Everywhere we went in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka the resiliency and kindness of the people was overwhelming. After surviving the tsunami in 2004 the people have …
Staying In Hikaduwa, Sri Lanka
Hikaduwa was our next stop in Sri Lanka. There is a nice beach area at we were lucky enough to be at the point of it around 5:00 when the large turtles come to shore to feed.
Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Unawatuna is a little beach town in the southeastern side of Sri Lanka. We did have a great time in Unawatuna seeing the sights and just enjoying the very chill vibe in town. There are some incredible views of the ocean, and romantic dinners on the beach in Unawatuna which make this town even more endearing.
Visiting Yala National Park-Sri Lanka
During our first week in Sri Lanka we made the journey to Yala National Park in the hopes of seeing leopards. Yala has the largest population of leopards in Sri Lanka, however, you are still very lucky if you get to see a leopard.
Tips For Traveling In Thailand
After 5 weeks of traveling throughout Thailand here are our tips for enjoying and sometimes surviving in Thailand.
What To See In Bangkok
Bangkok is a bustling city, as the largest one in Thailand it is not only full of people, traffic and temples, it is also full of attitude, scams and pollution. For us Bangkok was the low point of our 5 week journey through Thailand.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Sitting atop the Doi Suthep mountain overlooking the second largest city in Thailand, Chiang Mai, is the Wat Phra That. To get there is pretty easy, you can take a tuk-tuk or hire a driver. It is about a 21 km drive up the mountain.
Visiting Ayutthaya Thailand
Ayutthaya is the second capital of Siam, after Sukothai. From 1350-the mid 1700’s it was one of the most important and cosmopolitan cities in the world. In 1767 the Burmese army overtook the city and burnt it to the ground.
Hat Yai, Thailand (Day Two-Thailand Trip)
The Phra Maha Chedi Tripob Trimongkol in Hat Yai is the first and one of only three stainless steel chedis/temples in the world.
Living By My Rules
It is very easy to find amazing hotels in Thailand and not spend more than 100.00 per night including breakfast. It is possible to travel through the country cheaply without jumping on a songtaew or mini-van. We have booked VIP buses for 12.00 per person, flights for 33.00 each and ferrys for about 24.00 per person.