A Night at the Opera
Where and When: Vienna, Austria, April 2026 I love the theatre, especially musicals, but I’ve never been to the opera. It seemed very sophisticated, …
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A Weekend in Aberdeen – Day 2
Where and when: Aberdeen, UK, March 2026 After an excellent breakfast, we left Maryculter House late in the morning and headed back into Aberdeen. As…
Aberdeen – Day 1
Where and when: Aberdeen, UK, March 2026 0800: We arrived in Aberdeen bright and early on a Saturday in Mid-March. Stepping off the train after Conti…
Caledonian Sleeper: Birmingham to Aberdeen and Back
Where and when: UK, March 2026 Having travelled on sleeper trains in many parts of the world—including Europe, China, Russia and Egypt—there was one …
Colombo – Places to Eat and Drink
If you’re looking for somewhere to eat or grab a drink in Colombo, here are a few places I’ve come across during my travels. From Continue reading …
Jaffna Day 3: Exploring the Northwest
Where and When: Jaffna, Sri Lanka, January 2026 It’s the last day of our road trip, but leaving Jaffna is not easy. There’s still so Continue reading…
Jaffna Day 2: Exploring Nagadeepa and Jaffna City
Where and when: Jaffna, Sri Lanka, January 2026 Nagadeepa/Nainathivu Island On our second day in Jaffna, we set off early, heading towards ‘Nagadeepa…
Jaffna Day 1
Where and when: Jaffna, Sri Lanka, January 2025 After a brief one-night stop in Anuradhapura, we are on the road to Jaffna. The journey North Continu…
Anuradhapura Ancient City
Where and when: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, January 2026 Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowne…
Tips for visiting Siri Pada (Adam’s Peak) on the Hatton Route
I recently made the pilgrimage to Siri Pada via the Hatton route, and it was an unforgettable journey. If you’re considering taking the Hatton route …
A journey to Siri Pada (Adam’s Peak)
Where and When: Siri Pada, Sri Lanka, 26/27 January 2026 A bit of background… Siri Pada (literal meaining “Sacred Foot”), known in English as Adam’s …
An African Adventure: Day 13 – Return to Victoria Falls
Where and when: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, September 2025 Back to Zimbabwe 0720: We leave the TLou Lodge hotel shortly after breakfast. By 07:30, we’r…
An African Adventure: Day 12 – Chobe National Park
Where and when: Chobe National Park, Botswana, September 2025 Sunrise Safari at Chobe National Park 0545: It’s an early start, still dark as we leave…
An African Adventure: Day 11 – Exit Nambia and reenter Botswana
Where and when: Caprivi Strip, Namibia and Chobe National Park, Botswana, September 2025 On the Caprivi Strip 0700: We leave the hotel just after sun…
An African Adventure: Day 10 – Exit Botswana, Enter Namibia
Where and when: Caprivi Strip, Namibia, September 2025 On the way to Namibia 0830: Time to wave goodbye to Nguma Island Lodge after two peaceful Cont…
An African Adventure: Day 9 – Mokoro Safari and Nature Walk
Where and when: Nguma Island Lodge Okavango, Okavango Delta, September 2025 On the Mokoros 0830: Today, we are setting out to explore the lagoon the …
An African Adventure: Day 8 – Into the Heart of the Okavango
Where and when: Maun to Nguma Island Lodge, September 2025 After a short pause for some Christmas posts, I am continuing the series about my Continue…
A Christmas Visit to Strasbourg: Part 2 (of 2)
Where and when: Strasbourg, France, December 2025 We visited Strasbourg for a short pre-Christmas break in December. This is Part 2 of a two-part pos…
A Christmas Visit to Strasbourg: Part 1 (of 2)
Where and when: Strasbourg, France, December 2025 Strasbourg had been on my list for a while — not right at the top, but somewhere in Continue readin…
A Christmas Afternoon in Lille
Where and when: Lille, France, 18 December 2025 My first trip to Lille was long before I started this blog in 2015. To be honest, Continue reading …