If you’re heading to Sri Lanka and trying to decide between a Wise or Revolut multi-currency card, I can save you some time: get Wise. I’ve used both extensively while traveling, and for travelling to Sri Lanka, Wise is the clear winner because you can actually hold Sri Lankan rupees (LKR). Here’s what you need
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Sri Lanka can be a super budget-friendly place to travel if that’s your style. Everything from meals and hostel dorms to buses, trains, and tuk tuks can all cost just a few bucks each. But there are some activities in Sri Lanka that will bump your daily average budget up — and you should do
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You need internet to navigate Tokyo’s labyrinthine train system, translate local menus, and book the perfect ryokan. Japan is one of the most tech-forward countries on the planet, but paradoxically, getting reliable eSIM coverage as a tourist can be a little tricky. Here’s everything you need to find the best eSIM for Japan, and how
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Whether you’re considering Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, as a stop on your itinerary or you’re already here and wondering what to do, have no fear. There’s lots to explore beyond Lion Rock. This post may contain affiliate links. Bookings or purchases through these links generate a small commission for me at no extra cost to you.
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If you’re travelling New Zealand on a budget, Bookme is going to revolutionize your trip. That might sound dramatic, but it’s such an underrated way to find activities, and they’re usually discounted between 20-50% off. So if you’re doing lots of stuff, those savings add up. Here’s how to actually find the good stuff on
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I’m not proud of it, but I book many of my stays through Airbnb and Booking.com. Every time something goes wrong, I come across a Reddit horror story, or I read an article about how unethical these companies have become, I tell myself it’ll be the last time. But it’s not really that easy, is
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I spent a month “living” in Hiriketiya on Sri Lanka’s south coast. While it’s a sleepy beach town where you’d be forgiven for doing nothing but laying on the beach, there are actually lots of activities to check out when you visit. Here are the best things to do in Hiriketiya Beach, Sri Lanka. This
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Hiriketiya Beach was home base for a month before we explored more of Sri Lanka. We fell in love with this little beach town. Here’s everything I learned and wish I knew before getting to Hiriketiya, including when to visit, what to do, where to stay, and how to get there. This post may contain
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After two months of being thoroughly spoiled by Chesney’s family in Muizenberg (Cape Town), we finally hit the road for the trip everyone had been telling us to do: the Garden Route in South Africa. One week, one borrowed car, and a drive out to Plettenberg Bay and back. Yes, technically the Garden Route stretches
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The Kinabatangan River cruise in Sabah was the highlight of our two-month stint in Borneo. We saw the Big 5: orangutans, proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, hornbills, and crocodiles, plus some other weird and wonderful wildlife. It’s an activity worth flying across the world for and surprisingly easy and affordable, all things considered. This post may
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