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Sri Lanka
Riverston Revisited. Illukkumbura Sri Lanka
Third time’s the charm. That’s what I kept reminding myself as we wound our way up to Riverston in Illukkumbura, the road curling through valleys that,…
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Sri Lanka
Govinda Hela: The Forgotten Fortress. Siyambalanduwa Sri Lanka
Hidden in the far reaches of Siyambalanduwa, where the land grows wild and time feels suspended, stands a sleeping giant — Govinda Hela. A monolithic rock scarred by…
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Bhutan
From River Valley to Crane Country. Gangtey Bhutan
It’s Day 03 of our ride, and we’ve still not hit the halfway mark. The journey through Bhutan is slower than expected—but not in a bad…
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Bhutan
The Last Shangri-La and Its Sacred Climb. Paro Bhutan
There are airport landings—and then there’s Paro. Nestled in a narrow valley flanked by towering Himalayan ridges, Paro International Airport is one of the most dangerous and visually spectacular…
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Sri Lanka
Scenic Views and Surroundings. Pekoe Trail 17. Hali Ela Sri Lanka
We kicked off Stage 17 of the Pekoe Trail just after 6:20 a.m., fueled by excitement, good company, and the cool, sweet air of Demodara. But…
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Sri Lanka
The Soul of Sembuwatta. Elkaduwa Sri Lanka
After a couple of hours of twisting uphill from Kandy, we finally arrived at what felt like the edge of a storybook, Sembuwatta Lake. Tucked away…
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Kenya
Mount Kilimanjaro in the Frame. Amboseli Kenya
We’ve been on the road a while now—twelve travelers, two jeeps, one epic route through Kenya’s wildest corners. The Maasai Mara kicked things off with drama and glory:…
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Sri Lanka
Hiking Against the Forecast. Pekoe Trail 21 Kandapola Sri Lanka
Stage 21 of the 300km Pekoe Trail is typically hiked from Uda Pussellawa to Kandapola, but for our adventure, we decided to do it in reverse—to…
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Sri Lanka
Mountain Diaries
Exploring the Majestic Mountains of Sri LankaMountain climbing is more than a hobby for me—it’s a journey of endurance, connection, and discovery. Each ascent presents challenges…
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India
A Cold Ride Through History and Nature. Chang La Pass Ladakh
It’s an early morning wake-up call for us as we reluctantly roll out of bed for day six, and the last day of our amazing ride.…