The Power of Looking Silly (and not caring that you do)
I'm standing in a corner store in Nicaragua, trying to talk myself into buying a bottle of water from the lady behind the counter. "un botella de agua, por favor" That's all I need to say. I know it, I've rehearsed it, I've seen it done a million times by my friends since coming to Central America. But for some reason the Spanish words are sticking in my Australian throat. The self-doubt, once again, has crept in. It always starts as a prickle in my [...]
Retour sur le Billabong Pro Tahiti
24 août 2016 - Ce sont dans des vagues généralement modestes que les amateurs ont pu assister à la 7e étape du circuit de la WSL tenue sur la célèbre vague tahitienne Teahupoo. La mythique gauche était au rendez-vous et les meilleurs surfeurs de la [...]
2 Years a Nomad – Redefining HOME, LOVE & PRIORITIES
Two years. It’s been two years now that I've been living with no fixed address (mostly in places where there is no postal service anyways). Two years of nomadism, spent living in 10 different countries. I can’t help but be reflective today… As i am [...]
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Everyone can agree that everything related to surf is pretty cool. So are surf competitions. They're fun to watch, they connect us to our surfing inspirations and it's pretty nice to see people killing [...]
Research shows that women’s pleasure is often more multifaceted and responsive to emotional, contextual, and psychological factors compared to men’s. Studies have found that women’s arousal and satisfaction tend to be influenced by a [...]
Have you ever met someone who was just so full of life, it felt like they were radiating? Someone that had a perceivable magnetism, and therefore seemed to be attracting all the good into [...]
I Am Malala: How One Young Girl Stood Up For Education and Changed the World
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” I find I often take the power of my voice for granted, as well as my right to even have one. At fifteen years old, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the face by [...]
Being a Professional Surfer from Ecuador – The Harsh Reality
When you think "professional surfer" images of hotels, a wide selection of boards, surf coaches and strict diets might come to mind. But picture this: some of the most talented surfers in Latin America sleep in their board bags on the beach and split one [...]
“Only love is real. The rest is irrelevant bullsh*t.” Renae Saxby honours brother Daniel with important message for Salty’s.
By Renae Saxby I’m stuck in a funk today… I have been since Monday. This weekend is my little brothers Memorial weekend – a big party we have in the hills with all of our legendary loved ones to celebrate his life and his vibrant [...]
Change: It Isn’t Always Meant to Feel Good
For the last few years I have been seeking change and growth like a madman. Physical, spiritual, intellectual, geographical, emotional. Basically any kind of ‘ical’ or ‘al’ that makes me feel like I’m expanding myself, opening myself up to all the experiences the universe has [...]
Travel Deeper – A Globetrotter’s Guide to Starting a Business Abroad
Our book club has a little something different to report today – the release of a captivating collection of stories and advice from a former traveler and business owner, Ryan Spiegel. We’re excited to announce the release of “Travel Deeper – A Globetrotter’s Guide to [...]
5 Things I’ve Learned From Six Months of “Serious” Surfing
1- It's all about commitment. I know what you are thinking now : "Oh yeah, tell me something I don’t know!” Right? Well, I wish I could tell you something completely unexpected, that I’ve discovered a shortcut, or else that you just have to put [...]
On the Phone with MAAD Maude !
If you're a chick who's into her winter sports, chances are you've already heard of Maude ‘’MAAD’’ Raymond! Born and raised in the province of Quebec, Canada, and having freestyle skied professionally for roughly ten years now, Maude is one badass woman that ain't afraid of heights! Sitting [...]
