When planning our trip to Sri Lanka, taking the now famous, highly photographed and Instagram worthy train from Kandy to Ella was on the top of my list. I had researched my heart out, pinned articles about this train ride like crazy and even reached out to other bloggers to ensure the ride was worth the hype. I was concerned about taking *that* picture. You know the one, hanging out the side with one arm while the other is freely…
Ever have a pinch me moment while traveling? Or a “how is this my life right now?!” Well, this last year I have been honored to have a quite a few of them. One most recent (and list topping) is that of Kaudulla National Park in Sri Lanka. My husband evenly gleefully shouted “this is better than any date I have seen on the Bachlorette!” Ha, take that abc…. In all seriousness, there are little words to describe seeing such…
Heading to Sri Lanka, I was excited to uncover the lush country and eagerly wanted to escape the city. So unlike my usual self, I know. I hoped to explore past my comfort zone and immerse myself in a new place. With so much to see and outings to experience, it made choosing a location in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka challenging. As one of the Choudary Group Hotels and Resorts, Zinc Journey Sigiriya promotes down to earth hospitality…
Tuk Tuk in Colombo Riding a Tuk Tuk is a must do when in Sri Lanka. Why not ride around a foreign country with your hand gripped to the side of a tiny “car” seeing your life flash before your eyes? It is all part of the experience, whether that be a terrifying or exciting one. Not meant to go long distances, they are perfect for some quick sight seeing around the city. If you are flying into Colombo and…
Atami has been a destination I have had on my list since I moved here. A resort town by the ocean and a reasonable distance from Tokyo – the perfect getaway. Atami is located on the east coast of the Izu Penisula and is about an hour on the Shinkansen. When we decided to book the trip, I didn’t realize there were so many things to do in Atami, and I certainty didn’t get to them all (more reason to…