Meet Jules Cecilia, German travel influencer and content creator. We had a chat to discover how her passion for travel led her to love surfing, and her decision to move to Portugal.

Right after finishing high school, Jules decided to take a year to travel the world, which opened doors for her career in social media. She started for fun sharing her adventures with friends on Instagram, but gradually gained followers. Today she has a community of thousands of travel and surf enthusiasts with whom she shares all her tips & tricks and vlogs.

After traveling to nearly 30 countries, Jules shares the importance of having a positive approach to life. Especially when traveling, not everything always goes as planned or as smoothly as it looks on Instagram, making it easy to get discouraged. Always looking on the bright side and believing that everything happens for a reason is part of her life philosophy.

A HOBBY THAT TURNED INTO A LIFESTYLE 

Three years ago, Jules started surfing and quickly became passionate about the sport. Before she knew it, the surfboard was part of her travel bag and the content she created became more focused on surfing.

The content creator visited Portugal for the first time in 2019 for a Surf Camp. She quickly fell in love with the country and realized that everything she needed was here. We asked about her favorite spots, which according to her, Monte Clérigo in the Algarve exudes charm and good energy, and then there's Lisbon, which she calls the coolest city in Europe.

Recently Jules joined forces with her friend Stef (@wokestoke) to organize a Surf Retreat in the Algarve. They embarked on a mission to create a unique empowerment experience for women. These retreats aim to create a safe space where women can come together to learn and share, enjoying the world of surfing regardless of experience level or nationality.

These retreats are filled with activities, where surfing takes center stage. Jules is also a Pilates instructor and holds classes throughout the week while Stef leads some breathing and meditation sessions, promoting physical and mental health. Besides surfing and wellness sessions, participants explore the picturesque Algarve with a boat trip and some creative art activities and craft workshops. Cliff walks and beach visits complete the adventure. Mesh was present at the event, where participants wore our jewelry, and the energy was absolutely unmatched.

Follow Jules' travels and stay informed about upcoming retreats on Instagram @julescecilia