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Barcelona—First Day of Full Immersion
I knew this was coming. I chose this. But standing outside SpeakeasyBCN, staring at … Read more
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Back to Mundaka—A Different Surfer Than Before
Mundaka. Back where it started. Same wave. Same town. But not the same guy. … Read more
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Humbled by Nazaré—Giants, Limits, and a Conversation That Changed Everything
You think you know big waves. You don’t. You can watch the clips, hear … Read more
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Lisbon—City Streets and Coastal Swells
Leaving the Algarve was like stepping off a wave before it fully fades—bittersweet, but … Read more
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The Algarve—Warm Waters and Hidden Gems
I didn’t come south looking for bigger waves. I came to slow down. Galicia … Read more
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Peniche—Supertubos and Heavy Breaks on the Atlantic
After Ericeira’s charm and variety, Peniche felt like a different beast. This town isn’t … Read more
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Portugal—First Stop, Ericeira
After Galicia, Portugal was a question mark. Would it feel too polished? Too crowded? … Read more
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Galicia—Waves, Wind, and a Fishing Village I’ll Never Forget
Galicia doesn’t hand you anything. You take what it gives. I learned that fast. … Read more
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First Steps in Gandia
The train pulled into Gandia, all metallic screech and tired-looking passengers, and there they … Read more