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Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Kandy and Nuwara Eliya are two beautiful regions of Sri Lanka. After a few days exploring both, I’d recommend adding them to your Sri Lanka itinerary. The deeper you travel into the heart of Sri Lanka, the more you realise how truly diverse this little country is. As you travel away from the sunny coasts, the landscape becomes greener, mistier, and altogether more mysterious. Our tour of Sri Lanka took us to the edge of the cultural triangle. We split the next few days between Kandy, the largest city in central Sri Lanka, and the hilly town of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya, is foggier and cooler than many parts of…
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6 Reasons to Visit Tewkesbury
I had not heard of Tewkesbury before stumbling across it when looking for a house to rent to spend the Christmas holidays. As it turns out, it was an idyllic place to be at Christmas with my family; the perfect getaway from London life. The medieval market town, nestled between the River Avon and Severn River, has a surprising amount to see and do and was larger than I expected. From its historic Abbey, cute independent cafes and shops, to the great walks in the countryside, these are my top recommendations for how to spend a weekend in this Gloucestershire town. Visit Tewkesbury Abbey Tewkesbury Abbey (aka The Abbey Church…
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A guide to Shanklin, Isle of Wight
The must-dos while visiting this charming Isle of Wight town
