Leopard Hunt
There really only one reason travelers stop at the dusty town of Tissa in Sri Lanka, and that’s to see leopards. So it was no…
Religions Collide on Adam’s Peak
Footprints seem to mark the beginning of life for humans. We are born, and soon our little foot is being dipped in ink and imprinted…
Crouching Lion, Hidden Temple
The crouching lion was still as a stone and surrounded by the jungle below. I approached it cautiously, wiping the sleep out of my eyes…
Riding the Cultural Rails in Sri Lanka
I remember being in the locomotive, peering out over the tracks from my high vantage point. My hand was on the lever, and the train…
I Don’t Like Kandy
I’ve been traveling for a long time, seen a lot of countries, had a lot of good days…amazing days….but I’ve also had my share of…
Kandy and A Sweet Tooth
Recently I was riding in the car with my sister and my niece when my niece announced out of the blue how much she loved…
Asia | Lodging | Solo Travel | Sri Lanka
Solo Travel Ups and Downs
After 26 days traveling with my father in Nepal, we parted at the Delhi airport. I found myself choking back tears as I gave him…