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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…
From the sand dunes of Morocco to the wave battered shores of Mauritius, kitesurfing camps are popping up around the world faster than groupies at a Guns n’ Roses gig (but ummm, that’s a topic for a different post, I guess). For those of you looking to dive into the Read more…
Wondering about hiking in Ireland? Here’s your one-stop guide to making the most of the Emerald Isle’s trails. Even as a local, there’s still roughly a BAJILLION hiking trails in Ireland I’ve yet to explore — and if that doesn’t excite the crap out of you I don’t know what Read more…
Travelling to Thailand? Check out the best kite spots in the country! Remember that island that Roger Moore jetted off to in The Man with the Golden Gun? Oh yeah, that was in Thailand. And remember that insanely beautiful place where Leo DiCaprio went totally bananas in The Beach? Am Read more…
Thinking about doing some kitesurfing in Hua Hin? Here’s what you need to know to get started. Hua Hin has long held the coveted spot as the most popular spot for kitesurfing in Thailand (though with the nearby spot of Pranburi gaining traction, there are bound to be a few Read more…
Guest post written by Sarah Maurer of Miss Adventure Pants Looking for an ultra endurance hike that will break you down, lift you up, and blow your mind — sometimes all in the same hour? Then the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim (R2R2R) hike might be exactly the poison you’ve been seeking. Read more…
