This is a guest post by Chloe Harrison is a travel writer with a passion for exploring Asia independently and making ambitious itineraries feel achievable. She shares practical advice on routes, budgets, transport, and where it’s worth slowing down. A Nepal itinerary works best when built around one trek and two cities, because the country’s …
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Introduction to Kandy Most visitors see Kandy through temple gates and hotel windows. But the real magic happens at street level, that is, in the bustling markets, the hole-in-the-wall eateries, and the everyday rhythms of hill-country life. If it’s your first time here, slow down, wander aimlessly, and let the city unfold on its own …
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Most roads take you from one place to another, but some roads are journeys in their own right. The Karakoram Highway is firmly the latter – a journey of towering mountains, ancient cultures, and ever-changing horizons, winding through some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. Karakoram Highway, day 1: Skardu – Gilgit Early in …
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Settle into a Coastal Hideaway Start your weekend off right by finding a serene escape by the water. Find yourself a nice stay among the luxury villas in Sri Lanka, nestled along Kalutara’s beautiful coastline, and you’ll enjoy stunning river views and the soothing sound of ocean waves. With private plunge pools, vibrant gardens, and …
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Fly East and Start With Nilaveli Beach Getting to the east coast is easier than you think. There are domestic flights in Sri Lanka connecting Colombo to Trincomalee in under an hour, saving you a long road journey and giving you more beach time. You can book your hops with Cinnamon Air to connect the …
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