Tales from this vast and complex continent where it often feels you’ve only scratched the surface of what it has to offer.
Travellers are increasingly learning about the beauty of Sri Lanka’s South Coast beaches. The most common challenge is deciding which coastal towns to see when visiting Sri Lanka. This is not a guide to all …
Japan has a handful of big-name destinations that most travelers focus on with their first trip. But it feels like, while people talk a lot about making the most of Tokyo or Kyoto, there’s less …
Sri Lanka is a great place to see wildlife, both because of the animals that call the country home and the wealth of options available to visitors. One of the best destinations to see wildlife …
Travelling around Japan, tourists often pass by small cities on their way to the country’s most famous destinations and attractions. Pass through Nagano Prefecture, and the city you’re likely to see all too briefly is …
It seems strange, but one of the holiest places in Japan doesn’t receive much notice from international visitors. But that’s what I found when visiting Ise during Japan’s high tourism season. Apart from a few …
Up in the mountains in central Sri Lanka, you can find a place that feels like it’s from a completely different country. That’s what you’ll find when you visit Nuwara Eliya, a gentle, sprawling town …
Travellers regularly pass the towns and cities along Lake Biwa in the Shiga Prefecture when visiting Japan. Places like Hikone lie just off the bullet train route between Tokyo and Kyoto. Many don’t realise what …
The highland city of Kandy is one of the most popular destinations in Sri Lanka, and with good reason. It’s a very important cultural and historical city in Sri Lanka, so visiting Kandy is a …
Japan is home to many smaller cities that tourists might glance at briefly before settling for more familiar names. The small city of Ogaki, just outside Nagoya, is one of those smaller destinations of Gifu …
The island of Penang is one of Malaysia’s most popular and adored destinations. This island, sitting just off the country’s west coast, ticks every box, be it history, culture, or food. Most people start by …