Travel
Koggala Revisited
We have had over thirty nights’ stay at this seafront southern town or stretch of Koggala, both before and after the 2004 tsunami. It is thirty minu
Newark: A Glimpse of Middle England
In my late teen years, I would spend many weekends in Newark-on-Trent in Middle Midlands. For the one to five months of good weather each year, there
The Royal Botanical Garden Kandy
I recently spent a half day in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Kandy, which was my first visit. Appalling, considering I’ve lived in Sri
Riviera of the South: Weligama
The large ten-kilometre Weligama Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Sri Lanka. It is known as the Riviera of the island, with o
Faith Meets Wanderlust: How Malaysia Is Redefining Muslim-Friendly Travel
Tourism conferences rarely leave room for emotion. They’re usually about numbers - arrivals, targets, and growth percentages - the language of indus
A Hidden Parisian Gem
So it’s early in the morning and we’re drinking coffee in this Parisian square dating back to 1612. Early is relative; it’s ten thirty in the mo
London’s Most Interesting Cemetery
In most of the cities I visit, seeking out interesting cemeteries is a must. From Montreal, Edinburgh, Stellenbosch, Kandy, Christchurch to Buenos Air
THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS RECOGNISES THE CAVERN AS ‘SRI LANKA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2025’
Luxury hospitality brand Serendipity Retreats is proud to announce that The Cavern, the brand’s unique property in Agrapathana, has been named ’Sr
Malaysia’s Masterclass in Memorable Tourism
They handed me a paper token under a canopy of golden lights and spice-scented air. It wasn’t real currency, but it felt like a passport. A quiet in
At Global Travel Meet, Malaysia Reintroduces Itself to the World
The chatter of a hundred languages rose through the halls of Kuala Lumpur’s World Trade Centre. Somewhere between the aroma of Malaysian Teh Tarik /
“Smoke & Bitters Climbs to No. 67 on World’s 50 Best Bars List”
“Smoke & Bitters Climbs to No. 67 on World’s 50 Best Bars List”
Highlighting the Urgency of Conservation through Photography
Highlighting the Urgency of Conservation through Photography
Live the Dream: The Cinnamon Life Resident Offer is Your Weekend Escape
Live the Dream: The Cinnamon Life Resident Offer is Your Weekend Escape
Frozen Children and High Altitude in Salta...Argentina
Frozen Children and High Altitude in Salta...Argentina
Three Months Left, Don’t Mess It Up
Three Months Left, Don’t Mess It Up: A Survival Guide for Perfectionists
The Whinging Pome: Brighton Beyond the Beach
We set off to the English south coast, following a trend that began in the eighteenth century. We are heading for Brighton. Time Out voted it the “m
Exploring Paris Outside the Guidebook
Paris is made up of twenty administrative districts, many with unique features, history, importance, architecture, ethnic mix, retailing pitch, etc. S
Historic Gourmet City - Bordeaux
It’s not my first visit to the Bordeaux region of France, as I had previously toured some wineries while working in the duty-free industry. A Tesla
Colourful Complex Croydon… London
Croydon is just over nine miles south of Charing Cross, London. Saffron was produced locally in Roman times in the area. It was referred to in the Dom
The Whinging Pome: Mooching Around Mirissa
It is the second visit to another top villa in Mirissa, right on the beach. They must think, however, that I’m a British tourist, they try and charg
Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa: Slow Days in a Heritage Home
When you turn off the main road in Rambukkana and slip into the shade of a coconut plantation, the pace of life shifts without you even noticing. Jetw
The River Plate Battle: Courage, Deception, and Legacy
It’s an early start. The ferry goes at 7:15 a.m. from the seaport of Buenos Aires, which means a wake-up call at five a.m. The taxi is there; I swea
The Whinging Pome: Blossom and Sumo’s Roaming… Tokyo
It’s early April and we arrive in Tokyo for the first time. It’s the peak of the short blossom season, our guide, Mari, takes us to Shinjuka Park.
The Whinging Pome: Boules and the Naked Lady – Claviers, Provence
On the road from Bargème to Grasse in Provence, France, we climb the hill to the town of Claviers. A small town with a lovely row of large trees all
Inside Sri Lanka’s First All-Women Hotel: Amba Yaalu, Kandalama
When Amba Yaalu Kandalama first made headlines as Sri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women, the internet did what it does best: ha
The Whinging Pome - Fort Hammenhiel: The Fort in the Sea
I’ve visited many of the thirty-eight forts built by the Dutch and Portuguese in Sri Lanka, but the one with the biggest wow factor is one of the s
The off-the-grid adventures in Sri Lanka: Kalupahana
One of the biggest reasons I love this beautiful island is our mountains. Today, I want to share about Kalupahana, one of those special places hidden
Buzz with Danu - Turkey Tales
There’s a special kind of thrill that hits you the moment your plane touches down in a new country — and on the 14th of May, as I flew in with Tur
