Asia

I remember the moment vividly. It was two weeks before we were due to depart for a once in a lifetime trip to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and we’d decided…

Despite common misperceptions (probably a result of huge promotional campaigns) Abu Dhabi, not Dubai, is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Whilst most tourists seem to head straight for…

In April 2015 Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake that measured 7.8 on the Richter Scale, killed nearly 9,000 people and left approximately US$10 Billion (yes, with a ‘B’)…

Every year I feel a twinge of excitement when Lonely Planet releases its article on the top countries to visit in the following year. Their suggestions are by no means…

Since its designation as a wildlife sanctuary in 1969, Bundala National Park on Sri Lanka’s South-Eastern coastline has been an internationally acclaimed migratory wetland bird wintering ground. Now one of…

As Sri Lanka’s most visited National Park, Yala is famed for its resident Leopard, Sloth Bear and Elephants. Bordering the Indian Ocean, the park is divided into several ‘blocks’ with…

Let’s start with an obvious statement: Dubai isn’t cheap! Far from it. In fact, never have I been to a place where the cost of a bang average meal made…

Colombo is best described as a ‘gateway city’ given that few people actually choose it as their final destination. In fact, many of those visiting Sri Lanka’s diverse cultural sights,…

Up until the 19th Century, international maps of the Middle East didn’t even include Qatar. Now, with the country set to be the stage for the World Cup (whether you…

I took myself by surprise when I capitulated to my wife’s demands and agreed to spend 2 weeks of hard-earned vacation time hiking up to the World’s highest mountain, Everest,…