Sri Lanka Stimulating the Senses

by Ollie Barstow on 19 April 2012, 11:04AM Sri Lanka Stimulating the Senses A fiery sunset dips beneath the emerald hills of Sri Lanka's central mountainous region, the breathtaking peacefulness interrupted only by the distant gargle of tuk-tuks, the chant of prayer and animals chattering to one another. The distinctive summer smell of bonfire wafts across windless skies to create an eerie mist that paints the hills milky in the impending dusk. At this moment, my senses are being teased, my eyes peering into the abyss of the valley as light creeps below the horizon, my ears tuned to the echoed sounds of native wildlife and my nose twitching at the freshness of my countryside setting. I take a deep breath as I savour this fantasy-cum-reality and consider how, at this exact moment, I would rather be nowhere else… A holiday to Sri Lanka is inspiration for...

Vietnam's Best Beaches

For a long time Vietnam’s fabulous beaches were something of a hidden secret, a knowing wink between those fortunate enough to have discovered something akin to its more famous south-east Asian counterpart Thailand, albeit without the reputation, the crowds and the vigorous tourist development.However, with great quality comes eventual notoriety and the secret is out about Vietnam, its splen...
by Ollie Barstow on 23 February 2012, 16:02PM
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Melbourne- a Jewel in Australia's Crown

While Sydney has its landmarks and icons, Melbourne’s attractions are less superficial, its developed cultural scene establishing the city as Australia’s home for excellence in art, music, cuisine, nightlife, fashion and design, while festivals celebrating anything and everything are a frequent occurrence, all contributing to a strong reason why you should include Melbourne on any holi...
by Ollie Barstow on 23 February 2012, 15:02PM
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Culinary Toronto

The World in One CityI have a rule when travelling. Just one. A simple rule that can help me gain a greater impression of a city than just glancing at its most famous landmark or interacting with its people – and that rule is to eat!OK, so I really don’t need much encouragement to put fork to mouth, even before you consider its necessity in one’s life, but to me eating out in ano...
by Ollie Barstow on 16 February 2012, 13:02PM
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Adventure in Auckland

There is nothing like an adrenaline rush to get your mind racing at a ferocious rate of knots… And leaning over to nervously glance at the 190 metre plunge beneath my toes is enough to send my brain into frenzy. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on where you stand on extreme sports), the rush is such that there are so many thoughts in my head – probably numerous questions as t...
by Ollie Barstow on 14 February 2012, 15:02PM
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5 Reasons to Visit Mauritius

Beaches The beaches in Mauritius are a sight to behold. Representing the pure essence of a tropical beach holiday, from the calm lagoon waters, to the silvery sands that feel like powder to the touch. In short, there is a very good reason why Mauritius’ beaches are regularly mentioned in the same breath as the ‘world’s best’  Friendly people If the stunning scenery ...
by Ollie Barstow on 11 January 2012, 16:01PM
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A Journey Through the Dominican Republic

Home to both the tallest and the lowest points in the entire Caribbean, the Dominican Republic’s natural contrasts are reflected in the juxtaposition of its culture, displaying an unusual, yet striking, blend of western and African influences in a tropical setting. While political matters, power struggles and several changes of ownership have defined much of its fairly young history, a pret...
by Ollie Barstow on 11 January 2012, 12:01PM
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Top 5 Things to do in Cancun

Mayan Archaeology Relics of the ancient Mayan civilization that occupied this area during the early centuries can be found in and around Cancun. In addition to archaeological sites at El Rey and El Meco, the great walled city of Tulum is the biggest draw for tourists interested in Mexico’s history. Situated on cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Tulum is a remarkably well-preserved Mayan ...
by Ollie Barstow on 11 January 2012, 09:01AM
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