Am I really running away from life?
When will you settle down? When will you find a proper job? When will you marry? When will you have babies? Why are you running away? That’s what every one is asking me these days. Many might...
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Top 5 Best City Honeymoons You Should Consider
Honeymoons are one of the most sought after seasons for newly married couples. Celebrating honeymoons today has the same charm and romance as celebrating the marriage ceremony itself. What more can consummate the joy...
Introduction to “POOP” Coffee
All about Coffee Coffee is famous all over the world. Every one likes to cherish a cup of coffee at any time during the day. The reason behind this is coffee contains a small...
10 things traveling has taught me
Traveling gives us some memorable experiences, but it also teaches us many things in life. Here are 10 things that traveling has taught me that home and school never taught me. 1. Bargaining –...
All the reasons why you should be traveling to Sri Lanka
There are many great places in the world for tourists. But often some great destinations are left behind. One of them is Sri Lanka. It is a small tear drop shaped nation, just lying...
Sri Lanka driving tourists in or out of Ancient Cities
One of the main reason why tourists visit Sri Lanka is to see the historical sites hugely popular as the Cultural Triangle. The cultural triangle consists the places of Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and Kandy....
Sigiriya – The Lion Rock
Sigiriya is one of the most breathtaking site in Sri Lanka and has been declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1982. The cost of entering this site is USD 30 for...
Sri Lanka Tourist Information Guide
Sri Lanka, a small island nation just at the south of India is a hot tourist destination for many reasons. You want to surf the beaches or want to stay on the hills or...
Why is there sand on beach and what are sea shells?
Why there is sand on beach? I have been to more than fifty beaches and one common thing in every beach is sand, but I never wondered why there is only sand on beach...
Festival Photography – Tips and Techniques
Recently I have been to Bhutan and had a chance to experience the Thimphu Domchoe, which took place at the Trashi Chhoe Dzong. Festivals are colorful and offer some spectacular sights for photographers like...
Negombo – Life on the beach side
Negombo is the first destination I have been to after landing in the Bandaranaike International Airport. Negombo is only eight kilometers from the airport and is easily accessible by the road. Buses run from airport to...
Watching a Bhutanese movie in Thimphu
After having a long day, walking every corner in the streets of Thimphu, I wanted to get a dose of Bhutanese entertainment. So I decided to watch a Dzongkha movie. The cinema hall was...
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – Paradise or Pathetic?
Pinnawala is a small town 40 kilometers from Kandy. This is a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka as many of them come here to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. There are about 78...
Dochu La – A surreal architectural marvel
While driving from Thimphu to Punakha, take you across the Dochu La, which is the highest point in that route. Dochu La has a collection of 108 chortens and is centered by a huge...
Thimphu Domchoe and the masked monk dances
Thimphu Domchoe is an annual festival celebrated by the Bhutanese every year. Officially known as The Thimphu Lhamoi Domchoe, the main attraction during this festivity is the Trashi Chhoe Dzong where monks performs the...
Gross National Happiness and sustainability of Bhutan
Even before entering Bhutan, I knew it would be unique because its development is measured in Gross National Happiness than Gross Domestic Product. What is Gross National Happiness? Bhutan is really a tiny nation,...
One day tour of Thimphu by taxi and walk
Thimphu is not a very big city and all the primary locations can be covered in one day. This post is an efficient itinerary of Thimphu that will help you save time and energy....
The three mega marvels of Bhutan
Bhutan is known for its tremendous architecture and buildings which are massive in nature. These mega structures were build for many purposes. Few were build as administrative headquarters while others were build as place...
Entertaining Yourself When Travelling Long-Distance by Bus or Train
If you enjoy travelling, then you’re probably no stranger to a long train or bus journey. Travelling by road or rail is often an easy and cheap option for getting to your next destination,...
Bhutan entry, immigration and exit for Indians
Citizens of India are lucky that they need not pay the daily tourist tariff of USD 250/night and moreover they can enjoy the luxury of traveling on their own, rather than through an expensive...
