The Boom, Nicaragua is a small surf town located on the Pacific coast, about 2.5 hours south of Managua. It is known for its great surfing conditions, beautiful beaches, and laid-back atmosphere. The main surf break at The Boom is a powerful beach break that works best on a rising tide. The waves can get […]
El Paredon, Guatemala
El Paredon is a small beach town located on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, about 2.5 hours southwest of Guatemala City. It is known for its beautiful beaches, great surfing conditions, and relaxed atmosphere. The town is situated on a long, sandy beach that stretches for miles along the coast. The water is warm and […]
Best Decaf Coffee
Decaf coffee drinkers are a finicky bunch, and their always on the lookout for the best decaf coffee available. They’ll do anything. Decaf coffee drinkers are, well, a bit desperate. I know, because I am one. I still drink caffeinated coffee as well, and even half-cafs. But the thing I’ve realized – is it another […]
Surf and Coffee: Encinitas California
A December surf trip to Southern California always holds plenty of promise, as long as you get lucky with swell and rain. Stepping out of the San Diego airport and into the pouring rain wasn’t how I hoped this trip was going to start out, but my relatively new Harbour twin fin fish seemed […]
Surf and Coffee: North Orange County California
Fall in Southern California is heavenly, especially if you’re looking for a surf and coffee trip. Perfect temperatures, water is still pretty warm, and consistent waves grace the shores. If you look at Surfline’s ‘Best Bet’ for October, most people on the West coast are encouraged to just stay put. But the cool crisp days […]
Surfing and Coffee in the 90s: Wrong Surfboard, Wrong Coffee.
I’d say 95% of the people surfing in the 90’s were on the wrong surfboard.-Rob Machado (Fish: The Surfboard Documentary) Shop Coffee Now! Each bag sold plants a tree. Just like most people were riding the wrong surfboards in the 90’s, most of us were also drinking the wrong coffee. Twin Fins and Specialty Coffee […]