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Kepa Acero, 37

All decisions, even those of a traveler roaming the world, require a compromise.”Wisdom

Go looking for a fascinating human experience. When I had the romantic idea to look for waves around the world alone, what I really wanted was a fascinating human experience that transcended my understanding of other cultures and human relations.

For me, picking up my backpack and going to Africa was just a personal challenge. I was scared at the time. Catching that plane was like jumping into space. But today, seven years have passed and I have not stopped. What pushed me was

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