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Lake Bled, Slovenia – the perfect mini break
If you’ve seen a picture of Lake Bled, the image has probably stuck in your mind. An impossibly turquoise lake surrounded by mountains and lush forests with a little island that is home to a pretty white church. It is the kind of place that you think you’ll get there and it could not be possibly as lovely as the photos. But it is, a charming fairytale setting. Lake Bled is located in the northern part of Slovenia, just a stone’s throw away from the Austrian border, and you’ll see some similarities, from the picturesque mountains to the cute Alpine-style buildings dotting the landscape. Disclosure: Some of the links in…
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Things to do in Ella, Sri Lanka
The first time I visited Sri Lanka, Ella fell off of our itinerary due to a lack of time. I regretted it immediately and vowed to go back and see this region that so many travellers say is their favourite part of an already stunning country. Ella is a small village in the Uva province of Sri Lanka. The town itself is packed with bohemian, open-air cafes and boutique shops. The surrounding area boasts waterfalls, famous bridges, mountain hikes, and lush forests. It also serves as either the destination or starting point of the country’s famous train journey from Ella to Kandy. It did not disappoint. Ella was indeed my…
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A Day Safari in Yala National Park
Sri Lanka is home to some incredible wildlife experiences. None more so than taking a safari at one of its national parks. Yala National Park is located on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. It has been a wildlife reserve since 1900 and is home to some incredible animals. Most famously, the largest concentration of leopards in the world roam the park and draw visitors from all over the world seeking a glimpse of the elusive big cat. It was therefore a must-do on my most recent trip to Sri Lanka and we spent a day riding around in a safari jeep looking out for wildlife.…
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How to spend 5 days in Melbourne
The last stop on my tour through Australia was Melbourne. With areas so painfully hip that I almost felt like I’d be asked to leave, brunches so extra, and coffee so smooth that it will ruin your morning cup forever, Melbourne is on the list for the coolest city in the world. I know so many people that say it is their favourite city in Australia, and I couldn’t wait to explore it. Plus, one of my former housemates had recently moved back and so I got to catch up with him while getting all the local knowledge. If Sydney is a sleek cocktail, Melbourne is a cool craft beer.…
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Ella to Kandy – what to know about Sri Lanka’s famous train journey
The Kandy to Ella train is one of the most famous train journeys in the world. The approximately 7-hour journey travels through some of the most incredible scenery, traversing tea plantations and lush forests, crossing scenic rivers, and past villages and towns of waving locals. Unlike some travellers, we took the famed route in reverse, beginning our journey in Ella and ending in Kandy. And I think I preferred it this way – the most spectacular scenery is during the first few hours of the trip, leaving the last hour or so to relax. I feel like I might have gotten tired and not had the focus on the best…
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Things to do in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s south coast is home to some incredible beaches and some great spots to stay and explore. Unawatuna is a popular pick for sea and sun, attracting visitors with its stunning beaches, great food and buzzy beach bars. My first trip to Sri Lanka started off with a restful stop in Mirissa. I was so enchanted by the golden sand, restaurants right on the beach and gorgeous palm trees that I could not think of a better way to begin my most recent trip. Always the explorer, I wanted to pick somewhere new and came across Unawatuna, not far from historic Galle. Unawatuna is a popular Sri Lanka beach…
