Sri Lanka trip
Sri Lanka is a unique place, with ancient cities, stunning landscapes, special beaches, and more. It's filled with travelers from all around the world.
The journey starts in Colombo, the capital, which you reach by flying through Doha, Qatar (yes, Israelis can transit there freely). You then continue by an old train to Anuradhapura (until I learned the name) – it used to be the capital about 2,200 years ago. From there to Sigiriya – a climb to a rock/fortress with only 1,200 steps, safaris, a solo trip to Dambulla with ancient caves, Kandy, a visit to an elephant sanctuary, and much more. The adventure there included white water rafting.
During Passover 2019, there was a terrorist attack in Sri Lanka, two weeks after I left. I was in most of the places where the explosions occurred. Fortunately, I wasn't there when it happened. It's heartbreaking. The wonderful thing about Sri Lanka is its people – gentle, kind, and polite. It's horrifying.
It's also possible to upgrade the event and turn it into an unforgettable hybrid armchair adventure!
What is a hybrid armchair adventure? Explanation here.
And here's the trailer to the recommended hybrid armchair segment for this presentation
An example of a hybrid section from a lecture about a trip to Peru - the land of the Incas - Sightseeing
Batantambo - a village from the Inca period