64-year-old Iurii Orlov, a Russian native, was sucked out to sea while surfing Nusa Dua in Bali; local fishermen came to his rescue after 20 hours adrift.

Indonesia's Rizal Tandjung is surfing royalty also known as the "Godfather of Indonesian surfing." Either way, you get the idea. Tandjung and other early Bali pros paved the way for later generations ...

Blustery conditions sweep across the Bukit, but dedicated surfers paddle out anyway to make the most of the waves. This session showcases resilience, skill, and the raw beauty of Bali’s rugged ...

“This is where it all started,” says Rizal Tandjung, gazing out over a sandy shoreline lapped by dying breakers. Almost 40 years old, Tandjung is one of Bali’s surfing pioneers. Picking up his first ...

I have fond memories of America’s Funniest Home Videos. Weeknights, after dinner, the family would gather on the couch in our doublewide, dad with a tallboy of Bud in hand, mom with a splash of Pinot, ...

While the lion’s share of Balinese surfing focuses on the Bukit Peninsula – with its storied, considerably crowded, and lengthy lefthand pointbreaks like Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and others – there’s a ...

Talented female longboarders gliding across Bali’s famous waves with grace and classic style. From smooth cross-steps to ...

"Indonesians believe that the ocean is very, very dangerous and the sea god is going to take you away," says Bali surfing pioneer Rizal Tandjung (pictured here) of why the locals were slow to join the ...

The first surfer in Bali was the handsome photographer, tennis coach, CIA agent, and natural-footer Bob Koke. Koke had learned to surf in Waikiki when he had been an assistant to the film director ...

An island resident shares insider tips for avoiding Bali’s busiest spots, with recommendations for quieter villages, ...

Opening April 16, 2026, the 21-villa Nihi Rote resort on Indonesia's remote Rote Island will offer oceanfront pool villas, surf breaks, and a hospitality academy for local students.

Gina Jaguttis launched a slow fashion workwear brand after being inspired at a surf camp. Her business idea came from personal struggles finding quality professional clothing. She said she realized ...