Adventure or ordeal? India to London by bus
For the rich and footloose, a truly long-distance adventure.
Asia
Dreaming Around the World, Part I
Does where we choose to sleep when we travel say something meaningful about us, or nothing at all? PortMoresby thinks it does & shares her own choices over the years.
July 3, 2020: Buduruwagala, nr. Wellawaya, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe visits an impressive collections of Buddha statues. They are over a thousand years old and lost until rediscovered in the 1920s.
Gal Vihara, Sri Lanka
DrFumblefinger visits Gal Vihara, the amazing group of rock carvings in the medieval city of Polonorruwa. These beautifully detailed works are almost 900 years old.
December 18, 2019: A Parade in Jojawar
DrFumblefinger enjoyed this small celebration which caused a traffic jam in the small Rajasthani city of Jojawar.
December 13, 2019: Resting beside the Road, Sri Lanka
DrFumblefinger spots some grey lemur monkeys while on a road trip in Sri Lanka.
October 14, 2019: Monkey getting a Drink, Polonnaruwa
What's a monkey to do when thirsty and there's no running water nearby?
September 20. 2019: Drying Fish, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe's Pic of the Day shows the process of drying fish in Sri Lanka. Dried fish are a popular in Sri Lankan cuisine.
From the Rear Window: Sri Lanka's Tea Country
DrFumblefinger shares some of the scenery he enjoyed while driving through Sri Lanka's mountainous tea country.
A hidden history emerges in Tajikistan
A major new dig in a remote area between Tajikistan and Afghanistan reveals over 4,000 years of history.
From the Rear Window: Roadside shops in Central Sri Lanka
DrFumblefinger shares some photos he took from his rear window perch while driving through Sri Lanka's central mountainous reigon.
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (Where Gumbo was #328)
Gumbo was visiting the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. The city dates to the 11th century and contains some beautifully preserved ruins and art.
A Visit to a Boy's Home in Delhi
DrFumblefinger and his tour group visit a shelter for boys in Delhi. Designed to help street kids have a safe home and rebuild their lives, we were impressed with what we saw.
March 26, 2019: St. Clair's Tea Center, Sri Lanka
DrFumblefinger visits the St. Clair tea center in the central Highlands of Sri Lanka.
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (Where Gumbo was #315)
Gumbo was visiting the tomb of Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Said to be a fusion of Indian and Persian architectural styles, it was the first garden-tomb to be built in the country.