Some of the most fascinating historical buildings in India are the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatories, and I went to the one in Jaipur to discover what these intriguing instruments were actually used for. Jantar means instruments and Mantar means calculation…
Archives for April 2019
Top tips to see Dambulla Caves and Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka on a budget
Sigiriya Rock and the Dambulla Caves are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive historical sights and if you’re really short on time you could see them both in one day. If you are travelling independently on a budget using public…
Your guide to visiting Sri Lanka’s ancient city of Polonnaruwa and its wildlife
If you are in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle then I wholeheartedly recommend the fascinating Polonnaruwa’s UNESCO-listed ancient city which I enjoyed as much as my trip to Sigiriya Rock. If you don’t already know, the foreign tourist price for Polonnaruwa is…
Visiting Bangladesh: Your Dhaka Survival Guide
Many people come to South Asia to visit India, Nepal or Sri Lanka, but if you want a cheap trip to a non-touristy place with friendly people then its worth adding Dhaka in Bangladesh to your itinerary. This is a…
How to get a visa on arrival for Bangladesh at Dhaka airport
I couldn’t find too much information about getting a visa on arrival for Bangladesh so I thought I would write this post to make it very clear for travellers to Dhaka who are eligible for it. In theory, if you…
Cheaper than Anuradhapura: A day trip to Mihintale in Sri Lanka
If you are in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle and visiting Anuradhapura but can’t afford the expensive foreigner ticket for the ancient ruins, then I recommend visiting Mihintale instead, which is a lovely mountain pilgrim site complete with ruins and religious…
How to cross the border between Thailand and Myanmar at the Mae Sot/Myawaddy border
This is my quick and easy guide to crossing the border between Mae Sot in Thailand and Myawaddy in Myanmar including getting your stamps, transport, onward travel and hotels to crash at on your journey. I’ve crossed many land borders…
Intrusive thoughts are frightening but inherently normal and human
I remember feeling so desperate that I frantically googled ‘intrusive thoughts’ most days in a bid to find a solution to the constant fear. It was a cycle that I became trapped in as I felt severe anxiety every day…
How to respect the reef: Safe sunscreen for snorkelling and other tips
If you’re like me, one of the things that you love the most about going to be beach is the opportunity to see the incredible marine life that you’ve seen on Blue Planet. Our oceans are a fascinating ecosystem with…
5 relaxed things to do at Ngapali Beach in Myanmar
Ngapali was one of my favourite beaches that I visited in Southeast Asia, and certainly one of the best places that I saw in Myanmar. We came for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was so relaxed and lovely that I…
7 top tips for exploring Ella in Sri Lanka
As you may have seen from your Instagram feed, the secret is well and truly out about the beauty of Ella and about Sri Lanka in general! Ella is well worth a visit as it is small, easy, has a beautiful…
5 organic and eco-friendly face masks that will make your skin happy
Eco-friendly beauty is really taking off and if you love face masks as much as I do then this is great news for your skincare routine! All of these face masks are organic and produced in accordance with ethical standards…