by Mike | Apr 1, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
Not too long ago I was on a surfing vacation in northern baja mexico. When I arrived around 9:30 pm a few guests had the fire blazing overlooking the k-38 surf break. After unloading the gear Brian and I decided to hang out for a few, so we pulled up a chair to the...
by admin | Mar 29, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
After arriving at Liberia International airport in Costa Rica we had a long haul to our Nicaragua Surf Vacation rental. Most people would fly direct to Nicaragua to save time, but not us. We decided to hop in a rental car and take to the road and figure it out for...
by Mike | Mar 29, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
Our last day and a half in Costa Rica was disappointing, not because of the surf break, but due to the absence of a local legend Uncle Billy, former owner of the Rancho Privado…a surf motel situated inside a protected national park where giant sea turtles come...
by Mike | Mar 28, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
Beach lovers, surfers and waterman are notoriously forgetful. Not sure if it is the beach culture itself, just a common bond or something else. Anyway, forgetful or not, one of the worst things on a beach trip or surf vacation is missing critical gear that you forgot...
by Mike | Mar 27, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
Border crossings can be nightmares! Ask me how I know: been through all sorts of shakedowns and secondary inspections than anyone could ever want, always come out clean BTW. So here are some key tips that will help on your surfing vacation trek between the surf breaks...
by Mike | Mar 18, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
Hotels can be cool, however, they definitely leave much to be desired, especially on a surfing vacation. Here’s why: Value: Usually, much less cost per night (this is very impact full when a few friends or family members plan to divide the rental cost). This can...
by Mike | Mar 12, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
You’re Hungry! What are the best Pacific Beach Restaurants? We have all had it happen, you arrive to a new location like Pacific Beach, CA…maybe pretty tired and even a bit hungry and you wonder just what are the best Pacific Beach restaurants? But its a...
by Mike | Mar 9, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
Warning please do not read further if you are not open to a potentially large life change… Surfing is an incredible sport, it can elicit feelings that are difficult to describe in words. What we do know is that it is great for the mind, body and soul..So by...
by Mike | Mar 3, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
In an earlier post I wrote about our February run to Victoria BC where finding surf breaks did not turn out to be the focus…Here I wanted to write a couple notes regarding how a great host can impact your surf vacation rental experience… We met our host,...
by Mike | Feb 24, 2014 | Surf Eat Sleep
My friend Brian and I travel a bunch for work. That comes with good and bad. We have learned how to take advantage of airline reward programs (built up some sizable balances any surf traveler would envy) and have had the opportunity to go to many places we may not...
