Smorgasboarder Magazine

Far from the same old

This issue is packed with a diverse mix of stories designed to keep you engaged for months to come. From surfing in Lithuania (of all places) and following Tom de Souza’s journey through the wilds of Indonesia to tackling waves and crocs in the Northern Territory, we’re firmly in the realm of the unusual.

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Reader stories

Travel

April 2026

Raw

In the quiet moments, between early morning sets in the wild parts of Australia and late afternoon motorbike rides in the remote jungles of Indonesia, Tom writes.

Travel

April 2026

Lithuanian gold

Welcome to World Waves, where we take a look at some of the most interesting, peculiar, and unorthodox surfing destinations around the globe and the people who surf there!

Insights

April 2026

The Mad Hueys

The Mad Hueys are real, genuine, and unapologetically themselves. There’s no bullsh*t, no smoke and mirrors — what you see is what you get — and it’s evident from top to bottom.

Travel

December 2025

Wanderlust

For over ninety-five per cent of our history, we humans have lived nomadically — whether it be out of necessity, curiosity, or pure stoke.

Travel

December 2025

The outrageous adventures of Mr Mooney

We all have that one friend who's the life of the party, who always seems to have an exciting tale to tell.

Travel

December 2025

The road that raised me

For our part, we travel not to go anywhere, but to go. We travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move. No time limit, no set direction or obligations. That's freedom to us.

Travel

September 2025

The world from afloat

Liz Clark lived for 14 years aboard her beloved sailboat chasing waves, spreading environmental awareness, and living an existence that we can all be inspired by.