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Talk about good luck! I arrived home on Wednesday and promptly hit the water for a surf with my buddies. Then yesterday a decent southern swell came through and, more importantly, the first significant swell of the season also made its way to the North Shore. My excitement alone has me thinking and dreaming of waves. In honor of the great sport of surfing, here are some pretty sweet surf travel reads for you this Friday.

Two brave chicks are proving how they can surf just as good as the men, and some crazies surf the Arctic Circle (video) [via Nat Geo Adventure]
I love water photos. These one of the waves of the world are pretty spectacular. [via Been-Seen]
Ever wonder what it feels like to tuck into a tube and see the light of day? This new IMAX movie that was filmed in Tahiti will be the first peek into the surfing experience. [via Jaunted]
What is the newest surfing destination? El Salvador. [via NYTimes]

‘Til Monday, have a great weekend!

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Gadlinks for Wednesday 9.23.09

by Brenda Yun on Sep 23, 2009

I’ve been away from home for two months (9 weeks, to be exact)! Today, I made the journey home, and it feels oh so good to be going home for the fall. For this reason alone, you’ll be reading a collection of homeward bound Gadlinks today. I hope you enjoy these selections!

Let’s begin with five great reasons to fall in love with Hawaii this fall — a kind of shameless self-promotion. [via The Hawaii Traveler]
Did you know that yesterday was International Car Free Day? I didn’t, but I did travel car-less, and it appears D.C. residents are making car-free travel a habit. [via Intelligent Travel]
When you’re tired of traveling, what do you do? Is that when it’s time to go home? [via Vagablogging]
For many of us, it is important to make a journey home to our cultural motherland. This article helps us prepare for a trip “home.” [via Matador Abroad]

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Tuesday 9.22.09

by Aaron Hotfelder on Sep 22, 2009

Hey there, Gadling faithful. Here’s a look at what’s going on in the travel world today…

World Hum chats with “burly culinary adventurer” Andrew Zimmern about his new show Bizarre World.
Brave New Traveler debunks some myths about the future of airline travel, including pay toilets (which I defended here), standing-room-only “seats”, and the 1,000-passenger plane.
This article could also be titled “The 7 best places in the world for me to crap my pants.”
The Onion reports on a new national parks website that threatens to make actual national parks obsolete. Also from The Onion, Haiti appears to be making a bid for the 2216 Olympics.
Slate offers some great photos of Ramadan from around the world, with an accompanying article here. The month-long Muslim holiday ended a few days ago.

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Gadlinks for Monday 9.21.09

by Brenda Yun on Sep 21, 2009

Food and relationships have been on my mind lately, so today’s Gadlinks reflect some of these things. I am also looking forward to going HOME after being away for over two months! The last link is a nice homage to beautiful HAWAII and other gorgeous destinations. Enjoy!

My travel writing buddy Lola posted this great article on the world’s stinkiest foods. Remember: Just because something smells bad, it doesn’t mean it tastes bad! [via Fodor’s]
Although I’ve only been to small parts of it, Central America is a great place for budget travelers. Here are some helpful tips on how to get by in Central America on just $25 a day. [via BootsNAll]
Do relationships and travel mix? I would argue that long-term relationships and long-term travel don’t mix if you’re not traveling with your mate. [via Vagablogging]
Here’s a hilarious look at a grump’s top five travel annoyances [via Travel-Rants]
Check out this list of beautiful destinations in North America. Anything with Kalalau at the top of the list is a winner in my book. [via Open Travel]

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Friday 9.18.09

by Brenda Yun on Sep 18, 2009

I’m both happy and sad that it’s Friday: happy because this begins my final weekend on the mainland before I head home after two months of travel; sad because I have to say goodbye to my adorable nephew. Every Friday brings something new and exciting, so does the world and so do these interesting reads for this Friday installment of Gadlinks. Enjoy!

I love traveling to remote places in the world. Here’s just a sneak peek at a few of Earth’s final frontiers. [via Open Travel]
Even grown adults (such as myself) can’t get enough of Harry Potter, so to quench that thirst a bit Universal Studios in Orlando is opening a Harry Potter Theme Park next spring complete with a Hogwarts School, Hog’s Head Pub, and more. Hooray! [via Faster Times]
Maybe it’s because my cousins are on a safari of their own that I happened upon this. Check out these 6 ways to see endangered species without endangering them anymore. [via Treehugger]
And finally, if you’re brave enough and have the stomach enough, then give these weird foods from around the world a try. [via BootsNAll]