An honest slow travel guide to Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, including the best beaches, sea turtles, surfing, cafes, where to stay, travel costs, itinerary ideas, and practical tips.
Colombo, Sri Lanka Guide: The City That’s Easy to Love
I did not arrive in Colombo expecting to fall for it. Like many travelers, I saw Sri Lanka’s capital mostly as a practical beginning. A big city. A place to land, rest, adjust, and move on. And if I am honest, that is often how I feel about large cities in Asia, too. They can …
Jakarta to Yogyakarta by Train: The Easiest Way to Travel Java (Step-by-Step Guide)
Jakarta → Yogyakarta by train is one of the easiest (and most beautiful) travel days you can have in Indonesia: wide views of Java rolling past your window, a calm ride, and none of the airport chaos. But the first time can still feel intimidating. Not because the train itself is hard… but because you’ll …
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Guide (East Java): How to Visit, Best Time, Safety Tips + Where to Stay
Tumpak Sewu is the waterfall that people mean when they say “East Java is unreal.” It isn’t one single drop — it’s a whole curtain of waterfalls pouring into a green canyon like an amphitheatre, with a viewpoint above and (when conditions allow) a dramatic route down to the base where the mist hits your …
Sigiriya Travel Guide 2026 – Lion Rock, Pidurangala & the New Heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya likes to appear slowly. First, it’s just a flat line on the horizon, then, as your car or tuk-tuk rolls past rice fields and little corner shops, this huge block of rock suddenly rises out of the jungle, with birds circling the top and morning mist caught around its edges. Down at ground level, …
Ella, Sri Lanka Travel Guide: Best Hikes, Nine Arches Bridge, Train Ride, Day Trips + Where to Stay
Ella has a way of softening your pace without trying. Mornings come with cool air and a thin layer of mist, afternoons open into tea-covered hills, and even the busiest spots can feel surprisingly quiet if you show up at the right time. It gets described as a “must-stop” on every Sri Lanka itinerary — …
Mirissa Travel Guide: Beaches, Whale Watching & Slow Days on Sri Lanka’s South Coast
Mirissa is often where people first exhale in Sri Lanka. After the movement of Colombo and the long ride south, the road curves gently toward the ocean, the bay opens up, and the pace shifts almost without asking. Palm trees lean toward the water, fishing boats return early in the morning, and by the time …
Where to Stay in Ubud, Bali (Best Areas & Hotels)
Choosing the right area to stay in Ubud can completely shape your trip.This is a town of jungle mornings, temple bells, incense in the air, rice fields, yoga shalas, and little café corners — but every neighbourhood gives you a different version of Ubud. After staying in different parts of Ubud myself — from the …
Chiang Mai Temple-Hopping Walking Route: The Perfect Self-Guided Loop Through the Old City
Chiang Mai’s Old City is made for slow mornings and soft footsteps. Within its crumbling brick walls and quiet sois, temple roofs rise in layers of gold and teak, monks move in flashes of saffron, and incense drifts lazily in the heat. With more than 300 temples across the city, it can feel overwhelming to …
Where to Stay in Chiang Mai – Best Areas & Hotels
Choosing the right area to stay in Chiang Mai can completely shape your trip.This is a city of golden sunrise temples, little café hideaways, quiet alleys, night markets, and mountain air that feels almost healing — but every neighborhood gives you a different version of Chiang Mai. After staying across the city myself, from Old …