San Francisco is a bustling and exciting forward-thinking city on the Californian coast, about half-way up the state. San Francisco sits at the tip of the world-famous Silicon Valley, a hub of social media and technological prowess. It's one of…
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One of my all-time favourite drives in the world is the gorgeous Californian Highway 1, winding its way down the coast along the azure ocean through rolling sand dunes. I have laid out the perfect itinerary for a California Coast…
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A relatively easy hike with wonderful Fraser Valley views almost all the way up is to be found on the Mount Thom trail in Chilliwack. Perfect for a cold weather, rainy hike, this hike provides panoramic views at the top…
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My parents and I spent our winter holidays as far away from home as possible - in the magical Sri Lanka. We discovered bustling cities, explored serene beaches and coastlines, trekked through the misty mountains, spotted elephants in the wild,…
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Colombo is Sri Lanka’s bustling capital city. Although commonly overlooked by travelers in search of more romantic beach or mountain destinations, Colombo has much to offer the curious traveler. I suggest starting your trip off here to adjust to the…
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After exploring Sri Lanka's bustling cities, tranquil beaches and busy mountain towns, we were eager to see another side of Sri Lanka: the ancient cities and ruins. We planned two nights in Polonnaruwa, one of the main cities in the…
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The major reason people to go to Sigiriya is to hike Sigiriya Rock, a rectangular-shaped large rock described by Lonely Planet as 'Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight.' Sigiriya Rock has ancient ruins of what was once the kingdom of…
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Kandy is known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, a busy city centred around the famous Temple of the Tooth. Personally, we found Kandy to be crowded and we felt that the Tooth Relic that is a 'must-see' on…
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The train ride from Ella to Kandy is widely referred to as the most beautiful train ride in the world. This is all thanks to the gorgeous scenery you chug past, from lush tea plantations to winding hills and sprawling…
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Some of Sri Lanka's best hiking is to be found in Ella, which is probably, aside from traveling, my all-time favourite activity. Ironically, Ella was our least favourite place in Sri Lanka. Described by the Lonely Planet as a secret…
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One of the things I was most excited for when planning our trip to Sri Lanka was to go on one of the acclaimed safaris through a National Park, said to rival the incredible African safaris. After searching through my…
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Slip into a hammock, crack open a book, and just watch the days go past while sunsets break the clouds apart and make you gasp with wonder. I can not say enough about Tangalle. Of all the places we visited in…
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Mirissa, a sprawling beach town attracting a hip surfer vibe, is so different from the bustling, near-chaotic capital city of Colombo. We spent one day and one night exploring the local spots of this quickly developing coastal town. Many travelers…
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On Sri Lanka's south coast are a number of oceanfront cities, each projecting a different vibe. Our first stop on our coastal explorations was the gorgeous Galle, home to some of the most intriguing little streets and alleys. Galle entices…
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