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Are you awestruck by adventure? Do you want to embark on an exciting trip to India? If that’s the case, have you considered travelling to Leh in the Himalayas? Not just a typical route, but...

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When traveling, your safety is of utmost concern. You deserve to unwind and have a great time with a country’s beautiful sceneries without being harmed. And safety isn’t all about thieves who want to pick...

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If you’re new to this blog, or to my travel stories, then you need to know something about me before reading further.  I am not a foodie.  It’s not that I don’t like to eat....

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We are out of Africa!  We’ve had a few nights in Johannesburg to readjust to finding our own way around a new city, but surprisingly, I still kind of miss our overlanding tent! Istanbul is...

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Two of our friends from Minneapolis have recently embarked on a very similar lifestyle change.  They are Brandon and Anne from The Yoga Nomads, and we’ve been enjoying their blog so much this past month...

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Six Must-Dos in Sri Lanka

January 3, 2014

1. Go whale watching Nearby whale migration routes have created a popular whale-watching industry. Most trips even claim a 95% chance of seeing a whale. Check out Dan’s post about our experience whale watching. 2....

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Our last stop in Sri Lanka is the beach town of Mirissa, the very southern tip of the country.  This is the only city in Sri Lanka in which we will be staying more than...

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Today, our tour of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle brings us to the ancient and sacred city of Sigiriya, more specifically, Sigiriya Rock.  Sigiriya Rock, also known as Lion Rock and Rock Fortress, is another UNESCO...

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We landed in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and after a short 12-hour stay at House of Arts in Mount Lavinia area.  The hotel was more like an art gallery, and is owned by a French film...

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Entering a country for the first time is always full of surprises for us, both good and bad.  Entering Sri Lanka somehow felt like a bigger surprise than usual.  I am not sure if our...

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