In the Central Province of Sri Lanka you will find, side-by-side, two massive rocks jutting out of an otherwise flat terrain. These rocks are Pidurangala Vihara, an ancient rock temple, and Sigiriya Lion Rock, an ancient fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. One weekend during my month-long volunteer trip to Sri Lanka, my friends and […]
Sri Lanka Diaries: 24 Hours in Colombo
Colombo is Sri Lanka’s capital city and most populated area with 5.6 million residents. Its skyline is distinctive with the stunning Lotus Tower and eye-catching Altair Towers. It is the most commercial area of Sri Lanka and has lots of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. There is a strong colonial vibe and is also very modernized, however, […]
Sri Lanka Video Diary
Just over a week ago I returned from a four-week volunteering adventure in Sri Lanka. I worked at various projects throughout the week, providing community-based mental health care and teaching English. Though I worked hard during the week, the weekend was my time to let loose, travel, and explore the beautiful and exotic sights the […]
Packing Tips for Traveling for Extended Periods
I just returned from a four-week volunteer trip in Sri Lanka. It was the longest I had ever gone abroad, and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to fit everything I’d need into one suitcase. But then I thought about the incredible people who travel for months on end with nothing but a backpack. I […]
Paris: A Visual Diary
This month marked six years since I was last in Europe. In a few short weeks, I’ll be briefly stopping through London on my way to Sri Lanka; but I am itching to get back for a longer period of time. I was scrolling through old pictures a few days ago, reminiscing about my time […]