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Sri Lanka
Lawless in Yala. Kirinda Sri Lanka
I have a long drive ahead of me: it’s approximately 220 kms from Colombo to Kirinda. The others have already gone ahead and I look forward…
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Sri Lanka
Pampered at the Amaara. Kandy Sri Lanka
High on the Bahirawakanda mountain range stands a tall, glass-encased building with an amazing view of the city of Kandy down below. We make our way…
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A Changed Landscape. Jaffna Sri Lanka
Expo Air’s brand new 12-seater Cessna Grand Caravan takes off at 7 a.m. from the Ratmalana Airport. On this clear day, at 8000 feet, the sight…
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Traffic in Mid Sea. Mirissa Sri Lanka
It is a clear and beautiful day. We set off from our overnight abode in Galle en route to Mirissa. As we speed along, the sight…
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Stunning Tea and Eco Lodge. Madulkelle Sri Lanka
The road that leads to the Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is long and winding. But the landscape along most of this 150 km drive is…
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Germany
Wine and Winter Markets. Frankfurt Germany
After my return from Switzerland, I have been enjoying the sights and sounds of Germany. Today I am going to take in some art and culture…
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Switzerland
Gothic Grandeur. Bern Switzerland
It is early Friday evening as my flight touches down at the Frankfurt International Airport. The Captain announces that the weather outside is three degrees and…
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Sri Lanka
A King and His Queen. Kirinda Sri Lanka
It’s time to hit the road again. My destination for the ‘long’ weekend is Kirinda and I am accompanied by 11 other die-hard adventurers. I know…
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Sri Lanka
Riverdale Resort. Aluthgama Sri Lanka
Travelling down to Riverdale Resort in Aluthgama, we opt to take the main road instead of detouring off on to the Southern Expressway. It’s been quite…
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Exploring Kandy enroute to Digana
Kandy, once known as the resplendent abode of royalty, claims a history of over three centuries with Kandyan kings ruling from 1593 -1815. The city has…
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Stunning Jungle Beach Resort. Kuchchaveli Sri Lanka
Nestled amongst the tropical mangroves of the Kuchchaveli beach, almost 4 kilometres past the popular Nilaveli strip, is a veritable haven called the Jungle Beach Resort.…
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Views from Kaloogala. Hindagala Sri Lanka
Into the heart of the island, the road climbs higher and higher and the mountainous vistas turn into picture postcard perfect. The long and winding roads…