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The rise of ice bath culture in Australia´s surfing communities

Diana Light In recent years, Oz has seen a notable surge in the popularity of ice baths within its vibrant surf communities. Dubbed "ice bath culture", this emerging trend is revolutionising how surfers approach recovery and overall wellness in their sport. From elite athletes to weekend warriors, individuals are embracing the physical and mental benefits offered by these icy plunges post-surf session. This article delves into the rise of ice bath culture in Australian surf communities,…

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The world´s top 10 places to learn how to surf

There are at least 600 towns across the planet which can boast gnarly waves, great vibes, and top-notch schools to get you on board, so to speak. And while it´s super hard to choose just ten of the best, here´s my stab at it, listed from priciest to cheapest.read post

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How a legendary wave in Tahiti featured in the 2024 Summer Olympics

The Terramar Project Fairly mountainous and surrounded by coral reefs, the archipelago´s largest and most populous island (with some 192,000 inhabitants) is its cultural and economic heart. On the northwest coast, its capital Papeete (pop. just under 27,000) is, to quote Tahiti Tourism´s own website “not the prettiest of towns,” but it does have some interesting corners, including the landscaped waterfront, the cathedral, the presidential palace, the Sunday-morning Papeete market, a pearl…

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World-class surfing is a key allure of Puerto Escondido, Mexico

StellardD Located a 15-minute drive east of the center of town, in the surfing world the coconut-palm-lined, three-kilometer (just under two-mile) stretch of sand at Playa Zicatela is considered the third best on earth, and hosts a number of top-level international competitions, in August and November, although the month for the wildest waves is June. The "Mexican Pipeline" is this country´s largest wave, sometimes reaching ten feet in height - and after Hawaii´s Banzai Pipeline considered…

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Vincent Bontoux October 27, 2026 at 8:16pm

Winter surfing in France? Check this out, plus two more spots on the Mediterranean: https://www.surfer.com/culture/three-unexpected-places-to-surf-medi...
Ed Wetschler June 5, 2026 at 6:36pm

I've heard of surfing in some, er, offbeat places, but didn't see this one coming: https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/welcome-oman-come-take-tour/178921

Welcome To Oman, Come Take A Tour

A conversation with a life-long enthusiast.
Maria de los Angeles December 17, 2025 at 9:34am

I tried this once - it didn´t go all that well lol - but would love to try again! https://www.lapointcamps.com/blog/top-12-best-surf-camps-in-the-wor...
Paul Varmuza December 16, 2025 at 6:29pm

Pretty good stuff from the land where surfing was born: https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-places-to-surf-in-hawaii
Dave Acton September 9, 2024 at 12:57pm

I know my way around a surfboard, for sure, but did not see this coming: a town in southwest France rated the world´s top surfing destination! https://www.travelandleisure.com/hossegor-france-best-surf-destinat...
José Balido July 31, 2024 at 2:18pm

The Wash Post recently focused on surfing in Tahiti, where the Paris Olympics´s surfing events are currently being held: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/07/30/olympic-s...
Max Pesling November 1, 2023 at 10:47am

An interesting article on Tripadvisor at a few disparate surfing destinations and why they´re meaningful: https://apple.news/AXZ6UpyPdR6OY0m3m_RQVAg

Travelers exploring the world in search of a good wave — Tripadvisor

If you don't know already, science shows that being near, in—or even on—the water can make you happier, healthier, more connected, and better at what…
José Balido April 1, 2023 at 12:07pm

The tiny Central American country El Salvador is known by the world's surfers as a prime destination for wave riding, and Yahoo Travel recently came up with a look at the top spots for the sport in country: https://news.yahoo.com/surfers-paradise-check-best-beaches-13000022...

A Surfer's Paradise: Check Out The Best Beaches in El Salvador

El Salvador has certainly come a long way from its past reputation.
María José October 25, 2022 at 2:04pm

Paros in the Cyclades is known for its beaches, villages, and nightlife. But less known is that one of those beaches, Pounda Bay next to the airport, is a mecca for kitesurfers. Here's one travel blogger's account: https://www.thedailybeast.com/paros-one-of-greeces-most-popular-isl...

One of Greece’s Most Popular Islands Has a Secret Side

How to lose the crowds and find tranquility on Paros.
Jeffrey Kunst July 31, 2022 at 9:39am

It's prime surfing season in Europe as well as elsewhere in the Northern Hemisphere, and here are StarInsider.com's top waveriding picks on the continent this summer: https://www.starsinsider.com/travel/386118/where-to-surf-in-europe-...