the ultimate toolkit for surf + snow creatives

Your go-to hub for trusted tools, courses, and communities that help you create, travel, and thrive—whether you’re chasing waves, carving powder, or building your next big idea.

💌 Quick heads-up, Surf + Snow Creative: Some links on this page are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you buy (at no extra cost to you). I only recommend tools I genuinely use and love, so you can trust this list is 100% legit.

• Digital Nomad Tools →

• Courses & Learning →

• Surf & Lifestyle Products →

• Travel & Accommodation →

• Health & Wellness →

• Channels & Creators →

digital nomad tools & essentials

Run your creative business from anywhere with these practical, nomad-proof tools. These are the apps and platforms I personally use to keep Swello There (and my life) running smoothly.

get your online business together:

• ExpressVPN: Surf the web safely, wherever you are.

• Hostinger: Affordable site hosting (you're on a Hostinger site right now).

• MailerLite: Simple but powerful email marketing.

• Grammarly: Clean up your words.

• Notion: My second brain for content + planning.

• SafetyWing Insurance: Nomad health + travel coverage.

• Holafly eSIM: Affordable data abroad.

courses & learning

These are the classes, communities, and books that have actually moved the needle for me—in creativity, business, and board sport life.

get your online business together:

• Kassia Meador's Definitive Guide to Longboarding

• Bossbabe Société: Build a freedom-based business.

• Ramit Sethi: Systemize your finances to build a rich life.

• Master the Art of Water Photography by Tom Woods

• Engaging Emails Yael Keon: Email marketing for small biz.

• The Canva Crash Course by Tina Ghazi: Level up you design skills.

surf & lifestyle products

From surf-skates to board wax, here’s what I actually use and recommend to make the surf + snow lifestyle even smoother.

Featured Resources:

• Hamboards: Surf-skate boards for land practice.

• Surf Gear: Board bags, wax, leashes, rash guards.

• Creator Gear: Tripods, ring lights, mics for content creation.

• Surf Retreats: Bali, Lombok, Mentawais.

travel & accommodation

Plan your next surf trip, ski escape, or nomad adventure with these trusted tools and travel hacks.

Featured Resources:

• Booking.com: Where I book stays.

• SafetyWing: Travel + nomad insurance.

• Trip.com: Flights and trains made easy.

• My Indonesia Travel Hacks: Insider tips for Bali + beyond.

health, wellness & Bali black book

Living in Bali? Visiting for a surf trip? These are the local pros and wellness resources I trust to keep life balanced and thriving.

Featured Resources:

• Colonic: Gut health treatment

• Dentist + Dermatologist: Trusted local experts.

• Surf Coaches: Batukaras, Bali, Lombok.

• Insurance Agency in Bali: For peace of mind.

channels & creators

The podcasts, shows, and creators inspiring me right now—perfect for Surf + Snow Creatives looking for a little extra inspo.

Featured Resources:

• Podcasts: Call Her Daddy, Anything Goes, Pretty Basic.

• Shows: Outer Banks, The Summer I Turned Pretty, surf/skate docs.

• Creators: Emma Chamberlain, Kassia Meador

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