Surf, Soul & the Art of Living
Custom-made surf and cultural getaways around the world — hosted by Tabea
Welcome to Mowgli Wave
Life-changing journeys, rooted in culture and place.
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Years of living all around the world — and traveling a lot — opened my eyes to things you don’t see on a quick visit. And let’s be honest: our busy lives don’t always allow us to research a place deeply before going there.
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Most of the time, we just want to go somewhere and have someone read our minds once we arrive. We want to be sure the locals are getting the money, that no one is exploited along the way. We want to surf — or maybe not. Maybe we want circles, maybe we don’t. Maybe we want to sleep in, or maybe we want two sessions a day. We want to eat well. We want to be told where to go.
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Some want small waves and big fun. Others want big waves and a real challenge. Some want photos taken, others don’t.
Sometimes we’re simply too tired to plan ahead. So we book curated retreats and end up paying for things we don’t actually want or need.
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So here’s how it works:
You arrive at your destination. You tell me what you want. And together with trusted locals, we curate your dream adventure. Always working with people who live there — because they know the place best.
Mowgli Wave — The Story Behind the Name
Some friends call me Mowgli because of my wild, intuitive nature — shaped by a childhood spent growing up in Papua New Guinea.
Yes, quite literally: barefoot, close to the jungle, by the ocean.
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My early years were filled with freedom, adventure, and deep connection to nature. I learned to move between cultures, to notice the why behind behaviour — including my own — and to feel at home in many places around the world.
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Nature grounded and humbled me.
The ocean raised me.
Cultures shaped me.
What Makes Mowgli Wave Different
Mowgli Wave is your local host
Mowgli Wave exists to add value — to the people and places we visit, and of course, to you.
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Wherever we travel, the money stays local.
My travel costs are covered — nothing more.
My role is to host, guide, and connect.
These journeys are about:
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moving off the beaten path
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slowing down
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being in nature
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being present with people
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learning through experience
Some trips include surfing. Others don’t.
All of them include depth.
You take a vacation. You book your flight.
And I’ll take care of you at your destination.
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Minimal logistics. Maximum benefit.