Surf Australia: where to find the best breaks

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Surf Australia: where to find the best breaks You can’t discuss global surfing hot spots without pointing your board south towards Australia. Ever since Hawaiian legend and godfather of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, rode a swell at Sydney’s Freshwater Beach in 1915, Australians have taken to the sport as though they own it. And with more coastline than most other nations, why wouldn’t they? It’s no wonder Australia has produced more world-champion surfers than any other country.   ALL'S SWELL     Europe’s most beautiful modern and historical libraries Libraries hold a special charm, offering serenity and knowledge to all who visit them. They can be historical havens, standing as proud relics of the past, or sleek modernist sculptures with architectural details that delight and astound. With that in mind, here’s a roundup of some of the most amazing libraries across Europe. read more    8 of the best cities for bar crawls Bar crawls have a notorious reputation as the vehicles for setting groups of increasingly giddy drinkers loose on the streets of a new city, typically while sporting a variety of questionable, crude and, at times, inspired fancy dress costumes. read more    This Italian town doesn't want you to use Google Maps With the proliferation of smartphones, you'd think that the era of the paper map is over but the mayor of a town in Sardinia is advising tourists to navigate his town the old-fashioned way. read more    Our favourite New York Comic Con cosplayers already have Halloween in the bag It’s hard to believe New York City’s Penn Station could get any weirder, but when the annual Comic Con convention descends on the west side of Manhattan, the Jacob Javits Center – and its immediate perimeter – is automatically converted into an all-out geek-fest. read more    Overcoming fear of flying: How to keep anxiety from grounding your travel plans A fear of flying isn't uncommon but, for some people, it can make travelling an incredibly stressful experience and, for others, prevent them from going on the adventure of their dreams entirely. We asked three people with different perspectives for their tips on how to manage anxiety before and during a flight. read more    Tourists are paying for the services of 'pigeon spookers' in Thailand Visitors to Tha Pae Gate, a major tourist site in Chiang Mai, Thailand have been paying for the services of 'pigeon spookers' to help them get the perfect Instagram shot. read more    Watch: An epic solo adventure in South America South America is a fantastic continent to discover as a solo traveller, with mountains to climb, rivers to raft, ancient ruins to uncover – and the opportunity to meet other adventurers along the way. Here's how to do it. watch now

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