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25 Photos: The Views Are Magnificent on Our Way up to Lipton’s Seat

January 30, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Sri Lanka – on our way up to Lipton’s Seat, the views are breathtakingly stunning. I had to tell the driver a couple of times to stop here and there so I can take some photographs. The emerald views seem endless as hills and mountains roll high and low. Lipton’s

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These Fishermen on Stilts in Sri Lanka are Fishing for Money

January 28, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

When traveling in Sri Lanka, one of the scenes that would forever be etched in your memory is the fishermen on stilts. They can be found along the coast or wherever there’s water. However, the practice of stilt fishing may look like a time-honoured custom but it’s actually not. It started

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The State of the Elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka

January 24, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

In my previous post, I wrote about how I got into the tourist trap of bathing a chained elephant at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka. I regretted it and I still feel guilty about it. It’s probably the most stupid thing I’ve done in my travels. It’s irresponsible travel

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I Bathed an Ellie at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and I Instantly Regretted it!

January 23, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

In Sri Lanka, I bathed an ellie at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and I instantly regretted it. As soon as I saw the elephant with a chain on her neck, I was heartbroken. But, instead of backing out and demanding to return the money I paid for ($5), I went down into

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Itinerary – 10 Days in India

May 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Early this year, I spent 10 days in India. Yes, I know, for a huge country like India, 10 days is a joke, right? 😀 That’s why, I chose to explore New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. These three cities are the usual tourist destinations for those who have little time in

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What Morning Looks Like at Ganges River in Varanasi

March 22, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Ganges River in Varanasi is everything to the Hindus who live in the city. They consider it holy but they don’t treat it like one. It’s murky and polluted. For a visitor like me, I see the flowing river crying for help. Strolling along the banks, I saw a

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The Burning of the Dead on the Banks of Ganges River in Varanasi is not for the Faint-Hearted

March 19, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The burning of the dead on the banks of Ganges River in Varanasi is not for the faint-hearted. There’s nothing like this in the world where cremation is done in public view. Locals and tourists can sit and watch the whole ritual from a distance or closer if you’re brave.

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Amer Fort – A Palace Perched on a Hill in Jaipur

March 13, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Amer Fort or Amber Fort (as the guidebooks name it) literally sits atop a hill in Jaipur. I’d say that Amer Fort looks more marvelous that the Red Forts in Agra and New Delhi. You’ll find every courtyard, palace and room interesting to discover. Though there were some renovations going

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Jaipur City Palace – Your Window to Royal Extravagance

March 11, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Jaipur City Palace is your window to royal extravagance of ancient India. The complex is a maze of courtyards, palaces and architectural beauty, ready to blow your mind away. And oh, it’s super pink, too, like the rest of the city. This Palace was used as a royal residence of

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Jantar Mantar in Jaipur – Where You’ll Find the Largest Stone Sundial in the World

March 9, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

At Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, you’ll find the world’s largest sundial stone. This place a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has an ancient collection of 19 astronomical structures built in the open field. Including in these 19 objects are the zodiac signs – better find yours. At first, you might

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Interesting Facts About Agra Fort

March 7, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Agra Fort is another Mughal fortress that speaks volumes of Indian history. We all know that Agra is synonymous with its timeless Taj Mahal. But, if you go beyond the world-renowned marble architecture, you’ll find yourself busy with other places of interest. There’s Sikandra where the Emperor Akbar the Great

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The Beautiful Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri

March 4, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The beautiful Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the area. Fatehpur Sikri is an hour drive from Agra and it is one of the most visited places, next to Taj Mahal. The Friday Mosque sits on top of a hill, overlooking a

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The Magnificent Tomb of Akbar the Great

February 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The tomb of Mughal emperor Akbar the Great isn’t the usual tourist destination. For most tourists in Agra, Taj Mahal is the only reason why they visit the city. Akbar the Great is, no doubt, considered the greatest of all Mughal emperors that ruled India. He is the son of

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Indian Dancers at the Red Fort in New Delhi

February 20, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

It was India’s Republic Day when I arrived in New Delhi. I only saw a tiny part of the parade because it was raining cats and dogs. Being short really sucks especially if you’re standing behind hundreds of people with their cameras and cellphones up in the air. The next

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Street Ear Cleaning is a Thing in India

February 19, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Yes, street ear cleaning is a thing in India. Or maybe, it’s just in Delhi. These are my very first three photos when I landed in the country’s capital. I saw these guys outside the metro. I stood next to them because I was waiting for someone to pick me

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Hawa Mahal at Night

February 15, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

In my previous post, you’ve seen Hawa Mahal bathed in sunlight in Jaipur, “The Pink City.” As you know, Hawa Mahal was built to be a viewing palace for the female members of the royal family without being seen by the crowd who are participating in the festivities on the