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Surf Protest Black Live Matters
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Paddle Out – Rockaway Beach

On Saturday, June 6th the Black Surfing Rockaway organization hosted a paddle out in memory of George Floyd. Many people from New York City

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Surfing Maldives
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Getting physically prepared for your surf trip

Training to go on holiday… Really? Every season, we hear a few guests say something like: “I wish I came on this trip in better shape.”

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River surfing in Montreal

Surfing the playful river waves around the island of Montreal, 400 km from the ocean.

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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua or Playa Guiones, Costa Rica?

Can’t decide between one of our surf coaching retreats? Here’s some extra information about both surf towns that could help you make a decision.

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Mentawai Learn to Surf
Intermediate, Lifestyle

New Surf Coaching Retreat Destination; Mentawai

Welcome to the Mentawai islands. An intermediate only surf coaching retreat on some of the best waves on earth.

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5 of The Best Mobility Exercises to Improve Your Surf Game + Reduce Injuries

How can we max out our surf fitness and ensure we’re still able to catch waves well into our old age? It’s a great paradox we may never fully know the answer to. One thing’s for sure though – our joint mobility plays a big role. Here’s some exercises to keep you going strong.

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Don’t Go Out of Shape: 6 Exercises to Keep You Fit Until Your Next Surfing Trip

Being a highly challenging sport, it goes without saying that surfing requires a sustainable fitness level. Prepare for your next surfing trip or foster basic body strength in between with these 6 exercises that you can do with minimal equipment to target strategically the main muscle groups involved in surfing.

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Meet Ayok

An interview with our Bali surf coach, Ayok. A Canggu native and team rider for Deus Ex Machina Indonesia, Ayok is recognized nationwide for his smooth style, positive vibes and respect for the Classic shapes.

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Girl From Up North

An interview with film photographer & longboarder, Corina Rose, of Girl From Up North. The details on her love of surfing, good food, the simple life and how her interest in film photography developed.

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Pre-Surf Session Yoga

The most efficient and effective pre-surf sequence to prepare you for the surf session ahead. Use this quick grounding and moving flow to improve your surf and prevent injuries.

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Learning to Surf as an Adult with Michael Chmielewski

Surf Philosophy with our friend, Michael Chmielewski. Learning to surf as an adult gifted him the perspective beyond physics. “As I matured, I gave the ocean limitless potential, fruitless attachment to my labor – to do something, not for the result, but for the act itself.”

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Glynis Goes: from Germany to Nicaragua

Surfer, Glynis Elisa, goes from her original home of Germany and finds her true home on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Here’s what she had to say about being a woman in the water, learning to surf the hard way and uprooting her life to live on the other side of the world.

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Post-Surf Session Yoga

The best yoga poses to practice after your surf sessions. Do this flow frequently to help avoid injuries and keep you surfing longer and more efficiently.

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Surf Weekends: What You Need To Pack

A list of things you won’t want to forget on your surf weekend trip! The items that ensure we’re prepared and comfortable for any and all surf conditions.

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10 Things To Do in Bali on the Days You’re Not Surfing

A list of the best things to do in Bali when you’re not surfing from the Barefoot Surf Travel Team who call the island home.

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Meet Frank Haché

Frank Haché is just a boy and his fish. Read more about our Travel Director in our Nicaragua destination!

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Yoga for Surfing Strains & Overuse Injuries

Yoga poses aimed to relieve the muscle groups in the neck, shoulders and low back from repetitive strains and overuse injuries from surfing.

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Tiff Manchester & “Surfer Girls Kick Ass”

Ex-professional whitewater kayaker, world traveler, avid surfer, friend of Barefoot Surf Travel Nicaragua and new author of “Surfer Girls Kick Ass,” Tiffany Manchester inspires us with her ability to translate her love of surf to the pages in her book.

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Meet Zahli Lowe

An interview with our surf coach, Zahli Lowe. A global traveler seeking to teach her surf students the importance of simplicity and the power of play, having fun and remembering to smile.

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Fred & Les.Basics

A former team member of Barefoot Surf Travel has grown to follow her inner voice. In her case, it has taken her to the popular beach town of Canggu, Bali where she is sharing her designs and creations with the community. Just recently, the rest of the world can experience her products by way of her online shop!

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5 Yoga Poses for Long Flights

If you’ve done any bit of traveling, you have noticed how your body reacts to the stiff mold the airplane seat creates. We’ve put together a list of five poses that have helped distress our mind and body while we excitedly anticipate our destination.

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Two Nights in a Treehouse

The simple life of AirBnB host, Putu Junaedi, and what it means, for him, to live more.

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Kynd Energy Balls

An energy ball recipe from our friends of Kynd Community in Bali, designed to power you through every surf session or through your day at home.

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5 Myths About Yoga

We collaborated with yoga teachers from all over the world about some of the most common myths in yoga and why they are far from the truth.

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Meet Naomi Bishop

An interview with our surf coach, Naomi Bishop, about learning to surf in the UK to living in tropical countries teaching what she loves most – surfing.

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Into the Jungle with Morgan Maassen

An interview with Surf Photographer and Filmmaker about his work as a creative, his travels in Nicaragua and Bali and his recent film “Jungle.”

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A Day in the Life of Israel Barona

A day with professional Ecuadorian surfer, Israel Barona, sharing his struggles as a surfer as well as his undeniable love for the sport and his home.

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Holiday Gift Guide from the Barefoot Team

Holiday Gift Guide from the surfers and travelers of Barefoot Surf Travel. Our favorite items for what we love to do most.

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Top 5 Beaches for Beginners to Learn To Surf in Bali

Bali is often considered one of the ultimate playgrounds for surfers. While the island is mostly famous for its expert waves, Bali also has surf spots for beginner surfers to safely learn surf basics.

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Why Choose Nicaragua for your first Surf Trip?

Are the waves suitable for beginners? Is it Safe? Your Budget? So many aspects to consider. 7 reasons why Nicaragua is an ideal destination for beginners.

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Meet Rex Calderon

Interview with Rex Calderon, Nicaragua’s national surf champion. He’s one of the most humble and positive human beings we know.

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Surf Trip: Indonesian Surf Journey

Nothing compares to a Surf Trip to a very remote destination with world-class waves. A series of 6 Episodes filmed on distant islands of Indonesia, in collaboration with OuiSurf.

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Meet Franco Rivas

Franco Rivas is the first surf coach we ever added to our team. In a way, he represents what most inland surfers would have dreamed of…

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Our Favourite Restaurants in San Juan del Sur

Over the past years, many great restaurants have opened in San Juan del Sur, offering different meals from everywhere in the world. Discover our Top 5 favourite spots.

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10 Days of Surfing in Bali & Lembongan

From May 14-25th, eleven travellers joined our Surf Journey across the islands of Bali & Nusa Lembongan.

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How To Stay Surf Fit as an Inland Surfer

Do you live far from the Ocean? Learn about how to stay in good shape so you can be ready for your next Surf Trip.

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Lifestyle

The Simple Life with Marie-Christine Amyot

For me, the ”simple life” is being surrounded by the people I love and doing what my gut tells me to do. I discovered the meaning of the word ”passion.”

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7 Yoga Poses That Will Keep You Surfing Longer Sessions

We’ve all been there… Whether you’re a complete beginner, or a surfing veteran, fatigue can set into your body in the middle of an epic surf session.

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