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23/05/2024

✨ Preethi Vesak! ✨

Today is the day that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha according to Theravada Buddhism.

Pictured is the Samadhi Buddha Statue. The Buddha is sitting in the Dhyana Mudra position, a meditation posture associated with Buddha’s first enlightenment (sitting cross-legged with his upturned palms placed one over the other on his lap).

Whether Buddhist or not, on this auspicious day, I wish you all peace, clarity, understanding, and compassion. May we all spread love and kindness in the world 🙏🏾

💛 Chamelee

📍 Samadhi Buddha Statue, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

22/05/2024

✨ Michelle’s surprise 40th birthday! ✨

Michy’s birthday was so much fun! Not only as we were celebrating another year in the life of an amazing woman, but also as I got to catch up with childhood friends - many of whom I hadn’t seen in over a decade!

It was especially lovely to reflect on the fact that a lot of these families befriended my parents when they first came to Australia over 35 years ago, and they have been friends ever since 🥹

Growing up in a country that’s different to your ancestry comes with many challenges. One of which is feeling/being disconnected from family, friends, and your culture.

It warms my heart that despite being separated from a lot of our own family, we have managed to create our own community here in Australia with friends who feel like family 💛

It was so touching to see the amount of love and care that had gone into making it a special day for Michy. The Bollywood extravaganza theme was in full force with a red carpet / paparazzi style entrance, movie poster decor adapted to feature the beautiful birthday girl (love your work Shamara!), a delicious dinner, and an incredible movie themed cake - complete with a film reel of photos of Michy over the years!

I’m grateful that all these amazing humans have been part of my life in some form over the years, and that I was able to celebrate Michy’s birthday with them.

I hope you had a wonderful birthday Michy! Thank you for being the gorgeous, intelligent, strong, and caring woman that you are. You do so much for so many - as a wife, daughter, mother, sister, professional, and friend. You wear many hats, and you wear them all so well. We are blessed to have you in our lives. May you live a long and happy life 💛

💛 Chamelee

📍 Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

20/05/2024

Missing this 🥲 … ☀️🏝️😍

May the sun shine down on you as you have an amazing day today!

💛 Chamelee

📍Mirissa, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

16/05/2024

Celebrating another lap around the sun 🎂 . Special thanks to my two favourite people - my Amma and Thaththa 😍. Thank you for all you have done for me. You are absolutely amazing people and your unconditional love and support means the world to me. I am so grateful to you both and feel blessed to call you my parents ❤️

Thanks also to all the wonderful people who I have had the pleasure of sharing this life with. Family, friends who are like family, and all the lovely people I have met along the way. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and care, and for bringing extra sunshine to my life ☀️

Thank you all for the birthday love. I wish you all lots of happiness, laughter, luck, and good health.

💛 Chamelee

14/01/2024

Of all the beaches in Sri Lanka, Mirissa is still one of my favourites.

Why?

Soft sand that cushions your bare feet, crystal clear water that sparkles in the sunshine, and lots of picturesque places to visit nearby (e.g. coconut tree hill, secret beach, parrot rock).

Perhaps most importantly, it’s where you can find some of the best vegan gelato in all of Sri Lanka! 😍

It’s a big call, but after you try the mouthwatering frozen delights at I think there’s a strong chance you’ll agree with me. Check them out and let me know what you think!

💛 Chamelee

📍 Mirissa Beach, Mirissa, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

08/01/2024

Galle Fort is such a fun place to explore!

A melting pot of history, nature, and delicious food (including lots of vegan options! 🌱).

It was also one of my favourite places to watch the sunset. Grab a vegan ice cream from one of the nearby shops (Eg .lk ) and make your way up one of the grassy hills. Then lie back and watch the sky come alive with colour as the day draws to an end 😍

Happy exploring!

💛 Chamelee

📍 Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

07/01/2024

✨My happy place✨

Being barefoot on the beach seems to be a magic cure for me. It helps to reflect, reset, rejuvenate, and remember how lucky we are to live on this beautiful planet 🌏

What’s your happy place?

