On our two-week trip to Sri Lanka last year, to keep the kids busy we played a game, making a note every time we saw a different animal (we did a similar thing when on safari in South Africa). It was a surprisingly popular activity, right up there with spotting different coloured tuk-tuks (we found …
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All Sweet in Kandy, Sri Lanka
It was sad to leave the chilled out town of Ella, as we had enjoyed it so much. It was such a peaceful town and the host at our homestay had been so kind, and we knew things will be a bit more hectic away from there. Sri Lanka’s second-largest city, Kandy, does not hold …
Ella to Kandy Blue Train Journey
As part of our two week holiday in Sri Lanka, we spent a few days in Ella, and were taking the journey to Kandy next. The best way to get from one to the other was a 6-hour train journey through the spectacular central highlands. Tickets for the train can be hard to come by, …
Ella: Hills and Chills in Sri Lanka
After a few days lazing at the beach in Mirissa, it is time to head inland and continue our journey around Sri Lanka. Our next destination is a four-hour drive away, along windy roads from the beach town of Mirissa to Ella in the hills. We had booked in advance a large and comfortable taxi …
Mirissa by the Sea
After a great introduction to Sri Lanka staying in the heritage-listed fort area of Galle, our next destination was a short distance along the coast to the beachside town of Mirissa. As is always the way with travel, the journey there can be just as good as the destination. Mirissa is only one hour from …
Easy Introduction to Sri Lanka at Galle Fort
Our first destination on our holiday to Sri Lanka was the southwestern city of Galle. The old part of town, Galle Fort, is a world heritage site. We chose to start our Sri Lankan adventure here not only to explore this historic site, but also as it seemed like a quiet, clean and organised town. …
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Sri Lanka Here We Come
A family holiday to Sri Lanka has been on our radar for quite a while, but with our busy travelling schedule over the last year or two, we have not had much time to think about it. After assessing the school holidays of the year ahead, work commitments, and checking the best times to travel, April suited …
Sri Lanka Here We Come
A family holiday to Sri Lanka has been on our radar for quite a while, but with our busy travelling schedule over the last year or two, we have not had much time to think about it. After assessing the school holidays of the year ahead, work commitments, and checking the best times to travel, April suited …
2017 Annual Letter
Another year has raced on past, so quickly, in fact, we couldn’t get this annual year in review out before the end of the year! It’s always a time where we reflect on the year, and to update all our friends, family, and online followers. Enjoying the unseasonal snow in Hasliberg Switzerland We would have …
A whale of a time in Hermanus
After a wonderful couple of days in the Cape Winelands, we drove a few hours from Franschhkeok over the Franschhoek Pass, with magnificent views crossing the mountains, to the coast and the little village of Hermanus. We were headed to this particular town on the southern ocean as it is well known as one of …