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Taking the local trains will trains will give you some of the best views of the country and will allow you to experience one of the few places that are still running these British colonial era trains. The most popular route is between Kandy and Ella. During this eight-hour ride, it’ll be hard to find a seat but you could always sit at the door with your legs out and enjoy the views.

Sigiriya rock is perhaps the noticeable and visited tourist attraction in the country. It’s often called the eighth wonder of the world; and for good reason too. But many tourists overlook the peaceful small town nearby. Filled with hidden gems, one can enjoy a freshly made lunch, be seated above a canal and watch as locals ride in their elephants for baths.

Sir Lanka is filled with many natural wonders. From this small town, you can arrange a local safari tour that can take you to any one of these many national parks housing wild elephants. Most safaris use open top jeeps that allow you to enjoy 360 degrees of uninterrupted views of the landscape.

The coastal town of Mirissa is a tourist favorite. Some of the many attractions here are the beautiful beaches which are perfect for swimming or surfing. The famous Coconut Tree Hill is the perfect place to end the beach day and catch one of the best sunsets on the island. This booming beach town is home to hip new restaurants as well as trendy roadside cafes.

Visiting the nine arch bridge is on the top of most travelers lists while in Sri Lanka. Located near the town of Ella, this picture perfect train pass was built during British occupation and is surrounded by lush green forest and tea plantations. Easily accessible form the local town, you can come here to watch the train pass – which happens every hour.

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One of the best ways to get around the country is by renting a motorcycle. Although it’s a more expensive option, it’ll allow you to travel at your own pace, stop and enjoy local restaurants or tea plantations and even take a swim in one for the many waterfalls around the country. Although the country side is less crowded and easier to navigate, the cities can be a bit overwhelming with traffic.

Another popular option is to rent a rickshaw. It’s one of the few countries in the world that allow this and make for a great adventure with friends.

One of my personal favorite experiences during my travels was catching the sunset from Little Adams Peak. Located outside the city of Ella, an easy hike up will bring you to dramatic natural landscapes. Here you can find a nice place to sit down and prepare for a breathtaking sunset experience. The hike up is just as exciting as the sunset itself.

Big Adams Peak, located five hours away form Little Adams Peak, allows you to start a 2 am hike reaching the top right before sunrise. Being the most sacred mountain in Sri Lanka, Along the way you’ll encounter many locals here on a religious pilgrimage. The 5,500 steps are well worth it and don’t forget to walk to the back of the mountain to see its shadow over the landscape.

If you really want to feel like a local, travel around the country on local buses. They’re the most affordable option that can transport you between major cities for under $1. Larger Bags are placed either in the back of the bus or next to the driver up front. Often crowded, in my option, the best seat on the bus is actually on the floor facing the back door or standing at the door itself. You’ll get fresh air and great views.

Sri Lanka being an island, presents no shortage of beachside resorts and hotels. My personal favorite was the Bara Beach House located just outside the city of Galle. Here you can rent little tree huts, grab a drink and watch the sunset right over the Indian ocean. Walking on the beach itself will allow you to explore nearby oceanfront restaurants, cafes and bars; and there’s always live music happening somewhere!

Must have experiences in Sri Lanka | A breakdown of the top ten must have experiences to have when you're visiting the beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka. There are hundreds of experiences to have during your travels in the country Taking the local trains will trains will give you some of the best views of the country and will allow you to experience one of the few places that are still running these British colonial era trains.

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It was supposed to be a beach hangout, warm weather sun-bathing, flip-flop wearing, lazy and relaxing trip to Sri Lanka. It was all that and so much more. I landed in this country on Jan. 20th and would end up spending the next three weeks here. I can clearly recall walking out of the airport and feeling the tropical wind hit my body as my eyes saw vivid natural colors that were missing in New York City due to the winter weather months. I was filled with intense joy and knew that I was in for one hell of an amazing adventure.

Below are a few photos from my trip that were favorite amongst the thousands that I would take here during my travels. I’ve decided to create short videos to highlight my experience in key locations and tourist destinations that can be found on my youtube channel.

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Nine Arch Bridge – Ella, Sri Lanka

Best of Sri Lanka – Ella and the Nine Arch Bridge It was supposed to be a beach hangout, warm weather sun-bathing, flip-flop wearing, lazy and relaxing trip to Sri Lanka.

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We have magical powers

Conscious creations have incredible magical powers.

