As I was planning my trip back home from Sri Lanka, I was desperately curious to find a way to fly on Etihad’s A380 first class product. Although that meant taking the long way home, I wanted to experience it for myself. Etihad’s first class lounge in Abu Dhabi in Terminal 3 is nice. Although … More Etihad First Class Lounge Abu Dhabi
If anyone has been Abu Dhabi, I think we can all pretty much agree that there isn’t much to do in the city. Although the city is perfectly fine, it’s a business city and for me, there just isn’t much to do in the city. I had a quick layover in Abu Dhabi and decided … More Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi
I flew into Abu Dhabi from Sri Lanka super late so although I was staying for 2 nights, I was really only there for 1 day since I would arrive late and leave early. In my view, Abu Dhabi is the older sister to the younger and more popular city of Dubai. It lacks the … More Marriott Abu Dhabi Downtown – Review
For anyone going to India for the first time, it’s a total sensory overload. The people, food, attractions, traffic, etc. is a lot to get used to for anyone who hasn’t seen it before. I can’t think of a single place I’ve been that I was more apprehensive about visiting than India because of all … More 7 Day Itinerary for Central India
When I visited Sri Lanka, I knew immediately that I wanted to drive myself vs. taking the public transport route. I didn’t want to go to the same places that everyone else visits and wanted to have my own experience. I wanted to see all the unique and different aspects of Sri Lanka vs. seeing … More Driving in Sri Lanka – What to Expect as a Tourist
About an hour north from Weligama or about two hours south of Colombo is the Galle Dutch Fort. This site is a fun excursion for a day trip if you’re looking for something to do and don’t want to exert too much effort. It’s actually remarkably easy to access so it’s the perfect day trip … More Galle Dutch Fort – UNESCO Site
For my last few days in Sri Lanka, I wanted to just relax and not really do anything. I wanted it to be easy, carefree, and hopefully a beautiful setting that would go on for days. The Marriott Resort at Weligama Bay was just what I needed. Located right on the beach, this property has … More Marriott Resort Weligama Bay Review
After a 3 hour drive from Kandy, Nuwara Eliya seemed like a perfect place to stop and rest for a few days see the tea farming mountains of Sri Lanka. The hotel is located on a working tea farm up in the hills of Nuwara Eliya. It’s a historic property and has an old English … More Heritance Tea Factory Review