The Conversation That Finally Worked (Even If the Waves Didn’t)
I think the problem with learning Spanish here is that my brain keeps expecting … Read more
Surf Spanish 101: The Words You Actually Need (And the Ones I Learned Too Late)
I didn’t come to Spain with a plan to learn Spanish properly. I came … Read more
The Mid-Season Slump: When the Waves Are Flat and the Village Keeps Going Anyway
The sea went quiet this week. It started with a wind change on Monday, … Read more
Back to Mundaka—A Different Surfer Than Before
Mundaka. Back where it started. Same wave. Same town. But not the same guy. … Read more
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
Lisbon—City Streets and Coastal Swells
Leaving the Algarve was like stepping off a wave before it fully fades—bittersweet, but … Read more
The Algarve—Warm Waters and Hidden Gems
I didn’t come south looking for bigger waves. I came to slow down. Galicia … Read more
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
Portugal—First Stop, Ericeira
After Galicia, Portugal was a question mark. Would it feel too polished? Too crowded? … Read more