Hi I'm Stu. I'm a surfer, writer, father of three boys and have lived in Torquay - the capital of the Surf Coast - for over thirty years. During the busy summer months, we run a guesthouse from part of our house; kind of like a backpackers hostel. During the winter months, Torquay is quieter. It's the surf season and it's also the time when Lisa and I like to take off and travel; Asia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand. Next year we're planning to take a retirement 'gap year' and head to Europe for nine months and then back via the Silk Road. Love to hear any travel tips and advice from other members. Happy Trails everyone!