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…
Sri Lanka Tourism Recovering from Blasts
Sri Lanka tourism is slowly recovering since the Easter terrorist attacks shook the country killing 259 people and leaving a further 500 injured on 21 April. The country’s vital tourism…
TravelLocal Embraces Sri Lanka’s Tourism Drive
The Sri Lankan government is reducing airline charges and waiving visa fees to assist the country’s tourism industry in its recovery. TravelLocal – pioneer of a new way to travel…
Jet Wings at Forefront of Sri Lanka Ecotoursism
Jetwing Hotels, one of the most respected and recognised tourist organisations in Sri Lanka, is a forerunner in eco and sustainable tourism. Blending green innovation…
Surfing and Turtle-Spotting in Sri Lanka
Enjoy off-peak sunshine on a Sri Lankan beach getaway in Tangalle, a hidden gem on the beautiful southern coast. Relax on white sands, snorkel in sparkling waters, whale watch, canoe though mangroves, surf…
Sri Lanka: Culture, Cricket & No Ball Tampering
Following the nuclear fallout after the Australia Cricket ball tampering scandal, normal service has been resumed in the cricket world and, later in the year, the England team will be…
Yoga Retreats from Spain to Sri Lanka
Yoga holiday specialist destination yoga has just announced the last 2018 dates of its full programme with a choice of 20 group retreats throughout the year in locations such as…
France to Sri Lanka – Travel Deals
From skiing in Austria and the French Alps to trekking in Sri Lanka and painting classes in Tuscany, here is this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas…
Discover Surfing at Anantara Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Famed for its golden shores, verdant interior teeming with wildlife, spicy cuisine and local smiles, Sri Lanka has also become somewhat of a surfer’s paradise. Year-round balmy Indian Ocean waters…
Ayurveda at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle has rolled out four seven-day, deeply engaging ayurvedic journeys. Sheltered on Sri Lanka’s breathtaking southern coast, the resort sits…
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…
New Italian Tuk-Tuk Adventures Launch
Travel specialist company Large Minority will be spreading their wings to introduce their Tuk-Tuk adventures to Europe next year. Trips will be offered as set date group departures where friends…
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…
Charity Travel Auction Launched
A revolutionary new travel concept which auctions travel experiences to consumers launched on 25 October. The auction promotes socially responsible travel while raising donations to support the NHS …
Learning to Surf. How Hard Can it Be?
When you are learning to surf, several questions pop up in your mind. These questions can either take you away or push you towards this wonderful and exciting sport. When…
Food Tourism Can Boost Recovery
Erik Wolf, executive director of The World Food Travel Association, explains how food tourism can help to boost sectoral recovery post-pandemic. World Food Travel Association research shows that food-loving visitors…
Intrepid Launches Global Vaccine Equity Campaign
Intrepid Travel has launched a fundraising and advocacy campaign aimed at supporting global vaccine equity. With current data showing less than 1% of COVID-19 vaccine…
