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If you are traveling to South Asia for the first time, remember that Asia is different.
Asia is the cradle of the some of the greatest religions and philosophies of the world. People’s values, motivations and mindsets do differ. To some the pace of life will seem slow. This is after all an ideal backdrop for a great holiday. Some of our tours feature such locations, where time has stood still and an ancient way of life is followed. Sri Lanka in one sense a developing Nation, but its people are by and large content with life and a lifestyle - especially in the rural areas. This is best symbolized by the warmth and friendliness you will encounter on tour. Their life style is dictated by what they need for the day. When a Sri Lankan smiles, so do his eyes - The eyes are after all said to be the windows of the soul. Time in rural Sri Lanka stands still and rushing around isn’t seen as a necessity. Punctuality may suffer as a result. Remember to enjoy the journey, as it’s a part of the experience in Sri Lanka. Just getting to where you want isn’t the total experience- experience life as you pass through the fascinating landscape and many villages and do stop if you want to explore!
“We gather materials for our pleasure from outside, when true happiness grows to its perfection from within”
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Rabrindranath Tagore
Support services you may be used to and take for granted may not be evident and accessibility to locations difficult. The journey in these lands is considered a part of destination and the experience. To us this is what a holiday is about. Serendipity was coined describing Sri Lanka, meaning “pleasant unexpected occurrences”
If you don’t seek a different experience from the routine why leave home? If you do seek an experience like no other, get in touch and Retreat from Reality – Travel Retreats style.
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