Here I am, in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, the highest plateau on Earth. Apart from a mild headache, I am handling the altitude of 3,650m rather well, thanks to the Diamox substitute (for altitude sickness) twice a day. I am looking forward to spending the next six days in this contentious region. On arrival, I have been…
Author: Mihiri Wikramanayake
Hi there, I’m Mihiri, a travel enthusiast from Sri Lanka with a passion for exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. I love nothing more than embarking on an adventure. Through my stories and photography, I hope to inspire others to travel and discover the beauty of the world we live in.
Just My “Jam”! Kathmandu Nepal
Having left the Everest Base Camp in Tibet, we spend the night at the Kyirong Guest House. Kyirong is at the border of Tibet and just 25 kms from the main (new) Nepalese entry point for anyone traveling overland. At the border, we have to pass through Chinese customs. It is a long process and despite very few…
Everest Base Camp. Tibet China
Everest Base Camp. EBC they call it. I’ve seen pictures and dreamt of visiting this highly elevated location (no pun intended). Now here I am, en route… I leave Lhasa to the Everest Base Camp via Shigatze. There are 11 of us in this bus and after five days together in Lhasa, we have become good friends…
3757 kms. 44 hours. 8 provinces. By train. Beijing to Tibet China
One of the highlights of my trip to China is experiencing the train ride from Beijing to Lhasa. Despite the initial reservations of coping for two days on a train, dealing with altitude sickness, and living in a cramped compartment (meant for four), I am excited! I get to the Beijing West Railway Station with…
The Great Wall and Lama Temple. Beijing China
I have a dream to someday visit all of the Wonders of the World. This time, it’s the Great Wall of China. Built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century, the Great Wall is a 4000-mile, stone and earth fortification built to protect the Chinese empire from invading Mongols. This makes it the world’s…
Reliving the Imperial Rule. Beijing China
As SQ 802 circled Beijing’s airspace for landing, I crane my neck at the window seat trying to get a glimpse of the Great Wall. I am disappointed because at this late midnight hour, there are too many twinkling lights to confuse me in this capital city of modern architecture. China has been a source…
The Argyle. Hatton Sri Lanka
“Guid gear comes in small bulk.” That means “good things come in small packages” in Scottish. A perfect description of my destination! The weather is chilly yet a welcome change from the scorching heat in Colombo and the three-hour 30 minute drive to Hatton is easy and picturesque (and much more bearable than the three-hour…
Fascination! S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore
“Go and visit the S.E.A. Aquarium,” pestered my offspring over the phone. So, with an afternoon to spare before catching my flight back home I headed off to Resorts World Sentosa situated just across the street from the Bay Hotel Singapore. Located in a 20-acre park which combines two attractions, the S.E.A. Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark,…
Fortified! Mannar Sri Lanka
It’s only 6 a.m. on this barmy Sunday morning. Our drive up and down the Mannar causeway in search of flamingos was futile. Except for some waders and an awesome sunrise reflecting off the water, there was nothing much to see. Since the day was still young, we decided to drive into the Mannar Fort,…
Virgin White Teas. Handunugoda Estate. Galle Sri Lanka
Galle is famous for its ancient historical Fort, sunny beaches, blue-green sea and kitsch temples. But I discovered another fascinating place to visit, the Handunugoda Tea Estate, home of the rare and real virgin white teas. Located less than 30 minutes from the Galle Fort, the road to the estate is winding and circuitous, and if not for trusted Google Maps I would very well have…
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