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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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Kitesurfing

We absolutely love kitesurfing, which is why such a huge part of Extreme Nomads is dedicated to this amazing sport! From the best spots to take kitesurfing lessons and kitesurfing holidays to finding the best kitesurfing gear and equipment on the market, we try to answer as many questions you may have in the most detailed way possible!

5 part image with a kitesurfer in the centre picture which is largest. The other 4 pictures show a warm woven blanket, a gopro, a smartwatch, and a reusable water bottle.
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, 8 months5 months ago
cover photo with a picture of karolina foil kiting in the maldives. she's flying a purple kite and riding a hydrofoil board. the shot is half underwater so we can see the clear blue water that's typical of the maldives.
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, 11 months11 months 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, 12 months7 months ago
a kitesurfer wearing a blue and orange wetsuit rides in the choppy shore break in front of some farmland in ireland.
Ireland Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing in Ireland: A Local’s Guide to the Best Spots

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…

By Ugne Kaskelyte, 1 year10 months ago
aerial view of guyam island, off the coast of siargao, philippines
Kitesurfing Philippines

Essential Siargao Kitesurfing Guide: Must-Knows About the Island

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…

By Grace Austin, 1 year1 year ago
a kitesurfer and her instructor in the water in front of a jungle covered mountain. the student is laying in the water preparing to steer her kite for a water start.
Kitesurfing

10 Awesome Kitesurfing Camps for Beginners & Progression

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…

By Grace Austin, 2 years3 months ago
KTA pranburi kitesurfing thailand
Kitesurfing Thailand

Kitesurfing in Thailand: 9 Best Kite Spots – Ultimate Guide

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…

By Grace Austin, 2 years3 months ago
multiple times asian kitesurfing champion, 'yo' narapichit pudla, kitesurfing on thailand's blue waters. He's in the air, inverted, pulling a trick as water splashes below him.
Kitesurfing Thailand

Kitesurfing in Hua Hin, Thailand: Your One Stop Guide

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…

By Grace Austin, 2 years11 months ago
3 fold image with chinese temple, kitesurfer, and map of china
China Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing in China: Everything You Need to Know (+9 Spots to Ride)

Looking for some accurate, first-hand info about kitesurfing in China? We got you covered. The world over knows little of China’s kitesurfing scene. But it’s there, baby–and it’s growing at a freaking phenomenal rate. City spots, wave spots, lagoons–heck, even tropical islands (yes, China has tropical islands; it’s a thing Read more…

By Grace Austin, 2 years3 months ago
man wearing full hooded wetsuit carrying surfboard on kitesurfing beach
Kitesurfing Test & Reviews

Best Kitesurfing Wetsuits that are Snuggly AF (for Men & Women)

Get $100 – €100 off your new GoPro Hero 8 Black, only on GoPro.com! This guide will make your search for the perfect kitesurfing wetsuit simple. Having spent the past few years beach bumming and kitesurfing in Asia, I’ve thankfully had about as much need for a wetsuit as a Read more…

By Grace Austin, 2 years5 months ago
kitesurfers racing into the water for competition
Kitesurfing Work

6 Kitesurfing Jobs You can Start A Side Business in Today

Side hustle coach & avid kitesurfer Raunak Datt shares 6 kitesurfing jobs you can get started in today. Starting a side hustle is more than just having an extra income. It can also be the first step of doing what you love and getting paid for it. You’ll get better Read more…

By Raunak Datt, 2 years2 years ago
3 kitesurf watches: apple watch, fitbit, and garmin
Kitesurfing Test & Reviews

Best Waterproof Smartwatch: 5 Tracking Watches for Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Sailing & SUPing

Wondering which waterproof smartwatch is the best? Read which watches we rate — and why. If you’ve read any of our previous reviews on the world’s best watersports sunglasses or even our feature on bombproof kiteboard bags for travel, you’ll know we take our watersports accessories pretty damn seriously. And Read more…

By Grace Austin, 2 years3 months ago

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