I was surprised at how easy it is to travel Sri Lanka on a budget and how little I managed to spend backpacking the country. When you consider all the activities I managed to cram into just under three weeks, spending less than $600 on the entire trip was incredible, especially when you take into account that I visited Sri Lanka in high season. My itinerary involved[...]
Kandy was my first destination in Sri Lanka. While I was a bit disappointed at its bustling scene (I was under the impression that Kandy was a quiet town tucked away in the jungle), its cultural significance and incredible sights kept me busy every day I spent here. Kandy was once the capital of the ancient kings, and today, this town set right in the heart of Sri Lank[...]
So yesterday was Balinese New Year's Eve. Instead of partying it up, the Balinese treat it as a day of reflection and meditation. Lights must be kept off, the internet was completely shut down on the island, and no one is allowed to go out. Foreigners aren't really expected to follow all the rules and we are free to do as we wish as long as we stay inside our rooms with[...]
It's been a while since I last left you guys! After spending the first half of February exploring a completely new country for me, I flew to Bali to focus on writing useful guides on travel in Sri Lanka. To my dismay, however, life had bleaker plans in store for me and instead, I'd spend the following two weeks locked up in my room battling dengue fever. I[...]
Brimming with rolling tea plantations, unbeatable wildlife sightings, and paradisiacal beaches, it's no wonder that I fell head-over-heels in love with Sri Lanka. I think what I loved about Sri Lanka is how diverse it is despite its relatively small size and how it acts as a fantastic introduction to the best South Asia has to offer. From its diverse cuisine, its[...]
No matter how long you'll be traveling Southeast Asia for, this list covers everything you'll need along the way and it fits in a carry-on!
As your trip to Myanmar approaches, you’ll inevitably ask yourself this question: What to wear in Myanmar?. I’ve put together a perfect Myanmar packing list that will make your trip to The Golden Land a breeze! Way back in 2016, I spent a month traveling Myanmar and it quickly became my favorite destination in Asia. Given that I’d already spent more than a year i[...]
Edit: I wrote this post in 2016, two months before the current unrest in Myanmar began. As much as I loved the country, please know that I do not support the genocide against the Rohingya. I'm against boycotting countries, because honestly if we boycott one, we'd have to boycott them all (including our own, so we might as well move to the Moon). Whether visit[...]
