Temples, Temples, Temples I wasn’t going to go to Luang Prabang. After a busy year at work I was planning nearly three weeks off to relax and do a little bit of exploring in South East Asia. It was supposed to be a relaxing trip around Thailand but I couldn’t resist sneaking in a few … Continue reading 36 hours in Luang Prabang
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Visiting Angkor Wat – where to stay and where to eat
Visiting Siem Reap I first came to Siem Reap in October 2014 as my first ‘big’ (read: far away) solo trip to visit the temples of Angkor after Google image searching the temples and being amazed by what I saw. I’d travelled plenty by myself around Europe before but I’d never been this far from … Continue reading Visiting Angkor Wat – where to stay and where to eat
Sri Lanka essentials – some top travel tips
Based on my own experiences I'm sharing some practical tips for travelling to Sri Lanka including what to take, how to get around, and how much it's going to cost you. Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka? You will need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka but it’s very straightforward to … Continue reading Sri Lanka essentials – some top travel tips
12 days in Sri Lanka – the last supper, Galle and Colomobo
My last day in Galle and the trip back to Colombo was a foodie affair with a giant curry for lunch and Ministry of Crab for dinner. Before heading to the airport to round off my trip I also visited Colombo National Museum and Viharamahadevi Park.
12 days in Sri Lanka – Galle Fort
Day 11 – Galle Fort: fried eggs for breakfast today instead of the usual omelette- still came with the standard massive pile of fruit. This is something I always miss terribly when I leave Asia, being given mounds of pineapple, watermelon and papaya as though they’re apples and oranges. Today I followed a walking tour … Continue reading 12 days in Sri Lanka – Galle Fort
12 days in Sri Lanka – more elephants than you can shake a stick at
Day 10 – more animals: another early start! Probably not everyone’s idea of a holiday, but I wanted to make sure I made the most of my time in Sri Lanka and came back having seen as much as I could see in the 12 days available. I was far less impressed with this safari, … Continue reading 12 days in Sri Lanka – more elephants than you can shake a stick at
12 days in Sri Lanka – safari time
Day 9 – safari: Sri Lanka is great for wildlife watching as it has more than 100 protected areas under government guard, which covers more than 8% of the country. Yala is famous for its leopards, which is why I headed there as a fan of cats both big and small. I asked the hotel … Continue reading 12 days in Sri Lanka – safari time
12 days in Sri Lanka – on the road again
Day 8 – the bus: after treating myself to a lie in, breakfast and a final hour on the beach I headed to the bus stop and was straight onto the 350 to Matara, which only took 30 minutes. After wandering slightly perplexed around the bus station at Matara, which is rather large and busy, … Continue reading 12 days in Sri Lanka – on the road again
12 days in Sri Lanka – by the seaside, beside the sea
Day 6 – the beach at last: up at 4:30am (again) for the 6:10am express intercity to Mirissa. It's not really an express train, it goes about 20 mph, but when it's such a lovely journey who's counting? You need to do this train ride, it’s amazing. And do it at this time in the … Continue reading 12 days in Sri Lanka – by the seaside, beside the sea
12 days in Sri Lanka – Indiana Jones
Day 5 – so many temples: after a massive breakfast of fruit, omelette, and my first ever hoppers (both the plain and the string variety) I headed out to tour Polonnaruwa. I only had until 3pm when I had to be back at the guest house and ready for my driver to take me the … Continue reading 12 days in Sri Lanka – Indiana Jones
