Latvia is the second of the Baltic States on my itinerary. Latvia shares its border with Estonia and Lithuania from where I’ve arrived after a 4-hour bus ride. The country also shares a border with Russia on the east, Belarus on the south east and the Baltic Sea on the west. Latvia’s capital, 800-year old Riga, is best known for its UNESCO-listed…
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.
Baroque Grandeur! Vilnius Lithuania
It’s 7 a.m. and too early to check in to my hotel. So, the next best thing is to walk down the street to the most famous Cathedral Square in Vilnius Lithuania. At the very centre is the stately and stunning Vilnius Cathedral in all its white neoclassical beauty. Formally known as the Basilica of St. Stanislaus this is definitely…
Rising Tall. Warsaw Poland
The train ride on PolRail from Poznan to Warsaw took approximately four hours. The ride itself was comfortable with lots of snacking on board! I am staying at the IBIS Warszawa, a budget hotel chain located near the gateway to Warsaw’s Old Town. It’s a cold and wet day in Warsaw with the outside temperature at 2C. The city is devoid…
Old Town Charm. Poznań Poland
Poznań in Poland is a gorgeous historical city. It is colourful, clean, and totally camera friendly. The Main Square in the Old Town is, in itself, packed with museums, monuments, and historical landmarks that tell a tale of Poland’s past, and definitely worth visiting. I have arrived in Poznań from Berlin. I am staying at Blooms Inn and Apartments, a charming, historical “Flower…
Reunification. Berlin Germany
It’s the start of my annual whirlwind trip across countries. My first stop is Berlin via Frankfurt on Qatar Airways. Within an hour after landing I’m on a DB ICE train bound for Berlin. Just over four hours later I’m at my destination, my first trip to Berlin and I check into the Allegra Hotel (located in East Berlin). Like…
Horton Plains. Misty Mornings and Montane Forests
The entrance to Horton Plains is shrouded in mist. The temperature is 16C and rising slowly. The morning air is damp and fresh dew hangs limply off the commonly found Rhododendron zeylanicum, a couple of which have already started to bloom. In one month’s time the Park will be aglow with its dark red flowers….
A stroll down Jalan Surabaya. Jakarta Indonesia
A visit to Jakarta, Indonesia is not complete without a visit to Jalan Surabaya, the street that has a small part of every part of Indonesia. Jalan Surabaya is a 500-yard stretch of road that is lined with all sorts of antiques, both real and fake. The pieces are an eclectic and sometimes kirsch collection…
Desert Miracle. Dubai United Arab Emirates
Back in the 80s (during my visits), Dubai was just sand, dust storms and not much to talk about. Almost four decades later, this emirate of the United Arab Emirates has transformed into an ultramodern, expensive, super luxurious, clean and choreographed, much admired and visited city in the Middle East. From the 830m-tall Burj Khalifa to the artificial offshore water and…
An Urban Wetland. A Walk in the Park
It’s an overcast Sunday afternoon, and while the clouds keep the sun at bay, the day is devoid of its usual humidity and seems perfect for walking. Today, like many times before, we are letting our two dogs explore the wetland. Almost a stone’s throw from the Parliament Complex at Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte, the Diyasaru Uyana (formerly known as the Thalawathugoda Biodiversity…
Fjords and Frozen Ice. Ilulissat Greenland
It’s another day with -20C weather yet the sun shines valiantly taking away the chill and lighting up this amazing destination. And we are all excited for yet another adventure. We get a message saying the seas are rough and to keep our fingers crossed that it will calm down by afternoon. By the time…
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