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Galle or Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the bay of Galle, southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s a historic beautiful cobbled-stone place filled with Portuguese and Dutch era buildings, quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants. It’s a MUST when travelling in Sri Lanka
I stayed in Mirissa which was only an hour local bus ride to Galle. I was blown away with the scene. I wasn’t expecting a European atmosphere. It’s very different from all the places I visited in Sri Lanka. I spent the whole day exploring and relaxing on the beach by the lighthouse. The shops have unique souvenirs and home wares that you can only find in Galle Fort, make sure to check them out too.
You can also check my post about awesome things to do in Ella.
Last month, my sister and I went to Peru! Wow, that trip felt like a long time ago! Our trip has come and gone, I still can’t believe I finally saw the breathtaking Machu Picchu. We just wanted to go somewhere and get away with the snow. Peru happened to be low season in February which also considered the rainy season. We were in Cusco and Aquas Calientes (base camp of Machu Picchu) for 6 days and it only rains at night. It’s chilly and sunny during the day. There’s still a lot of tourists, but the crowd was nothing compared to summer. We arrived in Lima first and spend a few days exploring. We also went sand boarding in Huacachina. It was extremely fun and a great experience!
Cusco is a beautiful, vibrant city. The streets of Cusco are filled with colours from doors, windows to Peruvian fabric! The weather was gorgeous the whole time that we were there. We explored the cobblestoned streets, saw children and women wearing the traditional Andean clothing. Local markets are always the top of my list. We had a blast wandering, eating and shopping in San Pedro market. Plaza de Armas was is located in the heart of Cusco. It’s a lovely square surrounded with cathedrals and so many shops and restaurants.
We had a wonderful time in Cusco, unfortunately we suffered from altitude sickness which is very common when visiting Cusco. Here is a helpful guide to avoid/cure altitude sickness.
