Ever changing plans

Ever changing plans

or why I got angry at the whole Polonnaruwa tourist board: an amusing travel story After waking up from a power nap induced by a delicious and abundant breakfast, I noticed the sun was at its peak. “It is what it is,” I said to myself, preparing to head...
Breakfast Royale

Breakfast Royale

or a Light-Hearted Travel Memoir: How Nagging Saved My Day Extreme small portions, uninspired meal choices, and inflexible hosts had been my usual experiences with breakfasts in Sri Lankan guest houses. Needless to say, I was not convinced… It’s true that...
Mastery of Bargaining

Mastery of Bargaining

or The Amusing Travel Tale about Wisdom of Money Exchange in Srilanka Learned In The United Kingdom Arriving at the Colombo train station, I eagerly awaited my ride to Anuradhapura, where I was to attend a 10-day Vipassana course. Before the train’s arrival, I...
Wild Drivers On The Road

Wild Drivers On The Road

or An Amusing Travel Story about Why Sticking to a Schedule Matters The ride back from the station (and many future rides) was completely different from my first, smooth yin ride, where traffic jams made slow travel the only option. The true experience of Sri Lankan...