Tag: Travel advice
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Notes from a weekend in Tasmania
Escaped the city for Tasmania’s tranquility, embracing near-tech-free living and nature’s wonders, like the Northern Highlands and Cradle Mountain. The trip—ferry and cozy cabins included—inspired a return to mindful consumption and hope for sustainable futures. In Tara Brach’s words, we often miss living in the present, something this weekend remedied.
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Airbus A380: More than an Airplane
“Combining the most advanced aviation technology and an inspired cabin design, Airbus is proud to have created an aircraft that is celebrated for its outstanding quality in every aspect. Leading the industry in standards for innovation, experience and efficiency, it is adored by passengers, pilots and crew alike.” – Airbus.com, ‘More than an Airplane’, A380…
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Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Hidden Tropical Hub for Digital Nomads
While Sri Lanka’s capital city Colombo isn’t the best representative of the tropical paradise most people envision the tear-shaped island to be, a growing number of interesting attractions and the city’s convenient location provide a great hub for travellers and fellow digital nomads. In this post I’ll share my perspectives on Colombo for travellers, nomads,…
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Exploring Hampi: The Indian Mega-City of the 13th Century
The ancient city of Hampi in Karnataka, South India, is home to hundreds of ruins of palaces, temples, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites and belonged to the mighty Vijayanagara Empire (13th to 15th centuries). Geographically it is one of the most interesting places I’ve explored, with giant boulders scattered throughout the city that make it look like a…