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Born and raised in Switzerland, Pascal took up skiing and snowboarding from a very young age. Surfing came pretty naturally after that! He's since written for various Surf Mag’s, captured waves around the world and has even competed for a couple of years.

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    My love-hate relationship with Bali

    by Pascal March 31, 2024
    by Pascal March 31, 2024

    This could easily be your own story. It could also just as easily be the story of a stranger you met the other night at Old Men’s, on top of Uluwatu cliff, or …

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    Surf the Dominican Republic

    by Pascal March 31, 2024
    by Pascal March 31, 2024

    Winter Surf Trip Dominican Republic Is a winter surf trip to the Dominican Republic a good idea? Is there more than big Hotels in Punta Cana and old, fat white people, looking …

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    The Official Surf Companion Review

    by Pascal June 15, 2024
    by Pascal June 15, 2024

    Reviewing the Surf companion, a handbook designed to accompany you on your journey to become (a better) surfer. Well worth checking out.

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    Surfing the Azores, all around Sao Miguel

    by Pascal March 31, 2024
    by Pascal March 31, 2024

    Everything you wanted to know about surfing the Azores The Azores are a group of seven islands that lay almost half way between Europe and the US and are part of Portugal. …

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    Traveling during Corona

    by Pascal March 31, 2024
    by Pascal March 31, 2024

    Is it ok to travel during the pandemia? AND what’s difference? Is it ok to travel during Corona? What’s the deal now, and how will it be in the future? Well, I …

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    The Wave Bristol, just another review…

    by Pascal March 31, 2024
    by Pascal March 31, 2024

    Surfing  “The Wave” in Bristol. What you need to know and what I think about it. First things first… I’m not a purist, who thinks surfing has to be exclusively in the …

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    Ho Stevie surf accessories review

    by Pascal January 8, 2023
    by Pascal January 8, 2023

    STUFF/ REVIEW/ SPONSORED POST I like to spend money on quality products. I rather own one great wetsuit over 3 bad ones. And more often than not, you get what you pay …

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    Nias. The truth straight from Lagundri Bay, Sorake

    by Pascal March 31, 2024
    by Pascal March 31, 2024

    The truth straight from Nias! Well, I’ve got your attention, but the truth?! The truth is, no one really knows what’s going on here! So all I can tell you is how …

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    Swell by Liz Clark, a book review

    by Pascal March 31, 2024
    by Pascal March 31, 2024

    Favorite pick You love surfing, traveling and the ocean? You love freedom and the idea of scheduling your day around tides rather than working hours? So did Liz. But she has probably …

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    “Archipel der Wellen” by Stefan Götzelmann. A book review

    by Pascal March 31, 2024
    by Pascal March 31, 2024

    Archipel der Wellen is a declaration of love for Indonesia, it’s people and of course, it’s waves. To me, one of the biggest difficulties, if it comes to writing about surfing, is …

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      • Andalucía, Spain’s best known surf secret
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