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Category: Sri Lanka

Galle Fort: a gorgeous Sir Lankan town with a cosmopolitan appeal

17 June 2017 Pat Hindley Asia, Sri Lanka

There’s no doubt that Galle Fort has a different feel to other towns in Sri Lanka, not least because the[…]

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Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: two days in its stunning ancient cities

21 May 2017 Pat Hindley Asia, Sri Lanka

Choosing whether to go to Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka is a bit like being asked to pick your[…]

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The road to enchanting Ella

24 March 2017 Pat Hindley Asia, Sri Lanka

Travelling out of Kandy is a bit of a slog with seemingly endless suburbs and smaller towns, along with congested[…]

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The road to colourful Kandy

22 March 2017 Pat Hindley Asia, Sri Lanka

Travelling south to Kandy from our cultural triangle base in Habarana offered the opportunity to see a couple more of[…]

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Up close with the Udawalawe elephants

19 March 2017 Pat Hindley Asia, Favourites, Sri Lanka

Watching elephants in their natural habitat is just fabulous, especially if like me you’ve travelled to places where they live[…]

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Colombo

Hello Colombo: gateway to Sri Lanka

11 March 2017 Pat Hindley Asia, Sri Lanka

As capital cities go Colombo isn’t one that’s brimming with must see sights. But recent restorations of colonial buildings along[…]

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Hello and welcome to my blog. I’m Pat and I love all things travel and culture. This is the online home for my adventures, experiences, tips and reviews.  I hope it provides ideas and inspiration for you to enjoy life as much as I do!

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Yellow Pumpkin, Naoshima

It’s hard to pick one favourite trip, but I’ve collated a selection of my all-time favourites.

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Shinkansen train, Himeji

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