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Staying at Kitesurf Lanka feels more like hanging out at a laid-back beach house with friends than staying at a typical resort. Set on a quiet stretch of beach in Kalpitiya, this eco-friendly retreat blends kitesurfing, nature, and a warm community vibe.

You can sleep in treehouses, bungalows, or glamping-style tents, all scattered through a garden full of palms, hammocks, and sandy paths. The whole place has a creative, easygoing feel—there’s art on the walls, chill-out zones everywhere, and an open-air restaurant where everyone gathers for fresh, local food.

The kiting here is world-class. The Kalpitiya Lagoon, right in front of the property, is perfect for beginners, while experienced riders can take boat trips to remote flatwater spots and do epic downwinders along the coast.

They also offer trips to dream locations like Vella Island and Magic Spot, with consistent wind and wide-open space. The team is friendly, international, and stoked to help riders progress or just have a blast on the water.

But it’s not just about kiting. There’s daily yoga, a full-service massage and spa area, stand-up paddleboarding, and even projects you can get involved in, like beach cleanups or permaculture gardening.

It’s the kind of place where solo travelers, couples, and families all find their rhythm—whether that’s chasing wind, unplugging completely, or just hanging with good people under the stars.

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Cruising through the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary is one of those quietly epic experiences you don’t forget.

Found in a remote corner of British Columbia, it’s home to one of the highest concentrations of coastal grizzlies, and you get to watch them up close from a small boat, surrounded by nothing but wilderness.

Most trips start from Prince Rupert, heading out by boat or floatplane. As you glide into the inlet, the landscape gets wilder, towering cliffs, misty rainforest, and no sign of people.

You stay on the water the whole time to avoid disturbing the bears, but you’re still close enough to see them fishing, playing, or teaching their cubs.

It’s all done with a deep respect for the land, co-managed with local First Nations who’ve called this place home for generations. Only a handful of visitors are allowed in each year, which keeps it peaceful and pristine.

If you’re after a raw, real wildlife encounter, Khutzeymateen is hard to beat.

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Diving the dark, mysterious depths of New Zealand’s Fiordland to spot black corals in Dusky, Breaksea, and Doubtful Sounds feels like exploring another planet.

Thanks to the “Fiordland effect,” where tannin-stained freshwater blocks sunlight, deep-sea species like black coral thrive in surprisingly shallow water—just 15 to 100 feet (5–30 meters).

The black coral itself isn’t actually black—when it’s alive, it’s covered in tiny white polyps that make it look soft and feathery. Some of these coral trees are huge, over 13 feet (4 meters) across, and they sway gently in the current.

Mixed in are bright anemones, soft corals, sea pens, and colorful sponges clinging to the fjord walls. It feels like you're floating through a secret underwater garden.

You’re not alone down there either. Divers often spot sevengill sharks, eagle rays, big crayfish, and even the occasional curious octopus.

These dive sites are remote and only accessible by helicopter, which adds to the sense of adventure. The water’s cold—around 57°F (14°C)—so drysuits or thick wetsuits are a must.

It’s not the easiest place to reach, but it’s one of the most unique and unforgettable dive experiences in the world.

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-Amanda

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