💛 Chamelee

📍 Marawila Beach, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

06/01/2024

✨Sunrise on top of the world✨

One of my favourite sunrises in Sri Lanka 😍. This view comes with some hard work though! You need to climb over 5,000 steps up the mountain overnight, battling the crowds and the freezing weather.

But it is definitely worth it to wake up to sunrise among the clouds! 😍 You feel like you are on top of the world!

Where else have you seen stunning sunrises in Sri Lanka?

💛 Chamelee

📍Sri Pada (aka Adam’s Peak), Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

03/01/2024

Currently in Australia, but feel like I left my heart behind in Sri Lanka 🥺

Such a breathtaking country! If you haven’t yet, add it to your travel list. You won’t regret it! ✈️

Wishing you sunshine and happiness ✨

💛 Chamelee

📍 Madiha, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

14/11/2023

Enjoying the beautiful views at Bundala National Park 😍

It’s a great spot to visit if you are a bird/nature lover! If you’re heading out to Yala, you could drop in here on the way!

Remember, wherever you go, take only memories, leave only footprints 👣

Let’s all play our part to help the wildlife, Sri Lanka, and the wonderful earth we are blessed to live on 🌏

Take care and happy travels!

💛 Chamelee

📍 Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

13/11/2023

Why is it so much easier to wake up to watch the sunrise when you are on holiday?!

If you know the answer, please let me know!

But whatever the reason, the early start was worth it for the spectacular views of the sun rising over the water in Pasikuda 😍

If you are visiting Pasikuda, I recommend heading to “Sunrise View Point” (on Google Maps) to kick off your day. Absolutely stunning! ☀️

Whether you wake up in time for the sunrise or closer to sunset, I hope you have a wonderful day!

💛 Chamelee

📍Sunrise View Point, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

05/11/2023

There’s something so magical about being out in nature 😍

Gazing up at the trees towering above. Feeling tiny in comparison. Yet also knowing that we each have a reason for being in this world.

And if you don’t know your reason or your role yet, that’s ok. We each have our own journey to travel. And it’s a journey we need to take at our own pace.

We just need to keep our eyes, hearts, and minds open to the possibilities. The right path will make itself known to us when we are ready.

Have faith in the process. Trust in yourself. Don’t give up. No need to rush. And remember to have fun along the way!

Your time will come 💛

✨ Nature is magical, and we are a part of nature. We have magic within us too ✨

💛 Chamelee

📍 A magical forest somewhere in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

04/11/2023

Stunning sunsets on the south coast of Sri Lanka 😍

Forever chasing the sun 💛 Can never get enough!

Luckily the south coast season is kicking off soon! 😃

💛 Chamelee

📍 Boossa, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

29/10/2023

Sri Lankan sunsets… pure magic 😍

I love how nature is so effortlessly amazing! We are truly lucky to live in such a beautiful world!

I was blessed to spend the day with the two people I love most in the world 💛. Nothing fancy, we just shared a meal and enjoyed each other’s company. But it was such a great day and it filled me with so much joy 🥹

Plus, it was FINALLY sunny in Melbourne today! 🥲 Melbourne seems to have missed the memo that spring has started 🥶. So the sunshine today helped as well!

I hope you find (make) the time to stop and appreciate the little things today! Wishing you a day filled with small blessings that bring you happiness ✨

💛 Chamelee

📍 Sunset Point, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

28/10/2023

Thambili / king coconut. The best thirst quencher. Naturally vegan. Naturally amazing!

A must have in Sri Lanka! 🤤

Don’t forget to scoop out and devour the delicious coconut flesh inside! 🥥

If you happen to be passing through Thanamalwila, you can support this lovely lady and her fruit shop 😊

Wishing you a day of delicious cruelty-free sustenance! Every single meal you eat can make a difference. You have the power to save a life! Will you choose to be a hero today? ✨

💛 Chamelee

📍 Thanamalwila, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

28/10/2023

I heard this song today and it really resonated with me. It’s a great mental health reminder 💛

Social media isn’t reality. What we see doesn’t always reflect the truth. People may be smiling on the outside but crying on the inside. So many are fighting battles that we don’t even know about.

Check in on your friends, family, and loved ones. And please open up and talk to someone - whether someone you know or a professional. You don’t have to go through things alone.

