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 in Elkaduwa, Matale, and perched at a breezy 1,084 meters above sea level, Sembuwatta is one of those places that makes you pause, and remember how beautiful Sri Lanka…
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Dust & Detours. Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
At this point in the journey, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve washed my clothes. T-shirts have been rinsed and wrung out more often than they’ve been worn fresh, and let’s not even talk about the socks. Safari life is glorious—but it’s also dusty, sweaty, and delightfully unpredictable. We started day 13 with a…
Craters and Contrasts. Ngorongoro Tanzania
Some journeys test your limits before they reward you. After hours on the road, we finally cross the border from Kenya into Tanzania—and just like that, everything changes. The dry, golden plains give way to a landscape bursting with life: rolling green hills, thick vegetation, a kind of wild beauty that feels almost surreal. By…
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: golden savannahs, endless horizons, and predators everywhere. Lake Naivasha followed, calm and gentle like a long exhale—hippos bobbing in the water, fish eagles diving into the water, and boat rides that…
East Africa Bound. Maasai Mara Kenya
As Qatar Airways Flight QR 1336 descended into Nairobi under the cover of darkness, a wave of nostalgia swept over me. It had been fifteen years since I last touched down in Kenya, back in 2010, with Anya Ratnayaka. This time, I wasn’t alone. I was traveling with twelve others for a 15-day escapade through…
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 avoid much of the climb. Covering a total distance of 19 kilometers over seven hours, this hike turned out to be a journey of changing landscapes, local hospitality, and…
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 of steep trails and rocky terrain, accompanied by the reward of fresh air and breathtaking views. Reaching the summit offers a sense of triumph, as each peak carries its…
Sunrise Safari. Yala National Park Sri Lanka
A morning safari at Yala National Park is an adventure like no other, and Fiona, Kumi, and I are excited to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the wild. The day starts early, with our safari jeep pulling out of the Hilton Yala driveway at 5:15 am sharp, ensuring we reach the ticket gate at…
A Hike of Unexpected Twists: Pekoe Trail Stage 3 Loolecondera Sri Lanka
Our day begins in the sacred city of Kandy at 5 a.m., where we arrived just yesterday afternoon. With backpacks stuffed with breakfast, lunch, plenty of water, and snacks, we reach Loolecondera Tea Estate two hours later by hired van, the starting point of Pekoe Trail Stage 03, considered to be the hardest of the…
Pada Yatra: A Journey of Faith and Perseverance. Kumana Sri Lanka
It’s 4:30 in the morning, and Arugam Bay, located in Sri Lanka’s southeast coastline is cloaked in the pre-dawn darkness. The air is filled with a mixture of anticipation and quiet resolve as we gather our belongings. Ashan, from Little Adventures, the inspiration and organizer of this walk has arrived to pick us up. Our…
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