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Where in the world would you live/kite January to March??
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:17 pm
by Globetrotter
So I am contemplating setting up a base somewhere warm for a few months next winter while I study for an exam in the spring. I figure why live in victoria, not that I dont love it here, but why not live somewhere else for that time. So I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to where a suitable place to rent an appartment and possibly buy a car would be.
At this point I'm thinking australia or new zealand? however I'm open to suggestions. Does anyone have any suggestions within australia/new zealand? I know perth area is supposed to be pretty good... minus the whole shark thing.. and brisbane looks alright as well, but thats as far as I've got - any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Criteria: Wind, Cost of living, Hazards (whiteys), flat water?!, waves?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:55 pm
by more force 4
Baja? Much cheaper I think.
Maui? Cheaper travel, live in the car (seems someone else from Vic did that...)
Marguerita? Dom Rep? Fuerte Ventura? Brazil? You can live very cheaply at Jericoacoara, lots of crime in the bigger cities though (my GIS tech was kitesurfing at Fortaleza a few weeks ago)
World could be your oyster!
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:51 pm
by Globetrotter
all great suggestions but I forgot..
somewhere that my girlfriend could get a job preferably.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:59 pm
by Ned
Australia is a good bet for jobs. Very easy to get a travel visa and the minimum wage to cost of living ratio is a lot better than in BC. I can't remember if the winter (here) would be the windy season there though.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:48 pm
by Teabag
That means no Utah/Idaho snow kiting trip next winter?!?
You'll be as warm as down south, you'll just be wearing a big jacket.
I have to agree with Ned about Australia/New Zealand being the best places for your girlfriend to find a job.
I have been south of Freemantle (10 min south of Perth) and the kite surfing spot was in a lagoon 6-12ft deep flat water, I don't know if shark can get there but the fact that it is that shallow should make you feel somewhat safer:)
It is better than the "Swim at your own risk, salt water crocodile" signs you are going to find in Darwin and other northern Aus beaches.
I know two Quebecers that worked in Cabarete for a couple of month a couple years ago, I just sent them a msg asking details on what job/deal it was (tourism? IT?) I'll let you know we they get back to me.
Will do the same with a chick from Perth asking her about Perth cost of living etc...
I thought that Maui was not that good during winter month?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:09 pm
by saulman
Check out New Plymouth in New Zealand. It's been a long time since I was there but there was good wind and windsurfing there.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:33 pm
by Globetrotter
thats funny I was just looking at new plymouth
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:15 am
by JL
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:48 am
by Globetrotter
missed your message, many thanks ian -
and thanks for the links jl
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:32 am
by Geoffy
Check out Geraldton, 4 hours north of Perth, amazing kiting/windsurfing launch and locations, tons of jobs now, not too expensive for housing, but food/gas is high. Remember you need a visa for going into Au now.
Horrible place to study - it's really windy! But nothing else to do.
