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Nico’s field notes: Jodhpur
Of course you know Jodhpur, but do you know JDH? This Urban Regeneration project is aiming to restore the Walled City of Jodhpur to its former glory, breathing new life…
Traveller’s Trunk: Jaisal Singh
A suitcase tells a thousand stories. From chefs and writers to adventurers and more, Traveller’s Trunk is a documentary series that peeks inside the lives and travels of some of…
Landing in Serendip: Nico’s journey to Sri Lanka
Only a short hop across the water from India, our Southern neighbour is a compelling destination for so many reasons. This island nation has only just achieved peace after a…
The Wallawwa: A luxe hideaway with style in droves
A short hop to (or from) the airport, The Wallawwa is the perfect end to your time in Sri Lanka, but it is so, so much more than a pre-flight…
In ancient Polonnaruwa: A bicycle tour of a medieval capital city
Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, a city which reached the pinnacle of its glory in the 12th century, but still retains a sort of faded splendour. The…
Retreat to Wildgrass Sigiriya: Back to nature with all the amenities of the city
A ten-minute drive from Sigiriya Rock, Wildgrass Sigiriya makes a luxurious base for exploring the Rock as well as its own private grounds which are lush and so quiet that…
Kandy Botanical Gardens: Orchids, giant bamboo, and an afternoon nap paradise
In Kandy we stop at the Botanical Gardens. These spectacular gardens were once reserved exclusively for Kandyan royalty (and are also referred to as the Royal Botanical Garden) and…
Grand Thai at The Grand Hotel: A brief detour away from Sri Lankan rice and curry
In Nuwara Eliya and keen to step out of our hotel to explore what else was around, we went a little off-piste and found The Grand Hotel, an aptly monikered…
Climbing Sigiriya Rock: A stairway to heaven(-sent views)
You can’t miss Sigiriya. This rocky outcrop is one of the most dramatic things you’ll see in your time here, near-vertical walls that rise to a summit where you’ll find…