pipeline is one of the pioneer in the surf industry, and was one of the first to ride the Hawaiian tubes of Pipeline. You…
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SurfING Bali Off-Season: The Search for the PERFECT Surf Break Bali is famous for its dry season- hollow tubes, light offshore winds, and line-ups drawn in from far stretches of the globe. The wet season however, it can all turn into a mess. I arrived right in the middle of it, which presented challenges I learned to overcome. The rain didn’t…
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Professional photographer Aaron Harris tried himself at shooting the legendary surf spot Desert Point, also known as Bangko Bangko in Lombok, Indonesia. Read his story below. After 20 years of being a professional photographer land-locked in North America, I’ve shot more than my fair share of professional sports. Sadly, I’d never aimed a lens at surfing until I arrived in Bali in April…
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Last week we were in Cimaja, West Java, and luckily had the opportunity to meet up with Dede Suryana who just won the ASC title and is now officially the No1 surfer in Asia. We had a quick chat with the Indonesian surf legend and as you can see on the videos, Dede is super stocked and looking forward to grab other…
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Cimaja Beach Club recently opened in July 2016, and it changed the landscape of the little surf-village Cimaja. Where is Cimaja? You haven’t probably heard of Cimaja yet unless you live in Jakarta and starve for surfing. This is indeed the closest surf spot from the Indonesian capital, and also a reasonable trip-length if you’re traveling from Singapore. Located in West Java (4…
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Uluwatu, perched over the Indian Ocean on the southwestern tip of Bali’s Bukit peninsula is a breathtaking landscape of limestone cliffs and the number 4 surf spot in the world. Discovered in the 1970’s and appealing for its consistent and high quality waves, and the irresistible lifestyle of the ever content Balinese, the area has exploded in popularity. Today it…
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