The three most popular towns and cities in Sri Lanka’s verdant hill and tea country are Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella. Nuwara Eliya is particular famous for the slightly out-of-place traditional English architecture, dating back to when a former British governor of Ceylon, Sir Edward Barnes, made Nuwara Eliya his holiday home. While Nuwara Eliya…
Very few tourists venture up to Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka – is it worth a visit? Read on for my thoughts and experience, and the best places to visit in Jaffna. I’ve been traveling to Sri Lanka for the past decade and only just made it up north to Jaffna this…
Nusa Penida island off the coast of east Bali is home to some of the most picturesque natural landmarks including the famous “T-Rex Beach” and Diamond Beach. Short on time? Here is a day trip itinerary to Nusa Penida get you started. Nusa Penida, or Penida Island, is an island located southeast of Bali. Just…
It’s undeniable – Bali offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. From the astounding cliffs and ocean views, to the peaceful rice terraces and temples, the scenery will leave you wanting more. So much so…that we decided that we wanted to bring a little bit of Bali and all the wonderful family…
Koh Samui (also spelled “Ko Samui” or sometimes simply referred to as Samui) is one of Thailand’s most popular island destinations. Samui offers up pristine beaches and a sparkling marine national park; a huge variety of luxury and 5-star resorts and villas; wellness retreats; elephant sanctuaries; and stunning temples. Because of its compact size it…