Brian Friedricks doesn't fear death or prison because he has been to prison twice and died in a car accident once. He smuggled marijuana into the U.S. from Mexico for years. His cell mate was George Jung (Jonny Depp's character in Blow) when he got busted the second time. He now lives in Nicaragua and recently fought off being permanently paralyzed due to complications from his injuries. His presence to say the least is peaceful, calm and focused. Enjoy his story.

Brian Friedricks doesn't fear death or prison because he has been to prison twice and died in a car accident once. He smuggled marijuana into the U.S. from Mexico for years. His cell mate was George Jung (Jonny Depp's character in Blow) when he got busted the second time. He now lives in Nicaragua and recently fought off being permanently paralyzed due to complications from his injuries. His presence to say the least is peaceful, calm and focused. Enjoy his story.

Dale Dagger is a surf pioneer and all around legend in Nicaragua. He felt the American dream wasn't for him and set sail in the 70's. After sailing the Pacific for years he found himself shipwrecked and broke in Nicaragua during the 90's. Instead of heading back to the states he decided to stay and through sheer grit and ingenuity created a small but respectable real estate empire for himself. Here's his story.

India left home at 18 and was managing a surf camp in Morocco by 20. She shaped her life by seeking out experiences that would enable her to live her dreams and own her own business. She is the founder of Papaya Wellness in Nicaragua. Here is her story.

Carly is one of the most switched on people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Through the practice of yoga and the power of staying present she has helped create one of the most influential surf/yoga retreats in Central America, Papa Wellness. Here's her story.

Waves and tidal energy is what they have in common! Jonny McGlynn has shaped the perfect life for himself. His love of surfing, renewable energy and Chile has given him the lifestyle balance he always desired. Here's his story.

Waves and tidal energy is what they have in common! Jonny McGlynn has shaped the perfect life for himself. His love of surfing, renewable energy and Chile has given him the lifestyle balance he always desired. Here's his story.

Carly is one of the most switched on people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Through the practice of yoga and the power of staying present she has helped create one of the most influential surf/yoga retreats in Central America, Papa Wellness. Here's her story.

India left home at 18 and was managing a surf camp in Morocco by 20. She shaped her life by seeking out experiences that would enable her to live her dreams and own her own business. She is the founder of Papaya Wellness in Nicaragua. Here is her story.

Dale Dagger is a surf pioneer and all around legend in Nicaragua. He felt the American dream wasn't for him and set sail in the 70's. After sailing the Pacific for years he found himself shipwrecked and broke in Nicaragua during the 90's. Instead of heading back to the states he decided to stay and through sheer grit and ingenuity created a small but respectable real estate empire for himself. Here's his story.