When you think of Japan you are likely picturing Kyoto – peaceful Zen gardens, hidden Buddhist temples and shrines, colourful Torii gates, bamboo forests, graceful geisha, bustling markets and mouthwatering food. This idllyic district was once the…
Sri Lanka is often overlooked by many people who opt for the more commonly travelled Bali, India or Vietnam. Before you book your 8th trip to Bali because you want somewhere cheap to go for a short…
Colombo is the buzzing capital city of Sri Lanka. With a population of around 5.6 million it’s no shock that the roads are congested and Rickshaws (aka Tuk Tuks) are the main source of transport for locals…
This was a really cool experience and one that I will never forget. If you have some free time in Weligama, Matara or Mirissa I strongly suggest venturing to the Snake Conservation Centre. The man that runs the…
Ahh Mirissa. I have to admit being Australian I have been spoilt with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But when I arrived in Mirissa my inner beach snob was impressed. The soft powder…
Positioned on the southern coast of Sri Lana, Galle Fort was initially constructed by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch in the 1600’s. Today this walled city preserves the distant memory of a gone by…