April 4, 2025 | uganda

A magical adventure through Uganda

The flight from Kenya to Uganda is short, so short we've barely had time to enjoy the snacks provided and return our trays to the upright position before we're...

April 1, 2025 | uganda

Braving the roads to shop in Kampala

We're stuck. We've seen busy traffic before, of course. I mean, I've been to India, Julie's been to Vietnam. We know what busy roads look like...

March 29, 2025 | sri-lanka

Relaxing in Pasikudah

Of all the things in Sri Lanka we were planning to do, I was most looking forward to our time in Pasikudah. While we are generally not 'sit on...

March 27, 2025 | youve-been-where

From clogs to bikes in Amsterdam

From boat rides along the canals and riding bikes through city streets to learning how clogs are made, Amsterdam has always held a certain intrigue for us.

March 17, 2025 | sri-lanka

The tea fields of Kandy

It could be one of my favourite views in the world - certainly in Sri Lanka - the tea plantations at Kandy took my breath away. The drive up...

March 16, 2025 | uganda

Searching for lions in Uganda

Uganda is a country with a troubled past, it still suffers under the cloud of the Idi Amin years and for many of us the movie, the Last King...

March 16, 2025 | kenya

Laughing our way through Kenya

Two brothers, two sisters, ten friends, four weeks, one grand adventure through Kenya and Uganda. It all starts at Tullamarine airport, where Donna tries to smuggle...

March 14, 2025 | sri-lanka

Up, up, up to Sigiriya

We weren't sure what to expect of Sigiriya, we knew it was a giant rock that held a lot of significance to the people of Sri Lanka, but beyond...

March 8, 2025 | sri-lanka

A cave full of Buddhas in Sri Lanka

We weren't particularly bothered about going to Sri Lanka, it wasn't on our 'must see' list. But when Ade's mum and dad asked if we would like to go...

March 8, 2025 | scotland

Searching for castles in Scotland

We left Edinburgh and made our way through the Scottish countryside. I really can't stress here enough the stunning scenery, the beautiful mountains and beguiling river...