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3 days in Kathmandu Nepal /  by Yobel Muchang

3 days | September 2018 | Macaque monkey staring up at a shrine in Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya monkey temple.

3 days | September 2018 | Macaque monkey staring up at a shrine in Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya monkey temple.

Quick Thoughts

Quick thoughts for a quick trip! I had just finished a two-week Eurotrip (Budapest, Norway, Amsterdam), but realized there was a 3-day weekend coming up. Not to pass up on the opportunity, I booked last-minute flights to Kathmandu, Nepal. My only goal? Chill with monkeys. Thatโ€™s it. Enjoy some monkey pics ^^

Key Highlights

Things to Know

  • When visiting Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), make sure to secure your belongings - these monkeys are professional thieves! I had one rip the hand sanitizer right off my bag. Jokeโ€™s on the monkey though when he tried eating it (:

Birdโ€™s Eye View

Weekend in Kathmandu, Nepal

Trip by the Photos

3 days in Sri Lanka /  by Yobel Muchang

3 days | April 2018 | Pic of Little Adamโ€™s Peak in Ella, Sri Lanka

3 days | April 2018 | Pic of Little Adamโ€™s Peak in Ella, Sri Lanka

Quick Thoughts

Wildlife photography was the reason that drew me to Sri Lanka, but I was also blown away by the incredibly diverse terrains and vivid landscapes. While geographically Sri Lanka may look small, it really does require more extensive time to explore fully. This was a quick weekend getaway for me, but the brief taste of Sri Lanka was enough to convince me I need to come back pronto!

Key Highlights

  • See my collection of Instagram Stories from this trip!

  • Wildlife safaris in Udawalawe National Park

  • Small town of Ella

  • Hiking Adamโ€™s Peak overnight for sunrise

  • Lush landscapes near Nuwara Eliya including tea plantations, waterfalls and rolling hills

Things to Know

  • While traversing via train is the best way to explore Sri Lanka, given time constraints I went with a hired driver. You donโ€™t necessarily have to hire a driver in advance - I booked mine at the airport.

  • The roads areโ€ฆchaotic, but they are somewhat a controlled chaos. Just strap in and find your inner zen.

  • You can book wildlife safaris through your hotels usually.

  • Hiking Adamโ€™s Peak is pretty intense (3-6 hrs roundtrip, 5,500 steps). I started the hike at หœ2am to catch the sunrise, and keep in mind based on seasonality the top may be crowded.

Birdโ€™s Eye View

Udawalawe, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Adam's Peak

Trip by the Photos