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honolulu

The Brady Bunch Guide to Honolulu

In January, my wife came home with Brady Bunch-like news: She was going to Hawaii for work and, while her employer wasn't as generous as Mike Brady's boss Mr. Phillips, who paid for the whole clan and Alice to go to Honolulu to watch Mike's building be constructed, I'd at least have free accommodations. I figured the 45 days we'd be there would give me ample time to relive the Brady Bunch's 1972 groundbreaking trip. But Don Ho and Vincent Price are dead, the Hawaii episodes still give me night terrors, and no one on Oahu cares that it was the setting for television's most important three-part episode (narrowly besting the Welcome Back, Kotter where Julie delivers twins). But after a few mai tais to quell my terrors, I set to work researching this guide to the Hawaiian Brady Bunch experience.

10:40 AM on Mon Feb 25 2008
By zeverson
1,908 views, 1 comment

Latest by Saint Andrew: OMG, this is the best post ever! I take my hat off to you Mr. Zach and bequeath the medal of Gridskipper research king. If you come back tanner than me, I'll buy you a beer. more »

sydney

Sydney Surf Shops

Sydney's reputation is inseparable from sun and waves, but for the majority of people who aren't blessed with natural surfing ability, there's got to be an alternative to launching yourself over the breakers. This is where surf shops come in, which seem to have less and less to do with actual surfing and more to do with fashion and summer clothing. This means you can still call yourself a surfie by getting kitted up in the right gear without having to brave the ocean. Here are a few shops at which to test the waters.

10:25 AM on Fri Dec 7 2007
By dbrown
1,441 views, Comment

los angeles

Los Angeles Is So Extreme, Brah

The X Games are back in Los Angeles this week (August 2-5), and although we're pretty sure ESPN picked the City of Angels more for marketing and logistics, Southern California does have a lot of cred when it comes to extreme sports. SoCal has marked its place on skateboarding culture since before the days of the Z-boys, but there's still plenty to do for people interested in BMX, motocross, and, of course, surfing. Enjoy our list of some of the best locations for your high-adrenaline adventures in Los Angeles.

12:40 PM on Thu Aug 2 2007
By jfahs
1,487 views, Comment

sydney

Surfing Sydney

For those that like to surf, there aren't many metropolitan areas that come close to Sydney in terms of the variety and quality of options available. There are miles upon miles of Pacific-pounded beaches for you to explore whilst here. The big guns are definitely up on the North Shore, but the city's south and east have plenty of choices as well. Due to the city's huge surfing culture, you'll find the waves at the better breaks packed on a good day, and there are a few beaches were you should be wary of the locals and their particularly violent rep. Here are few of the city's greatest hits to whet your appetite for some down under surf action. More »

4:20 PM on Tue Jul 3 2007
By aflores
1,271 views, 3 comments

Latest by travelina: Surf Life Saving Australia stages these huge rescue competitions that attract ocean lifeguards from around the world, and each competitive club has its own distinctive and awesomely colorful cap: [surfsports.slsa.com.au] more »