Last week, we travelled to Kegalle for an event and decided to spend the weekend in nearby Pinnawala, just a 20-minute drive from the town. We stayed at Elephant Bay Hotel, overlooking the Maha Oya River, where Sri Lankan elephants come to bathe during the day. Visiting just a week after the devastating floods, we didn’t expect to see much activity, but we were pleasantly surprised. Pinnawala remains one of Sri Lanka’s most popular elephant attractions, and here’s everything

Every month on payday, I head to the Asian Market to see what's new in stock. I generally buy grocery essentials, instant food, maybe a couple of bottles of Assam milk tea, Wang Zhai milk and Yakult. This time, I came across Chinese Ice Tea in a transparent bottle called Oriental Leaf, produced by one of China's biggest bottled water producers, Nongfu Spring. The tea was just out of this world, and it got me hooked on this iced tea culture. In this article, I'll be talking ab

Visiting a Central Asian country has been on my bucket list for the longest time. I’m not quite ready to explore these uncharted territories in person just yet, but the itinerary is already planned. And as always, the first thing I dive into is the food. I love Turkish food , and I realised Uzbekistan Food is a treasure waiting to be discovered. I've tried some of them at local restaurants and couldn't gatekeep anymore. Here's the best food you need to try in Uzbekistan, and

As a Christmas-obsessed foodie who adores all things Asian, discovering the Japanese Christmas Cake recipe felt like stumbling upon something my childhood self would have dreamed of eating on Christmas Eve, and honestly, any little girl would want this on her birthday too. I came across this tradition on a random 2 a.m. tiktok doomscroll session, and I have no regrets cause Kurisumasu Keki (クリスマスケーキ) stole my heart. Here's all you need to know about this Yuletide sponge cake

It was our birthday weekend and we decided to head over to some other place than the South of the country. Don't get me wrong, South is my favourite. A couple of months back, we went to surf in Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka , so this time we decided to go to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. I always had this perception growing up that a certain part of this island was not a 'fun' place to be. I was wrong. In this article, I'm going to write about all the things to do in Trincomalee over a we

Sri Lanka is one of those rare destinations where you can go from misty mountains to golden beaches within hours. After travelling across Asia and working in the travel space for years, I’ve realised that 10 days is all you need to truly experience the soul of a country, enough to go beyond the mainstream, but short enough to keep the excitement alive. If you’re planning a trip soon, here’s my complete, practical 10-day guide to the best places to travel in Sri Lanka for fir

The last stop on our Vietnam itinerary was Ha Long Bay. We actually had to choose between Sapa and Ha Long Bay since we had to shorten our trip due to visa concerns . Sapa felt like a journey of its own, so we decided to go with the famous day cruise at this UNESCO World Heritage Site instead. There are two options, a day cruise or an overnight cruise , and here’s how our experience went. Read our full 10-day Vietnam itinerary for the whole story. Ha Long Bay is one of the m

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Hanoi was the last stop on our Vietnam trip, and we have to say we thoroughly enjoyed the city. It was quite different to what we expected after reading many travel blogs and vlogs before our visit. Perhaps it's because we began our journey in  Ho Chi Minh City  and moved north to Hanoi, whereas many travellers do the opposite. Either way, this article is to help you plan your Vietnam trip more practically, including the top 10 places to visit in Hanoi. Jump directly to; What

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Thailand was my first ever travel destination, and if you've been here before, you'd know how badly you want to go back. More than its history and culture, it's the little things that get you hooked. From the 7/11 shopping sprees to tiny, delicious snacks like Luk Chup , my biggest treasure discovery was Hong Thai Inhaler. Yes, the herb compound that every local and Farang is obsessed over. Once I was back home, I searched above and beyond to find this Thai compound herb in

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It's the off-season here in Southern Sri Lanka in May. With rates much lower, we decided to take a small road trip down to Matara, Dickwella and Hiriketiya. Last year, we were in Pasikudah during the off-season, and it didn't go well. But we've read so much about Hiriketiya Beach being a stunner throughout the year. It's much further away from Mirissa and Weligama, and those who are on tight travel schedules generally skip this destination. Is it really worth going though? H

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