25+ countries, 3 continents
Travel destinations: Sweden, Sri Lanka and beyond
These are the travel destinations I have explored so far: more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and Africa, photographed on solo trips, with friends and with my family. As a Sri Lankan travel photographer based in Stockholm, Sweden and Sri Lanka are the two places I know best, so you will find the most guides for those.
New to the blog? Start with the top 10 things to do in Stockholm, a hot air balloon ride in Sri Lanka or our 9-day Kenya safari itinerary. Pick a country below to see every guide and photo story from that destination. For official travel information, Visit Sweden and Sri Lanka Tourism are great places to start.
Europe
Most of my European travel destinations start from our home in Stockholm. In Sweden you will find guides to the top 10 things to do in Stockholm, Skansen, the best viewpoints in Stockholm and seasonal day trips like strawberry picking and the pumpkin patch near Stockholm. Short flights take us on family city breaks: 3 days in Romania in winter, Gdańsk in winter and summer in Gdańsk. Further north, I photographed the Atlantic puffins of Runde, Norway and explored Iceland in winter on a budget.
Sweden
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Norway
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Poland
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Romania
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Iceland
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Netherlands
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Estonia
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Italy
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Latvia
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Switzerland
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France
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Spain
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Hungary
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Finland
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Germany
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Czechia
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Austria
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Malta
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Greece
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Denmark
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Asia
Sri Lanka is where I was born, and it is the Asian destination I know best. Read about a hot air balloon ride in Sri Lanka at sunrise and my complete guide to Ambuluwawa Tower in Gampola. In India, we joined a Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi with the whole family. I have also visited Qatar, with more Asia guides coming.
Africa
My African travels so far include Kenya, where we spent nine days on safari. Start with the full 9-day Kenya safari itinerary from Amboseli to the Masai Mara, then see the leopards, lions and Great Migration in 5 days in the Masai Mara.
Not sure where to start?
Browse every story on the blog, newest first, or ask me a question about a trip you are planning.
The Gallivant Geek
A family travel blog from Stockholm, Sweden. Honest guides, itineraries and travel photography from 25+ countries by Shakir, a Sri Lankan travel photographer, and family.
