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• Visiting the Beautiful Taj Mahal

  

  The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, a city about 3 hours away from Delhi by train and unless you plan on going to the Taj more than once during your stay, you really

• 5 Reasons You Should Visit Egypt

  

  For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to visit Egypt. It once seemed like an unattainable dream; another world far from my reach. Dreams can be achieved as this visit was my 8th.

• 5 Tips for Hiking as a Vegan

  

  5 Tips for Hiking as a Vegan Going on a hike is one of the best ways to explore a new destination, and it also happens to be one of the simplest yet most nourishing

• Day visit to Buduruwagala, Sri Lanka

  

    Before leaving for Sri Lanka, Cody learned about an ancient buddhist temple not far from the town of Ella called Buduruwagala. Rather than a man made structure that you enter, this 1000 year old temple

• The most beautiful train ride to Ella, Sri Lanka

  

    Prior to leaving for Sri Lanka I was in contact with our guesthouse in Kandy regarding the reservations of two 1st, 2nd, or 3rd class train tickets from Kandy to Ella. I had been

• 3 Cultural Gems You Need to Visit in Japan

  

  Surely one of the world’s most consistently bucket-listed destinations, Japan’s rich culture has exerted a hold on tourists for hundreds of years. And, while today its global image is summarised most neatly by the

• The Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants With a View in New York

  

    New York City is home to Broadway, charming sidewalk stoops, and fashionable people. Here at Mindful Wanderlust we love all the sights and sounds of the city, from the hustle and bustle of Times Square to

• Walking around the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka

  

    Not really knowing what to expect from Kandy, Sri Lanka but certainly content with the prospect of consuming an abundance of soy based soft serve ice-cream at The Soya Centre, we gleefully boarded the

• Spending 3 days in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka

  

    After flying from Chiang Mai to Bangkok-with a 4 hour layover in BKK, we touched down at Bandaranaike International Airport in the late evening. By the time we swiped our key card unlocking the door

• BEES-Burm and Emily’s Elephant Sanctuary

  

    Our mission is to provide a safe and natural home to elephants on rest, care and permanent retirement. Educating mahouts, owners and tourists alike on a positive alternative for elephants, giving them a better