Where to Stay in Sri Lanka: 📍 Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle @anantaratangalle
We stayed at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle on the southernmost part of Sri Lanka in a villa facing the Indian Ocean, though there are also rooms and villas facing the gardens. The scenery was idyllic, with the ocean waves audible even with the doors closed. Walks around the Anantara were such a treats both by day and by night! The welcoming package included chocolate sweets with local ingredients, fruits, and herbal oils. Our villa was extremely stylish, with a panoramic bathroom and traditional decorations and amazing skincare. It was had a private pool which was decorated with fresh hibiscuses and frangipani, and our floating breakfast there was fantastic. However there was also a large pool on the hotel premises, and you can swim in the ocean (carefully, as the currents are strong in the ocean!). Besides that, there are several restaurants, including Italian, Spanish, and Japanese, and the breakfast selection was great – featuring many Sri – Lankan traditional dishes, including dhal, curries and numerous desserts. The Anantara grounds are extensive, with paddy fields and huts where you can learn to cook Sri Lankan food (you can see freshly made clay bowls left to dry). There is also abundant wildlife! During our stay, we spotted grey langurs, palm squirrels, black-naped hares, yellow-billed babblers, Indian peafowls, cattle egrets, land monitors, house toads, and brown mongooses! The Anantara spa is a true gem. I indulged in the Signature Ceylon Retreat, a 2-hour scrub, massage, and facial with green tea and lemongrass – pure bliss! And yes, Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon, and tea is very important here. The ladies in the kids’ club were accommodating and fun. Overall, we adored our stay, with friendly and welcoming staff and incredible hotel grounds.
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If you plan to visit Bulgaria, add Plovdiv to your itinerary! Located approximately a 1.5-2 hour car ride from Sofia, the capital of the country, it’s a convenient day trip destination with numerous historic attractions. Early inhabitants occupied this area many thousands of years ago. Then the Hellenistic and Roman eras came: Philippopolis was a prosperous and well-known city founded on the seven hills in the 4th century BC and named after Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Later, it became the main city of the Roman province of Thracia. Plovdiv is located right on its site, and that’s why it has numerous ancient landmarks! Now it’s a modern city guarding its historical heritage. Huge wisterias, souvenir shops, museums, and excavated landmarks – tap link in bio!
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Bodrum diaries – we’re here for a week and will spend a few more days in Türkiye, see more in stories!
Featuring: Bodrum Castle, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Theatre at Halicarnassus, Bodrum Marina, view from the Myndos gate, Bodrum old city, MO Bodrum, Rixos Premium Bodrum.
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