Aaron: Hey man, I heard you’re going to Bali. That true? Me: I was thinking about it. What ya got? Aaron: So I was thinking about Canggu, next to a great surf beach, and then find a freediving and spearfishing course. You in? Me: **consults bucket list, flips coin** Yup. I’m in. …and that’s how … Read more
The Philippines: An unreal paradise of over 7,000 known islands, white sand beaches, and warm turquoise water. But as perfect as the Philippines are, the distance between these epic locations and a lack of airports or costly tickets make it seem not worthwhile to use your 2 weeks of vacation for this far off water … Read more
No trip to “Ceylon” is complete without a real Sri Lanka Safari tour. The wildlife safaris in Sri Lanka are so rich, varied, and affordable, that a traveler can see leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, buffalo, and more all in a single day, for less than $40. Additionally, seeing these animals free, wild, and in their … Read more
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
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
Learn to surf is a bucket list worthy adventure and the Sri Lanka surf camps scene offers the chance to learn to surf, for cheap, in unbelievably warm water and on fun, plentiful surf breaks. But with all of the legendary surf spots, like Hikkaduwa and Arugam Bay, and 30+ Sri great surf schools across … Read more
“Las Grietas Galapagos” or “the Cracks of Galapagos” are a quick, fun, and refreshing day trip into a refreshingly cool and blue crack in the earth. One of the many amazing, free things to do on Galapagos, Las Grietas is a perfect way to spend a couple hours in the morning and afternoon on your … Read more
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
The Galapagos Islands is a bucket list destination for most adventurous travelers. When the time finally arises to walk among animals in a place where time stands still, you want to be ready – this includes have all of the right gear for your Galapagos Packing List. Having the right gear to stay dry, warm, … Read more
For surfers throughout Southeast Asia, Arugam Bay Surf is legendary. Countless breaks, many nearly unknown, and a single, epic point break with long rides make it worth traveling halfway around the world. But being half a world away, it can be a pain planning the breaks to surf, when, how to get there, and then … Read more