Category: Architecture

Great architecture from around the world

Kandy’s Sweet, Destination: Kandy

Leaving the Cultural Triangle, we made our what thru the spice plantations.  We stopped at one where we got a free tour to see, taste, and smell lots of lovely plants and spices.  And then given a chance to purchase some overpriced spices ourselves. As we continued to Kandy there were some interesting things to …

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Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa (Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle)

The Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle is a must visit on any trip to Sri Lanka.  I was traveling with 3 friends for the first part of the trip so after arrival in Columbo, and a stay in Negombo for the night, we headed off to the the Cultural Triangle the next morning. But before the …

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Long Layover in Dubai

If you’re flying Europe or the US east coast to Asia, the Middle East, or Africa, there’s a chance that you’ll have the opportunity to fly Emirates Airlines. If you can, try to get flights with a long layover in Dubai so you can get a taste of this incredible city. Emirates Airline Emirates Airlines …

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Central Cuba Cities (Destination: Trinidad and Cienfuegos)

Vinales to Trinidad Bus I was sad to leave Vinales but we had reservations for the bus and a casa in Trinidad.  We boarded our bus at 7:00 and were excited when we left at 7:05 – nearly on time so we exclaimed “Yay!”  We road thru the countryside and were nearly to the highway …

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El Captitlo (Destination: Havana)

We spent 2 nights in Havana, Cuba at the beginning and 2 in the end of our 14 days in Cuba.  Check out this 3-Day Itinerary of Havana. The immigration queues were pretty long when we arrived and the line for currency exchange looked even longer.  The taxi driver sent by our guesthouse looked a …

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Cuba

I had the fortunate chance to visit Cuba with a friend on an independent people to people tour in November 2016. General tips & stories: General Travel Tips for Cuba A Tale of Two Currencies Airbnb – A win-win for Cuba & Tourists Disconectado (Disconnected) Destination guides: Havana (El Captitlo) Vinales (Country Roads Take Me Home) Trinidad …

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