Bali is surrounded by beautiful tropical oceans that are home to various kinds of marine life. With 952 different species of fish, Bali consists of numerous dive and snorkel spots where these fish can be observed in a live underwater setting. Seeing marine life up close puts into perspective how astonishing ocean life can be … Continue reading Marine Life in Bali
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Places to hang out for surfers
Bali is besides surfing very popular for its open culture (Hinduism). People from all over the world visit the Indonesian Island. The best surf school to take your first lesson is Odysseys surfing school. This is because the waves in Kuta are most suitable for beginner surfers. Besides, the surfing instructors speak English fluently, insurance … Continue reading Places to hang out for surfers
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Healthy food for surfers
Surfing is considered to be an extreme sport because of its intensity and high risk of failure. This means people practicing surfing burn tremendous amounts of energy. This energy needs to be refilled after surfing, of course, which means they have to have a healthy meal afterward to keep in shape. In Bali, for example, … Continue reading Healthy food for surfers
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The Nusa Islands
There are plenty of things to do in Bali. The tropical temperatures, the Balinese culture, the surfing atmosphere, and many more reasons make this the island where tourists from all over the world love to come. The beautiful nature in the rural areas of Bali makes many tourists wonder around the island. The beauty of … Continue reading The Nusa Islands
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Climbing the Mount Batur in Bali
When visiting Bali, you can practice much surfing. However, Bali also has beautiful scenery and nature. Especially worth paying a visit is the mount Gunung Batur. This is an active volcano in the north of Bali, but you can choose to climb it on foot or do it with a motorcycle. When you are on … Continue reading Climbing the Mount Batur in Bali
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Big Wave Surfing
Big wave surfing is a different side of surfing. With big wave surfing the waves are more significant than 20ft. This is, of course, very dangerous. Only the most experienced surfers can surf waves of these sizes. There are quite a lot of hazardous situations that can occur during big wave surfing. Hazards Since the … Continue reading Big Wave Surfing
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April
Plastic Free Surfing
The tropical paradise island of Bali attracted more than 5 million tourists last year. With local infrastructure pushed to the limit and a social media-obsessed generation of travelers, it was only a matter of time before Bali’s trash problem made it to international headlines. Like clockwork, many tons of rubbish are washed upon Bali’s shores … Continue reading Plastic Free Surfing
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10 Reason Why You Should Surf With Odysseys Surf School
It’s no secret that Bali has some of the best waves in the world. Each year millions of tourists visit for the opportunity to give surfing a try where the sun is shining, the water is warm, and where the conditions are almost always optimal for first-time surfers. With those millions of tourists, there are … Continue reading 10 Reason Why You Should Surf With Odysseys Surf School
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February
Exercises to Improve Surfing
As you might have noticed, surfing requires many different skills from balance and coordination to strength. Surfing is physically very demanding. It is good to add some exercises to your daily routine that support your surfing. These exercises will improve your surfing, while keeping you in good shape when surfing is not available. First and … Continue reading Exercises to Improve Surfing
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Night Surfing
Bali is known for its many famous surf spots. This island is a dream for surfers, that’s why it is called the surfers paradise. Sunny weather for most of the year, even the wet season is warm and appealing to many tourists. With over 60 different surf breaks, all different difficulty levels, everyone can find … Continue reading Night Surfing