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The Ramayana Trail of Sri Lanka: A Legendary Journey Through Myth, Nature and Ancient Stories

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My Journey Through the Land of Ravana, Sita and Hanuman During my visits to Sri Lanka, I had the opportunity to explore some of the most fascinating places connected with the legendary stories of King Ravana, Princess Sita, Lord Rama and Hanuman . Each journey took me through breathtaking landscapes, from the mist covered mountains of the central highlands to the ancient temples and beautiful coastal regions of the island. To explore the legendary Ramayana Trail, I travelled across several regions of Sri Lanka, including Ella, Nuwara Eliya, the North Western Province and the island's southern coast. Along the way, I visited many places deeply connected with the ancient epic, such as the majestic Ravana Falls, the peaceful Sita Amman Kovil, the breathtaking landscapes of Maha Eliya Thenna (Horton Plains), the iconic Rama Sethu (Adam's Bridge), the legendary Ashoka Vatika (Hakgala Botanical Garden), the scenic Dunhinda Falls and the ancient temples of Munneswaram Kovil and Kones...

Our Unforgettable Phuket Island Adventure: Phi Phi Islands, James Bond Island and More - Thailand

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One Incredible Day in Phuket: Our Unforgettable Island The famous James Bond Island. Some holidays are relaxing. Some are exciting. But every now and then, a holiday becomes a collection of memories that stay with you for years. Our trip to Phuket, Thailand, was one of those unforgettable experiences. We travelled to Phuket during the December holiday season with one of our close family friends, whom we had known for many years. Their two children were already good friends with our children, so the holiday felt like a reunion as much as a family trip. From the moment we arrived, the four children were excited to spend time together and their existing friendship made the whole holiday even more enjoyable. They played together, laughed together, explored new places together and of course, created plenty of funny moments and unforgettable memories that we still remember today. Travelling with another family brought a completely different kind of joy to the trip. The children always had so...

Ayutthaya: Where Thailands Ancient Kingdom Still Lives

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When many people think about Thailand, they imagine beautiful beaches, colorful markets, tropical islands, exciting nightlife, delicious food and busy streets filled with life. Thailand certainly offers all of these experiences. But Thailand is much more than a destination for fun and entertainment. Behind the beaches and modern cities lies a fascinating world of ancient kingdoms, powerful kings, magnificent temples, forgotten cities and stories carved into stone. During our Thailand tour, we decided to discover a different side of the country. We travelled to Ayutthaya...... This ancient city became one of the most unforgettable places we visited in Thailand. A Journey from Bangkok to the Ancient Kingdom Our journey to Ayutthaya began in the heart of Bangkok. Our driver picked us up from our hotel and we set off on an approximately 80 km journey towards Thailand's ancient capital. Due to traffic and road conditions, the drive took about two hours. As we continued our journey away ...