If you’re in the Up Country, you shouldn’t miss a visit to Lipton’s Seat – one of the best viewpoints in Sri Lanka. Poonagala peak is almost 2 000… Read more “Lipton’s Seat – the tea, the views and Mr Lipton”
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Haputale – the authentic feel of the Up Country
Haputale is a small, sleepy town in the Up Country, located at 1431 meters a.s.l. Inexplicably, it doesn’t draw many tourists, despite stunning, panoramic views and vicinity… Read more “Haputale – the authentic feel of the Up Country”
Balapitiya and Ambalangoda – south coast beaches off the beaten track
Unlike other towns along south-east coast of Sri Lanka, such as Bentota or Hikadduwa, Ambalangoda and the neighbouring Balapitiya aren’t very touristic places. There are just a… Read more “Balapitiya and Ambalangoda – south coast beaches off the beaten track”
Backpacker’s budget: Sri Lanka
Is Sri Lanka cheap? The answer is: it depends on what would you like to do there. If you can resist the temptation to see UNESCO World… Read more “Backpacker’s budget: Sri Lanka”
Sri Lanka – Introduction and Travel Advice
Sri Lanka is a beautiful, subtropical island located close to the south-east coast of India. Although off the main Asian backpacker trail, it fully deserves a detour.… Read more “Sri Lanka – Introduction and Travel Advice”
Kali Puja – Bengali Diwali
Kali Puja, the second most important holiday in West Bengal, coincides with the nation-wide Diwali festival. Kali, the most fearsome and ferocious form of shakti, the feminine… Read more “Kali Puja – Bengali Diwali”
Durga Puja – grand celebrations of the ten- armed goddess in Kolkata
Durga Puja is the biggest festival in West Bengal, celebrated over ten days in Sept/Oct, simultaneously with the pan-Indian Navaratri festival. Durga is a Hindu goddess representing… Read more “Durga Puja – grand celebrations of the ten- armed goddess in Kolkata”
Intro to India: West Bengal
West Bengal is an Indian state on the border with Bangladesh stretching from the Himalayas and the lush jungles at its footsteps in the north, through the… Read more “Intro to India: West Bengal”
Many faces of Singapore
Singapore is very pedestrian-friendly. The huge downtown area divided in districts historically connected to various ethnic groups is beautifully renovated and largely traffic free. Furthermore, there are… Read more “Many faces of Singapore”
Singapore for a backpacker (part one)
Singapore is likely to impress you, one way or the other. Whether due to its meticulous cleaniness and order, the original modern architecture, the number and beauty… Read more “Singapore for a backpacker (part one)”
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