Sri Lankans love to get their photo taken, possibly more than any other country that I’ve ever visited. Unlike many other countries, Sri Lankans will even ask you to take their photo – without ever thinking about a monetary tip. All the photos below were taken around the island of Sri Lanka of people that [...]
Archive | November, 2011
VIDEO: Tour of Colombo, Sri Lanka
First, WATCH the video above! Welcome to Colombo, the capital and largest city on the island of Sri Lanka! This 5’11″ Video Tour of Colombo shows some of the coolest things to do and see in town! Here are the highlights of the tour of Colombo: 1:12 – Pettah Market – Colombo’s largest and most vibrant [...]
Photo Favorite: Sun and Moon Pagodas at Night in Guilin, China
When I visited Yanghsuo, I had a chance to explore Guilin on a few brief occasions. Guilin is a city that is known throughout China for its beautiful trees, rivers and lakes. The twin pagodas as they are know, are located in the middle of Shan Lake in central Guilin. They represent the sun and the [...]
5 Things I’m Extremely Grateful For this Thanksgiving
American Thanksgiving is a time to eat turkey, to fellowship with family and friends, but more importantly to be mindful of our blessings and be thankful for what we have been given. While many around the world are in turmoil, hurting, or even lack the basic needs of survival, I really have much much more than I [...]
How To Get a Thai Visa in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Getting a Thai visa in Colombo, Sri Lanka is more expensive than getting a Thai visa in Savannakhet, but if you plan on turning a visa run into a trip as well, Colombo is a great option. I just got back to Thailand after a very enjoyable trip to Sri Lanka and a hassle-less visa [...]
Photo Favorite: Morning Alms Collection by Buddhist Monks
Location: Luang Prabang, Laos In Theravada Buddhism, monks collect daily alms of food. In the early morning they set off walking barefoot around town to collect food in their large bowls. People stand by the side of the street and place food in the monk’s bowls as a way to make merit. This photo was [...]
CAUTION: Startling Toilet Warnings from China (in Engrish)!
It wasn’t a squat pot, it was a decent looking toilet in an average Chinesey hotel. I went into the bathroom, lifted the seat, and the red letters of CAUTION caught my attention. If you can’t read the picture, I’ll go ahead and type out the text as follows: “It can reach more than 100,000 [...]
Sri Lankan Food: 40 of the Island’s Best Dishes
Though Sri Lankan food has parallels to South Indian food, it remains distinctly its own form of cuisine. Throughout years of colonization and influence from other countries, Sri Lanka has adapted its food culture into a blend of different curry concoctions and dishes. A few things about Sri Lankan food can be said with certainty: [...]
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Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel the world!
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