Even if things aren’t going as you hoped, or things didn’t work out, or things are no longer the way they once were. That’s ok.

Perhaps that wasn’t the right path. Or it wasn’t the right path for now. Or with some tweaks you can head down that path. Whatever it may be, it’s ok. It will be ok. You will be ok.

So please be honest. Reach out and speak up. You are loved, you are worthy, you deserve to be here.

If I’M being honest, I wasn’t doing ok today. I spoke with my parents. It helped me open up and better understand things for myself. Things I didn’t even realise were on my mind. We also started to discuss some ideas for moving forward. And it was really helpful. It wasn’t pretty but I’m glad it happened. I haven’t figured it all out yet. And that’s ok. Plus I feel a lot better now. And I’m so grateful to have them in my life 💛

Even if you don’t know what’s wrong. Talking to someone can help you identify what might be the issue, and it can also help you get the support you need. Talking to someone or asking for help is not a weakness. Connecting with others, helping others, letting others help you - it’s a strength. There is no need to walk this road alone. We are all in this together 💛

Take care and wishing you peace, courage, and contentment 🙏🏾

💛 Chamelee

26/10/2023

Just monkeying around! 🐒

We were setting up to take some family photos. But before we could take them, these guys jumped in and got the photoshoot started! 😆

Never a dull moment in Sri Lanka!

💛 Chamelee

📍 Moragahakanda Reservoir, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

p.s. is it just me or do these look like the dreaded ‘bob cut’ haircuts all brown parents gave their kids when we were growing up (myself unfortunately included!)?! 😅

25/10/2023

Why I originally went to Sri Lanka. My Aththamma (Grandma) 💛

She was unwell in Dec 2021 so we went to visit. Luckily she is a fighter and she regained her health. (I unexpectedly stayed in 🇱🇰 for ~2 yrs!)

Aththamma is a strong woman. She was a pillar of strength for her family, her students (she was a teacher), her school, her temple, and her community. She touched many lives and helped countless people.

Sadly she is losing her memory and forgets things. But her spirit is still the same. She is still the witty, passionate, and caring person she always was 💛

We didn’t always see eye to eye. From questioning why I wasn’t married yet, to criticising my clothing, to outdated gender views, to strong differing opinions on certain topics.

But she’s different now. She realises times have changed. While she always loved me, she now accepts me for who I am 💛

Change is hard for anyone, let alone someone who held strong personal/cultural/societal beliefs to the contrary for a long time.

Now we laugh, joke around, and discuss topics openly. Even with her deteriorating memory, we share and learn so much from each other 💛

These moments were captured on my last visit. Pic 2 came first. She kept looking at me. As if she wanted to capture my image in her memory forever 🥺 Pic 1 came next. I realised what she was doing and we cracked up 😆. Pic 3 was the chaos afterwards 😅

I love these photos as they capture real moments that we shared. Beautiful memories that I will always treasure 💛

Growing up abroad, I never got to properly experience a grandparent’s love in the traditional sense. I’m grateful to have had these unexpected experiences to bond with my Aththamma 🥹

Life doesn’t always go to plan. It’s messy. There are ups and downs.

But try to embrace the unexpected.

You never know, the way things end up may be even better than what you could have ever planned 😊

May you find many unexpected pockets of happiness! ✨

💛 Chamelee

👗 My other Aththamma (now passed) and my Nanda (Aunty) taught me to sew. They would be so proud to see me wearing a skirt I made 🥹

21/10/2023

After almost two years in Sri Lanka (🤯 time flies!), numerous rescheduled flights because I fell in love with the country and wasn’t ready to leave, and then the airlines cancelling my flight once I actually arrived at the airport 😅🤦🏽‍♀️ … it still doesn’t feel real to be back in Melbourne!

I miss Sri Lanka, the sunshine 🥲, my extended family, and all the amazing people who made my time there so memorable ❤️

But I’m also super grateful to be reunited with my family again. Home really is where the heart is. And after two years on the move… I’m finally home 🥹

Wishing you all a wonderful day with your loved ones!

💛 Chamelee

14/10/2023

If you want to head off the beaten path and discover some hidden gems in Sri Lanka - add this to your list!

