: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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Activities on offer include horseback riding, surfing, golf, ziplining and world-class polo at the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club.
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Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Australia White sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — Australia has the kind of variety that makes solo travel feel effortless.
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Australia offers white sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — a full roster of solo activities that don’t require a travel companion to enjoy.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Australia rounds out the list with white sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — a combination that appeals to nearly every type of traveler.
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Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Australia White sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — Australia has the kind of variety that makes solo travel feel effortless.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Australia offers white sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — a full roster of solo activities that don’t require a travel companion to enjoy.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Australia rounds out the list with white sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — a combination that appeals to nearly every type of traveler.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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