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  • Piazza San Marco in Venice, with Doge Palace and St Mark's Campanile
    Italy,  travel

    Travel Tips to Know Before Visiting Italy

    May 28, 2019 / 7 Comments

    Italy, one of my favourite places to visit and an easy country in Europe to travel. But like any country, there are some things to know if you are a first time visitor that will save you time, money, and make your life easier. Here’s what I’ve learned during my travels to this beautiful country and the travel tips I would give to someone visiting Italy for the first time. *Disclosure: this post contains some affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase Italy travel tips Buy tickets in advance This country attracts a lot of…

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  • A herd of Asian elephants roam Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka
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    A Day Visiting Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle

    January 30, 2018 / 1 Comment

    Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle includes some of the most unforgettable sites in the country. Consisting of an area in the central part of the island, just north of Kandy, it’s just a couple hours drive from Colombo Airport. There’s no shortage of things to do once you arrive, with plenty of wildlife to see, important Buddhist sites to visit, and a rich history to take in. After leaving the beaches of Mirissa behind, my friend and I travelled to the triangle as part of a private tour, but it’s easy to reach by car if you are exploring on your own. We arrived early morning, and after dropping a few…

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