At the moment I'm getting more blogging and social media related questions than about travel. So instead of answering all emails and messages individually, I thought I would put together a series of posts to share everything I have learned about blogging over the past year and a half. Some of you might think, why the heck would I choose to share what I earn? To be honest I've been thinking ...
8 unique and affordable Bali Airbnbs
Last February I wrote a post about Old Man's and how if I were to live anywhere in the world at this point in my life, it would have to be Bali. Mostly because it's still somewhat affordable but also because I love the Balinese people, their culture and of course all the awesome restaurants and bars the island has to offer. And now, almost a year later, it's finally happening! Come February ...
7 unique and affordable Sri Lanka Airbnbs
Are you looking for the most unique yet affordable Airbnbs in Sri Lanka? One of my absolute favorite things to do is trip planning. I can sit for hours and just read up on places and look through photos. I often see one random photo and decide I need to go there, then plan my whole trip around that one spot. Sometimes I even plan trips I know I won't go on in any foreseeable future. It's kind ...
Top 6 best restaurants in Unawatuna
Are you looking for the best restaurants in Unawatuna? Then you're in the right place. As a foodie, I often plan my trip around the food I want to eat, and Sri Lanka was no different. We tasted some of our favorite dishes during our stay in Unawatuna. Through centuries of colonization and influence from countries like the Netherlands, Portugal and England, Sri Lankan cuisine has become a ...
Tips for visiting the incredible ancient city of Polonnaruwa
From the 11th century up until 1310, kings ruled the island of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa. The medieval capital grew to be a thriving commercial and religious center, replacing the previous Kingdom of Anuradhapura. After holding the power for almost three centuries, the seat of government was moved yet again and Polonnaruwa was abandoned for good. In 1982 the Ancient City of ...
Pinnawala elephants: An animal haven or just another tourist attraction?
Pinnawala village is located 90 km northeast of the capital, Colombo, in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Over the years the name Pinnawala has become synonymous with elephants. Mostly because of the orphanage that was established in 1975, to provide much-needed care and sanctuary to orphaned baby elephants that were found in the wild. There are also several other places in town, where you ...