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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Sri Lankan train tickets cannot be bought online at this time. Reserved tickets (where you are assigned a seat) can be bought in advance of the day of travel at the railway station. Be aware that during peak season, reserved…
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With the aim to be as off-the-beaten-path as possible, we are jetting off to Sri Lanka for the holidays! I am restless with the travel bug – but really, when am I not? This time my family and I weighed up…
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Banff is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise all-year round. I flew out to Calgary in late-November to be greeted by a blanket of thick, fresh snow and more flakes still falling from the sky, as they would continue to do so for…
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These are the most incredible lakes in Canada that absolutely everyone should have on their bucket list. Living in Canada is an absolute dream: waterfalls, mountains, oceans galore, as well as some of the world’s prettiest lakes! From the easy ones,…
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Waterton Lakes is a beautiful national park nestled in the lower corner of Alberta on the border with Montana, where it shares the designation of International Peace Park with Glacier National Park. Home to fantastic camping, kayaking, hiking and exploring, this…
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Shrouded in smoke from nearby forest fires meant that Glacier National Park and its famous Going-to-the-Sun Road did not offer us the clear and incredible mountainous views we had heard so much about. Nevertheless, we spent a moody and calm morning…
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A longtime dream of mine has been to visit every state in America, popping in at every national park on the way. One day while I was at university, I printed 51 pages off the internet, each with a black and…
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One of the most moving places I’ve ever been, the gorgeous Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is nestled along the Milk River in southern Alberta. How to Get to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park The drive from Calgary to Writing-on-Stone takes approximately 3.5 hours…
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If there’s one thing I learned during my two-week solo backpacking trip through France it’s that I can do anything I set my mind to. I booked the flight on a whim one evening and by the morning of my…
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I booked a spontaneous trip to France for two weeks in July and with no plans, I boarded my flight to Paris with a “well, let’s just see how it goes” mindset. Unfortunately, my Air Transat flight it was not…
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What I truly believe to be the real-life ‘Beauty and the Beast’ town, Colmar is perhaps one of the cutest places I have ever stepped foot. Colmar is hands down the quaintest place I have wandered through. With many little…
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Strasbourg sits in the northeastern corner of France in the territory of Alsace and reminds me very much of an idyllic little German town. Grab a paper map from the train station or bus depot and hit the streets! Pick…
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