I am on the road again heading towards Slovenia. Drajan is going to be my driver and guide for the next three days. The drive from Salzburg to Bled, my first stop, is approximately three hours on the A10. The picturesque scenery along the way is of snowcapped mountains and tumbling waterfalls, green valleys and…
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.
Land of Mozart and Music. Salzburg Austria.
Seven countries. Sixteen days. By air, road, train, boat and on foot. I zip-lined, skydived, indulged shamelessly in gastronomic chefs-d’oeuvre, made friends with random people, watched classical music concerts, saw Swan Lake in ballet, cruised along the mighty Danube, visited museums, cathedrals and castles, and had an epic time. My journey took me through Austria, Slovenia,…
The Day I Skydived. Bovec Slovenia
I would like to consider myself to be a somewhat-of-a-daredevil. I am up for a challenge and will try anything provided it will not disfigure, maim, or hurt me. At my age, I will also tend to be a bit more careful in what I do. Back in 2016, I was on another one of…
Climbing Bible Rock. Aranayake Sri Lanka
Pre departure plans were somewhat skewed. Ashan Seneviratne, the man behind Little Adventures was trying his utmost to get us to focus on the ‘dos and don’ts’ of the upcoming climb. We seem to be more interested in what comes next…celebrations atop the rock. Is there ice? Who’s bringing the vodka? Wet wipes? Bites? Oh…what…
The Past and Present. Siem Reap Cambodia
It’s day nine of my journey already! And sadly, it’s also the last day of this epic journey. Time surely does fly when having fun. For all its beauty and historical value, Cambodia has had a terrible and troubled past. In 1432, the Thai’s sacked Angkor and in 1863, the French invaded this country. During…
Stunning Sunrise and Sublime Faces. Angkor Wat Cambodia
It’s a very, very early morning wake up call. Bundled up against the morning chill, I am at the west side of the famous Angkor Wat temple beside the manmade lake at the foreground. It’s still too dark to see much, but an indistinct silhouette of this temple. The crowds keep trailing in and soon…
Ancient Beauty and Local Culture. Siem Reap Cambodia
As I reluctantly say goodbye to Saigon and Vietnam, I am excited to be seeing Cambodia. The Angkor Wat temple has been on my bucket list for too long and it’s time to make this dream come true. Having heard of the many stories of corruption at Cambodia’s immigration, I am somewhat nervous. But, with…
Chugging Down the Mekong Delta. Ben Are Vietnam
Today is our last day in Vietnam. We spend the day on the muddy waters of the Mekong Delta. We arrive at My Tho, a market town on the north bank of the Mekong River’s northernmost strand, the Tien Giang, or Upper River. According to history, after the collapse of the Ming dynasty, Chinese immigrants…
Sophistication. Saigon Vietnam
It was hard to leave Hanoi, but I am ready to see Saigon, the capital of Vietnam. True, that it is now called Ho Chi Minh City in honour of Vietnam’s first president and national hero, but somehow I love the name Saigon, which was adopted over 300 years ago and changed since July 1976….
Grotto de la Surprise. Hanoi Vietnam
It’s another chilly day. Thankfully my cabin is warm and I’m glad for my recent purchase of a warm ‘hoodie’ in Hanoi. After breakfast, we sail on to Bo Hon Island and join a multitude of other eager tourists. Bo Hon Island or Soap-Berry Tree Island, is one of the larger islands to be found…
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