The most south-western point of Europe, the Algarve is a mecca for surfers, hippies and traveller's alike, drawn to the colourful coastline to surf, chill and watch the most dramatic sunsets. This wasn't our first time in the Algarve. Apart from last year, we've frequented Sagres in December to take advantage of the winter sun … Continue reading The best of the Algarve in Winter
The start of October saw the WSL Quiksilver and Roxy Pro surfing comp held in Hossegor. Last year, this also happened to coincide with #womeninsport week back home in the UK. Seeing the publicity around the event but being at the heart of the surfing competition in France got me thinking about how the WSL … Continue reading 4 things pro cycling could learn from pro surfing
In search of quieter waves than those in Popoyo and surrounding Rivas region, we'd read about the little surf town of Las Peñitas, 210km north and 20 minutes from the university town of León. (Looking for great surf? Jump down the page to Miramar & around) The drive unfortunately doesn't track the coast, but instead heads … Continue reading Nicaragua: Las Penitas, Leon and Miramar
If you haven't heard of Popoyo, then you're probably not a surfer. Tucked on the south-west Pacific coast, a 2.5 hour drive from Managua, it's one of the most accessible waves in the country. No wonder then, besides a brilliant break that it's fairly popular. Which is why we'd originally only booked to stay here … Continue reading Surfing Pacific Popoyo – South West Nicaragua
Nicaragua, Central America's largest country is famous for it's Pacific and Caribbean coasts and noteworthy terrain of lakes, volcanoes and beaches. Sister to Costa Rica, but much less developed and cheaper (so we're told), it sure has a lot going on. Plus, south-western Nicaragua receives 300+ days of offshore winds per year, that means GREAT surf year round. … Continue reading Nicaragua: Pacific Coast & Main Cities: Our 14 night itinerary
Saying this was my first trip to a Canary Island may sound shocking to most Brits. The 'sun-lounger' package-deal type holiday is just not me, if you haven't worked that out already. But I can see why we Brits love it. 10 days of warm (25-27 degrees) sunshine, 13 hours a day. In April. No, … Continue reading 3 reasons Fuerteventura is an active-holiday haven
Home to beautiful white beaches, sugar plantations, palm trees and the best rum, Barbados is the ultimate choice for a Caribbean holiday. But for most, their experience of Barbados is thanks to the hundreds of holiday resorts that line the south and west coast, providing all-inclusive experiences and organised excursions. And unless you only want … Continue reading Barbados – top tips to stay longer for less
The last time we visited Hossegor was a 2 day flying visit on our way to Mundaka (home of the best “left” in Europe). It was the end of March. It was cold, stormy and generally a bit of a let-down. But Hossegor should be anything but that. And our 8 night visit in the … Continue reading Holidaying in Hossegor – Quiksilver & Roxy Pro
Third of the way out into the Atlantic on route to America, sits a family of 9 volcanic Islands, stretching over 600km. "The Azores?! Where are they?" is pretty much the confused response I've had from everyone that's asked where I've recently been on holiday. And not surprisingly given TAP Portugal, SATA and Ryan Air are the only carriers currently to … Continue reading Adventurous Azores – 14 days on Sao Miguel
This year has been all about adventures and I have no intention of stopping yet. Portugal, France & Spain There hasn't been 1 day of annual leave I've taken in the UK; getting as much sun-time abroad as possible and micro-adventures here in the UK at weekends. The year started in a very (surprisingly but welcome) … Continue reading 2015 adventure round-up: Sri Lanka, France, Spain, Portugal, Cornwall