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…
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 top things to do in Kolkata in North India
Kolkata, the artist formerly known as Calcutta, is one of North India’s most famous cities and the capital of the West Bengal state. Once upon a time, it was the capital of British India as well as the place where…
The definitive guide to hiking Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka
Adam’s Peak or Sri Pada is Sri Lanka’s most famous mountain, climbed by pilgrims and tourists alike and this is my definitive guide to join them for night hike for the sunrise. Climbing Adam’s Peak in the night was one…
The good, the bad and the ugly about visiting Varanasi in India
I could write you a travel guide all about the things to do in Varanasi but I’ve seen so many travel blogs that varnish over the truth of backpacking in North India that I thought it would be better to…
Your ultimate guide to watching a Kathakali show in Kerala
When you get to Kerala, you will see photographs of brightly coloured performers in voluptuous and ornate outfits, but where can you see it, what does it mean and what are its historical origins? Watching a traditional Kathakali show was…
The 5 best Sri Lankan beaches to visit with kids
I am currently in beautiful Sri Lanka and I was surprised at what an excellent child-friendly destination it has become. I shouldn’t have been, of course, as it’s an incredible country with tonnes of beaches, breezy hill towns, jungles and…