Posts tagged things to do
13 Best Things to Do in Galle, Sri Lanka: Everything You Need to Know (updated for 2024)

This guide is filled with everything you need to know before visiting Galle, a southern cultural hub on Sri Lanka’s coast. From where to eat, where to stay, and the best things to do, this article covers it all so that you can plan your perfect trip to Galle.

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Train Kandy to Ella, Sri Lanka: 2024 Ultimate Guide + How to Book Tickets

Regarded as one of the most beautiful journeys in the world, the train ride from Kandy to Ella through the tea fields of Sri Lanka is a bucket list item you simply cannot miss out on. This article outlines everything you need to know, including how to book a ticket, which seats are best, and hacks for a less crowded ride.

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Kuala Lumpur Itinerary: 3-day Itinerary for Kuala Lumpur with 16 Things to Do

Kuala Lumpur is a culturally diverse capital city with fantastic food, stunning houses of worship, and a bevy of things to see and do. Here is my epic 3-day itinerary for Kuala Lumpur including where to stay, what to see, and where to eat in this vibrant Malaysian city.

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What to Do in Agra, India (besides the Taj Mahal): 10 Best Things to Do in Agra

Agra is one of India’s most visited cities; best known for its Mughal history, housing one of the Seven World Wonders, and being the third apex in the “Golden Triangle”. While you may be tempted to tag Agra onto your India itinerary as a day trip from Delhi, the city deserves more than just a passing glance. There are plenty of things to do in Agra (besides the Taj Mahal).

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15 Things to Do in New Plymouth: a Guide to New Plymouth, New Zealand

New Plymouth is the beachy city you didn’t know you needed to visit in New Zealand. A gem of the Taranaki region, New Plymouth (Ngāmotu in Maori) is slathered in street art, surrounded by gorgeous views, and home to great eateries and fun museums. I’ve compiled the most fun things to do in New Plymouth to guarantee you have the best time in the Taranaki region (which Lonely Planet called “the second best region in the world to visit”).

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the most epic guide to London with 16 things to do

Brimming with history, covered by art, and sprinkled with green spaces— welcome to London, the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the most expensive cities in Europe. London is a buzzing metropolitan with no shortage of things to see, places to eat, and events happening. I’ve combined years of visiting and living in the wonderful city of London to create an epic travel guide to England’s most visited city.

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what to see + do in Bloomington, Indiana during the holidays (updated for 2023)

How are there only 12 days left until Christmas?! What. A. Blur. The holidays seemed to sneak up on me this year amidst life changes {more on that soon}. But, rather than get myself in a tizzy over gifts and Christmas dos, I thought I’d create this guide to help jumpstart your holiday spirit with the most festive spots in {and around} Bloomington. I’ve included my favourite places to grab a drink, activities you won’t want to miss, and the best places in Bloomington for lights.

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how to volunteer abroad responsibly: the ethics of overseas volunteering

Summer means people are eager to spend their school breaks volunteering. It’s overwhelming to do the rigorous amount of vetting that has to be done to guarantee you’re volunteering with a quality organization that has a clear mission and operates in an ethical fashion. I’m here to help.

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the best craft beer tour in Ljubljana, Slovenia + what to expect

Craft beer tours in Europe are a dime-a-dozen. Most are more like messy pub crawls than beer tours that pass on historical and cultural knowledge to its participants. Luckily for me, Peter’s craft beer tour of Ljubljana, a capital city that stole my heart, packed in as much architecture, history, and cultural context as it did pints.

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the Porto Bridge Climb: what to know about Europe's only bridge climb

Porto is known as “the city of six bridges”, so it comes as no surprise that Portugal’s second-largest metropolis is peppered with arches across its water. However, what most visitors don’t know is that you’re able to pay to climb to the top of the city’s most westward bridge, the Arrábida Bridge, with Porto Bridge Climb.

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the ultimate safari guide to Udawalawe, Sri Lanka: how to book + what to pack

You can’t go to Sri Lanka and not go on safari. That’s exactly why I created this in-depth guide for Udawalawe National Park. It’s the third most visited national park in Sri Lanka, offering safaris for tourists looking to catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife in its natural habitat.

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how to get to Tad Thong waterfalls + what to expect

Tad Thong Waterfalls is likely a place you’ve never heard of, and don’t feel bad about that! Most people come to Luang Prabang with a short bucket list that includes the stunning {albeit crowded} Kuang Si Waterfalls. Laos has no shortage of waterfalls to explore and visitors shouldn’t limit themselves to only the most visually appealing and well-known. Those looking for a crowd-less cascade of water off-the-beaten-path should head to Tad Thong Waterfalls for a jungle trek and fresh water to cool-off in. It’s also a great place to play “Jane looking for Tarzan” in.

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