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    • Sri Lanka  Throughout the years, Sri Lanka has been known by many names, but the one that perhaps describes it best is the old Persian name, Serendib, meaning ‘serendipity’. In just 2009 Sri Lanka saw the end of a brutal 26 year long civil war. The entire nation breathed a sigh of relief, and finally, this beautiful teardrop shaped island opened up to the rest of the world once again. Since then, the entire country has been in a constant state of growth. The skyline of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city, is shooting skyward as rapid developments take root, one after another. The bustling streets of Kandy and Anuradhapura are quickly filling with tourists. But outside of the urban meccas, Sri Lanka’s tangled green jungle, rolling hills, and surf-washed shores draw a different kind of traveler. Extreme nomads with a burn for outdoor adventure have long known Sri Lanka’s real charm isn’t something you’ll find in the city. You’ll find it in the butter flat lagoons, strong wind, and barreling surf. You’ll find it in the desolate islands, the hidden waterfalls, and the mysterious mountain temples. Surrounded by hundreds of kilometers of coral reef, and inland, covered in winding rivers and…
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Grace Austin

Hi! I'm Grace -- freelance writer & content creator for the outdoor travel industry. I spent the past few years living in China, Vietnam, and Thailand working as a blogger, TV presenter, and documentarist. These days you can find me Europe side scouting out the best outdoor adventures Ireland has to offer -- and drinking ALL the wine. Obviously.
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Surfing

10 Best Surfing Books to Inspire You from Anywhere

Here are 10 of the best books on surfing to fire up your stoke-meter. Writing this post has been hella fun.  I have to read as many surfing books as I can, for research, for work!? OH REALLY?? Ohhhh okay then, I’ll take one for the team *says Grace as Read more…

By Grace Austin, 6 months6 months ago
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Test & Reviews

The Best Surf Bikinis & Suits to Eliminate Nip-Slips

Behold: the best surf bikinis & suits to make nip slips a thing of the past. I’ve always thought myself to be something of a minimalist, but if there’s one thing I shamelessly indulge in collecting, it’s surf bikinis. My ever expanding collection has seen some highs and lows over Read more…

By Grace Austin, 7 months7 months ago
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Kitesurfing Test & Reviews

18 Brilliant Gifts for Kitesurfers (That You Might Just Buy for Yourself!)

Choosing gifts for kitesurfers just got easier. Let me start by saying, I know why you’re here. You’ve worked out that kitesurfers are simultaneously the best and worst people to buy gifts for (best because we love our gadgets and gear, worst because we’re so bloody particular about them). As Read more…

By Grace Austin, 10 months6 months ago
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Surfing

8 Bingeable Surf Movies on Netflix in 2020

Here are 8 surf movies on Netflix that you can dig into right now. It’s been a minute since we wrote a blog post about our favourite Netflix picks, but what with — oh yenno — the whole ‘global pandemic and enforced quarantine’ thing, we thought it was about the Read more…

By Grace Austin, 11 months4 months ago
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Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing in the Maldives: Pro Kiteboarder Karolina Winkowska’s One-Stop Guide

Kitesurfing in the Maldives is dream-worthy stuff. I ain’t foolin’ anyone by saying I haven’t wasted an exorbitant amount of time googling tropical kiteboarding locations and dreaming up future trips. Because I have, and I do, and honestly? ‘Waste’ is HARDLY the word I’d use to describe that time. Especially Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year1 year ago
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Snowboarding Test & Reviews

Women’s Snowboarding Gear: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Looking for women’s snowboarding gear is a lot like looking for a G-spot. It really doesn’t need to be confusing, guys; ya just need someone to tell you where to find it. When Jim suggested we go snowboarding together for the first time (which, by the by, would be my Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year1 year ago
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France

Briançon Serre Chevalier, France: Complete Guide to the Valley & Ski Resort

Your complete guide to exploring Briançon Serre Chevalier Vallée, France Otherworldly landscapes. Wildlife. Friendly, welcoming people. More melted cheese than you could ever possibly dream of. That’s just a few of the reasons that Briançon Serre Chevalier, a little valley in France’s Hautes Alpes, won our hearts completely. Authentic, traditional, Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year8 months ago
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France Hiking

Snowshoeing in Le Monetier-Les-Bains, Serre Chevalier

Le Monêtier-les-Bains is an underrated gem. After our first two days of snowboarding on the slopes of Serre Chevalier, we were pooped.  Our bodies were desperately in need of some R&R, but on Monday morning we somehow managed to gather our efforts long enough to emerge from under the duvet, Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year11 months ago
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France Work

Briançon Welcomes the First Coworking/Coliving Space in the French Alps

This is big news for digital nomads with a passion for snow sports. The first-ever coworking/coliving space has opened shop in the Serre Chevalier, right at the foot of some of the country’s most epic skiing and snowboarding slopes. Why is this so noteworthy? WELL. Up until now, digital nomad Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year1 year ago
Crowd watches the Phan Rang kiteboarding action take place on windy beach in Vietnam
Kitesurfing Vietnam

Kitesurfing in Vietnam: 9 Best Spots for 2020

Kitesurfing in Vietnam is worth writing home about The wind is strong, the weather is warm, and the beer is cheap. …and did we mention the length of the coastline? (it’s 3,444 km, FYI). By all accounts, kiteboarding in Vietnam is awesome. Season for kitesurfing in Vietnam The wind blows Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year8 months ago
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Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne and Back: 5 Easy Ways to Travel – 2020

You can travel from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne (and Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh) via bus, train, private car/van, or motorbike. The Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne route is a well-trodden trail for backpackers, kitesurfers, and all you nomads looking to swap out the city streets Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year4 months ago
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Vietnam Work

5 Coworking Spaces in Hanoi Digital Nomads Will Love in 2020

Your one-stop-shop guide to finding the best coworking space in Hanoi From the weirdly wonderful city life to its fast-growing entrepreneurial scene, Hanoi is an awesome choice for digital nomads and location independent workers looking for a mix of culture, adventure, and business opportunity. Located in North Vietnam, Hanoi is Read more…

By Grace Austin, 1 year8 months ago

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