Discovering Sri Lanka: Kandy to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by train. It was time to continue our Sri Lanka adventure, to leave Kandy and head out to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by train. However, before leaving Sri Lanka’s beautiful lakeside city we had the chance to see a wedding! Colonial-style Hotel…
Discovering Sri Lanka – Kandy, Giragama Estate tea plantations, and Embekke, Lankathilake and Gadaladeniya ancient temples. Embekke, Lankathilake and Gadaladeniya are the possibly the most interesting ancient temples in Sri Lanka’s central highlands region, not far from the legendary town of Kandy. Our last day in Kandy was the one…
Enjoy a day Sri Lanka’s beautiful city of Kandy. Spend a morning wandering around the gorgeous Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, have lunch in the fascinating town centre, and then stroll around the lake to see the legendary Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Continuing our adventures around Sri Lanka. Our guide…
A 2-day trip to Córdoba is perfect for seeing the old quarters, the temples and plazas, and the flower-decked patios that make this prettiest city in Spain. Enjoy a river walk, then visit the palaces and museums, discover the historic legacy left by the rulers who once lived here –…
Seville, Andalucia, Spain. First impressions. The panoramic view from our bedroom terrace at Hotel Alcázar was stunning – Seville skyline was backlit by the sunset, the unmistakable Giralda tower and a dozen church spires piercing the sky. We arrived in Seville late afternoon, just in time to see the sun set over…
Throughout Spain the Christmas season is in full swing by the beginning of December – Xmas markets and fairs, street entertainment, concerts and nativity scenes. Find out what’s happening at Christmas and New Year on the Costa Blanca, you definitely won’t get bored!
Discovering Sri Lanka – Spice Gardens, Batikwork, Kandyan Dancers and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. This was possibly the most ‘touristy’ day we spent in Sri Lanka but we loved it just the same… Our next destination was Kandy, a beautiful town surrounded by hills in the central plains…
Discovering Sri Lanka – UNESCO world heritage sites at Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa. Leaving Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city behind, we were driven into the hills and stopped for refreshments beside a lake… a peaceful picture postcard scene where school children were painting the landscape. The fresh lime sodas are delicious too! Next…
Discovering Sri Lanka, the Emerald Isle: A magical mystery tour around Colombo, the capital city. Sri Lanka is probably the most amazing country we have ever been to…amazing scenery and beaches, temples and ancient sites, wonderful wildlife, friendly people, fascinating traditions and cultures. I found a flexible tour package offered…
‘Fira de Tots Sants’ Medieval Fair in Cocentaina (Alicante) takes place around the 1st of November each year. The oldest fête in Spain is held in Cocentaina, a historic market town on the Costa Blanca!
