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Kelly Buckley is an Australian travel writer, photographer and co-founder of Passport Nomads. She is the primary writer behind many of the website's firsthand destination guides, travel itineraries, accommodation reviews and practical travel advice. Having discovered her love of travel through six months exploring Southeast Asia with her partner Mike, Kelly has continued travelling the world and documenting the destinations, cultures and experiences they encounter. With a background in education and a passion for photography, Kelly enjoys researching destinations and sharing detailed, experience-based travel advice to help independent travellers plan their own adventures.

  • Sri Lanka – Midigama & Kabalana – two perfect little beach towns you should visit
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    Sri Lanka – Midigama & Kabalana – two perfect little beach towns you should visit

    by Kelly Buckley March 8, 2021
    by Kelly Buckley March 8, 2021

    Some of Sri Lankas best surf beaches, Midigama and Kabalana were not even on my radar when we first planned our trip …

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  • Lime & Co Kaba – perfect beach hotel in Sri Lanka
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    Lime & Co Kaba – perfect beach hotel in Sri Lanka

    by Kelly Buckley March 8, 2021
    by Kelly Buckley March 8, 2021

    Lime & Co Kaba was the perfect little stop off on our Sri Lankan trip. It is an oasis in the sleepy …

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  • Mirissa Beach – all the best bits!
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    Mirissa Beach – all the best bits!

    by Kelly Buckley April 8, 2020
    by Kelly Buckley April 8, 2020

    Mirissa Beach in the town of Mirissa is a must visit in Sri Lanka, make sure to add it to your Sri …

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  • Sri Lanka: Ella – Everything you should do
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    Sri Lanka: Ella – Everything you should do

    by Kelly Buckley April 4, 2020
    by Kelly Buckley April 4, 2020

    Ella is a funky little town. Its popularity has grown in recent years and it is now a thriving tourist town. It …

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  • Nuwara Eliya – home of tea plantations Sri Lanka.
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    Nuwara Eliya – home of tea plantations Sri Lanka.

    by Kelly Buckley April 3, 2020
    by Kelly Buckley April 3, 2020

    LookimWant to visit the tea plantations in Sri Lanka? We planned to stay only 1 day in Nuwara Eliya. We wanted to …

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  • Why Theva Residency is the best hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka
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    Why Theva Residency is the best hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka

    by Kelly Buckley April 2, 2020
    by Kelly Buckley April 2, 2020

    Theva Residency is the best hotel in Kandy. A beautiful hotel tucked in the hills above Kandy with incredible views. We were …

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  • Dambulla and the Golden Buddah Temple
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    Dambulla and the Golden Buddah Temple

    by Kelly Buckley April 2, 2020
    by Kelly Buckley April 2, 2020

    Dambulla was meant to be just an ordinary stop over town. I did not expect much other than a cave temple…and we …

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  • What to do in Sigiriya when you don’t climb Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka
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    What to do in Sigiriya when you don’t climb Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka

    by Kelly Buckley April 1, 2020
    by Kelly Buckley April 1, 2020

    So you’re not willing to pay the $30 USD entrance fee to climb Sigiriya Rock?  I get it, we didn’t either. Never …

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  • Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka – The ultimate guide!
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    Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka – The ultimate guide!

    by Kelly Buckley March 31, 2020
    by Kelly Buckley March 31, 2020

    The best alternative to Sigiriya Rock is Pidurangala Rock! Climbing Pidurangala Rock is a great way to view Sigiriya Rock from eye …

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  • Best way to spend one day in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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    Best way to spend one day in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

    by Kelly Buckley March 30, 2020
    by Kelly Buckley March 30, 2020

    We decided we definitely wanted to fit in some history, so we included Anuradhapura in our trip. One of the ancient cities …

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