The beauty and serenity of Sri Lanka’s famed Hill Country and Central Highlands are renowned counterpoints to the hustle, bustle and maritime madness of our renowned beaches. Which is why Newspaper, the blog and catchup for high-end techy business types, has focused a travel-section roundup on five of the region’s prime destinations.
If you are a foodie fascinated with gastronomical adventures and exotic places, this tour is for you. Be prepared to try new food and new tastes and be ready to fall in love again. It will be a taste bud introduction to India through Indian food. On this intimate gastronomic journey we’ll savor local delicacies, […]
The amazing spectacle that is the Esala Perahera takes place every August in Kandy. This ten day festival is the most spectacular of its kind in Sri Lanka and dates back to the 18th century although its origins can be traced back to the 4th century.
It means getting up before the sun does but it will be well worth the effort – I’m referring to taking a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, the beating heart of Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi. This kidney bowl shaped area of water separates the frenetic Old Quarter from the tree-lined boulevards of the French Colonial […]
The legendary sky citadel of Sigiriya, the “Lion Rock” famous for its frescoes of ‘Celestial Maidens’ is possibly the most impressive site in Sri Lanka. Built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century on top of a vast 200m granite rock it took seven years to build and was abandoned after ten years of occupation […]
Often referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’ Kerala’s enchanting backwaters offers the visitor an enchanting maze of lagoons, canals and estuaries. These waterways are traversed by traditional houseboats and canoes and the occasional snake boat race.
With just over four million tourist arrivals recorded in 2015, it is fair to say that Myanmar has well and truly opened up to the world. Instead of promoting it for its virgin, undiscovered state, how about celebrating the fact it is now undergoing an important political, economic and social transition?
