SurfGirl Magazine Issue 66 Back Issue

“Where the surfers go, the rest of us all eventually haul ass and follow.” Condé Nast Traveller Magazine.
Flicking through this fashionable travel mag the other day, this quote made me think. Are surfers global trendsetters? I guess it’s true. From the jungles of Indonesia to islands off the coast of Africa, surfers have been at the forefront of travel and exploration since the golden age of discovering new surf breaks in the 70s. And where surfers go, for better or for worse, it’s not long after that the trendy cafés, boho shops, surf camps and boutique B&Bs sprout up – from Costa Rica to Canggu. So next time you arrive at your destination give a thought to those whose steps you’re walking in, and wonder what it might have looked like back in their day.
Today, finding perfect waves tops every surfer’s bucket list, and we’ve come a long way since those early days of surf discoveries. Nowadays it’s easy to jump on a plane and go anywhere in the world, and despite the internet giving us much more accessible travel options, none of this dampens the heady spirit of packing for a surf trip.
In this issue we talk to the women who have ventured far and wide to discover their own little piece of surfing heaven; plus we ask surfers to share their insider knowledge about where they live and surf. So, be inspired by our travel-themed issue and make the most of the world of surf, adventure and waves that beckons... Listen to the voice telling you to travel, because ten years from now you will wish you had.