One of the big highlights of my trip to Sri Lanka was definitely visiting Yala National Park. I’d never done any kind of safari before, and getting up close to elephants and even spotting a leopard was incredible. Yala National Park is in the southeast of Sri Lanka, and getting there is actually pretty straightforward….
I’ve been traveling pretty much non-stop for the past seven years. Sure, some of that was living abroad and not always backpacking, but no matter where I went, having travel insurance was just always part of the deal for me. Sri Lanka was no different. Travel medical insurance has become a total non-negotiable for me….
Sri Lanka is honestly one of my favorite countries to visit, full stop. I’ve been a couple of times now, and every time I’m reminded just how beautiful it is. The culture, the food, the landscapes, it’s all just so good. And I do feel like Sri Lanka is having a bit of a moment…
Hiriketiya in Sri Lanka is, like I’ve mentioned in a few of my other travel guides, one of my absolute favorite places to stay in the country. Hiriketiya Beach is this small surf town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, surrounded by jungle, with a super chill vibe and a little bay that’s perfect…
I just finished my first year on a working holiday visa in Australia, and while it was the time of my life, the first few weeks were stressful. Sorting out visas, finding accommodation, and securing farm work, there was a lot to juggle. One thing I’m really glad I had sorted out before I left…
Since a lot of people are starting to plan their next vacation, surf trip, or backpacking adventure to Sri Lanka this coming season, I thought it was the perfect time to put a few more helpful travel guides out there. Hiriketiya Beach is definitely one of my favorite places in Sri Lanka, actually, probably my…
I’ve had a few months now to think about this since I left Hiriketiya, and after visiting even more Asian countries, especially in Southeast Asia, I can confidently say that Hiriketiya Beach on the south coast of Sri Lanka is my favorite little beach town in Asia. No place in the Philippines, Thailand, or Indonesia…
Taiwan has easily become one of my favorite countries to visit recently, and the funny part is, I hadn’t even planned on going there this year. I just ended up in Taiwan by chance and loved it. For me, Taiwan was a totally new culture, with so much food, traditions, and landscapes I hadn’t seen…
Taiwan was probably my biggest surprise of the year. I hadn’t even planned on traveling there at all, I just sort of ended up going by chance, and I absolutely loved it. That doesn’t happen too often anymore, that I kind of stumble into a country and it turns out to be a new favorite,…
Hey guys, Carae here! Taiwan, over in East Asia, is definitely one of those countries I think you’ll start seeing everywhere online soon. I have a feeling it’s going to blow up as a travel destination, kind of like how Japan suddenly became super popular in recent years. I visited Taiwan at the beginning of…