Give me gems, flowers and Kandy! Day 4 of our tour itinerary was “a full day of enchanting sightseeing in Kandy”, which began at a gem showroom. We learnt a little about gem mining and …
Our Sri Lanka adventure: part 5
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Our Sri Lanka adventure: part 4
Batik and Buddhas Another busy day! We departed our hotel in the morning for a full day of culture. First stop – a Batik Workshop. Here we got the opportunity to watch the local ladies …
Our Sri Lanka adventure: part 3
Something for your Sri Lanka Bucket List… Chaaya Village Habarana was to be our base for two nights and our room was a cute little cottage style room. The hotel grounds themselves made you feel …
Our Sri Lankan Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of our Sri Lanka tour. If you missed part 1 you can find it here. We departed Mount Lavinia with our tour group and made our way (approximately 130 miles or around 4 …
Our Sri Lankan Adventure: Part 1
A teardrop shaped island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a beautiful country. It boasts beaches and forests, temples and tea plantations, elephants, monkeys and an assortment of other wildlife. And if that wasn’t …
10 foods to try in Japan
Those who have never visited Japan may be under the illusion that Japanese cuisine is all about sushi and raw fish (sashimi) but there’s so much more to be had and for those afraid of trying …
Alice in Wonderland Restaurant – Quirky dining in Tokyo
When we were planning our trip to Japan there was one place in particular I was desperate to dine at and that was the Alice in Wonderland restaurant. I am a big fan of Alice …