What to expect on your first trip to Sri Lanka
The gap between expectation and reality Most people arrive in Sri Lanka carrying two things at once: excitement and a quiet uncertainty. They’ve seen the photographs. Tea-covered hills rolling into…
Hardy & Diamond Gemstone Journeys Sri Lanka – Exclusive 10% Off for Travel Begins at 40 Readers
Two of the UK’s leading jewellery experts, Joanna Hardy and Jessica Diamond, are unveiling an extraordinary new concept for mature, curious travellers: Hardy & Diamond – Gemstone Journeys, debuting in…
Rolling into the Unknown: A Wheelchair Journey Through Sri Lanka
Debbie North forsakes her native Yorkshire to travel around Sri Lanka by wheelchair. She discovers a rich land full of adventure and a few challenges. When the opportunity to visit…
Voyage Through Sri Lanka
Roger and Eileen conclude their voyage through Sri Lanka visiting Negombo, Yala National Park and Colombo. To read the first half of their adventures, click here. We reluctantly left Uga…
Discovering Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle at Uga Ulagalla
On the first leg of their whistle-stop tour through Sri Lanka, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Uga Ulagalla in the island’s Cultural Triangle. The teardrop of India, or the…
Sri Lanka Safari, Festivals and Galle
Mark Bibby goes on a Sri Lanka safari, watches the most amazing festival and travels to the most beautiful city of Galle, before concluding his trip in Colombo. Serendipity. The…
Sri Lanka Train Ride, Tea Plantations and the Pekoe Trail
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an amazing Sri Lanka train ride, visits former capital Kandy, tea plantations and hikes along the Pekoe Trail. I first fell in love with train…
Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla and Elephant Safari in Sri Lanka
In the first of a series of articles covering his trip to Sri Lanka, Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an elephant safari, sees the wonderful cave paintings at Dambulla and…
Why Sri Lanka Travel Industry Needs You
Jacinta Lim, co-founder at Seek Sophie, makes the case for how we all can work together to help the Sri Lanka travel industry recover from the impact of the Sri…
Escapism and Conservation at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover their inner Robinson Crusoe at Gili Lankanfushi resort in the Maldives, a very eco resort. It will read like the most overblown set of…
Immersive Landscapes: A Guide to the World’s Most Scenic Rail and Road Trips
Some journeys stay with travellers not because of the destination, but because of everything seen along the way. Railways that cross mountain passes, coastal roads that weave past fishing villages…
The Best Places for a Summer Holiday
The 2026 summer travel season is shaping up to be a year of “reconnection” reconnecting with nature, with family, and with the joy of discovery. As heatwaves in traditional southern…
Herbert Cooray and his Amazing Jetwing Jet Set
Robert Spellman immerses himself in Sri Lanka’s Jetwing hotel experience. Sri Lankan cordiality is world famous, but I had to visit the island to really understand it. Never have I…
Ozen Life Maadhoo: Perfect Destination for Family and Friends
The Maldives has long been a haven for honeymooners, but a new trend is emerging – families and groups of friends are now visiting in search of the ultimate getaway…
Wat Langka Phnom Penh
If you’re looking to do some meditation in Phnom Penh then Wat Langka, which is one of the five ancient pagodas in the capital, is the place for you. Wat…
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Review
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau resort to swim with manta rays. It’s 10.30 on a Saturday morning on a boat in the middle of…
Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House Review
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House, a beautiful Georgian country house that has been given a fresh spice of life. Sometimes I find myself…
Top 10 Travel Agencies in Dubai
Are you a travel enthusiast, who loves to explore new places and famous tourist destinations? Fortunately, you are at the right spot as you will learn the tips to find…
Things To Do in Latvia: Five Cities in Five Days
On his first visit to the Baltic nations, Mark Bibby Jackson visits Gulbene, Valka, Valmiera, Cēsis and Riga while discovering the things to do in Latvia in five days. Many…
Romantically Local Frederiksberg Copenhagen
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Frederiksberg Copenhagen, a district with a very local feel, wonderful cuisine and a very special art space. Copenhagen has had the reputation for being a foodie…
A Selection of the Top Jungle Holiday Destinations
When assessing the adventure travel space, there aren’t many better options than venturing deep into the jungle and enjoying a jungle-themed vacation away. For many people, winding down alongside jungle…
11 Most Scenic Railway Journeys in the World
Train travel has always been an exciting and captivating way to explore new places, especially when it comes to scenic railway journeys. There’s something magical about sitting back and watching…
5 Wonderful Festivals of Lights Not to Be Missed
The symbolic power of light has always played a powerful role in the world’s many cultural and religious traditions. But apart from their traditional significance, festivals of lights are also…
Tasting the Colombia Coffee Region
After visiting Bogota graffiti art and beautiful Villa de Leyva, Mark Bibby Jackson continues his South American travels to the Colombia coffee region and Valle del Cocora, the land of…
