Join twowildtides on the country challenge. Each week, we’re going to be heading to a new country (in spirit). Primarily, we’ll be cooking a meal from each country; but we’ll also be watching travel documentaries, reading travel blogs, and listening to music. During the global pandemic, travel is largely inaccessible. We want to reignite our […]
Reflecting on Sri Lanka Three Years Later
A few weeks ago I stumbled upon the journal that I kept during my month-long trip to Sri Lanka in 2018. I struggle with the fact that it’s been two years since the biggest, proudest trip of my life so far. I struggle even more with the fact that I haven’t been able to board […]
Sri Lanka Diaries: The Day I Was in a Sri Lankan Tourism Commercial
It’s my second weekend in Sri Lanka. My friends and I are in Sigiriya for the weekend, staying at a small hotel and taking in the sights. Go back and read that article if you want before you proceed. We arrive at the hotel Friday night and the very kind owner knocks on our door […]
Why I Chose to Volunteer with SLV and How My Expectations Were Exceeded
Thinking of volunteering internationally? You’re in the right place. Grab a cup of tea–it’s a long one (or skip to the end for the main points, if you’re in a hurry). I have always wanted to volunteer abroad. My whole life. So, for four years, I saved the money I made from my photography business […]
Sri Lanka Diaries: A Whirlwind Weekend in Ella
Have you ever seen travel photos on Pinterest or Instagram that show a cute little blue train chugging along a lush green hillside? Dreamy, right? I was lucky enough to live that dream on my recent trip to Sri Lanka. Turns out that train goes about 20-30 kilometers per hour– that’s slow. Luckily, it’s known […]