Pally’Hi’s roving surf adventurer Nic Spiers splashes-out on a new set of wheels and drives north to Scotland with a tight crew of his closest friends to enjoy the last days of summer-time searching for waves. Stunning scenery was assured, but would there be any surf?
Living hundreds of miles from the ocean and a good surf break is a surfer's worst nightmare. In Germany the surfers make use of their fast flowing rivers where they can pump turns down standing waves. The most famous river wave in Germany is right in the centre of the City of Munich. Our global surf adventurer Nic Spiers checked it out.
The job of the photographer on any roadtrip is to capture the sense of adventure and the wild nature and landscapes. Last year talented photographer Michi Reinhardt joined P'H surf adventurer Nic Spiers in Ireland and took some wonderful shots.
Pally'Hi's roaming surf adventurer Nic Spiers continues his mission to discover the world's best surf spots by travelling with his buddy Sarge to Ireland, the Emerald Isle. Beautiful surroundings, welcoming people and epic surf were in plentiful supply on this trip.
Pally'Hi's transient journeyman Nic Spiers reflects on a summer in Europe spent chasing surf up and down France's Atlantic coast. Living in a van might not be everybody's cup of tea, but for many Nic's approach to life ticks the right boxes.
With the big Atlantic surf Nic and his buddies had hoped for failing to make an appearance, the crew travelled to the final destination of their trip, Paradise Valley. Apparently cliff jumping, home cooked tagines and magical nut oils more than make up for a lack of swell.
Tagazhout hadn't offered Nic and his buddies the chilled vibes or the overhead waves they'd hoped for so the crew packed their car and drove North to Sidi Kaouki in search of the ultimate Moroccan surf destination.
After the excitement of Marrakesh, Pally'Hi ambassador Nic Spiers and his friends headed west to the Atlantic coast to the small surf town of Taghazout in search of waves, easy livin' and fresh seafood. Did they score any waves? You'll have to read this blog post to find out.
After the excitement of Marrakesh, Pally'Hi ambassador Nic Spiers and his friends headed west to the Atlantic coast, to the small surf town of Taghazout in search of waves, easy livin' and fresh seafood. Did they score any waves? You'll have to read this blog post to find out.
Famous for it's bustling markets, vividly coloured pyramids of spices and cheeky haggling merchants, Marrakesh is an assault on the senses. Pally'Hi ambassador Nic Spiers spent a few days in Morocco's capital before heading west in search of waves.
Last week Pally'Hi ambassador Nic Spiers packed his bags (full of Pally'Hi clobber of course), filled his van full of diesel and headed south from his winter base in Tignes, France to the southern tip of Spain. His destination? Morocco. His mission? Culture and waves!