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13+ Incredible Things to do in Ella: Exploring Sri Lanka’s Adventure Capital
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 6/1/24 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 6/1/24

13+ Incredible Things to do in Ella: Exploring Sri Lanka’s Adventure Capital

A must-see on any Sri Lankan itinerary; there’s plenty of things to do in Ella! Here’s our selection of the best activities, plus our short guide to the city on where to stay, eat, and how to get around!

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A Guide To The Sacred City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka | What To See, Know and Do
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 7/1/22 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 7/1/22

A Guide To The Sacred City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka | What To See, Know and Do

Explore Sri Lanka’s sacred city of Polonnaruwa with our in-depth guide, including how to get there, when to visit, what to see within the complex, and a little historical overview.

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How To Get From Colombo to Galle: Train, Bus or Taxi
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 7/1/22 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 7/1/22

How To Get From Colombo to Galle: Train, Bus or Taxi

It’s super easy to get from Colombo to Galle, with a range of transport options to suit all budgets, from the super cheap local buses and scenic train rides, through to the more luxurious private transfer options.

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A Traveller’s Guide to Pokhara, Nepal's Backpacker Paradise
Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 6/14/19 Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 6/14/19

A Traveller’s Guide to Pokhara, Nepal's Backpacker Paradise

Our guide to the best things to do in Pokhara, plus advice on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get there.

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Enjoy the Best of Sri Lanka with our Perfect 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 4/13/19 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 4/13/19

Enjoy the Best of Sri Lanka with our Perfect 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary

Our in-depth Sri Lanka itinerary includes everything you need to see, know and do to help enjoy the best of this island paradise.

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A Guide to the Picture Perfect Tibumana Waterfall in Ubud, Bali
Asia, Bali, Indonesia The Common Wanderer 3/29/19 Asia, Bali, Indonesia The Common Wanderer 3/29/19

A Guide to the Picture Perfect Tibumana Waterfall in Ubud, Bali

Here’s our guide to the impressive Tibumana Waterfall, one of Bali's most stunning waterfalls. Located about 40 minutes from Ubud, it’s an easy half-day visit.

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31 Amazing Things to do in Sri Lanka, The Pearl of the Indian Ocean
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/15/19 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/15/19

31 Amazing Things to do in Sri Lanka, The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Stunning, friendly, and full of adventure: Sri Lanka really is a bite-sized Utopia! Here are the best places to visit in Sri Lanka, plus our travel guide & top travel tips

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A guide to Don Det & the 4000 Islands, Laos - everything to see, know and do
Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 6/2/18 Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 6/2/18

A guide to Don Det & the 4000 Islands, Laos - everything to see, know and do

Don Det and the 4000 Islands are a must visit on your Laos itinerary. This guide runs through the best things to see, know and do, as well as where to stay on Don Det. 

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A guide to Mount Phousi: Luang Prabang's sacred hill
Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 5/29/18 Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 5/29/18

A guide to Mount Phousi: Luang Prabang's sacred hill

If you haven't climbed Mount Phousi to take in the epic views, have you even been to Luang Prabang?! From what to know before you go, how to get there, and whether sunrise or sunset there is better, this guide has you covered.

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5 reasons you absolutely need to visit Laos now
Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 8/8/17 Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 8/8/17

5 reasons you absolutely need to visit Laos now

Laos. The land of a million elephants, and a traditional way of life unaffected by modern perils. Or at least it was. Here's why you must visit Laos now.

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The river of kings: how to explore Bangkok's canals
Asia, Thailand The Common Wanderer 6/20/16 Asia, Thailand The Common Wanderer 6/20/16

The river of kings: how to explore Bangkok's canals

Known as the 'Venice of the East', Bangkok's canals (khlongs) have been the lifeblood of Thailand for centuries. Don't miss out on exploring this unique, bustling waterway on a Bangkok canal tour on your next visit!

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Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

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