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Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka: Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is Sri Lanka's best-preserved ancient capital — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where colossal Buddha statues intricate stone temples and a legendary 12th-century reservoir reveal the extraordinary civilisation that once made this mediaeval kingdom the jewel of South Asia.
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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Matale – Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a UNESCO-listed 5th-century citadel in Sri Lanka rising 200 metres above the jungle featuring ancient frescoes lion-paw carvings elaborate water gardens and sweeping panoramic views that make it one of Asia's most extraordinary and unforgettable historical destinations.
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Hong Kong

China: Hong Kong – arriving during a tropical cyclone

We were greeted in Hong Kong by some wet, miserable weather. The weather in the tropics are complex. For Hong Kong and this part of South East Asia this time of year can be wet, and our arrival coincided with a passing tropical storm. I was happy though, because I hadn't seen any rain for 3 months! Karen was concerned by the warnings at the airport, but we were assured that the "standby signal No. 1" was nothing to be concerned about.
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Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is Sri Lanka's ancient sacred capital where towering dagobas crumbling palace ruins and the world's oldest documented human planted tree reveal the extraordinary legacy of a Buddhist civilisation that thrived for over a millennium.
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Gampaha

Sri Lanka: Gampaha – Negombo

Negombo is a lively coastal city on Sri Lanka's western shore — celebrated for its vibrant fish markets ancient Dutch canals sweeping golden beaches and rich Catholic heritage making it an ideal gateway destination for travellers arriving via Colombo's international airport.
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Hong Kong

China: Hong Kong: Enjoying the city at night

Hong Kong after dark is a breathtaking spectacle of neon lights, glittering skyscrapers and vibrant street life. From the dazzling Symphony of Lights over Victoria Harbour to rooftop bars, night markets and iconic skyline views, the city truly never sleeps.
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Rajasthan

India: Rajasthan – the Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a UNESCO-listed open-air observatory built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, featuring 19 monumental astronomical instruments of extraordinary scientific and architectural significance.
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India

India: Uttar Pradesh – Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is a breathtaking UNESCO-listed Mughal ghost city near Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India, built by Emperor Akbar in the 1570s and abandoned within a generation — leaving behind an astonishing complex of palaces, mosques, and royal courts in magnificent red sandstone.
A white throated kingfisher at Keoladeo National Park, Rajastan, India
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India

India: Keoladeo National Park

Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, is a UNESCO-listed wetland sanctuary of international importance, sheltering vast colonies of resident and migratory birds across its mosaic of marshes, woodlands, and grasslands.
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Rajasthan

India: Jaipur the “Pink City”

Jaipur, the flamboyant Pink City capital of Rajasthan, is a living open-air museum of Mughal-Rajput grandeur, blazing colour and timeless craftsmanship that captivates travellers from every corner of the globe.
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Rajasthan

India: Rajasthan – Jaipur City Palace

The Jaipur City Palace is a magnificent royal complex in the heart of Rajasthan's Pink City, blending Rajput and Mughal architectural traditions across a series of grand courtyards, palatial halls, and celebrated museums that remain a living seat of the Jaipur royal family to this day.
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Rajasthan

India: Jaipur – Amber (or Amer) Palace

Amber Palace is a magnificent 16th-century Rajput fort-palace perched above Maota Lake near Jaipur, celebrated for its stunning fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture, elaborate mirror chambers, and sweeping hilltop views across Rajasthan.
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Delhi

India: Delhi – 2 Day Tour

A sprawling, exhilarating blend of ancient empires and modern ambition, Delhi — the capital of India — is a city of staggering contrasts, where millennia of history unfold across monuments, markets, and neighbourhoods of endlessly distinctive character.
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Ranthambore

India: Rajasthan – Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, northern India, is one of the subcontinent's finest tiger reserves — a sweeping wilderness of forests, lakes, and ancient ruins where Bengal tigers roam freely and wildlife encounters feel genuinely raw, unhurried, and unforgettable.
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Singapore

Singapore: Colonial Singapore – Raffles’ District Explored

Singapore's Colonial Centre, clustered around the historic Civic District and the Padang, is a walkable quarter where grand British-era institutions, immaculate parks and riverside promenades reveal the ambitious vision — and complex legacy — of imperial Singapore, making it one of Southeast Asia's most rewarding urban history walks.
Cow lying next to a large pile of drying cow poop - Agra, India
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Uttar Pradesh

India: Uttar Pradesh – Village tour

An Uttar Pradesh village tour invites travellers to experience the rhythms of rural northern Indian life firsthand — from traditional farming practices and local craftsmanship to warm community hospitality and centuries-old customs woven seamlessly into the fabric of daily existence.
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