Delectable cuisine? Check. Pristine, powdery white-sand beaches? Yep. Elephant-filled national parks and thousand-year-old Buddhist monuments? You bet. Sri Lanka has everything you could ever want in a tropical Asian getaway destination — and yet, it still...
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How to Spend 2 Weeks in Egypt
Anyone who ever burnt the edges of a school report or used the Papyrus font has probably dreamed of one day visiting Egypt. Between the country’s incredible ancient history, stunning landmarks that have withstood the...
The Truth About Travel Writing at 4500m Above Sea Level
Recently, it feels like all my travel articles begin with an anecdote about using a washroom. My first note for this story? "Ugh, just peed outside for the first time at an elevation of 3700m."...
Tears, Toilets, and the Top of the World
Peering into the damp cupboard-sized washroom I saw a toilet devoid of a flush and seat. Beside it was a large barrel of water with a plastic bottle. I paced up and down the corridor,...
Hiking in Hong Kong: 7 Best Hiking Trails
If you were to stereotype Hong Kong, you would probably say that it’s a cosmopolitan city, bustling with eager international traders, and is truly a concrete jungle. While this may be true, Hong Kong’s lush...
Your Sri Lankan Food Guide
Like many of the best cuisines, Sri Lanka's food has been influenced by history, culture and exploration. Merchants and traders introduced this naturally beautiful destination to new ingredients, spices and traditions from other parts of...
China off the Beaten Path
What do you picture when you imagine visiting China? The food, the ancient culture, and, of course, the Great Wall, right? While these are definite bucket-list items every traveller should check off on their visit...
The Best Wineries to Visit Along the Rhône, Ranked
France’s Rhône Valley is the stuff that wine-fueled dreams are made of. World-class wineries are nestled between sun-drenched vineyards, stunningly beautiful countryside, historic villages, and a patchwork of lavender fields and ancient olive groves. Add...
7 of the Best Places to Visit in Ecuador
Ecuador may be one of South America’s tiniest nations, but it punches above its weight in terms of natural beauty and one-of-a-kind attractions. Every inch of this compact country is jam-packed with astounding diversity: the...
Beginner Mountaineering in Nepal
Perhaps you long to know what it feels like to be in one of the greatest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalayas? Or maybe you've climbed Kilimanjaro, you've been to Everest Basecamp (EBC), and...