This was one of my favourite places on the east coast of Sri Lanka. If you’re in Arugam Bay or nearby, it’s the perfect day trip.

There’s a little bit of a climb, but it’s worth every step. So peaceful and serene, and absolutely stunning views! 😍

💛 Chamelee

📍 Kudumbigala Monastery Complex, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

29/09/2023

I’m not a morning person, but damn, sunrise in Arugam Bay makes me want to be 😍

💛 Chamelee

📍Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

.SL

23/09/2023

Chilling on Elephant Rock 😍. Just a short drive from Arugam Bay. Best reached by jeep, tuk tuk, or bike. A small climb, but well worth it for the views - especially at sunrise and sunset. Stay safe and keep an eye out for elephants and crocodiles.

💛 Chamelee

📍Elephant Rock, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

21/09/2023

Sunrise on the beach - starting (or ending 😅) the day off right!

The beauty of nature is all around us. We just need to take a moment to soak it all in ☀️

Wishing you all a day filled with sunshine!

💛 Chamelee

📍Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

16/09/2023

Windy but worth it 😍

Barefoot beach walks = one of my favourite ways to start the day!

💛 Chamelee

📍Whisky Point, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

25/07/2023

When things don’t work out as planned or expected, it’s easy to feel despondent and upset.

But when these doors close, bigger and better doors can open for us, paving the way for other opportunities that we may not have even considered or been aware of.

Take the time you need for closure and to grieve the loss of what you once had. But try to keep your eyes, mind, and heart open to all the other opportunities that are coming your way.

Nothing in life is permanent. Don’t let a perceived setback chain you down. Be free and go with the flow. Let it guide you to where you are meant to be ✨

A brighter future awaits you. Just be brave, believe in yourself, take a chance, and walk through the door ✨

💛 Chamelee

📍 The amazing giant doors at The Palms, Beruwala 😍

02/07/2023

The path may not always be clear. That’s ok. Trust yourself and enjoy the journey. You will get to where you are meant to be ✨

We battled sudden downpours, intense heat, leeches, language barriers, and a lack of directions - but somehow we still managed to reach our destination! Nothing went to plan, and it wasn’t at all how we expected! But despite all the challenges, it was worth it 😍

📍 Gartmore Falls, Maskeliya, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

💛 Chamelee

25/06/2023

Since coming to Asia I have developed an obsession with hammocks! 😍

Anyone else?! Where else can I find amazing hammocks in Sri Lanka?

p.s. gotta love having friends capture embarrassing moments for you 🥲. Seriously though, chilling (or napping 😅) in hammocks until your food arrives is the best!

📍Chill Bay Weligama, Weligama, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

💛 Chamelee

19/06/2023

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 has changed a lot over the years. Some things have improved and sadly some things have gotten worse.

Something I love about Sri Lanka is the kindness and sense of community that still exists.

My Nanda (Aunty) is an ayurvedic doctor, and some of her patients randomly bring her small gifts, just because.

Sometimes it’s fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, or medicinal plants from their garden. Sometimes it’s food that they made/bought. Sometimes it’s a clothing item that they think she would like.

None of this is expected nor required. But it’s a lovely gesture of kindness and helps reinforce a sense of community.

In the same vein, my amazing Nanda goes out of her way to help her patients and community, even those who cannot afford to pay.

I’m so grateful that despite everything that Sri Lankans have gone through, we have not lost our ability to be kind and support one another, and the sense of community still exists. And I hope that moving forward, we foster this so that these pockets of kindness and community can grow. 🌱

Kindness doesn’t have to mean big gestures. Kindness doesn’t have to be expensive. Kindness doesn’t have to take a lot of time.

There are so many ways we can be kind to others, and together, help make the world a better place.

In a world where you can be anything, be kind 💛

Pictured: the beautiful homegrown flowers that a patient brought my Nanda yesterday that inspired this post 🌸

If you have any stories about acts of kindness you have seen in Sri Lanka, I’d love to hear them!

💛 Chamelee

18/06/2023

15/06/2023

From natural wonders, to historical treasures, to sacred places, to cultural marvels, to incredible food, and everything in between - Sri Lanka truly has something for everyone! If you are wondering where to visit next, wonder no more!

