Reviews
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
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
5 Experiences you should not miss in Trincomalee
You know how some places look great in photos but feel underwhelming in real life? Trincomalee is NOT one of those places. What surprised me the most
Their sacrifice for our future
As the road bends on a peaceful hillside twenty minutes drive from the centre of Kandy we find the final resting place of 203 souls. What is striking
Seillans: My favourite little village in Provence, France
It’s easy to miss the little village of Seillians as you drive from Bargemon to Fayence along the bottom of the hill in Provence, southern France. T
Anantara Kalutara: A Tropical Paradise for Wellness and Relaxation
There’s a moment when you step into Anantara Kalutara that feels like the world outside simply fades away. Maybe it’s the way the golden light see
The Whinging Pome: Mumbai - Something in every corner
Mumbai is a fascination of colour, culture, amazing locations, landscapes and colonial properties .It attracts 6 million tourists a year , another tw
The Whinging Pome: Reflections in Hiroshima
There are places in the world that demand reflection, where history’s weight settles on your shoulders the moment you arrive. Hiroshima is one of th
Dublin: The City That Took on the Empire and Won
In my second book, The Whinging Pome: To The Point, I noted that Ireland’s most notable exports have been people, Guinness, and the Irish pub concep
The Whinging Pome: A Very Diverse Bangkok … Revisited
It has been twenty years since my last visit to Bangkok. Yet, having done two trips there in six months I see much has changed. A bunch of friends
The Whinging Pome: Exploring Little Sigiriya
When travelling around Sri Lanka, you can’t help but see how many temples there are. Not surprising when seventy per cent of the population are Budd
The Whinging Pome: Good Morning Vietnam
Vietnam just beat Thailand in football for the first time in twenty years. Nobody is going to bed tonight. The country is one of the fastest-growing c
The Whinging Pome - Verona: Where Love Abounds
Most people know Verona from all those love-themed movies like “Letters from Juliet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Love in the Villa.” We are
The Whinging Pome: Jhalana Leopard Reserve
It’s five a.m. and we set off to Jhalana forest some twenty minutes away from our base in Jaipur, Northern India. It’s January and it’s cold, ou
W15 AMBULUWAWA: LUXURY IN THE MOUNTAINS
The newest addition to the W15 Collection – W15 Ambuluwawa blends itself into the mountain folds of the Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex with breatht
Malta: The Crossroads of Cultures and Centuries
In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, on the crossroads of many cultures since 6000 BC lies Malta. Hence, an island of immense history.
The Whinging Pome: Hunting Ass in Sri Lanka
There are two major places on the island of Sri Lanka to find the ass, Kalpitiya and Mannar. Ass is both a singular and plural name for the donkey. Th
