Unseen Cities that you Must See

Jump To... I love to tell stories about how my adventures unfold. So if you want to read all bout my experience in-depth including getting to Colombo Fort from Negombo, picking up tickets etc, please read on! However, if you just want some cold, hard facts, you may wish to jump to it. 1. Everything you Need to Know about Booking Tickets from Colombo to Kandy i. Price ii. Train Class iii. Issues with Booking Train Tickets Online I felt like I had barely rested my head on the pillow when the alarm went off. It couldn't possibly be morning already? A reservation on the morning train from the capital city of Colombo to Kandy meant that we had to set our alarms for ridiculous-o'clock, also known as 6am. Doesn't sound too bad? Factor in the 4 and a half hour time difference and the fact that I'm used to waking up about 9am. My body was confused as heck! It wasn't ideal to be booked on such an early train but we didn't have too many options as w...

Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu is the home for many delicacies. As one of the oldest cities of South India, this place has a mix of people from various cultures. Each one has brought in their own traditional cuisine here. Hence, you can find any cuisine you want and like in Chennai. Right from traditional Tamil Nadu dishes like Idly, Dosa to north Indian Khana like Naan, Butter Chicken to Italian Pizzas and Burmese Atho, you can savor on everything in this breezy city. When I say everything, I mean it! If you are staying here for a short time and are confused about what you have to eat here, then this is for you! There are some foods that you should not miss when you are in Chennai, the next time. Let me prepare you for some mouth-watering situations now as we list out 7 amazing foods that you must! Table of Contents 1 Sambar Idly 2 Masala Vada 3 Chicken 65 4 Kothu Parotta 5 Temple Pulisadam/ Puliyodarai 6 Filter coffee 7 Plantain leaf meals Sambar Id...

With everybody running around in elephant pants you might be tempted to see some real life elephants. And Thailand is the place to be if you want to meet the gentle giants. However, you have to be really careful and do your research on which places treat the animals nicely and which do not. Do not go to a place that offers elephant riding as this will hurt the animals and should not be supported. Sadly, many tourists do not think about the animals and how they are treated. If you care, please help to spread the word. The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary The Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai was probably the only place that I had booked in advance. This was not necessary as my friend had booked the same trip about two days before, but it at least helped me plan my travel destinations in Thailand a bit more as I had one fixed date already. When I was doing my research at home, two names stuck out for places that people recommended and who promised that there was no elephant riding i...

By Becca Hensley Satisfy your sweet tooth with these ten delicious desserts from around the globe. Sacher Torte | Vienna Original Sachertorte chocolate cake at Cafe Sacher in Salzburg, Austria (Photo: STEFAN POLITI MARKOVINA/ALAMY) Befitting its regal past, penchant for Cinderella balls, and café culture, Austria’s imperial city gave the world this elegant chocolate torte with sponge cake, apricot jam, and a fudge fondant top. Sweet Spot: Try it at Hotel Sacher Wien’s Café Sacher, which claims to use Franz Sacher’s original, secret recipe, dating back to 1832.  (4 Philharmonikerstrasse) Beignets | New Orleans Coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans (Photo: JIM WEST/ALAMY). Bite into a hot, fried, chewy, pillow-shaped beignet and be immersed in the Big Easy’s French fusion past. Expect swirls of powdered sugar to settle on your face and clothing, but that’s nothing a napkin can’t remedy. Sweet Spot: Locals and tourists alike gather at storied Café Du Monde in the Fren...

Socotra is a four islands archipelago in Indian Ocean. The unusual island belongs to Yemen. It is of continental origin and is the most isolated place in the world of that kind. It is famous for its biodiversity. Due to isolation and hot climate, plenty of endemic flora is found in Socotra. 307 out of the 825 plant species are indicated to be endemic (found only here). Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown Socotra’s landscape could be defined by Dragon Blood Trees – the unique plants, that look like an umbrella. The red sap, which was used as a medicine, gave the name for the tree. The island is also a home for a few endemic bird and mammal species. Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown Socotra is under the UNESCO protection.