Life is a journey
Dubai. The one city in the world where you most frequently will hear the words “the world’s tallest/largest/most expensive” etc. Dubai has never been a priority on my travel list, but given the choice either to hang out at the airport for 8 hours, or …
Summing up our travel route in Sri Lanka, trying to give an idea of the diversities you can experience. The following text is a short summery including where we stayed, how to get from A to B, and links to the blog posts from the …
Just a few things to bear in mind when planning a trip to Sri Lanka. The basics before you go: Remember to apply for a visa. Get your Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) at www.eta.gov.lk. Buy mosquito repellent with high level of DEET. Or bring me …
To be honest, and I really think travel writers should be, I do not see any specific reason to go to Negombo. The beach is not particularly nice, and there are plenty of souvenir sellers trying to get you to buy their stuff. At first, …
Liking the Sri Lankan city of Kandy or not, really depends on your taste. I would say there are two sides of the city. The sweet, and the sour. I am not really know to be fussy, and often find shabby rundown houses charming. Kandy …
Travelling from Polonnaruwa to Kandy, we decided to rent a driver to be able to experience Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock as well as the Golden Temple or Rock Temple of Dambulla on the way. The driver also included a few other stops. Skip Sigiriya Rock, …
Ancient ruins fascinate me, so when I heard about Polonnaruwa, I was really eager to visit. The sights of the ancient city are a bit spread out, so renting a bike is the perfect way to get around. Bike rentals are available, and most guesthouses …