Author: Hand of colors

A day in Galle: Wandering through the Fort

South Asia, SriLanka

If you’re a cricket buff, you probably would have dreamt of sitting on the ramparts of the Galle...
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The magic of Ella

South Asia, SriLanka

Ella was one of the Sri Lankan destinations I was most looking forward to. And this small hill station, nestled amidst rolling tea hills,...
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Nuwara Eliya: Sri Lanka’s timeless escape into ‘Little England’

South Asia, SriLanka

Nuwara Eliya, nestled in the hill country of south-central Sri Lanka, lies near the popular backpacker town of Ella. The lush tea...
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The philosophy of the Buddhist cave temples of Dambulla

South Asia, SriLanka

A day in Kandy had given a whiff of what a journey deep into the spiritual side of Srilanka would...
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In the Kingdom of Kandy

South Asia, SriLanka

It’s hard to pinpoint a single reason why I fell in love with Kandy. When I was planning my SriLanka itinerary, a friend advised me to...
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Colombo: A sunlit escape

South Asia, SriLanka

Colombo is a city of contrasts, shaped by its colonial past, dynamic present, and ambitious future. These three identities intertwine...
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A 10 day itinerary to Uzbekistan

Central Asia, Uzbekistan

After exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Kazakhstan, I felt drawn to delve deeper into the...
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Tashkent – an essence of Soviet era

Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Tashkent might not steal the spotlight in travel guides like the famed cities of Samarkand or Bukhara, nor does it carry the hidden charm...
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Khiva: the Silk City most travelers miss

Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Khiva is often referred to as a “living museum,” where ancient mosques, crafted from sun-baked mud bricks, and towering...
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Bukhara: A citadel of cultural renaissance

Central Asia, Uzbekistan

The ‘Fairy tale town’ or the ‘Eastern dome of Islam’, Bukhara, Central Asia’s holiest...
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