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When I was a kid in the 1980s, my friends and I used California surf slang, wore Jimmy-Z and Quicksilver gear and were generally ‘Californianized’ by surf culture. Hardly any of us actually surfed, unless you count the odd trip to East Coast beaches in Maryland, Delaware, Florida or the Carolinas. Even there the emphasis … Read More

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What is it about surfers from the Commonwealth countries and Bali? Well, it’s pretty obvious when it comes to Australia: a big surfing country that is pretty close to a small, relatively inexpensive tropical island paradise known for having some of the best waves in the world. But where did a Canadian surfing enthusiast (from … Read More

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CNNGo recently ran a story on Bali’s 5 best-hidden beaches for those in search of tropical oases not yet overrun by throngs of panting tourists. At number one, I am pleased to say, is Balangan Beach, one of Rapturecamps premier spots for surfing. The CNNGo editor recommends Balangan for swimming, lying in hammocks, building sandcastles, … Read More

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According to one Indonesian pro surfer, locals should take advantage of the natural beauty – and waves – that their diverse homeland has to offer. Gemala Hanifiah is a Jakarta-based surfer and host of a TV travel program in her native Indonesia. She loves to explore the natural features of her country and find all … Read More

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I recently posted a bit about a California surfer/eco-warrior coming to Bali to help protect the environment of Uluwatu beach, one of the world’s top surfing spots. Pro surfer and environmentalist James Pribram visited Bali’s Uluwatu beach and is working with local organization Eco Surf Rescue, which is trying to get Uluwatu recognized as a … Read More

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To major surfing competitions have electrified Bali over the past few days: the Rip Curl Surf & Music Festival and the Oakley World Pro Junior Bali. The Rip Curl event, which started on October 8th, featured top Asian surfers from Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, who competed for the honors at Bali’s famous Kuta … Read More

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Professional surfer/eco-warrior James Pribram of Laguna Beach, California is coming to Bali to help protect the environment of world-renowned Uluwatu beach. The goal is to preserve, protect and improve Uluwatu, one of Bali’s and indeed the world’s top surf sites, and eventually have it recognized as a Surf Heritage Site. From the Laguna Beach Coastline … Read More

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Though Bali has long been synonymous with surfing (and recently equated with eating, praying and loving) many travelers are coming to this Southeast Asian island in order to take advantage of its other sites and activities beyond the famed beaches and surf. A column for the United Arab Emirates-based Gulf News focuses on cultural and … Read More

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The Oakley World Pro Junior surfing competition will take place in Bali, Indonesia for 12 days during October. After a series of regional qualifying events, including one in Bali just a couple of weeks ago in August, the cream of the crop in both male and female surfers under 21 will return to surf Bali’s … Read More

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Folks travel to Bali for all kinds of reasons. There is of course the mainstream tourist hype that exploded in the wake of the success of Eat, Pray, Love, but Bali has long been attracting nature lovers, surfers, yoga practitioners and others who were drawn to this South East Asian island paradise before the successful … Read More

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