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Forum: Asia
Nov 12th, 2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

You're welcome, Elizabeth_S. Happy to answer any...

You're welcome, Elizabeth_S. Happy to answer any questions as you're planning.
Forum: Asia
Dec 22nd, 2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

You’re welcome, yestravel. Glad that the time I...

You’re welcome, yestravel. Glad that the time I spend on these reports yield value.
Forum: Asia
Jun 19th, 2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

If I had 2 weeks, I would stay 4 nights each in...

If I had 2 weeks, I would stay 4 nights each in the Cultural Triangle and in Tea Country. In the Cultural Triangle, we stayed at the Heritance Kandalama and very much enjoyed it; it provides easy...
Forum: Asia
Jun 19th, 2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Thank you yestravel. Happy to answer any...

Thank you yestravel. Happy to answer any questions that arise as you think and plan.
Forum: Asia
Mar 27th, 2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

You're welcome.

You're welcome.
Forum: Asia
Mar 27th, 2015, 04:07 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Check out an article about Sri Lanka's tea...

Check out an article about Sri Lanka's tea country in the Travel section of today's New York Times: ...
Forum: Asia
Mar 24th, 2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Sméagol, loved having you along. Paule,...

Sméagol, loved having you along.

Paule, you're welcome. Glad to be able to give you some ideas for future trips.

WellTraveledBrit, you're welcome.
Forum: Asia
Mar 24th, 2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Kathie, thank you. Sri Lanka is one of those...

Kathie, thank you. Sri Lanka is one of those places that I plan on revisiting. Would love to venture in and around Jaffna on a future trip while it is still off the radar of most.

Ann, you're...
Forum: Asia
Mar 23rd, 2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

WellTraveledBrit, you're welcome. And thanks for...

WellTraveledBrit, you're welcome. And thanks for sharing your perspective on Yala and for the comparison with other safari destinations.

And here's the rest of my report:

Final Thoughts

Sri...
Forum: Asia
Mar 22nd, 2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Thursdaysd, I hear you. The nice thing about Sri...

Thursdaysd, I hear you. The nice thing about Sri Lanka is how rich and varied it is. There's so much to do that you can tailor your trip according to your interests.

Ann, thanks for your...
Forum: Asia
Mar 22nd, 2015, 05:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Kathie, you're absolutely right. Having...

Kathie, you're absolutely right. Having experienced it firsthand, I can understand why Yala gets mixed reviews. Unless you are really clear with your driver and he obliges, you could find yourself...
Forum: Asia
Mar 21st, 2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Glad to know that you continue to find my report...

Glad to know that you continue to find my report enjoyable or useful.

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is a popular stop on the Sri Lanka tourist circuit. Located on the southeastern...
Forum: Asia
Mar 20th, 2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

To Ella From Kandapola it was a two to three...

To Ella

From Kandapola it was a two to three hour journey to Ella winding through Tea Country. Along the way we stopped at Gregory Lake, on the southern edge of Nuwara Eliya, and Seetha Amman...
Forum: Asia
Mar 18th, 2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Ann, tea country was a joy and perfect after...

Ann, tea country was a joy and perfect after several days of more intense sightseeing in the Cultural Triangle. Definitely missed the botanic gardens in Nuwara Eliya. Somehow I knew of its...
Forum: Asia
Mar 17th, 2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Paule and Ann, you're welcome. Didn't want...

Paule and Ann, you're welcome.

Didn't want my friends here to wait too long, so here's another installment as I await my flight here at the Galleries Lounge at Heathrow.

Into Tea Country

Sri...
Forum: Asia
Mar 15th, 2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Greetings to my Fodors friends from Doha, Qatar. ...

Greetings to my Fodors friends from Doha, Qatar. We just concluded what has been an absolutely amazing journey across Sri Lanka, and glad that I've had the opportunity to share some of our...
Forum: Asia
Mar 14th, 2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Cynnerella, you're welcome. No, we did not see...

Cynnerella, you're welcome. No, we did not see any leopards at Yala; we were there for three days.
Forum: Asia
Mar 13th, 2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Kathie, the temples outside Kandy are still off...

Kathie, the temples outside Kandy are still off most travelers' radars and hope it remains that way for your visit. We only came across a handful of tourists at each place and one school group at...
Forum: Asia
Mar 13th, 2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Ann, thanks for the tip about the nature walk. ...

Ann, thanks for the tip about the nature walk. We went this afternoon and enjoyed it very much. As for the chasing, it's something we had to confront it this morning. I will share more when I post...
Forum: Asia
Mar 11th, 2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Kathie, thank you. We most definitely had a...

Kathie, thank you. We most definitely had a grand time at Dambulla. The buffet at the Kandalama remains the best we've had throughout this trip. Unfortunately, the avocado juice is no longer an...
Forum: Asia
Mar 11th, 2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Kathie, you're most welcome. And I wish you a...

Kathie, you're most welcome. And I wish you a return to Sri Lanka soon. It's exciting to be here at this time as there is a new sense of optimism in the air with the election of a new president a...
Forum: Asia
Mar 10th, 2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Ann, I understand what you mean and enjoy sharing...

Ann, I understand what you mean and enjoy sharing my experiences with you and everyone else here.

Kathie, for most trips we try to balance learning experiences with spiritual ones and decide guide...
Forum: Asia
Mar 8th, 2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Writing to you sitting by the picture windows in...

Writing to you sitting by the picture windows in my room overlooking the tea fields. Feels like I've been transported back to a different era.

Ann and Kathie, without lunch, our drive from...
Forum: Asia
Mar 8th, 2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Kathie and Ann, every meal we had at the...

Kathie and Ann, every meal we had at the Kandalama was delicious and the curries are among the best we had in Sri Lanka. Tea Factory's curries are very good too.

To Dambulla

The journey from...
Forum: Asia
Mar 6th, 2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,880
Posted By tripplanner001

Paule, yes, we really enjoy the Pettah markets. ...

Paule, yes, we really enjoy the Pettah markets. We try to visit at least one market or two on every trip. They offer a good glimpse into life in an area. Plus it's fun to pick out produce that we...
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