A Mountain That Fell From the Sky. Dolukanda Sri Lanka

Some climbs give us a view. Others make us work for a story. Dolukanda does both. We set off early, 14 intrepid hikers moving out in that brief window when the morning still feels gentle. At the base, near the Dolukanda Raja Maha Viharaya in Kurunegala, Mahesh is waiting for us. A local from the village,…

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…