13 October 2024
24 Hours in Nuwara Eliya: Sri Lanka's 'Little England'
10 October 2024
Three Days in Kandy, Sri Lanka: Temples, Tea & Tropical Gardens
07 October 2024
Three Days in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle: History, Hikes & Elephants
My big trip this year was to Sri Lanka — country number 50 for me. I loved spending two weeks exploring the teardrop-shaped island in the Indian Ocean. First stop? The central Sri Lankan region known as the Cultural Triangle. Centred around Sigiriya, Habarana and Dambulla, the Cultural Triangle is home to an impressive number of UNESCO World Heritage sites and other big-ticket items. Where else in the world can you visit the remains of a 10th century ancient city in the morning, witness the gathering of hundreds of elephants in the afternoon, and then spend spend the following afternoon climbing an ancient rock fortress to watch the sunset? In some destinations, there's only one incredible experience like this!
17 September 2024
What's in My Bag: Two Weeks in Sri Lanka (Carry-On Luggage)
Greetings from Sri Lanka, the 50th country I've visited! I flew into Bandaranaike International Airport on Saturday and I'm spending the next two weeks exploring the teardrop-shaped island in the Indian Ocean. My holiday will include a mix of urban exploration, cultural and archaeological visits, hikes in Tea Country, safaris and beach time. Read on to find out what I brought with me and how I packed everything into a cabin-size suitcase and a personal item.
09 September 2024
Where To Eat on the Beach in Cannes (2024)
Cannes, the beautiful city on the French Riviera, has some of the best restaurants in the South of France. Cannes offers something for all palates — yes, there are a lot of expensive, high-end venues, but check out my guide to visiting Cannes on a budget if you are looking for more cost-effective ways to make the most of the city. But one thing is certain: a trip to Cannes wouldn't be complete without at least one meal on the golden sand overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Here are some of the beach eateries I enjoyed on my most recent trip last month (plus a couple of bonus recommendations from previous stays).
07 September 2024
What's in My Bag: Four Days in Cannes (Personal Item Only)
02 September 2024
The Lewes Caffeine Chronicles: Pharmacie Coffee Roasters
Although I've been drinking coffee from Sussex-based Pharmacie Coffee Roasters since 2018, somehow it took me until this month to visit their roastery and coffee bar in the heart of the South Downs in Lewes. To be fair, even though they've been around a lot longer, the roastery has only been in Lewes since 2021 and suffice it to say, my visit was well worth the wait.