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Adventure sports in California: Is Cali the home of extreme sports?

Pretty much every action sport has some dispute in its creation. Who was first? Where did they do it? And where is it’s spiritual home? So we look at adventure sports in California and ask ‘Is Cali the home of extreme sports?’ The Golden State California, it’s all in the…

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Is it ever worth risking your life for surf?

Haven’t had your surf fix for a while? Considered doing something risky? We ask an ex-pro surfer is it ever worth risking your life for surf? He wants to remain anonymous – you’ll find out why below. Lack of summer swell There’s been no waves in Southern California recently. It’s mid-summer…

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What’s a Malibu Longboard and why buy a big surfboard?

New to surfing, or always wondered what’s a Malibu Longboard? Don’t worry you are not alone! In this article we answer this and also ask why buy a big surfboard? What’s a Malibu Longboard? When surfing emerged on the California coast in the 1950s it was the Malibu beachfront that was the epicenter…

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Women surfing retreats: 3 best female surf camps in North America

In recent years women surfing retreats have grown in popularity. So whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert if you want to surf away from testosterone filled waves it’s a great option. With that in mind we’ve pulled together three of the best female surf camps in North America. Women surfing retreats While there…

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Best island adventures: Activities on Tripadvisor’s top 10 islands

What are the world’s best island adventures? More to the point, what are the world’s best islands? And how would you even decide such a thing? Well, the folks over at Tripadvisor have access to millions of reviews including from islands all around the world. And using a complex algorithm to…

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Best adventure honeymoon: Mixing excitement, luxury and romance

Some might say adventurous honeymoons are something of an oxymoron. But we frown upon those who don’t believe, as the best adventure honeymoon can be the perfect mix of excitement, luxury and romance. Taking it easy isn’t every couples idea of romance. As the world of adventure sport expands, so increasing numbers of newlyweds…

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Overland activity holidays: 10 best road trips for adventure lovers

Fancy a road trip with plenty of adventures along the way? Then overland activity holidays could be just what you are looking for. To help you find that perfect trip we have pulled together this guide to the best road trips for adventure lovers. For this article we only considered actual roads, such…

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The five biggest waves surfed – EVER!

Catching any wave and riding it is always an amazing feeling. But over the last couple of decades, some surfers have taken this to new levels. Some of the biggest waves surfed in history are as high as a five storey buildings and are powered by the unbelievable force of…

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Adventure travel ideas: 11 of the best summer activity holidays

If you are not into snow sports, then your adventure travel ideas may feel a bit restricted during the winter. So to keep you inspired, we’ve pulled together 11 of the best summer activity holidays around. Adventure travel ideas If the winter rain, wind and cold is getting you down, then there is nothing better then arranging…

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Adventures with kids: 11 best family adventure holidays

Adventures with kids. There’s nothing quite like it. From camel trekking to conservation work and skiing to safari there are so many options. Lucky for you we’ve pulled together the 11 best family adventure holidays to give you some ideas. Adventures with kids The primary idea of adventure trips is to get everyone…

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10 of the best New York adventure activities

Looking for a city break with a difference? Then why not add a dash of something extra with the best New York adventure activities. With plenty of air, water and earth adventures, you can discover another side of the Big Apple. Here’s our pick of the city’s best active and outdoor…

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Hawaiian surfing holidays: 5 of the best Hawaii surf spots

Hawaii is the undisputed surf capital of the world. Surfing originate in these Polynesian Islands and quite rightly Hawaiian surfing holidays are ever popular. But with great surfing all over the archipelago, some of the most infamous waves on the planet, and hundreds of beaches to choose from what are the best Hawaii…

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Five ice cold adventures we would like to try

Here at AWE365 we like a challenge. So when Berghaus asked us to come up with our top five ice cold adventures we jumped at the task. Coming up with ideas wasn’t a problem, but limiting them to just five was a bit of a nightmare. Still, we think we’ve done a…

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Campervan surfing holidays in Portugal: The best way to find your perfect break

All up and down the Atlantic coast of Portugal you can find some of the best waves in Europe, if not the world. You only have to look at the giant waves surfed by Carlos Burle and Andrew Cotton in late 2013 to see what conditions are like. But campervan…

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Top 10 surprising surf spots worldwide

As any surfer knows, finding a spot that’s not heaving with boarders is getting tougher and tougher these days. Which is why these top 10 surprising surf spots worldwide might just give you a few ideas for getting away from the crowds. We’ve tried to list surprising surf spots worldwide…

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Marrakech tops BA must-visit list

A major airline has placed the Moroccan resort of Marrakech at the top of its must-visit list. The destination has been named as the place to see in 2011 by British Airways, which will start flights to the city on March 28, 2011. In second place on BA’s best travel…