The train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya was stunning to say the least. We found ourselves fixated on the stunning scenery as we passed, and enjoying both the open windows and hanging out of the open doors as the train sped along. The view changed from lush banana and coconut trees to vast rows... Continue Reading →
Kandy, Sri Lanka
What a difference 1.5 hours makes. Upon arriving in Sri Lanka we were greeted by the loveliest taxi driver ever, were presented with a modern car that wasn't filthy and clapped out, and a pristine country that was clean, green, and gorgeous. Our first impression of Sri Lanka (country number 46 on our long long... Continue Reading →
Chennai, India
A big part of the adventure in a new country is getting there, and in that regard Chennai didn't disappoint. We had booked flights from Kathmandu with a stop in Delhi, and were concerned that we would not make the transit from international to domestic in time. This was due to a number of reasons,... Continue Reading →
Bhaktapur and Nagarkot, Nepal
Our next stop was Bhaktapur, a historical town about 16km from Kathmandu. We got a taxi to the Bagbazar bus station and jumped on a local bus. We could have gotten the taxi to take us all the way for about Rs1,500 but decided on the Rs25 bus, both for cheapness and for an experperience!... Continue Reading →