Reni Bickel is a Swiss surfer, Yoga teacher, health therapist and entrepreneur. Her interests circle around a healthy and joyful lifestyle. In order to keep on traveling, surfing and connecting with like-minded, she started a new project with her Swiss companion Juy Würtenberg: FLOATLOVERS embodies both their passions, Yoga and surfing. The ideal way to meet Melonseed friends and like-minded people. Because the goal of our day is joy, and the condition for a joyful life is good health.

Marlon Gerber: An interview on a balcony with a pro surfer

A few weeks ago I had the chance to interview the Indonesian surf legend Marlon Gerber. We met on the ‚balcony’ - his familiy`s restaurant. Nearly every pro surfer already enjoyed a rest on this famous balcony while surfing in Indonesia. Over salad and a fruit juice Marlon talked about his biggest surf moments, health trends, challenges of keeping up with the next generation and why Gnocchis are a vital part of a balanced diet.

One summer day during the Indonesian winter time, I was sharing a slice of melon with Swiss pro surfer Martin Suter. Watching the waves on the beach in Sumbawa, we talked about his life story as a landlocked surfer, his endless passion for the element water and the balancing act between work and following one` s heart.