A Minute by Tuk Tuk
We finished our sightseeing trip of Galle at the former Dutch Hospital, said to have a myriad of upmarket boutiques and restaurants. Sadly, Covid had taken its toll and there were only a few outlets open, either in the central courtyard or around the outside. We eventually spotted stairs leading to a balcony, and here […]…
Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research and Conservation Centre
The Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research and Conservation Centre is located on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast at Kosgoda, just over an hour’s drive from our hotel in Galle. On arrival, our guide Lokuya, told us about the seven kinds of sea turtles with five of them being found in Sri Lanka (Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, Olive […]…
Learning how to cook authentic Sri Lankan food
Early in our trip to Sri Lanka, we arranged a cookery lesson to help us understand the country’s cuisine and, hopefully provide ideas for recreating dishes back at home. Our lesson took place at the Angara Home cooking school, just outside Galle. Dinesha has been running lessons from her home for four years but, like […]…
Staying in Galle’s historic fort
On arrival in Sri Lanka, we travelled south to Galle where we stayed in the Fort Bazaar for five nights. The hotel, part of the Teardrop chain, was a beautifully restored Dutch colonial building, with 18 rooms located around a plant-filled central courtyard. Two room types were available: Bazaar Bedrooms on the ground floor, and […]…
Yala National Park
When you think safari it’s often Africa which springs to mind, but Sri Lanka is bursting with National Parks and wildlife. Yala National Park is the largest in Sri Lanka, and attracts scores of visitors each year with one thing on their mind leopards!! Yala has the highest concentration of leopards making it the most […]…
SriLankan Airlines
I flew direct from London Heathrow to Colombo with SriLankan Airlines – a ten and half hour flight can seem daunting but thanks to the airline, it was an enjoyable experience. There was plenty of entertainment on option including the latest films and TV – in fact I finally got round to watching the new […]…
Cinnamon Wild Yala – in the heart of nature
Cinnamon Wild Yala is a luxury safari lodge located in the boundaries of Yala National Park in Sri Lanka – surrounded by nature. And you feel it at every turn. Decor and furnishings are in keeping with the surroundings and complement the landscape perfectly. The lobby area includes a series of wildlife photography which gives […]…
Cinnamon Bentota Beach – a beach hotel with an artful flair
This is a beautiful hotel situated in a unique position nestled between the shores of the Indian Ocean on one side and the waters of the Bentota River on the other. The hotel itself exudes character, heritage and charm in abundance. It was designed in the 60s by one of Asia’s most influential architects Geoffrey […]…
Discover Dubai – head to this exciting emirate where anything is possible
Here we showcase some of the special experiences which can only be had in Dubai, the destination where anything is possible….
Felicia Severns takes her first steps into Saudi Arabia
By Felicia Severns The phrase that gets repeated by our hosts is, ‘It’s as if Saudi had its finger on the pause button…and now they’ve hit fast forward.” The Mattawa (religious police) have no presence, glamourous uncovered women dine alongside groups of men and families on the restaurant terrace, female drivers in Fendi sunglasses and […]…
SriLankan Airlines – A good option for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Trailfinders recommended flying with Sri Lankan Airlines to Sri Lanka, as we were finishing our trip in the Maldives and on some days, the flight from Colombo to Heathrow, touches down in Male. Flying business class offered those living within 30-miles of Heathrow, a courtesy ‘limousine’. Google maps confirmed our Walthamstow home was 28.3 miles […]…
Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Travel restrictions being lifted weekly, now was the chance to get away for that long-awaited sunshine destination. What’s in the holiday fund? You haven’t got one!! First piece of advice…get one. These opportunities are life changing, well deserved and facilitate those special memories. Arrival into Male with a quick transition from air to ocean: a […]…
