Spices are, of course, what Sri Lanka is well known for. The sweet and aromatic Ceylon cinnamon was traded by early Arab merchants, and from the early 1500s cinnamon became the prime draw for European powers, with the Portuguese and later the Dutch all clamouring for a share of the […]
Our trip had already been jam packed, overwhelming really, with sights, sounds and smells galore — and the two nights we spent in Kandy were no different. Home for our time in the area was a small heritage homestay perched on the hillside, a short drive from the city. A […]
Generally, when I travel, I do some research, make a list of foods to try and things to see and do. The dishes places are well known for, plus a few off-the-beaten-track spots are always top of my list. Sri Lanka was no different, but I was struggling with Colombo […]
I have dreamt of visiting India as long as I can remember, and as we sat waiting to board our flight to Cochin, Kerala, my head was already swirling with all the things I wanted to taste and discover. Sadly, we only had a 48-hour layover on this trip, barely […]
On our recent trip to Italy, we had the pleasure of having lunch at Roscioli in Rome. I loved the atmosphere – eating lunch in a fully stocked salumeria with endless bottles of wine lining the walls is a pretty nice way to enjoy a Friday afternoon lunch! They did simple pasta […]
An area often overshadowed by the larger Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine regions in the Western Cape, Constantia offers a unique experience for wine lovers visiting Cape Town. Just a 20-minute drive from the city center, it makes for a great day out, either on its own or as part of […]
After the whirlwind of Venice, we based ourselves in Modena for a few days, a central hub amidst the magic of Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar – a paradise for any food lover in a region renowned for its food traditions. Modena is situated in Emilia-Romagna, also known as […]
There is something quite magical and mysterious that comes with walking early on a foggy morning through the quiet alleys and across the bridges in Venice. We walked through the neighborhood of Cannaregio on our way to meet our guide for the day at our designated pick-up area. It was […]
In her beautiful book Venezia, Tessa Kiros started off with a letter… “Dear P, There is not much I can tell you about Venice… you will have to come and see it for yourself.” It’s true. It is definitely a very unique place you need to see for yourself and it certainly […]