Looking to surf in an off-the-beaten-path Asian destination? Discover everything you need to know about surfing in Taiwan, including the best surf spots and places to stay near each of the breaks. Over the past couple of decades, surfing has experienced a surge in popularity in Taiwan. Despite its 24 million population, this island nation…
Planning a sustainable surf trip to Africa? Discover everything you need to know about surfing in Mozambique, including the best surf spots and eco-friendly places to stay in each destination. Hugging the southeast corner of Africa, Mozambique’s largely untapped coastline presents an alluring frontier for surfers seeking uncrowded waves. It’s a destination we visited several…
Planning a sustainable surf trip to South America? Discover 7 of the best surf spots in Ecuador and eco-friendly accommodation for surf travellers. Stretching 2,250 kilometres along the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador delivers some of the best surf in South America. It’s a country that our team has been lucky enough to visit. In fact, we…
Planning a surf trip to South America? Discover everything you need to know about surfing the Galapagos Islands, including the best surf spots and eco-friendly places to stay. Not long ago, the Galapagos Islands were not even on the radar for most surfers. This UNESCO-listed archipelago was known more for its incredible natural landscapes and…
The World Surfing Reserves (WSR) program has an important mission: to protect the world’s most iconic surf breaks by garnering international support for wave and coastal preservation. By creating a global network of designated surfing reserves, WSR is recognising the environmental, social, cultural and economic importance of waves. This flagship program of the non-profit Save…
Planning a surf trip to Polynesia? Discover everything you need to know about surfing in Samoa, including the best surf spots in Upolu and Savai’i + eco-friendly places to stay for a sustainable surf adventure. Samoa has long been a hidden gem for seasoned surfers seeking uncrowded waves in the South Pacific. Its two main…
Planning a surf trip to South Asia? Discover everything you need to know about surfing Sri Lanka, including the best surf spots and eco-friendly places to stay. In recent years, Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the best places to surf in the Indian Ocean. It’s an increasingly popular destination for surfers seeking world-class…
Planning a surf trip to West Africa? Discover everything you need to know about surfing in Senegal, including the best surf spots and eco-friendly hotels for a sustainable stay. From the moment you set foot in Senegal, you know you’ve arrived somewhere special. It shares the same coastline as Morocco (further north), but the waves…
Planning a sustainable surf trip to Central America? Discover 5 of the best places to surf in Nicaragua and eco-friendly surf resorts that are keeping their environmental footprint to a minimum. While it’s not as popular as its southern neighbour, Costa Rica, Nicaragua is fast becoming one of Central America’s best surf destinations. Its breaks…
Situated 100 kilometres off the coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands are closer to Africa than they are to their governing country of Spain. This volcanic archipelago, which is geologically active, is also geographically diverse. Some regions feature verdant forests while others are sparse and barren, often compared to the moon. Colonial towns and cities…