In Quest Of: Beginner’s guide to surf camp in Seminyak, Bali

The writer and her travel companion embarked on a five-day surf camp in the beach resort area of Seminyak. PHOTOS: CHRIS ECONOMU, CHIN HUI SHAN, KIMA SURF
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DENPASAR, Bali – It has been more than 10 years since I last stepped into a pool. But here I am, at least 30m away from the shore, trying to catch a wave in the Indian Ocean.

Famed for its sublime beaches, verdant rice paddies and volcanic backdrops, Bali is also dubbed a surfer’s paradise.

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