It was our birthday weekend and we decided to head over to some other place than the South of the country. Don't get me wrong, South is my favourite. A couple of months back, we went to surf in Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka , so this time we decided to go to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. I always had this perception growing up that a certain part of this island was not a 'fun' place to be. I was wrong. In this article, I'm going to write about all the things to do in Trincomalee over a we

Sri Lanka is one of those rare destinations where you can go from misty mountains to golden beaches within hours. After travelling across Asia and working in the travel space for years, I’ve realised that 10 days is all you need to truly experience the soul of a country, enough to go beyond the mainstream, but short enough to keep the excitement alive. If you’re planning a trip soon, here’s my complete, practical 10-day guide to the best places to travel in Sri Lanka for fir

The last stop on our Vietnam itinerary was Ha Long Bay. We actually had to choose between Sapa and Ha Long Bay since we had to shorten our trip due to visa concerns . Sapa felt like a journey of its own, so we decided to go with the famous day cruise at this UNESCO World Heritage Site instead. There are two options, a day cruise or an overnight cruise , and here’s how our experience went. Read our full 10-day Vietnam itinerary for the whole story. Ha Long Bay is one of the m

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Hanoi was the last stop on our Vietnam trip, and we have to say we thoroughly enjoyed the city. It was quite different to what we expected after reading many travel blogs and vlogs before our visit. Perhaps it's because we began our journey in  Ho Chi Minh City  and moved north to Hanoi, whereas many travellers do the opposite. Either way, this article is to help you plan your Vietnam trip more practically, including the top 10 places to visit in Hanoi. Jump directly to; What

Thailand was my first ever travel destination, and if you've been here before, you'd know how badly you want to go back. More than its history and culture, it's the little things that get you hooked. From the 7/11 shopping sprees to tiny, delicious snacks like Luk Chup , my biggest treasure discovery was Hong Thai Inhaler. Yes, the herb compound that every local and Farang is obsessed over. Once I was back home, I searched above and beyond to find this Thai compound herb in

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It's the off-season here in Southern Sri Lanka in May. With rates much lower, we decided to take a small road trip down to Matara, Dickwella and Hiriketiya. Last year, we were in Pasikudah during the off-season, and it didn't go well. But we've read so much about Hiriketiya Beach being a stunner throughout the year. It's much further away from Mirissa and Weligama, and those who are on tight travel schedules generally skip this destination. Is it really worth going though? H

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Our trip to Vietnam was full of adventure - walking along the chaotic sidewalks of Saigon , dodging muddy streets in Hoi An , and exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter entirely on foot. But among all these experiences, one of the most memorable was our overnight Vietnam sleeper train journey. We’ve travelled by train in both South and Southeast Asia, but a 17-hour ride was a first for us. Here’s everything we learned from the trip—and whether we think it’s worth it! Before we get to

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