I went river surfing in Čunovo for the first time in March 2024. It was freezing, genuinely uncomfortable levels of cold, and looking back, that was probably the best part. The wave had no other visitors that day. Just our small group: me, Crispy, the guy who got me into river surfing in the first…
Most online surf day bag essentials lists are written for a two-week trip to a tropical destination. Useful if you’re flying out for a full surf holiday, but it’s not how most of my surfing actually happens. My sessions are usually day trips. I drive to Čunovo for river surfing or make the short trip…
Travel has a funny way of turning even the most organized eater into someone living off pastries and lukewarm coffee. If your healthy intentions keep collapsing the second you can’t find a kitchen, these healthy no-cook travel meals are going to make your life a lot easier. No stove and no microwave needed. This is…
I got my first Vienna gym day pass for free because I mentioned I run a fitness blog. That’s exactly how I ended up at John Harris near Margaretengürtel on a Tuesday afternoon, trying out one of Vienna’s nicest gyms without spending a cent. The thing is, that’s not a strategy. That’s luck. If you’re…
After my gym session in Vienna, the last thing I want is to stand outside a restaurant reading a menu trying to figure out if anything on it will actually help me recover. Vienna has great food, but finding spots that work post-workout, real protein, actual carbs, not just a plate of bread and dressing,…
I spent two weeks in Sri Lanka surfing, eating, and moving between the east coast and the south, and my total Sri Lanka travel budget came out to 2,554€. Not what most people expect when they search “how cheap is Sri Lanka.” The destination gets labeled “budget-friendly” constantly, and honestly, that’s only half the story….
If you’ve ever tried to find the best healthy protein bars, you’ve probably noticed how confusing it gets pretty quickly. Protein bars are everywhere, but once you actually start looking closer, most of them aren’t as healthy as they claim to be. I’ve tried quite a few over time, especially while traveling or during busy…
IIf you want to learn surfing in Sri Lanka, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is this: surf camp or private surf lessons? Both are popular, but they lead to very different experiences in the water. In this post, I’ll break down surf camp vs private surf lessons in Sri Lanka based on my…
If you’re looking for healthy homemade protein bars that are quick to make, flexible, and easy to adjust to your needs, these recipes are a great place to start. They require no baking, take less than 10 minutes, and can be adapted depending on your protein powder and preferences. For a long time, I wanted…
Let’s talk about beginner surf mistakes; I made quite a few of them during my first surf camp in Portugal. I had waited for that moment for so long. Excited, optimistic, and quietly confident, I arrived at camp convinced that my general fitness would carry me through. Regular workouts, swimming sessions, and a solid “sporty”…