Tamarindo is one of the premier surfing destinations in Costa Rica. Seriously, whenever you think of a Costa Rican surf trip, Tamarindo surfing is usually at the top of the list. If you’re looking to score fun waves, and have a genuinely good time, you should pack your bags and send it to Tamarindo for…
Most surfers dream of surfing warm, tropical waves. Not having to put on your soaking wet wetsuit at 6 am is truly the dream. But with warm water surfing, comes warm water responsibilities: surf rash. Those pesky red micro-abrasions are something every surfer should be aware of. The good news? Surf rash is not only…
The answer to the question ‘Is surfing hard?’ is a resounding yes. However, it is absolutely possible to learn surfing, at any age! The below points elaborate on why it is hard to learn surfing, and offer insights and advice on how to make it easier. Over the last few years, it seems like everyone…
Nosara, Costa Rica has some of the best and most consistent surf in the entire country. This break is not by any means the best surf in the country. However, you can pretty much surf here every single day out of the year. At least once per day. Usually twice. I spent the first few…
Dominical, Costa Rica, is one of the best surf spots in Costa Rica. Located on the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, this sleepy surf town truly comes alive when swells arrive. When there’s a big swell in town, big wave surfers from all over the country flock to Dominical. That being said, Dominical isn’t all…
Jalama Beach, California is probably one of the most consistent surf spots in California. Located right next to Point Conception, it picks up all the south swells that the Santa Barbara surfing area misses out on, making it a perfect summer surf destination. If you’re looking to surf some fun, uncrowded waves, the Jalama Beach…
Did you know that most of the happiness derived from vacationing or going on a trip occurs in the planning phase? Yes, planning a trip can make you happier than actually taking it. This is likely due to anticipation, according to a study in the journal, ‘Applied Research in Quality of Life.’ One major aspect of the planning process…
Everyone knows about the fantastic surf of Southern and Northern California. Trestles, Pleasure Point, Ocean Beach- those are all household names in the surfing sphere. And they have all have some epic surf, don’t get me wrong. Meanwhile, the Central Coast of California, nestled right in between Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara, has some real…
If you only have one week to spend in Costa Rica, you can still get a taste of the beautiful beaches, waterfalls, and rainforest the country has to offer! Costa Rica may look small on a map, but due to poor road conditions it is best to try to limit travel days, and stick to…
1. Grand Prismatic Spring The Grand Prismatic Spring was perhaps the most magnificent thing I saw on my Yellowstone Road Trip. Although not quite as famous as Old Faithful, I think it is equally grand. Keep in mind, there isn’t much parking for the Grand Prismatic Spring so I recommend making this the first stop…