IG -G-LAND JACK’S SURF CAMP

G-LAND SURFING/ EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (LOCAL INSIGHTS)

At nearly 50,000 square miles, Java is a big island with a ton of surf potential. Numerous camps have sprung up on Java, the most famous of those being the camps that front G-land Surfing. But there are also plenty opportunities for the feral explorer to strike out on his own, discover a world-class setup, and jungle-Surfcamp G-land in front of it for months on end without seeing another surfer.

LOCAL INSIGHTS:

- While the normal custom for greeting someone in G-land Surfing Indonesia is a handshake, the Indonesian handshake is much lighter (a slight, gentle touch) compared to the firm handshake of the West.

- Drug use is strictly forbidden in Indonesia, with drug traffickers often executed or imprisoned for life. While illegal substances of virtually every type are available in tourist areas, it is best to keep your nose clean while in Indonesia, as the prisons aren’t exactly known for being comfortable.

- There has been a recent push by the government to outlaw alcohol in the country. While this has not been successful (and will likely never happen, due to the fact that the country’s economy relies heavily on tourism), keep in mind that this is a Muslim country, and many smaller villages will be dry.

- Indonesia sits squarely on the Ring of Fire, and is in a seismic and volcanic hotspot. Eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis are a way of life here, and visitors should be aware of the dangers. The infamous Krakatoa volcano is located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, and on Bali, Mount Agung and Mount Sinabung recently erupted, displacing thousands of local inhabitants and closing Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar for a short time.

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