Author: Hand of colors

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...
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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 be. Midway between the two kingdoms Kandy...
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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....
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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 heart of Central Asia. Uzbekistan...
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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...
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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 city, is a telling tale of spirituality and...
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Samarkand: The Phoenix City

Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Samarkand is a name that conjures up images of adventure, exploration, and far-away mysteries. A city as old as time, Samarkand, was...
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The endless charm of Charyn canyon

Central Asia, Kazakhstan

“Today, you are about to witness the incredible diversity of Kazakhstan’s...
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