I just read that Arthur C. Clarke died in Sri Lanka at the age of 90. He was, no doubt, one of the coolest guys out there. Not only was he a great writer, but he was a pioneer traveler, too.
Although he was British, he moved to Sri Lanka some 50 years ago because "he loved ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Here is to Arthur C. Clarke. Here is to Sri Lanka.
I just read that Arthur C. Clarke died in Sri Lanka at the age of 90. He was, no doubt, one of the coolest guys out there. Not only was he a great writer, but he was a pioneer traveler, too.
Although he was British, he moved to Sri Lanka some 50 years ago because "he loved ...Getting a travel agent--or not
Yesterday I ran into a woman I know who is an avid traveler. Her trips are the type where you learn a thing or two--historical trips of famous European paintings, or something. I can't quite remember, but I do know they are themed versions that she researches herself based ...Hiring A Guide Can Enhance a Travel Experience
I'm a huge fan of guides--not necessarily guide books, although I do use them to give me a running start on figuring out where I might head before my interests lead me in other directions, but living, breathing human guides who know a place well. These folks are worth hiring ...How Much Would You Pay for Dessert? $14,500?
There's a lot I would do for the perfect Creme Brulee. You see, I'm a bit of a dessert fiend and it's certainly my all-time favourite. In fact, I ate more than my share at the last wedding I photographed. But I digress. What's the most you would pay for a dessert? $5? $10? ...Is The Local Team Wearing Red?
I dabble in a bit of sports writing in New Zealand, so when I'm on the road I try and get along to a local sports event. It's a great way to get a feel for a place.
Here's my top five suggestions for on the road sports experiences.
Watching Boca Juniors in the ...Photo of the Day (4/25/07)
Every time a photo from e.r.g.o appears in the Gadling Flickr pool I wonder why I am simply gazing at it in awe on my computer screen and not in some fancy hard cover book with all his beautiful shots out of Sri Lanka? Here a girl dressed in black looks dead on at the ...Sri Lanka: Just How Safe is Unsafe?
So, Sri Lanka is on the list of the 10 most dangerous destinations to visit, according to Willy Volk's post. Willy's not fibbing. I read the article myself before I read his post and sure enough, Sri Lanka is a place to think twice about before you travel there. My advice is ...The World's Most Dangerous Destinations for 2007
Here at Gadling, we usually profile places people WANT to go. However, sometimes it's useful to mention places to avoid. Consequently, here's an interesting (and not altogether surprising) list of the 2007's 12 Most Dangerous Destinations:
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...11 Winter Escapes That WON'T Leave You Bored
Even if you love chillin' at the beach thiiiiiis much, sometimes the thought of sitting on the beach for a week doesn't sound like much of a vacation. While it'll probably be fun...it doesn't seem very exciting. And sometimes an exciting vacation is just what we need to get ...Word for the Travel Wise (02/06/07)
Seeing this music video from the Sri Lankan Tamil born artist M.I.A. yesterday reminded me that it is time for a lesson in the language and also world music. Now based out of England, M.I.A. still turns her focus to her homeland, making music that makes you think as well as ...Photo of the Day (1/27/07)
I've never been in a rush to find a knight in shining armor to rescue me from my free-spirited ways of globe trekking to entrap me in a kitchen to cook salmon croquettes and rice pilaf, but this smiling bride on her wedding day and her absolutely contagious smile makes me ...Two Years Post Tsunami
This morning when I watched the news it was called to my attention that today marks the two-year anniversary of one the biggest natural disasters to occur in Southeast Asia. Footage of massive waves, bulldozing tiny tropical beach resorts in Thailand and water carrying the ...Photo of the Day (12/16/06)
Feeling dizzy yet? All the frenzy seen in this shot is caused by the rope dancers during Esala Perahera as described by E-R-G-O. The ceremony takes places in Sri Lanka and this shot is a second Gadling selection from the experience. The swirling colors and excitement is ...Word for the Travel Wise (10/15/06)
If time and money aren't issues for you and say a fun travel companion then I suggest booking a first-class ticket over to the tiny tear-drop shaped island of Sri Lanka for Deepavali happening on October 21, 2006. Deepavali also known as Diwali is the 'Festival of Lights' ...Word for the Travel Wise (09/16/06)
Not much time to point out exotic foreign affairs or make cutesy conversation about the country or word of choice so as a courtesy I will provide you with two words today. That's what you're reading this for anyway - right? Besides, I make up the rules. Today's word is a ...Photo of the Day (9/12/2006)
Today's POTD goes to E-R-G-O for this really superb, Natinal Geogrphic quality photo of an Esala Perahera performer in the festival of Esala Perahera in (I believe) Sri Lanka. The colors are vibrant and the composition is excellent. In fact, check out his phole photo stream. ...Travel Works & Art of Aurélie Pedrajas
Stumbled upon this pleasant looking site while I was hunting for a globe image and it makes me wish that I could really, really speak French for once. Thank goodness there are images and artwork to assist me in my inability to communicate through words. Aurélie ...Word for the Travel Wise (08/08/06)
Every time I go to the tourism site of Sri Lanka I am impressed. First off, the site is designed rather nicely and feels like a vacation within itself. Secondly, the country always has so much going on year-round. If it isn't a huge spice festival of sorts you can bet you'll ...Word for the Travel Wise (06/24/06)
One of my biggest travel fantasies of all time is to go some place like India or Sri Lanka and work in a media environment. Of course Bollywood has been on the very top of that list, but i-to-i offers some pretty mouth-watering volunteer programs for parties interested in ...Pology - June Issue
Should you be having an easy going kind of Saturday evening with nothing on your agenda except doing the laundry and viewing a few World Cup games you may also wish to swing by Pology online. We've mentioned it before here at Gadling, but the June issue is so darn good I ...
