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Being a fellow-ginger bearded man myself I’m quickly likened to any man, or men, that grow out the reddish-orange spectacle of facial hair that is a beard. Let’s begin with Luke (left). Luke’s auburn chin-tickler has been on & off since he was 16. I suppose once he realized that not only does facial hair hide the soft-skinned flesh of childhood insecurity, and create an image of man as man was intended… Read More
Kuta Beach in Lombok is vastly different from its Balinese counterpart. Although slowly gaining popularity, this little stretch of multiple beaches split up by a few headlands is relatively untouched and not tainted by inflated prices and quiksilver surfing boutiques. In recent years it seems the locals have started to recognize the increased tourist influx, and thus every other shop is now a guesthouse or homestay. But the calm, chilled out beach… Read More
When you think of Bali, Indonesia you might think of massive rice fields and pristine untouched beaches, all surrounded by a rich culture of tradition. However, if you happen to start your trip in Kuta Beach – Bali’s premier surf spot and tourist attraction you’ll find yourself in quite a different environment. Kuta Beach is to Australians, what Mexico is for North Americans. Due to this large tourist influx you really feel… Read More
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