Going on a solo trip but not keen to be on your own all the time? We’ve got you covered. Of all the lovingly curated addresses in our guides, there’s plenty places that are a fine fit for a one-person journey. Solo travellers, start packing your bags! Lofoten, Norway Enjoy a lake and mountain view at the lovely Furu Hostel. Your hosts, Guri and Arne, and their team happily share their unbridled love for the outdoor surroundings. The rooms (private and shared) are decorated in a minimalistic tasteful style – you might get some great inspiration for your own home! And if you want to ..read more

While some folk breeze through the winter happily in snug layers and get hygge without so much as a hint of grey gloom, others plan getaways for sunshine top-ups. But what about those of us who are sticking it out and perhaps struggling some with the cold, wet and dark spell?  Here’s 5 handy hints to help get through the winter, keep the summer spirit strong and shrug off any seasonal drudge stuff that might dull your sparkles.   By Alexandra Gossink & Gail Bennie   Add unnecessary time outdoors to your daily to-do list   I’m in a park with a friend, not far from where ..read more

However much we like the whole slow cooking principle of the tagine and couscous, we sometimes prefer effortless, chop-chop, jumble-and-ready but wholesome food. Such are these salad recipes, easily prepared and served. Choose the food to suit your mood: the refreshing citrus-zingy carrot salad or the sweet ‘n’ earthy roasted beetroot salad with dates!    If you spend enough time in Morocco, you’ll notice the seasonal changes first and foremost when you visit the fresh markets. You’ll be ordering daily avocado shakes in winter, or a plate of orange slices sprinkled with cinnamon. In ..read more

Our fresh and eager explorers for the upcoming Surf & Travel Guide to Chile are hitting the road – and here’s why you’ll want to follow their travels. So far, (as you’ll know if you’re one of our biggest fans) we’ve surf-and-travel-shared all we love along the European (surf) coast and a little beyond – Morocco! Then we started preparing to spread our salty wings and see what’s what and who’s who overseas, with a giant leap to New Zealand to start with (that guide’s in the works already), closely followed by a huge hop to Chile! To be sure of giving you the low-down with all the best local ..read more

Travel time is here and we’re listening! We asked you to recommend your fav podcasts and then we added a few of our own. The result is this list that’ll get you through a day, a night, and another day of driving towards your destination. Enjoy ?   Wild ideas worth living Listen to explorers, adventurers, health experts, entrepreneurs and all kinds of people you’ll love to hear sharing their ideas, wild stories and how they accomplish(ed) them on Wild Ideas Worth Living.   Longboardarian The Longboardarian Podcast features surfers, shapers (like female shaper Ashley Lloyd!), surf ..read more

We feel very grateful to work with talented and creative people around the globe, and we’d like to introduce them to you. In this episode, meet Toby Butler, who contributed beautiful imagery to our Great Britain & Ireland guide, reflecting the local surf culture and telling a different story with each photo. Words: Alexandra Gossink Photos: Toby Butler   Toby’s a photographer from South West England, who focuses on surf and sports culture. He spent most of his childhood, however, in Auckland, on the North Island of New Zealand, before moving back to the UK. Might this have sparked pur ..read more

Travelling with a campervan is a dream for many, a holiday escape for others, and a way of life for some. Since its popularity’s growing and the first signs of annoyance amongst local people has become apparent, we teamed up with some seaside locals to consider how best we can all avoid giving van life a bad reputation. Belgian couple Gijs Vanhee and Marijke van Biervliet, have lived and travelled permanently for years in their converted trustworthy 1978 Mercedes 508, so they know all the ins and outs, dos and don’ts. Together we came up with some tips to share; simple reminders and unwritten ..read more

It goes without saying, all addresses in our guides are our favourites. Why else would we publish them? Here you’ll find a little cherry-picked selection, located in unexpected, lesser-known, not-so-touristy and far away spots around the British and Irish coastlines. To escape, or plan ahead and look forward to!     GREAT BRITAIN     Norfolk coast, East England     A bit of Out of Africa along the Norfolk coast, why not! Divided into two private camps near Thornham Bay, Wild Luxury offers several safari-style luxury lodges, sleeping up to 12 people. The canvas ..read more

From being a prominent surfer, paid to travel the world, featuring in films and on magazine covers, to running a community farm on Celtic soil; this is the story of Fergal Smith.  Growing up on a farm and searching for surf along the Irish west coast from a young age, Fergal’s decision to go back and grow food in the vicinity of his beloved waves may not seem hard to believe. But seeing where he came from at the time, it’s pretty rad. (words & photos by Alexandra Gossink) When you meet the gentle, twinkling-eyes 30-something lad, you wouldn’t immediately associate him with being a ‘c ..read more

Flicking through our surf & travel guides or sliding around our socials, you’re likely to linger a bit longer on some images that show the landscape, vibe or ocean-feeling beautifully. And as we’re so grateful to work with talented and creative people around the globe, we’d like to introduce them to you. In this episode, meet Ben Battell, filmer/photographer based in Newquay, Cornwall, who shot some amazing photos for our Great Britain & Ireland guide. Ben talks about living in Cornwall, pursuing his passion, the search for the right light and the perks of being a sociable chap.   ..read more