Raw, unpretentious and hedonistic, Indonesia’s Gili Trawangan is the sort of magical island Ibiza used to be
I’ve been visiting Ibiza for years, captivated by its bohemian character, music scene and relaxed cosmopolitan vibe. I liked the island so much I wrote the original Rough Guide to Ibiza, a wonderful, intoxicating and exhausting project that must rank as about as much fun as you can have on planet Earth in the name of a job.
But times have changed and my love for the White Isle has faded as bling has replaced boho and the club scene has become increasingly predictable. It has also become  … Details
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West Africa’s Surf Capital
The Dakar peninsula offers a wealth of different spots, which operate in a variety of diverse wind and swell conditions. From the high-performance skate-ramp-like left-hander of Baie des Carpes to Club Med’s fast barrelling rights, and Ouakam’s left and right A-frame perfection, there’s something for surfers of all abilities. Many of the surf spots are situated at incredibly picturesque locations, with mosques and rocky yet verdant cliff faces making for great backdrops for all those beautiful lineup shots … Details & Pictures
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Following the advice of the recent article about a surf trip, Here’s an account of a road trip to Ocean Beach in San Diego. This article is being written on the beach at a popular OB suf break; the trip is still very much under way. Click back to these articles for more coverage of the ongoing surf adventure. Other southern California destinations will include the various breaks in and around Ventura county. How knows? Maybe a session at the Queen of the Coast will be forthcoming … Details & Pictures
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Do a little snorkeling in Mexico, and you’ll soon be wracked with envy whenever you have to share a boat with a pack of scuba divers. I came down with this affliction several years ago on Baja’s East Cape and got so far as to complete the course work, but I was grounded by a hurricane that brushed the coast before I ever hoisted a tank. Since then, my travels have taken me most often to the Yucatán Peninsula, where the warm Caribbean’s aqua, teal and indigo striations and hallucinatory clarity have piqued memory of that lost opportunity into a gentle obsession.
Mexico’s Caribbean coast is … Details
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