I’ve been to Istanbul five times. On the first time, the call to prayer ringing out across the streets and the aroma of Turkish coffee got me hooked. The second time, I gazed at the city sprawling from the top of Galata tower and a boat on the Bosphorus, and vowed to return to more. […]
Category Archives: Asia
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Aug
Aug
This year, Sri Lanka travel is being mentioned more and more in the news. “Everyone I Know Is Heading To Sri Lanka” Suitcase Mag says. “The winter sun island luring back visitors with heritage wildlife and low prices” iNews proclaims. Tourism in the south of Sri Lanka is booming. But in the north, in areas […]
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Aug
Aug
From the top of Sigiriya, a sea of green forest stretches for miles. “This area’s all protected”, our guide told us. “You can see how lush Sri Lanka’s nature is”. Clouds gathered on the horizon, and the sun started to set. After an arduous climb up 1,200 steps to the top, taking a breather here […]
“We were divided for many years. Our country’s not perfect. But we are uniting, and tourism can help with this” our guide Dhanoushka told us as we drove to Sri Lanka’s once war-torn north. The South Asian island nation, often known as the “teardrop of Asia” is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of […]
All Destinations, Asia
Not flying is best for the environment. But the cost of not visiting could be greater.
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Jul
Jul
Few countries have had to contend with situations like Sri Lanka’s last 40 years. First came the civil war, a brutal 26 year conflict between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (otherwise known as “Tamil Tigers”). Of course, the victims in it were innocent civilians – on both sides, but […]
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Jul
Jul
We hadn’t even made it to the national park, when we saw an elephant making its way through the roadside trees. “We see them a lot here” our guide Dhanoushka told us. “But this can cause problems. Humans and elephants are still learning to live together in Sri Lanka”. I was on a ten-day trip […]
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Apr
Apr
For years, I’ve been entranced by images of palm trees gently swaying on white-sand beaches, elephants by the roadside and a backbone of hills ready to be hiked. I’ve had Sri Lanka on my list for a long time, and it’s going to be my next destination. I’m heading on a media trip to Sri […]
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Apr
Apr
Everybody knows Dubai. Its skyscrapers dominate the skyline, some housing air-conditioned malls sprawl beneath them, stacked with designer brands and indoor waterfalls. Five star hotels line the coast, and you could dine at a different internationally acclaimed restaurant every day for a month without getting bored. But there’s another side to the city if you […]
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Mar
Mar
Tourism in Vietnam is taking off, big time. And it’s no surprise – the South East Asian nation has something to offer everyone. It has a rich culture, temples, a complex history, amazing food, beaches, mountains, caves… I could go on. Whatever reason you travel for, I guarantee you’ll find something you love in Vietnam. […]
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Mar
Mar
If you’re visiting Jordan, I bet you’ll have one spot on your must-visit list – Petra. One of the Seven New Wonders of the World, this ancient city is remarkably well-preserved, with Nabatean, Roman and Bedouin influences. Carved into the red desert rock, it’s enchanting. But, as it’s such a vast, well-visited site, there are […]