Category: Wildlife

TheHotFlashPacker loves wildlife - birds, fish, and all the animals of the earth

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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Omadhoo (Mad about Omadhoo)

Omadhoo Island Omadhoo, Maldives is on the east side of the South Ari Atoll.  It’s a small populated island with a port and sand spit on the southwest side.  We were blessed to have 5 nights there.  This is very subjective, but I think Omadhoo Island might be the best island for budget travelers in the …

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Dharavandhoo (Mantas or Bust)

Why Go to Dharavandhoo? Dharavandhoo is one of the populated islands in Maldives that is accessible by commercial plane from Male and has reasonably priced accommodation. The island is easily walkable and there are a few restaurants. There’s a forested section on the northwest of the island with a white sand beach, a real tropical …

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Israel Road Trip

I have backpacked for years, always trying to make the best use of public transportation, flights, and tours.  As a solo traveler, I never really thought to rent a car because it was quite expensive for solo travel and not easy to navigate.  When researching Israel, I found that public transportation wasn’t super frequent and …

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