The Journal

Wavemakers & Tastemakers Surf ✹ Wellness ✹ Food ✹ Community   Some of the best days begin with something simple. A shared surf. A long meal that stretches into the evening. A walk along the coast with someone who was a stranger a few hours earlier. That’s what drew us to BONBON Community. This summer, our Wavemaker Texture Spray joined BONBON in Alentejo, Portugal, tucked into gift bags as a small everyday essential for retreat guests moving between surf sessions, slow meals, and salty coastal days. Along Portugal’s southwest coast, where cork forests meet windswept Atlantic beaches, the retreat unfolded at the kind of pace that’s easy to forget in everyday life. Mornings started in the ocean. Afternoons lingered over beautiful...

Our first ever brand campaign was shot in Seattle, WA in November 2025.Photos by Stanton J. Stephens. 

Lauren and Mike are the duo behind @goplay.outside, where their shared love for fresh air, open trails, and some hard work come to life. Whether they’re exploring forest paths with their pup, Cooper, or chasing golden hour in their restored 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser, their adventures remind us that we’re all capable of creating. Their journey is full of intention, lighthearted energy, and a deep respect for the wild places that ground us. When did you start traveling? Was it an instant love affair? What inspired your life on the road? Our first few dates actually included a hike, and from that moment, we were pretty much inseparable. We’re lucky to share so many of the same hobbies and interests,...

Meet Blanca Coco — Traveler, Adventurer, Road Warrior and Life Lover. Blanca Coco is a vibrant soul with a passion for travel, adventure, and living the good life. From cozy camper vibes to travels in Baja, she inspires us with her wanderlust, spirit and style in everything she does. She doesn’t just travel—she connects to each place and creates moments of endless joy, curiosity, and an eye for beauty. From backpacking in the jungle to golden-hour sunsets, Blanca is always in pursuit of magic—and inspires others to do the same. Let's dive in! Do you think your life on the road is replicable? What’s your #1 piece of advice for someone who wants to live full-time on the road? Definitely—but...

Meet Tatum & Matt — Curious Souls, Road Dwellers, Wild-Hearted Dreamers, and the duo behind @wherespoppie.

Meet Luna—an adventure-seeking fierce female and one of the few women in the skies.