Start Here…To Travel Adventurously

Hey! I’m Carlos, the traveler behind A Brother Abroad. Welcome to your key to traveling the world with limited time and budgets for max adventure If you seek to travel the world, to uncommon destinations and for adventurously uncommon experiences, this site is for you. My belief in how to help you travel more adventurously … Read more

Rick Steve’s Packing List – Adapted for Adventurous Travelers

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Rick Steve’s and the “Rick Steve’s Packing List” are legendary, nearly perfect for lightweight, minimalist travel – making your travels more enjoyable by taking only what’s necessary and leaving the extras (and your worries) behind.  Unfortunately, Rick Steve specializes in travel to Western Europe, a predictable bit of civilization where things aren’t likely to get … Read more

A Complete Midigama Surf Guide: When, Where, and How to Surf One of Sri Lanka’s Best Breaks

Scoring uncrowded surf spots on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast can be a rarity, but if you’re aware of the Midigama surf spots, its easier than you think. “Midigama is what Hikkadua was in the 70’s and now lacks”.  Plenty of breaks for all levels are always pumping, and plenty of hidden ones turn on with … Read more

A Complete Hikkaduwa Surf Guide: When, Where, and How to Surf One of Sri Lanka’s Best Breaks

For surfers throughout Southeast Asia, Hikkaduwa Surf is legendary.  Countless breaks with at least a few pumping at all times of day when in season and long rides make Hikkaduwa worth traveling halfway around the world to experience.  But being half a world away, it can be a pain planning the breaks to surf, when, … Read more