Tag: asia
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The Final Days of Our Big Adventure: Rajasthan and Beyond
After our quick stop in Agra to experience the Taj Mahal and the city’s other sights, we boarded an evening train that would bring us to the northwestern state of Rajasthan. Day 41: Agra (Overnight) to Udaipur To get from Agra to Udaipur, we took our second night train in India from one of Agra’s…
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Exploring Agra: A Dream Visit to the Taj Mahal
After our incredible time trekking and enjoying the magic of Leh, Ladakh, we headed back to Delhi to make way for our next stop: Agra. This was a part of the trip that I was incredibly excited for, as I have been dreaming of visiting the Taj Mahal my entire life. I’m not sure what…
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High Passes, Hidden Wonders, and Himalayan Magic in Leh, Ladakh
After our whirlwind 36 hours in Delhi, we boarded a plane to the city of Leh, located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, land currently administered by the Indian Government (so part of India at this time due to a political technicality). Travelling to Leh was high on George’s request list when we started planning…
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Bangkok and Koh Lanta: Temples, Street Food, and Island Serenity
Before heading back to Canada, George and I decided we wanted to take on one final adventure before returning to our normal lives. Last week, we packed up all our belongings, put them in storage in Perth, and then headed to our first stop on our international tour: Thailand! Our main destination for our final…
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Sri Lanka Part 3: Udawalawe, Tangalle, Mirissa, and Galle
After having an amazing time in the hill region of Sri Lanka, it was time for us to move on to the next part of our adventure involving a safari, the beach, and some urban areas. Day 8 and 9: Udawalawe We left Haputale in the late morning on Day 8 of our trip, getting…
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Sri Lanka Part 2: Ella and Haputale
After finishing our hike in Sri Pada, we headed further into the hill region of Sri Lanka to see the areas of Ella and Haputale. Day 4: EllaAfter completing our hike of Sri Pada in the early hours of the day, we hopped on the train in Hatton to travel to the town of Ella.…
Where the Paved Road Ends 