Author: Hand of colors

A day at Ba Na hills

South East Asia

One of the sights that convinced me to spend a fortnight in Vietnam was that of two life-size hands...
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Da Nang: Vietnam’s breezy, modern surprise

South East Asia

Da Nang, an emerging, modern surprise, was my first stop in Vietnam. I had arrived with one goal in mind — to explore the famous Ba Na...
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My 12-day travel itinerary to Sri Lanka

South Asia, SriLanka

Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of culture, bursting with vibrant traditions, mouthwatering cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes that range...
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Hikkaduwa uncovered: Beyond beaches and turtles

South Asia, SriLanka

Hikkaduwa has been a permanent feature in the Sri Lankan itinerary for decades now. Hikkaduwa beach...
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Mirissa: The best of Sri Lankan coastal campaign

South Asia, SriLanka

Mirissa, a tiny jewel on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, is the perfect place for a lazy beach escape. Famed as one of the world’s top...
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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 Fort and watch Sri Lanka play India. And...
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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...
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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 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...
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