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The decision to leave behind everything we knew, to cruise on an old sailing boat on the other side of the world, was one that forever changed us. Guest post by Erin Carey My husband and I thought living off the grid and sailing the world’s oceans with our three Read more…
Searching for the best snowboards for women can be a pain in the hoo-ha. Anyone with a vagina and a penchant for board sports will be all-too-familiar with the concept of “shrinking and pinking”. Just take a board designed for a man; make it smaller, prettier, and boom: your female-friendly Read more…
When I was growing up, I always wanted to be a train engineer or an airline pilot. I felt drawn to gigantic machinery and airplanes. The inordinate power that a diesel locomotive or jet airplane could produce fascinated me. If it was fast and allowed me to fly through the Read more…
Kitesurfing in Ireland is wild. Introduction by Grace Austin, editor of Extreme Nomads; main article by Ugne Kaskelyte Perched on the westerly fringes of Europe, Ireland’s windswept, wave-battered coastline is a place of legend and lore. It’s a paradise — a cold water paradise — that promises to satisfy everything Read more…
Discover the best yoga festivals in Europe, as picked by a full-time travelling yogi. Yoga festivals have really upped their game in the past few years and there are amazing events happening all over Europe in the summer. Check out my guide to the best European yoga festivals of summer Read more…
The Medewi surfing scene is dreamy. There’s no better antidote to the overcrowded lineups of Kuta and hectic streets of Canggu than Medewi. Just 2 and a half hours ride up the coast, the town is all mellow vibes, stunning scenery, and surf. Damn good surf. On the back of Read more…
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…
Special thanks to Theo from Palaka Dive Centre for contributing his local knowledge and expertise for this article. Siargao Island isn’t nearly as well known for its diving as its other watersports — surfing, kitesurfing and cable wakeboarding for example. Nevertheless, there are a couple of dive schools operating on Read more…
A big thank you to the contributors on our Siargao Island series: Kathrin Borgwardt, Hendrik Van de Perre, Tom Soupart, and William Bourget. Siargao kitesurfing in all about its flat water lagoon, world class waves, and gentle breeze. “Siargao is a waterman’s paradise” says Hendrik Van de Perre enthusiastically, “and Read more…
The Siargao surfing scene is world class. Special thanks to Kathrin Borgwardt, Hendrik Van de Perre, Tom Soupart, and William Bourget for contributing their local knowledge — acquired over many years of living, surfing, and doing business on the island — for our Siargao article series. Home of one of Read more…
Here’s what you need to know to plan your visit to Gougane Barra. It was a muggy August afternoon in West Cork. One of those days where rain and shine streamed down from the sky in equal doses, often at the same time. Every time the sun broke through the Read more…
If Santa was a surfer, his sleigh would be full of these gifts. Though it doesn’t have to be Christmas time to spoil your favourite salty soul! You’ll find this post is packed full of creative, practical, and thoughtful gifts for surfers that’ll put a smile on their face no Read more…
