If you’ve read any other posts on this blog, you’ll know that I’m passionate about helping people discover the best off-the-beaten-track destinations. I thought it was well overdue that I write about my favourite hidden gems in the UK. So, here we are. Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway
Want to visit the Blue Eye, Albania? This post contains everything you need to know. Albania is one of my favourite countries in Europe. It has incredible scenery, gorgeous beaches, and friendly, welcoming people. It’s cheap and is still relatively undiscovered. The Blue Eye is one of Albania’s most famous
This post contains everything you need to know about travelling from Colombo to Kandy by train. How much it costs, where to find up-to-date schedules and train timetables, which tickets to buy, how to reserve a seat, and more. I recently spent over 4 months travelling around Sri Lanka. Taking
Wilpattu National Park is hands down my favourite national park in Sri Lanka. If you’re looking for an unspoiled and intimate safari experience in one of Sri Lanka’s most pristine wildernesses, you should definitely consider coming here. Spanning more than 1,300 square kilometres (500 sq mi), Wilpattu is the largest
Welcome to my comprehensive guide to the best national parks in Sri Lanka. If you’re looking to go on a wildlife safari in Sri Lanka, these parks are the best places to do it. I’ve been fortunate enough to go on many safaris in Sri Lanka – and in several
Ella Rock, Nine-Arch Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak are three of the best places to visit in Ella. But there are several other great spots in and around this little mountain town, as you’ll see below. Ella is one of the most popular backpacker destinations in Sri Lanka. With its
Galle is one of the most beautiful and iconic cities in Sri Lanka. I’ve been there twice and would definitely go back a third time. Here I’ll be sharing with you my picks of the best places to visit in Galle to help you plan a memorable trip. Many of
This post is all about my favourite things to do and places to visit in Jaffna. I recently spent a week in Jaffna and extensively explored the city and its surroundings. Jaffna is full of historic sights, beautiful temples, unique history and culture, and some of the tastiest food in
In this post, I’ll be taking you through some of the best things to do and places to visit in Trincomalee. Located on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka, Trincomalee is much less visited than the popular beach destinations on the south and west coasts or the “cultural triangle” in
In this post, I’ll be sharing with you my pick of the best places to visit in Kandy. These include some of the obvious main sights, such as the famous Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Kandy Lake. But I’ve also included some genuine hidden gems that I