📍 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

💛 Chamelee

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This is the ONLY time in your life that you will be this age, be this healthy, and have this time. Sickness, old age, and death - they are all promised to us. We just don’t know when. Don’t look back in 5, 10, 20 years with regrets about all the things you could have done, should have done, wanted to do. Make the most of NOW! 🗓️ Live your life to the fullest! Chase your dreams! Follow your heart! Let go of all your fears, insecurities, doubts. Release anything that’s holding you back. Take steps towards living YOUR DREAM LIFE! I believe in YOU! 🫵🏽 If you want to, you can do it! You can achieve anything you set your mind to. All you need to do is take that first step! You got this! 💪🏾 💛 Chamelee 📍 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 #ArugamBay #Believe #Brave #Dreams #ExplorePage #Goals #Inspiration #Inspire #KindVeganLiving #Life #Living #MainCharacter #Motivation #Motivational #NoRegrets #Positivity #Power #SriLanka #SriLankanGirl #TheTimeIsNow #Time

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I heard this song today and it really resonated with me. It’s a great mental health reminder 💛 Social media isn’t reality. What we see doesn’t always reflect the truth. People may be smiling on the outside but crying on the inside. So many are fighting battles that we don’t even know about. Check in on your friends, family, and loved ones. And please open up and talk to someone - whether someone you know or a professional. You don’t have to go through things alone. Even if things aren’t going as you hoped, or things didn’t work out, or things are no longer the way they once were. That’s ok. Perhaps that wasn’t the right path. Or it wasn’t the right path for now. Or with some tweaks you can head down that path. Whatever it may be, it’s ok. It will be ok. You will be ok. So please be honest. Reach out and speak up. You are loved, you are worthy, you deserve to be here. If I’M being honest, I wasn’t doing ok today. I spoke with my parents. It helped me open up and better understand things for myself. Things I didn’t even realise were on my mind. We also started to discuss some ideas for moving forward. And it was really helpful. It wasn’t pretty but I’m glad it happened. I haven’t figured it all out yet. And that’s ok. Plus I feel a lot better now. And I’m so grateful to have them in my life 💛 Even if you don’t know what’s wrong. Talking to someone can help you identify what might be the issue, and it can also help you get the support you need. Talking to someone or asking for help is not a weakness. Connecting with others, helping others, letting others help you - it’s a strength. There is no need to walk this road alone. We are all in this together 💛 Take care and wishing you peace, courage, and contentment 🙏🏾 💛 Chamelee #Community #Family #Friends #Help #Honest #KindVeganLiving #Love #MentalHealth #ReachOut #RUOk #SpeakUp #TakeCare #WellBeing

Since coming to Asia I have developed an obsession with hammocks! 😍 Anyone else?! Where else can I find amazing hammocks in Sri Lanka? p.s. gotta love having friends capture embarrassing moments for you 🥲. Seriously though, chilling (or napping 😅) in hammocks until your food arrives is the best! 📍Chill Bay Weligama, Weligama, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 💛 Chamelee #ChillBay #ExplorePage #ExploreSriLanka #Hammock #IslandGirl #KindVeganLiving #Nap #OhNo #SLGirl #SriLanka #SriLankaGirl #TravelGirl #Weligama

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Absolutely spoiled for choice at the Mount Lavinia Hotel Poya day vegan buffet! 😍 INSIDER NEWS HOT OFF THE PRESS: ❗️Brand new “Vegan Wednesdays” starting 7 June! No need to wait for a Poya day. Every Wednesday will be a vegan buffet lunch! ❗️Starting in July, the vegan Poya day buffet will include pool and private beach access! It’s a great time to be vegan in Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰 💛 Chamelee #AustralianVegan #ColomboFoodie #FoodBlogger #FYP #GoVegan #KindVeganLiving #MountLaviniaHotel #SLGirl #SriLankanFoodie #SriLankanVegan #TravelBlogger #VeganFoodBlogger #VeganFoodie #VeganFoodShare #VegansOfInstagram #VeganSriLanka #VeganTravel #VisitSriLanka

