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    Personal StoriesSri Lanka

    The one in the hostel room in Sri Lanka

    by Bianca Caruana July 18, 2016February 4, 2019
    written by Bianca Caruana
    The one in the hostel room in Sri Lanka

    I knew something was up the second I landed in the country. 6 months ago I would have been skipping through the airport singing “zippedy-doo-da” all the way to the exit. I would have sat in awe, looking out the taxi window at my new surroundings being so grateful to be in a new fascinating country and planning all the wonderful things I would do. That’s how it usually works. That’s the feeling we all yearn for when we travel. That feeling of something new, something exciting, something to make your mind say “wow”

     

    But as with regular life, things start to become routine. And I fear that my traveling lifestyle has fallen into that trap. Travel fatigue they call it. How strange that somewhat of a luxury can turn into a fatigue. It’s like when you choose a room with an ocean view. At first the view amazes you, and maybe for a few more days after that. But weeks go by and you lose that initial appreciation. You keep the windows closed. You don’t make the effort to sit on the balcony. The view is just a view. Traveling is just traveling.

     

    What one must understand is that while travel is a luxury, long-term travel isn’t easy. You give up your comforts, you miss familiar things, you live out of a bag, and you move every three days. You meet people and then they leave you or you leave them. You can’t do the things you would normally do at home because they aren’t where you are, so instead you find the closest thing to comfort and try to take in whatever familiarities you can that will treat your temporary nostalgia. Long-term travel is a hard gig and while everything always paints a rainbow picture of it there are times when that picture is far from rainbow-coloured. For me that time is now.

     

    Sri Lankan Sunsets

     

    It’s been 8 wonderful months and I’m now heading into my 9th. I’ve had a good run filled with so many experiences that I could have only ever once dreamed about. But I need to stop. I need to put away my laptop, implant myself into the most familiar surroundings I can get my hands on, and rest. Revitalise my mind so that the next time I land I will be “zippedy-doo-daa”ing my way through the airport filled with the same enthusiasm I had back when I first started. Not only for my sake but also for the sake of the places I visit, so their wonders are as wonderful to me as they could possibly be, and so I can share those wonders with the world.

     

    So my dear Sri Lanka, I am sorry that my fatigue has decided to afflict me right when we were just getting started. I could keep pushing on but the fatigue has taken my inspiration and stolen my enthusiasm. It wouldn’t be right for me to keep exploring with this weight holding me down.

     

    I'll be back soon

     

     

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  • Vietnam

    Biking The Hai Van Pass From Da Nang To Hue

    by Bianca Caruana July 15, 2016October 15, 2018
    July 15, 2016October 15, 2018

    A day trip biking one of the world’s most beautiful great ocean roads, the Hai Van Pass, Vietnam. From Da Nang to Hue and back.

  • Travel Inspiration

    The World’s Best Cities To Explore On A Bicycle

    by Bianca Caruana July 15, 2016
    July 15, 2016

    I’ve collaborated with travel professionals to bring you this list of the world’s best cities to explore by bicycle. Where shall we start?

  • Travel Inspiration

    30 Photos Of Asia That Will Take You Back In Time

    by Bianca Caruana July 12, 2016
    July 12, 2016

    These images captured throughout Southeast Asia will transport you briefly to another moment in time.

  • Community DevelopmentResponsible TourismVietnam

    A Homestay Experience In Sapa Vietnam

    by Bianca Caruana July 9, 2016March 29, 2019
    July 9, 2016March 29, 2019

    A traditional homestay experience in Sapa Vietnam, staying with the ethnic Hmong people and trekking in the beautiful northern region of Vietnam.

  • Fair TradeTravel Inspiration

    5 Ways To Shop Fairly When You Travel

    by Bianca Caruana July 6, 2016March 15, 2021
    July 6, 2016March 15, 2021

    5 of the ways that you can make more fair shopping choices when you travel, and even when at home. Shop fairly with these 5 easy tips.

  • Environmental AwarenessResponsible TourismTravel Inspiration

    5 Of Asia’s Most Beautiful Destinations Destroyed By Mass Tourism

    by Bianca Caruana July 4, 2016December 28, 2019
    July 4, 2016December 28, 2019

    The after effects of mass tourism have transformed some of the world’s most stunning destinations to some of the world’s most unpleasant ones.

  • Responsible TourismVietnam

    A Responsible Guide To Travel In Hanoi Vietnam

    by Bianca Caruana June 26, 2016January 9, 2021
    June 26, 2016January 9, 2021

    A responsible traveller’s guide on all there is to eat, see and do in the lovely city of Hanoi Vietnam.

  • Responsible TourismVietnam

    Learning the art of Stamp Making in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

    by Bianca Caruana June 25, 2016October 15, 2018
    June 25, 2016October 15, 2018

    On tour with Backstreet Academy learning the traditional art of stamp making in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Vietnam.

  • Animal FriendlyTravel Inspiration

    10 Of The World’s Best Places For Wildlife Spotting – Part 2

    by Bianca Caruana June 23, 2016October 7, 2018
    June 23, 2016October 7, 2018

    Travel bloggers from around the world bring you the insider information on the world’s best places for wildlife spotting.

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I am a freelance journalist, blogger & podcast host specialising in stories that ignite thoughts surrounding compassion, ethics and the happiness of all beings. Through my work, I aim to promote ethical values and give a voice to those who are making the world a better place.

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