The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

Jacques Cousteau

TRAVEL DESIGN SERVICES

CRAFTED WITH CARE, DESIGNED WITH PERSONALISED EXPERIENCES

Explorography

Immortalizing the energy and emotions of events through dynamic photography, ensuring that every significant moment is beautifully preserved.

Australia Travel a la carte

Capturing the essence of individuals and personalities through striking portraits that reveal unique stories in every frame.

Full Service Travel Agency

As the founder of Surf and Safari, I specialize in crafting unique travel experiences to Europe, Africa, Australia and the South Pacific. Each travel experience is thoughtfully designed to include not only the iconic highlights of a destination, but also meaningful and personalised activities that resonate with each traveller. My goal is to create treasured memories that last a lifetime.

Explore! Discover! Connect!

Explore Discover Connect

TESTIMONIALS

Hi Linda

I can’t thank you enough for helping plan our Rocky Mountain Adventure! We had an amazing trip! Obviously everything about the mountains was breathtaking. All of our hotels were exactly what we wanted— and although the Super 8 was a drastic change from Banff Springs- it was fine for 1 night. It was so nice to have it all planned out. 

 

We all agree that Drumheller, Badlands & Hoo doos took us by surprise! It was more beautiful than we expected. J. has traveled a lot and even he was impressed. And although the drive to Three Hills was long at the end of an already long day, the Prairie sky was outstanding that evening. N. asked me to stop the car so he could take it all in! When a 14 year old puts down the phone for that, you know it’s special! We never would have made that day- trip without your recommendation. Thank you. 

 

We also drove to Calgary to see the Bombers lose badly to the Stampeders. It was an easy drive from Banff. 

Lastly, the Stampede was crazy! So many people and so much to see. Both the Evening Show & Rodeo were worth every penny (but I don’t need to go back any time soon!) 

Thank you again! 

Jennifer (July 2025)

ABOUT ME:

LINDA LOEWEN, Travel Designer

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” Andre Gide

For me, “losing sight of the shore” began with a lifelong dream to visit Australia. After graduating high school, I turned that dream into reality, embarking on a six-month backpacking adventure. Every corner of Australia offered something extraordinary—stunning, ever-changing landscapes, incredible wildlife I’d only seen on TV, and warm, hospitable people with accents and phrases that were sometimes delightfully puzzling.

Since that transformative journey, my passion for exploration has only grown. I’ve revisited Australia, explored Southern Africa and parts of Asia, lived and worked in Europe, and traveled closer to home. The pinnacle of my adventures (so far!) was crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a 48-foot schooner—a journey that tested my limits and deepened my love for discovery.

I invite you to hear more about my travel stories. Visit Lifetime of Travel, my blog page.

A Lifetime of Travel Blog

Maya Angelou said it best!

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away".

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