Surfer, traveller and awesome human being Dominga Valdes

May 15, 2017

Surfer, traveller, and awesome human being Dominga Valdes was kind enough to speak with us. Check out the interview below.

Photo by Wouter Struyf

Can you give us a quick intro about yourselves?

My name is Dominga, 25 years old and from different places. Haha.

Dutch mom, Chilean dad, born in Spain and I’ve grown up in different countries. It’s always hard for me to answer where I’m exactly from. For me home is not just one country but several.

I love surf, travel, my friends and family, meet new people, cuddle animals, good food and spend time on the beach.

Photo by Jan Bijl

When did you hear about The Bamboo Brush Society?

I heard about it some time ago when Roger came to the O’Neill office with the new tooth brushes. Though it was a great product form the start.

What do you think of the Bamboo toothbrush?

I think its great!

We are surrounded by so much plastic everyday and it has become so normal that most of the time we’re not even aware of it anymore. I really like when brands try to create awareness and contribute to this plastic problem we’re having.

You travel a lot around the world, what is the best spot you have brushed your teeth yet?

Last winter in Hawaii, with the best view of perfect waves at Sunset beach. I could brush my teeth there for hours…

What is your schedule for 2017 looking and what are you most looking forward too?

2017 is all about travelling to new destinations, meeting new people, doing fun projects and enjoying life as much as possible.

Photo by Wouter Struyf

If you would be in charge of taking care of our beloved planet tomorrow? Which 3 persons would you pick to help you lead? (can be anyone in the world)

Leo Di Caprio
Boyan Slat
Kelly Slater

What’s your best travel story?

So many travel stories it would be hard to pick out one.

Any books, documentaries, films or series you lately watched and like to recommend?

I’m a Game of Thrones fan.

Photo by Wouter Struyf

Share your best photo on your phone! Make us laugh

Just spend the last 10 minutes scrolling through my phone looking for a funny photo but for some reason I’m just the worst capturing funny moments. I’m always to late or don’t even think about taking a photo of it. This photo though does take me back to a happy place.