Louvered windows, a sloping terra-cotta roof and soaring potted palms – the Galle Fort hotel had already made an impression on us the minute we turned onto Church Street and set…
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A group of children were playing and a young girl was making rotis on a wooden chulla as our car came to a stop besides a cluster of kaccha pucca houses…
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Kings and queens, and their royal lives have always fascinated me! A visit to any palace or museum only stoke my interest in their mysterious lives – much admired, envied and…
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A recent trip to Kutch that I announced with great fanfare about being my first solo trip, wasn’t the first time I had travelled to a new place alone. I was researching…
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Malaysia is a fascinating country with rich bio diversity and magnificent landscapes that vary from rugged mountains to verdant rain forests to pristine beaches and gigantic caves. If you looking for an active…
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A UNESCO Heritage site Kinabalu National Park is literally and figuratively overshadowed by the towering Mt Kinabalu, one of South East Asia’s highest peaks. While the latter draws a large number…
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Water bodies, particularly lakes located in high altitudes, nestled by lofty mountains are like a beautiful secret waiting to be revealed. Innumerable movies, photos and postcards showcase their magnificence that only…
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We tried out Air BnB for the first time in Colombo last month and we really liked the experience. My husband was apprehensive about staying with someone and I was very…
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Undoubtedly the best way to explore any place is by foot with a guide book, audio guide, unplanned ambling or on a walking tour. The most unexpected of experiences and amazing…
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The tear drop shaped island of Sri Lanka located below India is spectacular to say the least. Given its strategic location, Sri Lanka was a major trading port along the ancient…