When we arrived in Kandy, we were a bit overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle. Kandy is Sri Lanka’s second largest city and is alive with shopkeepers, restaurants, and tuk-tuks winding through the streets. We were thankful to find our hotel, The Theva Residency, located on the hillside just 2 kilometers outside of the city. It is the perfect spot …
Reviews
Our reviews on the various tours, accommodations, and services we have used during throughout our travels.
An hour outside of Kandy tucked away in the lush, rolling mountains of Sri Lanka, lies the first and only purpose-built wellness resort in the country. Santani, meaning “in harmony with” in Sanskrit, is all about bringing balance to the modern world. Built according to the highest standards of sustainability and designed to leave the smallest footprint possible, Santani’s eco-conscious …
Bordering Yala National Park, Kirinda Lodge is part of the Ceilão Villas family-owned hotel group. The lodge was originally the dream home of their father, a passionate lover of wildlife. He would regale his children with bedtime stories of close encounters with wild animals. Staying at the property, it is easy to see how one could become spellbound by the …
If you are visiting Sri Lanka, there is a good chance you will want to stay in a beach town for part of your visit. While there are a few hotel options to choose from, make sure to add Lime & Co to your list. The ambiance at Lime & Co can best be described as “boutique on a budget.” Located near Kabalana …
As the name entails, Peru Hop is a hop-on, hop-off bus service operating within Peru and Bolivia. It starts in Lima and ends in La Paz (or vice-versa) and they offer a variety of pass combinations to hit cities in between. The service is geared towards travelers and backpackers looking to follow the notorious “Gringo Trail” while promising safety, flexibility, …
So, you want to hike to Machu Picchu? Good choice. Taking a train or hiring a car is for bums, and you’re more interested in working out your bum instead. Hiking to Machu Picchu is the only way to truly appreciate the degree of difficulty in both building and reaching this city in the sky, and how crazy sophisticated the …