During our stay at Soneva Fushi, the most incredible, eco-friendly resort in the Maldives, Alison Teal teamed up with Soneva Surf to do a local beach cleanup with young girls and teach them about surfing!
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Soneva Fushi: The Ultimate Luxury and Eco-Friendly Surf Resort
Soneva Surf, which it believes is the world’s first fully sustainable surf program, using eco-friendly surfboards, leashes, fins, rash guards, sunscreen, and board wax. Nestled within the Ba’a Atoll, the Maldives only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi boasts an incredible amount of pristine reef, sea life, and empty surf breaks within a 5-35 minute boat ride from the island.
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Galapagos Adventure with Galapagos Exclusive Tours
Teaming up with Alison’s Adventures, I jumped over to the remote Galapagos Islands to document the unique animals on land and sea, and meet with government officials and local communities to learn how they are preserving the Galapagos as one of the last pristine places on earth.
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Dominica: The Nature Island
Somewhere over the rainbow lies a magical, emerald island named Dominica. For my latest project with adventurer/filmmaker/soul surfer/naked and afraid survivor, Alison Teal, we set off to the island of Dominica deep within the Caribbean. The island of Dominica is the most mountainous island in the Caribbean with hundreds of rivers, countless waterfalls, volcanic hot springs, world class diving and not to mention, abundant wild life like whales, dolphin and parrots!
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Escape to Nusa Lembongan
We escaped from the mainland to the island of Nusa Lembongan, a short speed boat ride away. Lembongan being a much mellower, uncrowded, and less developed place, was the ultimate spot to relax and surf. We hit the waves during high tide, watched the seaweed farmers harvest at low tide, and got to see some of the most gorgeous sunsets.
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Swimming with Horses in the Caribbean
Somewhere over the rainbow lies a magical, emerald island called Dominica. For my latest project with adventurer/filmmaker/soul surfer Alison Teal, we set off to the island of Dominica deep within the Caribbean.
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Senior Thesis Documentary Film: Wild Child
Who is Alison Teal and why did she go naked on national TV in the most challenging survival show ever? This documentary follows the series of wild and comedic events leading up to Alison’s departure for Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid. With one week to prepare for the ultimate test of her survival skills, Alison turns to her wilderness expert parents and cast of talented locals from her home in Hawaii and along the way, discovers the most important “tool” for survival.
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On an Island in the Middle of the Pacific Ocean | Fiji
Welcome to the island … home to a quaint strip of shell-ridden beach line, lofty palm trees, and crystal clear water. Alison and I spent about two weeks soaking in some sun, exploring the island, meeting the villagers of the other side, filming a short piece on the legend of the firewalkers, and of course, surfing a sweet left-hander on the outskirts of the lagoon.
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New Zealand with Alison's Adventures at Blue Duck Station
I thought I was going to go crazy when we first arrived at the most landlocked location on the north island of New Zealand – Blue Duck Station. 10 days away from the ocean!? Sounds great! I don’t think I have ever had a better landlocked experience. No sarcasm intended.
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New Zealand with Alison's Adventures
Hopped off to New Zealand for 3 weeks, for some more projects with Alison’s Adventures. Some of the highlights included digging holes and basking in the heat pools at Hot Water Beach in Hahei, after a chilly sunset kayak, staying at Karioi Lodge in Raglan, and shooting with Daniel Kereopa, a New Zealand surf legend and extraordinary waterman.
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