Life is a journey
Enjoy the spectacular views from Pidurangala Rock almost all by yourself instead of queuing up like ants climbing Sigiriya Rock. Not only will you get the same grand view, but it also include the Lion Rock. The stone stairs start from Pidurangala Temple, giving you a 20 […]
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle, on the south west coast of Sri Lanka, sure is a charming place to visit. The city within the fort is set up by low-rise buildings along cute narrow streets. Arriving from Colombo by bus, we walked from […]
“Go to Unawatuna!”, was the advice I got from people I had talked to about our trip that had been to Sri Lanka themselves. “It is so beautiful there!”. We almost took their word for it, but luckily, we did a little more research before […]
Scenic train journeys are not uncommon in Sri Lanka, and going from Colombo to Polonnaruwa is one of them. We had bought tickets for the early morning train from Colombo to Polonnaruwa, and when my alarm went off, I swear I found it way too early! The […]
Every poya day, or full moon, is a public holiday in Sri Lanka. Many shops and restaurants are closed, but it is a good day to stroll around and soak in the atmosphere. The neighborhood Pettah is both lively and colourful, with a mix of […]
Want to know the locals? Go to the bars they hang out instead of the fancy ones. After the food tour we got some tips for local bars, and ended up visiting Castle Bar and The White Horse, just a short tuktuk ride apart. Castle bar […]
Three hours uphill hike, 5831 steps to the altitude of 2243 meters above sea level, numerous places to stop along the way, beautiful colourful sunrise, a magical shadow, and walk like a penguin for a few days. That is the package you get doing the […]
Hatton is the closest train station to Delhousie, the starting point for the hike to Adam’s Peak. Combining the start in the urban area of Kandy with the rural tea country, you are in for a treat! It was the day after the president election […]
The election votes are now counted, and after a pretty close call, it is now clear that Maithripala Sirisena will be the new president of Sri Lanka, after Mahinda Rajapaksa. The former and the new preident, popular refered to as MR and MS, have been […]
Local food is one of the most important aspects when I travel, so when we found a food tour on the website withlocals.com, we were sold! We agreed to meet with Buddhima, or B for short, by Majestic Plaza on Galle Road, that ended up being […]
The Maldives are for many a dream destination, so when we got the opportunity to stop over for half a day on our way to Sri Lanka, we went for it. The country counts 19 atolls of different sizes. The airport is on a small […]
Belgium is known for their beer, and during our weekend in Brussels, we got to taste quite a few of them. I like trying different kinds every time, and with the range of beer types, that is no problem at all. Choose between lambic, wheaty […]
Brussels is the homeland of Tintin, Spirou, The Smurfs, Lucky Luke and the Dalton brothers, all international comic strip heroes. I off course had to take a closer look, and started at the Belgian Comic Strip Center (CBBD). The center is divided in several exhibitions; […]
Beer and chocolate. The first two things that comes to mind when I think about Belgium. Good thing then that Brussels have countless places to get it, and actually also a museum for both. Add waffles and moules frites, and you are all set! Brussels […]
Sopot and Gdansk are two of three cities on the Baltic seaside of Poland, often known as Tricity. They are all very different. Sopot is situated by the long stretched beach, being a popular place for relaxing and retreat. The old Hanseatic town Gdansk is […]
Poznan is a pretty city with so many things to see and do, that you should not make the same mistake as we did; spending only one night. The historic buildings in renaissance style will make your jaw drop and already start planning your next […]
Auschwitz main camp house different exhibitions including war history, explanation about the extermination, evidences of crime, collection of personal belongings and photos of prisoners. Living- and sanitary conditions are also shown. Moreover, there are several places of special interest, such as the Death Wall and […]
I am fortunate enough to have a friend from Krakow. I really love to experience the city through the eyes of a local. This time was definitely no exception! Location: Kazimierz, the former Jewish Quarter. Said to be one of the coolest areas in Krakow, with […]
I have seemed to have a thing for breweries lately. Or, it is actually not that unusual, but it has been remarkable the last few days. Arriving quite late in Trencin, we just checked in at Grand Hotel and went out for some food and […]
We had already decided we wanted to drive through Austria, and went for the scenic route along Donau in the area known as Wachau. From Cesky Krumlov we headed east in direction Slovakia. Our first challenge was almost crashing with two deers, suddenly jumping across […]