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Chillin’ in Punta del Diablo
Punta del Diablo is a small coastal village in eastern Uruguay, famous for its beaches and its waves, which make it a popular surfing spot in Uruguay. During the summer season (Dec-Mar), the population...
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Punta del Diablo beaches
Before this trip I had never really heard much about Uruguayan beaches. Now I know why they are such a drawing factor for tourists! In Punta del Diablo there are four main beaches: Playa Grande...
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A slice of Switzerland in Uruguay
If you are a chocolate addict and are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth with some proper stuff while in Uruguay, look no further than Nueva Helvecia. Formerly known as Colonia Suiza, this town in the...
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A walk in the Uruguayan countryside
A walk along country lanes in the area around Colonia Valdense and Nueva Helvecia. Fields, dusty roads, cows and horses. Quite enjoyable despite the scorching sun of the middle of the day. For the...
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Colonia del Sacramento
When the morning ferry from Buenos Aires arrives in Colonia del Sacramento, crossing the Rio de la Plata and international borders, it offloads hundreds of daytrippers who make the 1-hour trip mainly...
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My Argentinian friend
1982. The Falklands/Malvinas war is drawing the world’s attention. Argentina and the UK are fighting over some British overseas territories in the South Atlantic. The conflict only lasted ten weeks but...
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A daytrip to Buenos Aires
My Uruguay trip included a short stint in Argentina too. Too tempting to take the ferry across the Rio de la Plata for a visit to Buenos Aires (and my old friend living there, click here) from Colonia...
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Happy New Year!!!!
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams”Filed under: General Tagged: dream, New Year, travel, travelblog, wishes
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Travel Quote 11 January
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Magical Lantern Festival in London
The Year of the Monkey is here! According to the Chinese calendar, Monday 8th February 2016 is the first day of the New Year. London’s annual Chinese New Year celebrations are the biggest in the world...
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Arriving in Colombo
“Once you are on the Galle road, please cross the road at the crossing and walk to your left until you reach an opening on the road with a mural on the wall adjacent to our building”. That was the...
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A few hours in Colombo
Despite its lacking major sightseeing attractions, Colombo is worth spending a few hours wandering around. If you can bear the excruciating heat, that is. Here is my pick of sites, in the order I...
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People and colours of the Kalpitiya peninsula
A 3.5-hr ride in an overcrowded bus with no a/c, followed by 35 minutes in a tuk tuk, took me from Colombo to Alankuda Beach, in the Kalpitiya peninsula. Located less than 150Km along the west coast of...
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Dambulla: Cave Temple and markets
Dambulla, in central Sri Lanka, has the largest and best preserved cave temple complex of the whole country. Known as the Dambulla Cave Temple or the Golden Temple of Dambulla, it is made of around 80...
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A few hours in Colombo
Despite its lacking major sightseeing attractions, Colombo is worth spending a few hours wandering around. If you can bear the excruciating heat, that is. Here is my pick of sites, in the order I...
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People and colours of the Kalpitiya peninsula
A 3.5-hr ride in an overcrowded bus with no a/c, followed by 35 minutes in a tuk tuk, took me from Colombo to Alankuda Beach, in the Kalpitiya peninsula. Located less than 150Km along the west coast of...
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Dambulla: Cave Temple and markets
Dambulla, in central Sri Lanka, has the largest and best preserved cave temple complex of the whole country. Known as the Dambulla Cave Temple or the Golden Temple of Dambulla, it is made of around 80...
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The Lion Rock of Sigiriya
Half an hour away from Dambulla (easy bus ride) lies another UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sigiriya. This site of historical and archaeological significance built in the 5th century consists of a complex...
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The old capital: Kandy
Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka and the last capital of the ancient King’s era. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988, this is where the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – one of...
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Around Kandy
When I booked my few nights’ stay in Kandy, I was planning to use this city as a base to explore central Sri Lanka and especially the “postcard-ready” tea plantations. You can imagine my disappointment...
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