Today’s photo essay takes you with me to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a place I already count among my favorites I’ve ever visited. I’m getting teary now just reminiscing about it!
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Sri Lanka’s Hot, Sacred Mess
I found myself awestruck when I finished exploring Sri Lanka’s sacred city of Anuradhapura, but more because of its otherworldly aesthetic than its important history, which was largely lost on me.
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Fear and Snakes in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s been at the top of my bucket list for a very long time. Let’s just hope none of these feisty snakes contribute to me kicking the bucket while I’m there!
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A Fresh Take on My Favorite City
“It’s as if – and I mean this in the very best way possible – we were in totally different cities on totally different days.”
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7 Reasons I (Kind of) Hate San Francisco
I hate San Francisco—and I don’t care who knows it.
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The Bali in “Eat, Pray, Love”
Bits and pieces of Julia Roberts’ Bali are within your reach, even if excessive tourism largely cancels out what appears in the film “Eat, Pray, Love.”
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Three Perfect Days in Cartagena
Traveling to Cartagena, Colombia? Here’s how to spend three days in Cartagena, including beautiful beaches, history and an active volcano.
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The Monkey Man of Kuala Lumpur
Have you ever been under the impression that the rules don’t apply to you? Read about how an experience with a monkey owners in Malaysia reminded me that this is never the case.
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Why I Trust My Teeth to Thailand
The decision of whether or not to take part in dental tourism in Thailand is yours alone, but here’s why I’m glad I did!
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The Last Place Gandhi Called Home
The highlight of my day in Delhi was undoubtedly Gandhi Smriti or “Birla House,” the last place Mahatma Gandhi ever lived.
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