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Top 10 colonial hotels in sri lanka
Sri Lanka, once known as Ceylon, carries a rich colonial legacy shaped by Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. This history is beautifully preserved in a number of colonial-era hotels scattered across the island. From grand seaside mansions to hill-country retreats and fortified townhouses, these hotels offer travelers a chance to step back in time while enjoying modern comfort. Staying in a colonial hotel is not just about accommodation—it is about experiencing stories, architecture, and traditions that have survived for centuries.
By Buddhika Jayanath20 days ago in Wander
City thrice holy
My visit to Israel in the 1990s felt like a homecoming. Don’t ask me why. A quick tour of Jerusalem took in many historic and religious sites. Not least the excavations beside the Western (or Wailing) Wall. Here, becloaked scholars read ancient Hebrew scrolls, praying with their voices, hearts, minds and bodies. Here, Roman street divides modern office and apartment blocks. Here, east meets west, Jew lives alongside Arab. Here the most holy of Christian monuments has a church that is bisected by a line cutting through two walls, floor, ceiling and alter. One side Catholic, the other Greek Orthodox.
By Raymond G. Taylor21 days ago in Wander
The Ultimate Guide to Free Flight Upgrades That Work
Getting stuck in a cramped middle seat while watching other passengers enjoy spacious first-class cabins doesn't have to be your reality. Free flight upgrades are more achievable than most travelers think, and this guide shows you exactly how to score them consistently.
By LaMarion Ziegler21 days ago in Wander
Absolved of All Sins!
We went on a day trip to Armenia with my son and friend Katie to explore its apostolic monasteries. Our first stop, Akhtala Monastery, had a monument to Armenian-Georgian friendship in the form of two rings joined by a pomegranate, the national fruit of both countries.
By Lana V Lynx21 days ago in Wander
Postcard from Bangor
Welcome to “Postcards Between Pages,” where we journey to places where stories come alive, and the landscape speaks with the echoes of literary giants. Today, we’re mailing you an audio postcard straight from Bangor, Maine—home to SK Tours of Bangor and the heart of Stephen King’s legendary world. Together, we’ll traverse the eerie streets and storied landmarks that inspired the King of Horror, listen to tales and whispers from beyond the page, and unravel how Bangor’s soul has shaped the nightmares and dreams of readers across the globe.
By Kristen Barenthaler22 days ago in Wander
Pokhara Adventure Activities for 2026
Pokhara Adventure Activities for 2026 Pokhara is Nepal's best place for adventure activities. It sits next to Phewa Lake with beautiful views of the Annapurna mountains. This makes it perfect for exciting things in the sky and on the ground. The popular activities include Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, Ultralight flight and Atv adventure. All these are safe, fun, and not too expensive. This article covers details about every activity including prices, places, how long they take, safety rules, and how to mix them for a great trip.
By Pranjal Pandey22 days ago in Wander
Whispers of Winter
"There are places where the holiday season doesn’t just arrive — it settles in. It curls around you like a wool scarf, it glows like a candle in a frosted window, and it whispers stories you swear you’ve heard before. Today, we’re stepping into one of New England’s most enduring traditions: the Enchanted Village at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, Massachusetts."
By Kristen Barenthaler22 days ago in Wander
Postcard from Castle Hill
Close your eyes and let the sea wind carry you. Hear the hush of tide through salt grass, the crunch of gravel beneath footfalls, and the low call of a distant bell. Before you unfurls a vision as layered as history itself: a rolling drumlin crowned by a Stuart-style mansion, its pale walls gleaming above a velvet lawn that tumbles half a mile toward the Atlantic—a landscape as finely composed as poetry and as resonant as legend. This is Castle Hill, the luminous core of the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts, where stories—both spoken and unspoken—gather like morning mist over marsh.
By Kristen Barenthaler22 days ago in Wander