Accommodation review: Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka My first night in ABay = Murphy’s law! After a lot of drama we finally arrived at our accommodation - but it was closed! 😩 Some guys on the street offered us a place to stay. It was more expensive than what we booked, but with no other option at 3am, we accepted and were grateful for a place to stay. I don’t know the name - no signage and not on Google Maps. It’s on Rainbow Hotel Road, has blue roof detailing, and is across from Burj Hut. The outside was decent. The room was basic but ok. It had a double bed, an ensuite bathroom, and A/C was available (additional cost). It had towels, bedsheets, a mosquito net, and looked relatively clean. It was ~2 mins walk to the beach (Pottuvil side of Arugam Bay). The walk to Arugam Bay Beach was ~20 mins. There was no hot water, toilet paper, or soap (pretty common for budget accom in Lanka). The bathroom door didn’t lock and the toilet wasn’t clean. We were rudely awoken to loud banging on our door early the next morning. We stayed one night. *TIP* The vibe is very different depending on where you are staying. The Pottuvil side of ABay is quieter, not as well lit, and has less restaurants/bars/shops etc. I did not feel very safe walking around alone in this part of ABay in the evening. The Arugam Bay Beach side is more lively, has a variety of accommodation/food/shop options, patrolling police officers, more to do/see/experience, more people around, and has a better vibe overall. Esp when solo travelling as a woman, I felt safer in and preferred the main touristy section of ABay. TL; DR: If you’re looking for basic accommodation on the Pottuvil end of ABay that’s close to the beach and away from the main touristy section, this might be an option for you to consider. Overall: the accommodation was ok. Would I return: no. Would I recommend it: no. For the price, service, location, and offering, better options are available. I hope you enjoy your time in ABay!

As a vegan and a foodie I was so excited to try the new vegan cookies from Coho Cookies! 😃 Thank you Coho for bringing out a vegan range! And a big thank you to my awesome family for the wonderful surprise! You all made my birthday even sweeter! 💛 Chamelee #Coho #CohoCookies #ColomboFoodie #Cookies #ExplorePage #FoodBlogger #FoodieSriLanka #GoVegan #KindVeganLiving #PlantBased #SLGirl #SriLanka #SriLankanFood #VeganCookie #VeganFoodie #VeganFoodPorn #VeganFoodShare #VeganFoodSriLanka #VeganSriLanka

Are you vegan or someone who loves eating good food? Arugam Bay is the place to be! Abay’s season has just kicked off and it’s a great time to visit and sample all the delicious food the region has to offer! It’s a vegan paradise with a number of fully vegan and vegan-friendly eateries available. Some of the places I visited on my last trip: @emilys_arugambay @la_lena_arugambay @karmagardens_arugambay (now new location and menu so need to go back and check it out!), Thaththa’s Tea Shop, @oldsiamview @wafflecreamery On my next visit I can’t wait to try: @thejunglehouse.arugambay (a fully vegan cafe! 😍) and @khanna.cafe (just opened and has vegan options!). Share your favourite vegan-friendly place in Arugam Bay and where else we should visit while we are there!Hope to see you in ABay! 💛 Chamelee #ArugamBay #ExplorePage #ExploreSriLanka #FeelSriLanka #FoodieSriLanka #KindVeganLiving #SLGirl #SLRoaming #SLTravelOfficial #SriLanka #SriLankaDaily #SriLankaGirl #SriLankanFood #SriLanka_Tourism #SriLankaTravel #TravelBlogger #TravelGram #TravelGram.SL #TravelSriLanka #VeganFoodie #VeganFoodPorn #VeganFoodShare #VeganFoodSriLanka #VeganIceCream #VeganIceCreamSriLanka #VeganSriLanka #VeganTravel #VisitSriLanka

Stunning Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Straight out of a fairy tale 😍 Can you guess where I am? 💛 Chamelee #ExploreSriLanka #FeelSriLanka #KindVeganLiving #LankanGirl #SheTravels #SLGirl #SLRoaming #SLTravelOfficial #SoSriLanka #SriLanka #SriLankaDaily #SriLankaGirl #SriLanka_Tourism #SriLankaTravel #SriLankanGirl #TravelBlogger #TravelGirlDiary #TravelGram #TravelGram.SL #TravelSriLanka #VeganSriLanka #VeganTravel #VisitSriLanka

