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Where to Stay in Kandy: The Best Hotels, Homestays and Hostels
Sri Lanka, Asia The Common Wanderer 11/13/24 Sri Lanka, Asia The Common Wanderer 11/13/24

Where to Stay in Kandy: The Best Hotels, Homestays and Hostels

Looking for where to stay in the Kandy? From luxury hotels to family-run guesthouses, our guide to the best places to stay in the Kandy has your accommodation well and truly sorted. 

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How To Ride The Famous Kandy to Ella Train: Essential Info, Helpful Tips and More
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 6/1/24 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 6/1/24

How To Ride The Famous Kandy to Ella Train: Essential Info, Helpful Tips and More

This Kandy to Ella train guide contains everything you need to know, including tickets and timetables, what to expect and photography tips.

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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 Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka's Most Incredible Viewpoint
Asia, Sri Lanka, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 1/1/24 Asia, Sri Lanka, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 1/1/24

A Guide to Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka's Most Incredible Viewpoint

If you haven't climbed the to the top of Pidurangala to take in the epic views, have you even been to Sri Lanka?! From what to know before you visit, whether sunrise or sunset is better, and how to get to the top, this guide has you covered.

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A Traveller’s Guide to Diyaluma Falls: Sri Lanka's Second Tallest Waterfall
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 1/1/24 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 1/1/24

A Traveller’s Guide to Diyaluma Falls: Sri Lanka's Second Tallest Waterfall

A guide to Sri Lanka’s 2nd tallest waterfall, Diyaluma falls. Includes detailed instructions on how to get there, what to do, and what to be careful of!

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An Essential Guide to Kandy, Sri Lanka's Capital of Culture
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 12/1/23 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 12/1/23

An Essential Guide to Kandy, Sri Lanka's Capital of Culture

Our Kandy guide features the very best places to visit in Kandy, including where to stay, our top tips, and how to get around.

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Where to Stay in Ella: The Best Hotels, Guesthouses, and Hostels for Every Budget (2025 Guide)
Sri Lanka, Asia The Common Wanderer 11/1/23 Sri Lanka, Asia The Common Wanderer 11/1/23

Where to Stay in Ella: The Best Hotels, Guesthouses, and Hostels for Every Budget (2025 Guide)

Looking for where to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka? Whether you’re looking for hostels or hotels, boutique stays, eco-luxury, or the perfect Airbnb, our guide to Ella accommodation has you covered!

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From Kandy to Galle: This Is Our Ultimate 7-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 8/15/23 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 8/15/23

From Kandy to Galle: This Is Our Ultimate 7-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary

Discover the best of Sri Lanka in just 7 days with our ultimate itinerary. From the bustling markets of Colombo to the mist-covered mountains of Ella and the tranquil beaches of Hiriketiya, this journey through Sri Lanka will ignite your senses and leave you yearning for more.

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A Guide to Visiting Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka's Home of Elephants
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/22/23 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/22/23

A Guide to Visiting Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka's Home of Elephants

Discover the beauty of Udawalawe National Park with our guide on how to visit. Plan your safari adventure with our detailed overview of the park, including the park's history, wildlife, where to stay and the best time to visit. Start planning your safari adventure now!

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How to Visit Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's Incredible Wildlife Sanctuary
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/13/23 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/13/23

How to Visit Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's Incredible Wildlife Sanctuary

Discover the beauty of Yala National Park with our guide on how to visit. Plan your safari adventure with our detailed overview of the park, including the park's history, wildlife, where to stay and the best time to visit. Start planning your safari adventure now!

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Nine Arch Bridge, Ella: A Guide to Visiting Sri Lanka’s Most Famous Bridge
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 1/1/23 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 1/1/23

Nine Arch Bridge, Ella: A Guide to Visiting Sri Lanka’s Most Famous Bridge

Here’s everything you need to know for before visiting Sri Lanka’s stunning Nine Arch Bridge, located in the lush hill country of Ella.

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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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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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