In need of some travel inspiration for that next epic trip? Know before you go with these travel write ups from on-the-ground riders.
“It is the balance that makes Punta Chame special. Accessibility is simple… Yet once here, it feels remote, a bubble separated from the capital’s hustle and bustle.”
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One rainy day in Norway, I got an email from a man I know from the RRD family, telling me about his kite school and his project to get more women into the ocean. He asked if I wanted to visit him on the island of Limnos. It sounded fun and I am also working on getting more women together in the ocean, but I had to admit – I had no idea where Limnos was. Have you heard of it?
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Having spent a few weeks kiting in Hua Hin in 2006 and 2020, I once again land in the nine-million metropolis of Bangkok. It’s 6am. and I’m leaving the airport in a taxi with my wife, daughter and a friend. We are greeted by a friendly “sawadee krap” (good day!) from the taxi driver along with the breathtaking, fiery red rising sun. The journey to Hua Hin takes three hours. Our anticipation of four weeks of summer, kiting, Thai massages, delicious food and much more is huge. Hua Hin, with a population of 80,000 inhabitants, is located about 200 kilometers southwest of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand. Thanks to its large, fine sandy beaches, excellent infrastructure, and very reliable winds, Hua Hin is a top kite destination. And the fantastic climate, Thai hospitality, and the many excursion options, make Hua Hin popular with non-water sports enthusiasts, families and retirees as well.
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New Zealand’s ski resorts near Queenstown are very popular, but it’s less well known that there are also snowkiting opportunities in the area. Hugo Wigglesworth set out with photographer Joshua McCormack, videographer Jonty Norton and a mountain of camera gear for the snowy peaks of the Robrosa Range to capture footage with Flysurfer’s new PEAK6 in one of the most stunning snowkite locations in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Northeast Brazil is surely on every kiter’s list of places to visit. If you’re thinking of heading that way but are not sure where to stay, check out this guide from Axel Reese…
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Albania, with its rugged coastline, azure waters and a rich cultural heritage, has become a hidden gem for kitesurfing enthusiasts. Nestled along the Adriatic Sea, this Balkan nation offers a unique blend of history, adventure and natural beauty. The story of kitesurfing in Albania is one of passion and resilience. While the sport gained prominence globally in the late 20th century, it took a little longer to reach the shores of Albania. We, the local water sports enthusiasts, drawn by the wind and waves, began experimenting with kites in the early 2010s. We embraced the thrill of the elements and adapted traditional techniques learned in Italian kite schools.
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Tarifa is one of the world’s most popular kite spots, and while there is plenty of info already out there about it, we thought it wouldn’t hurt to do an up-to-date round up as it’s an ever-evolving kiting hub. Keanu Merten, two-times Spanish champion and team rider for Duotone, hails from Benahavis, Estepona, 70km from Tarifa, but spends several months in Tarifa every year and knows it as well as anyone…
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Aaron Hadlow, Tom Court, Sam Light, Tom Bridge, Max Tullett and myself… Just some of the names that call the south coast of England home. It is no coincidence that these riders born and raised in the area have gone on to become household names in kiteboarding. The conditions down here are superb and it’s time to tell you about it.
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A sense of adventure fills the air as I prepare for a road trip with Mathilde, my friend from Norway. Armed with a campervan, kite gear and SUPs, we set off on a journey from Stavanger, Norway to the picturesque countryside of northeast Germany. As the wheels roll beneath us, we leave behind the stunning landscapes of Norway, eager to explore new horizons. The open road stretches ahead and we pass mile after mile on the autobahn, excited to reach our destination.
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With a massive area of 2.6 million km2 (ten times larger than the UK) and some of Australia’s most archetypal landscapes, Western Australia (aka WA) is the home of the iconic road trip. Remote and vast get completely new meanings here in Australia’s largest state. Some 1,200km north of the capital Perth – the most isolated city in the world – the World-Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is a sparkling gem in WA’s crown. With a length of 260km and home to around 300 species of coral and 500 species of fish, it is one the largest fringing coral reefs in the world. Interestingly it is also only one of two coral reefs in the world that have formed on the western edge of any continent.
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