We can race the sun

Climb to reach stars

The higher we go, the more the stars fall

I see them now

Beneath me as I look at the land I lifted myself from

It all depends what you see when you look

I ask myself, is all of this real

Did I create this universe

Did I come into this universe to explore it

Did I come out of this universe to admire it

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ipsumeruditio · 5 years

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In our first entrepreneur interview session, Jeffery and I are pleased to introduce Jessica Browne-White; a Waking Dreamer, Energy Artist, Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner and the founder/creator of the Body Image Object (BIO) Project. Although Jessi has many interesting topics that we could easily have chosen to interview her on, we’ve decide to go in depth on her latest and greatest artist masterpieces known as the BIO Project. Our website has clips from our interview with Jessi in which she explains in details about these beautiful pieces. http://www.roundtripeo.com We will continue to shed light on aspiring entrepreneurs such as Jessi in future interview sessions and try our best of offer them a free platform to promote themselves and their amazing ideas. Learn more about Jessi: @dreamscapesink @bodyimageobject http://www.bodyimageobject.com . . . . . @artisticcreations @astoriaart @astoria @artist @creations @artwork @uniqueideas @smallbusiness #supportsmall #smallbizsupport #shoplocal #supportlocal #coolnewdesigns #amazingideas #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #art @dreamscapesink @bodyimageobject (at Roots Theory) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1hO5rLnzcs/?igshid=1u3jp1j49dnc4

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Perfect Blends and Balances

There are very few places in the world where one can feel positive energy and places that magically expand your mind, imagination and will power. I found that in the most unlikeliest of places; Balancero Cafe in Astoria. This is a place where everyone will greet you as you walk in, not just the owners. A place where you will feel welcomed with a natural embrace; not an artificial “hello, how…

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Roots Theory Juice Bar is now live on DoorDash and Uber Eats! Since we opened our doors to the public a few days ago, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of you and have taken feedback from the Astoria community on what you’d like to see created here. As per your request, we’ve turned our attention towards adding a line of purely organic based juices and smoothies as well as launching our own line of specialty crafted “Super Fruit” smoothies and shakes using the best possible ingredients found nowhere else! We look forward to announcing their launch and giving free sample exclusively to our IG friends! #rootstheory #astoria #weheartastoria #nextleveljuicing #ubereats #doordash #superfruit #astoriaeats (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzbddx-h2in/?igshid=u1hd4b089tyu

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Looking up at the Universe

It’s simple yet incredible how amazing it is to look up during a dark starry night and allow your mind to grasp the vast existence of the universe. As I stepped out of our home, located on the outskirts of San Pedro De Atacama, I was pleasantly surprised that the moon had not yet risen to wipe out the view of the Milky Way Galaxy. In this short period, I took the opportunity to admire the stars…

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#atacama #atacama desert #chile #desert sky #galaxy #night under the stars #space #stargazing #stars #travel #universe #wisdom

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ipsumeruditio · 5 years

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Cotopaxi, Ecuador in 2 Min. This is the second video of my travels in Ecuador. It's also my second video I've ever made and honestly, I really like making these videos and looking at them because it just 2-3 mins.

#backpacker #best of quito #cotopaxi #Ecuador #Quito #secret garden hostel #things to do #top #top 10 ecuador #tourism #travel #video blog #vlog

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Quick video from Quito, Ecuador I made a short clip (my first ever) using the iMovie software on my iMac about both travels to Quito, Ecuador.

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Early morning walk around Quito

One thing I can’t take a risk on while traveling is my morning coffee. I’ve tried many times to go with the local coffee shops but after repeated failed attempts, I’ve return to my hunt for Starbucks. If you’re looking for this in Quito, you won’t find one. Quito is dominated by the Starbucks of the south, Juan Valdez. A short walk from the Selina hotel brought me to the famous Plaza Foch, before…

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Start of a road trip in the eternal city The past few days have been quite incredible. I've walked through 1500 years of history while visiting one of the seven wonders of the world; the Mayan city of Chichen Itza.

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Arrival in Quito, Ecuador

As soon as one lands and exits UIO airport in Quito, Ecuador, it’s almost impossible not to let the excitement build up inside you. The fresh intake of mountain air fills your lungs immediately and as you wait for your taxi outside, you can’t help but peer around the terminal to look at all the mountain ranges around you. The emittance of positive energy is felt immediately and it’s a feeling…

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ipsumeruditio · 6 years

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The energies of some places I sit here right now leaned up against the cold marble wall of the Badshahi Masjid (Kings Mosque) in Lahore, Pakistan and had a strong desire to write about what this place means to me and the energy I feel every time I come here.

#ancient #ancient civilizations #architecture #emotions #feelings #Lahore #Pakistan #travel

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Chasing cenotes in the land of the Mayans and waterfalls in the land of the Vikings.

My first adventure of my three month trip around the world took me from New York to Cancun for Labor Day weekend. A trip I booked months ago, this was meant for a short getaway to experience one of the seven wonders of the world: Chichen Itza. Although this would be my fourth trip to Mexico, it’ll be my first to the Chichen Itza site.

I wanted the next three months to be filled with experiences…

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#adventure #cenote #Iceland #Mexico #travel #trip #waterfalls #wisdom #wise

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Must have travel accessories

I’ve traveled quite a bit by now and have come to realize that there are some very important things to that one should always carry during any travel, especially international travels. Whenever I or any of my family or friends travel somewhere abroad, I give everyone a few tips before they travel and things they should always carry with them.

1. An international travel adapter and charger

This is…

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