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Epic Surf Breaks of the World
Explore the world’s most thrilling waves with Epic Surf Breaks of the World. From Namibia’s wind-swept Skeleton Bay to Java’s G-Land, discover the best place to ‘hang ten’, whatever your surfing ability. Accompanied by a series of stunning photographs, maps and beautiful illustrations as well as first-person stories from surf writers all across the globe, including Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan, this is the quintessential guide for surfers looking for their next epic break. With 200 destinations, from Australia’s Bells Beach to the coral-flecked islands of the Maldives, you’re sure to find your perfect break in this 328-page, hardcover book. Plus, we take you to some of the most adrenaline-pumping breaks in the world, including Tahiti’s Teahupoo and Mexico’s Puerto Escondido, as well as easier options for beginners, such as Taghazout in Morocco, meaning all abilities are catered for. We cover the planet’s newest hotspots, such as Bundoran in Ireland, where world-class waves now lure surfers from all across the globe. About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.
328 pages, Hardcover
Published August 18, 2020
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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February 26, 2021
Armchair adventures abound within.
Journeying around the world--and taking readers to renowned surf spots—this captivating and thoroughly entertaining book is…well, mind expanding. And that’s coming from someone (me) who is not a surfer.
Does this book make me want to drop what I’m doing and hit the waves? Almost. Actually, this book reminds me of how little I know about everything—including surfing.
Although I’ll never be a surf bro, I love the ocean and deeply respect those who seek a connection with nature. All the stories here take in the grandeur and grace that can be found among the waves and beyond. There’s a spiritual thread evident to all the stories. That’s something I’ve appreciated before, in books like William Finnegan’s Barbarian Days; and in films like Endless Summer, and more recently, Step Into Liquid.
When I was only half-way through the book, I just had to write about how completely enjoyable it was. Books like this one really open up one’s view.
My only beef? I needed a glossary to help with the surf lingo. That’s cool, because my online research into what some of the words meant only deepened my appreciation for surf culture.
Journeying around the world--and taking readers to renowned surf spots—this captivating and thoroughly entertaining book is…well, mind expanding. And that’s coming from someone (me) who is not a surfer.
Does this book make me want to drop what I’m doing and hit the waves? Almost. Actually, this book reminds me of how little I know about everything—including surfing.
Although I’ll never be a surf bro, I love the ocean and deeply respect those who seek a connection with nature. All the stories here take in the grandeur and grace that can be found among the waves and beyond. There’s a spiritual thread evident to all the stories. That’s something I’ve appreciated before, in books like William Finnegan’s Barbarian Days; and in films like Endless Summer, and more recently, Step Into Liquid.
When I was only half-way through the book, I just had to write about how completely enjoyable it was. Books like this one really open up one’s view.
My only beef? I needed a glossary to help with the surf lingo. That’s cool, because my online research into what some of the words meant only deepened my appreciation for surf culture.
March 30, 2022
Not what I was looking for.
February 11, 2024
Very inspiring. Great photos and commentary.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews