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On the train from Kandy to Galle
There is no direct train from Kandy to Galle. The quickest route is via Colombo, where you change train. Both legs of the journey are very scenic, although different: the first one through mountains...
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Exploring Galle Fort
I had been looking forward to visiting the Galle area since the start of my trip to Sri Lanka. It seemed the most exotic destination on my list, with a mix of beaches, local culture, and colonial...
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Sri Lanka: south-west beaches
The south-west coast of Sri Lanka has been for some time the most popular with tourists. Beautiful sandy beaches lined with palm trees, blue water and amazing sunsets attracts tourists in flocks. Fancy...
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Negombo – the last stop
Negombo is strategically located close to the Bandaranaike international airport and is an almost mandatory stopover for most tourists arriving to/leaving Sri Lanka. For me Negombo became the last stop...
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Transport in Sri Lanka
In my two weeks in Sri Lanka my approach to the means of transport available in the country was a bit of mix’n’match, partly because I wanted to try different options (in general choosing the cheapest...
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Travel Quote 16 July
Filed under: Travel Quotes Tagged: adventure, explore, freedom, happiness, holiday, quote, travel
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Sri Lanka hints and tips
When I came back from my trip to Sri Lanka earlier in the year, I noted down a handful of hints and tips about travelling there but I never published them. So here they are now…better late than never!...
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Cyprus: an unusual choice for me
Used to travelling to far flung destinations, partly because I am attracted to anything that feels “exotic” partly because I often travel during the European winter and go in search for the sun,...
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Discovering Pafos
Pafos (or Paphos) is a popular destination in southwest Cyprus, famous for its beaches as well as its archaeological sites. Thanks to the lovely Mediterranean climate, when I visited at the end of...
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The archaeological treasures of Pafos
In ancient times, Pafos was the capital of Cyprus and thanks to its exceptional architectural and historic value it is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several areas of...
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Around the Akamas region
If you are into the outdoors and wilderness and are looking for something more rugged than the standard touristy beaches, the Akamas region is the place for you! This beautiful and still relatively...
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Polis, Latchi and the Blue Lagoon
Waking up at 7am when on holiday is not everyone’s idea of relax-time, but I had decided to catch the 10:30am boat from Latchi to the Blue Lagoon and that required an early start. First a 45-min bus...
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Nicosia: the last divided capital
I decided to take the 2-hr bus journey from Pafos to Nicosia (cost: Euro 7) mainly because I wanted to cross the Green Line, the border between the Greek part (South Nicosia, Lefkosia) and the Turkish...
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A Troodos mountain adventure
I had hoped to go trekking in the Troodos mountains but my hopes were soon shattered: no tours were available on my dates (no one wants to go trekking when it’s so hot, I was told). And now?! I decided...
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from Isla Mujeres (Mexico)!!! Filed under: General Tagged: Mexico IslaMujeres Christmas
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Happy New Year 2017!!!
This January why not start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about things that happen. Then, on New Year’s Eve, empty it and see what awesome stuff happened that year! Below is my jar 😊...
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In transit through a US airport
So you thought that being in transit through an airport in the United States wouldn’t involve immigration checks. How wrong you were, my dear friend. And how wrong I was too. It was only one week...
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La laguna de Bacalar
If you are planning to spend time in the eastern part of the Yucatan peninsula (Quintana Roo state) but are not keen on the tourist crowds of places like Cancun and Playa del Carmen, why not heading...
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Discovering Bacalar town
The name “Bacalar” most likely derives from the Mayan b’ak halal, which means “surrounded by reeds”. The town was named a “Pueblo Magico” in 2006 because of the magical experience it offers thanks to...
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Getting from Chetumal to Caye Caulker: a story from Latin America
I wanted to go to Caye Caulker, the small Belizean island everyone was talking about. The “go slow” island. To get there I chose the water taxi route via Chetumal. Two companies cover the international...
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