Ocean Journal

Barcelona is not known as being a surf paradise, but when the elements align there are some spots which can deliver “all-time” conditions for a lucky few. When the swell’s up, head here!

On making natural paint and starting every morning differently. At home with the Valencian artist who listens to her inner nature.

Sunshine, sustainability and a giant leap of faith. Meet the adventurous Adamos, who swapped the home comforts of London to be surrounded by nature in Byron Bay, Australia. 

This exotic yet European island is perfect for surfers and nature lovers. Here is everything we know about Tenerife, from the best waves to the tastiest snacks.

Imagine forests breaking onto beaches that slope into water the colour of crystal. Vintage beach chairs line up along the bay while not so far offshore, seals and porpoise roam. Now picture a house overlooking the bay and a man sitting by his window like a patient lighthouse keeper, devoted to his work. This is Sierksdorf, Germany and the man is Lutz Schwenke’s grandfather. 

In February, TWOTHIRDS travelled to Morocco. The name is packed with potential, meaning “where the sun sets” in the native Arabic, and to surfers, signposting some of the world’s best lineups. Even so, Morocco still divides opinion. Everybody who had been there already either raved about it, or warned us to stay clear. This made us even more curious as to what we’d find. 

After producing in Portugal for many years, it was almost an obligation to get to know the Southern Tip of the country. When our Sentinel Concha joined TWOTHIRDS, the pressure was on. We had to go.  

Every morning, after reading the avalanche report, we took our split-boards and touring skis, and decided which mountain to climb. For the steepest parts and most exposed slopes, we had to take snow profiles for deciding whether to continue ascending or not (the chamois didn’t care too much about it, though). To learn to read maps according to avalanche reports and to learn to read the profile of the snow for decision making was a very informative and interesting part of the whole thing.

We love our team. And do you know what the beauty of it is? We love sharing our stories, our travel tips, but among everything, we love sharing our favorite eco-friendly restaurants.

You will be impressed by the thick and dark sand of this hidden beach and the crystal clear water. Platja Fonda managed to keep its primitive purity that you can rarely find in any other places of Costa Brava.

We didn't expect such a rich landscape, the different types of rock, colours, shapes, the solid lava, the unique flora, reptiles, etc. It all made it a special place to remember. Again we couldn’t help comparing it with another part of Kauai, the Waimea Canyon, both have such a big topographical and climatological contrast with the rest of the island that make them so remarkable and unique.

We went to Print Workers Barcelona to print our own Tees and Tote Bags.

An old printing factory in the heart of Barcelona, ​​closed for years, has just resurfaced.