Tag: vacation

europe, Travel

A Two-Week Eurotrip: Exploring Amsterdam, Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga

It had been a while since my last European trip – six years, including the pandemic. I tried hard to pick an itinerary. It needed to give us a taste of the continent’s different flavors in a limited time. Two weeks were never going to be enough to cover everything. Still, achieving enough variety would be a success. We started with Amsterdam because I needed … Continue reading A Two-Week Eurotrip: Exploring Amsterdam, Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga

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Sri Lanka, Travel

Days 3, 4: The quaintest small town of Galle

The drive from Yala to Galle was short and smooth. Traffic picked up as we got closer to Galle, and there were many restaurants and shops along the road. I didn’t know what to expect from the city, but I realized that the main city is fully inside the old Portuguese fort. Right at the entrance was a beautiful cricket ground with a small stadium … Continue reading Days 3, 4: The quaintest small town of Galle

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Sri Lanka, Travel

Sri Lanka – Sun, sea, wildlife, and some great food – Part 1

This was not my first trip to Sri Lanka. I had spent a few days in Bentota 14 years prior but mostly spent time inside a resort and hardly got a feel of the country. This trip wasn’t much longer, but I intended to get a flavor of the country and be on the move as much as possible. There was no way I could … Continue reading Sri Lanka – Sun, sea, wildlife, and some great food – Part 1

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Kazakhstan, Travel

Day 6 – Finding snow in Shymbulak

Going to Shymbulak was a heavily debated decision. In winter Shymbulak is a top attraction – a fabulous ski resort. In summer it mostly offers a great view. However, taking 3 cable car rides after a 40-minute drive was too much for just a great view. In addition, the third cable car was likely to be closed during the off-season. The first two cable cars … Continue reading Day 6 – Finding snow in Shymbulak

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