Colombo is the buzzing capital city of Sri Lanka. With a population of around 5.6 million it’s no shock that the roads are congested and Tuk Tuks (Rickshaws in Sri Lanka) are the main source of transport for locals and tourists alike. If you are like my partner and I the first thing you want…
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Snake Conservation Centre, Sri Lanka
This was a really cool experience and one that I will never forget. If you have some free time in Weligama, Matara or Mirissa I strongly suggest venturing to the Snake Conservation Centre. The man that runs the centre brings the snakes, one at a time, out of the enclosures and performed some demonstrations. He had…
Must Do: Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Ahh Mirissa. I have to admit being Australian I have been spoilt with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but when I arrived in Mirissa my inner beach snob was impressed. H The soft powder white sand, crystal clear blue water, clean shoreline and most importantly no vendors trying to sell you…
Must Do: Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Hikkaduwa is a small beach town located along the south coast of Sri Lanka. It is a popular tourist destination for anything and everything that involves the beach. Hikkaduwa used to be known as the beach hub of Sri Lanka, however, after it was devastated by the 2004 tsunami other beach locations have begun to…
Quick Guide: Colombia
Drug cartels, kidnappings, Pablo Escobar, corruption…. I am sure these are all the things that come to mind when you think of Colombia. After decades of struggle Colombia has tightened its security and taken back control of its country making its infamous reputation a thing of the distant past. Although the older generation may still…
Must Do: Isabela, Galapagos Island
Isabela is the largest of all islands in the Galapagos archipelago but is one of the youngest and less populated. The northern section of Isabela passes straight through the equator and being one of the most western islands, it has huge natural diversity. Isabela is probably the most authentic out of all inhabited Islands with…
Must Do: Santa Cruz, Galapagos Island.
Santa Cruz is the second largest of the 19 Islands that make up the Galapagos archipelago. It is the most populated of all the Islands making it a great to wine and dine. Branch out and eat something you wouldn’t usually (like ceviche) as you only get to do this once!! There are also many…
Galapagos Islands without a tour company
The Galapagos Islands really don’t need an introduction – sea lions, turtles, penguins, flamingos, white sand beaches – you name it, Galapagos Islands have it… So it’s really no surprise that they are on the top of many peoples bucket list. Unfortunately a large proportion of people are discourage from visiting the Galapagos Islands because…