Elephants ✅ Crazy driving ✅ That’s so Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰 But really, where else do you randomly get to see elephants while you are driving ?! 😍 Please drive carefully around these majestic wild animals 🐘 💛 Chamelee #CrazyDriving #CuteAnimals #Elephant #ExplorePage #ExploreSriLanka #FunnyAnimals #KindVeganLiving #SLGirl #SriLanka #SriLankaGirl #SoSriLanka #SriLankaWildlife #ThatsSo #ThatsSoSriLanka #TravelBlogger #TravelSriLanka #VeganSriLanka #VeganTravel #VisitSriLanka #WildAnimals #Wildlife

When travelling through Kurunegala, take a break at the Badagamuwa Comfort Center. It has a variety of facilities: cafes with hot beverages and snacks, souvenir shops, seating areas, and bathrooms (incl commodes). Some vegan options are available. Remember: tired drivers die, so take adequate breaks when driving. Look after yourself and your loved ones! 💛 Chamelee #Badagamuwa #BadagamuwaComfortCenter #BadagamuwaTouristInformationCenter #Cars #Driving #KindVeganLiving #Kurunegala #RoadTrip #SLGirl #SriLanka #SriLankanGirl #TakeABreak #TiredDriversDie #TravelBlogger #TravelSafe #VeganSriLanka #VeganTravel #VisitSriLanka

Caught this big fellow trying to sneak in! Realising they were busted, they made a hasty exit! Look at them go! 😆 The thalagoya/land monitor/bengal monitor/varanus bengalensis is one of the many weird and wonderful beings I have encountered during my time in Sri Lanka. I love the way they run! So cute! 😍 💛 Chamelee #CuteAnimals #FunnyAnimals #KindVeganLiving #SLGirl #SriLanka #Thalagoya #TravelBlogger #VeganSriLanka #VeganTravel #VisitSriLanka #WildlifeSriLanka

Beautiful day for a swim! 😍 I never used to be the type of person who would see a random lake and consider going for a swim! It always seemed like too much hassle, awkward with strangers watching, potentially dangerous, and not worth the effort. But now I love living in the moment, taking the plunge (figuratively and literally!), and embracing every opportunity I get to live how I want. Don’t get me wrong, old habits die hard and I first balked at the thought of getting in. But it was something I wanted to do, so I pushed away my doubts and concerns and did it anyway. And it was so worth it! It feels so good living authentically and I love the experiences I am having! 💛Listen to your inner you. Go where your heart/gut tells you. Forget about what other people might say/think. Step out of your comfort zone and try new things. We only live this life once. Make every moment count. Do what makes YOU happy 😊. 💛 Chamelee #Anuradhapura #Grounding #Nature #NoRegrets #KindVeganLiving #ListenToYourGut #SriLanka #SriLankaGirl #SLGirl #Vegan #VisitSriLanka #WellBeing

Feeling tired, stressed, anxious, sad, mad, lost, or just not feeling good? Grounding/earthing ourselves (reconnecting our bare skin with the earth) can help boost our physical and mental well-being. e.g. walk barefoot outside, lie on the ground, or get in water outdoors (slow motion hair flicks are optional 😛). Give it a try and let me know how you feel! 💛 Chamelee #Barefoot #Earthing #Grounding #Healing #KindVeganLiving #MentalHealth #Nature #NatureLovers #SLGirl #SoSriLanka #SriLanka #SriLankaTravel #SriLankanGirl #Vegans #VegansOfFacebook #VegansOfFB #VisitSriLanka #WellBeing

Made my first Vesak kuduwa/lantern! 😃 It was so much fun and I loved spending time with family and walking around the neighbourhood to check out the Vesak lights. The festive vibe reminded me of Christmas back in Australia 🇦🇺. This experience made my heart very happy 😊. Preethi Vesak to all those who celebrate! 💛 Chamelee #Buddhism #KindVeganLiving #SLgirl #SoSriLanka #SriLanka #SriLankaGirl #SriLankaTravel #Vesak #VesakKudu #VesakLanterns #VisitSriLanka

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