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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]