Ella is a hiking hotspot in the mountain country of Sri Lanka. Some of the views from hikes in Ella are phenomenal with the region well known for its tea plantations and spectacular mountain ranges. If you want to enjoy some of the best views without needing to hike for hours, Little Adam’s Peak Hike …
The Great Ocean Road is one of the most famous coastal routes in the world. It spans 243 kilometers along the southeastern coast of Australia from Torquay to Warrnambool. It was built between 1919 – 1932 by soldiers who returned from WWI, who dedicated the drive to their fallen comrades. Nowadays it is somewhat of …
Kuang Si Falls is a short drive from Luang Prabang in Laos and is one of the most amazing if not the most amazing set of waterfalls I’ve ever laid eyes on. It is the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang region in Laos and an awesome day trip. In this blog post, I’ll share …
Lipton Tea is a staple item in the cupboard of most families around the world. Never did I expect to be trekking with a 60-yr-old local Sri Lankan up and down the steep mountains home amongst the famous Lipton Tea and other highly lauded tea estates. This is my blog review of my experience trekking …
Ella is has become one of the major tourist hotspots of Sri Lanka and it is largely due to the epic scenery and hikes in the region such as Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak. However, it’s the smaller attractions, hidden gems, and laid-back vibes of the town that keep people in Ella for up …
Hiking in Riverston, Matale in Sri Lanka was an unexpected highlight on my journey throughout the island. Riverston is a region best defined by the popular term, ‘off the beaten path’. We drove for several hours, parked in the middle of nowhere, and then embarked on a hike up the Riverston mountains to eventually find a …
Sigiriya Rock is the number one tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and the main reason most tourists travel to Sigiriya. But it was another adventure that captivated me during our stay in Sigiriya. In fact, many other travelers I spoke to also agreed that Sigiriya Rock was great but it was Pidurangala Rock that was …
On the 13th of January, 2019 it was time to bring the Adventure Bag movement to South Australia. Adelaide is my hometown so I was stoked to organize an Adventure Bag Adventure Day in the region I grew up exploring. Sea Shepherd has factions all over the world and I reached out to the Sea …
On the 13th of January, 2019 it was time to bring the Adventure Bag movement to South Australia. Adelaide is my hometown so I was stoked to organize an Adventure Bag Adventure Day in the region I grew up exploring. Sea Shepherd has factions all over the world and I reached out to the Sea …
Life loves to build us up, tear us down and occasionally tear us down further. It is all just a test in the end and some people deal with it better than others. After running 80+ km’s per week for the last 2 months, my run of solid effort and good health came to an …
Optimization: “The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.” This week has been all about making the most of the current situation. With a solid block of 4-6 weeks in Adelaide, I’ve taken the time to start going back through all of my 600 blog articles and updating …
The Kandy to Ella train journey is said to be one of the most scenic train journeys in not only just Sri Lanka but the world. So with a few days to spare in Sri Lanka, I decided to purchase a ticket for $1.50 and climb aboard for the 5-hour journey. Yes, the train really …