33 Best Gifts for Paddleboarders to Adventure With

Are you looking for the best gifts for paddleboarders? From paddle boarding accessories to SUP books and everything in between, these gifts are sure to put a smile on any paddleboarder’s face.

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Paddleboarding, also known as stand up paddleboarding or SUP, is quickly becoming one of the world’s most popular water sports. After all, you can do it just about anywhere with a (relatively calm) body of water. Oceans, lakes, and rivers are just the start.

And with the growing number of paddleboarders comes a growing need for gifts for paddleboarders. Luckily, I’ve got your back with loads of paddleboarding gift ideas to choose from.

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47 Best Beach Gifts for Beach Lovers

Are you looking for the best beach gifts for beach lovers? This guide from a self-proclaimed beach lover is filled with incredible ideas.

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With the sun, sand, and surf, the beach is an absolutely magical place. Since I live in Hawaii, I go to the beach almost every day, even if it’s only for an hour or two.

Every time I go to the beach, I bring a few things with me to keep me comfortable or entertained. And these items just happen to be some of the best beach gifts too! I’ve listed all of my favorites below – as well as several others – so you’ll have loads of beach gift ideas to choose from.

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The Ultimate Guide to Reef Safe Sunscreen

Are you looking for the ultimate guide to reef safe sunscreen? We sat down with Tatyana Cerullo, the co-owner of Kokua Sun Care, to get all of the details.

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Talks of reef safe sunscreen have been surfacing a lot lately. What is it? Why do we need it? Where can we buy some? This ultimate guide to reef safe sunscreen has everything you need to know.

While the nitty-gritty details of the sunscreen world can get a little chemistry-heavy, the effects of non-reef safe sunscreen can be seen by just about anyone who loves the ocean.

I remember when I was little and I’d go snorkeling in Hawaii’s oceans, I’d see some bright spots of coral without even having to go that deep! Now, even when I venture out farther, the coral all seems to be a dull white or pale yellow color. This is the most obvious effect of the chemicals in non-reef safe sunscreen, but that is far from all (although there are also other factors that contribute to this issue).

There is still so much that we don’t know about the consequences of non-reef safe sunscreen. But this guide aims to educate everyone who reads it on the harmful effects of traditional chemical sunscreen, as well as the benefits of reef safe sunscreen.

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The Ultimate Beach Packing List

Are you looking for the ultimate beach packing list? This guide from a self-proclaimed beach lover has everything you need to know.

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Beach trips are some of the best trips. But sometimes, it’s hard to remember everything that you’ll need. With beach towels, sunscreen, goggles, and so much more, it’s inevitable that you’ll forget something — unless you use a list, of course. That’s when this ultimate beach packing list comes into play!

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How to Travel in College

Are you a college student looking to travel? Here are a few tips to help you save money and get the best deals on your college travels.

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As a recent college grad, I feel like I finally have the authority to write this post. I constantly travelled during my time in college, which seems like such a mind-boggling thought with how much tuition in the U.S. costs nowadays. Everyone always wants to know how to travel in college, and there are so many ways to do it! You just have to know what they are!

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Six Steps to Find an Amazing Airbnb

How to Find an Amazing AirBnb

For those who are relatively new to using Airbnb, it may be kind of intimidating to try to pick the place that you’re going to stay for your next vacation.  I mean, there are so many options, how are you supposed to pick the best fit?  Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve had some Airbnbs that were a little different from what I expected.  However, now I’ve figured out some of the tips and tricks.  So here are six steps on how to find an amazing Airbnb.

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Five Places that Instagram Added to My Bucket List

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Instagram is a great source to get some travel inspiration.  As I mentioned in a previous post, it’s a great way to find things to do, both at home and abroad. There are so many adventurers out there, taking pictures of amazing places all around the world.  Unsurprisingly, I have started to create a list of these locations.  So, without further ado, here are five places that Instagram added to my bucket list. Continue reading “Five Places that Instagram Added to My Bucket List”