Sri Lanka is an island paradise with incredible variety. After years of civil war, the riches of this island nation were left largely ignored by travelers, but in recent years, more and more people have come with inquisitive eyes to be enriched by the soft soul of the Sri Lankan people, enchanting landscapes, golden beaches […]
Tips from the Banker: The Real Cost of Travel in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a truly gorgeous country near India with friendly people, sprawling jungles, tons of interesting wildlife, and endless beaches. I spent just shy of three weeks there and found it to be a perfectly feasible budget destination, with cheap transportation options, reasonable food costs, and decent room rates. Like most countries, Sri Lanka […]
Arugam Bay to Trincomalee: The Best of Sri Lanka’s East Coast
When in Sri Lanka, the locals always want to ask me what I think of it. These are usually Uber drivers bringing me to or from the airport, which for some reason, between going to the Maldives, coming back, popping over to Indonesia, then coming back, I did a lot of this June. (Sidenote: from the […]
The Best Books to Read For Traveling in Asia
Reading is where I get the majority of my enjoyment these days. Whether it be a book or an online publication, reading has been such a great way to learn more about each culture I’m in, to figure out how to develop income streams, and even how to better understand interpersonal relationships. This particular list […]
The 8 Chillest Places in Asia
When you imagine the most peaceful place you’ve ever been, what comes to mind? I’ve been to places where, whether it’s because of a hippie vibe, a genuine feeling of peace, or just the amazing people around me (usually all three), it just feels chill, and I feel like I could stay there forever. I […]