The Dambulla Cave Temple is the largest group of cave temples in Sri Lanka. There are 5 caves in total which were built as shrine rooms between 85-77 BC. The caves are built at the top of a steep hill (of course), but don’t let that discourage you.
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Visiting Kandy Sri Lanka
I wasn’t sure what to expect in Kandy. It is one of the largest cities in Sri Lanka, but Sri Lanka so far hasn’t been typical at all so I didn’t know what a large city in Sri Lanka would be.
Hikkaduwa Turtle Farm & Hatchery
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 rebuilt their community and are thriving. Their stories and trials are heart wrenching but their hope and determination are completely inspiring. One such example is the man who is now …
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.
Two Days in Sukhothai Thailand
The ancient city of Sukhothai and the town of Sukhothai were definitely one of our favorite places in Thailand. Not only was I able to find yummy Thai food (at last!) as well as finding a quaint, easy to navigate town with an amazing history .