Asia
Sri Lanka Whale Watching from November: Mirissa, Blue Whales and the Honest Odds
The largest animal that has ever lived, bigger than any dinosaur, swims within 10 to 20 km of a fishing harbour you can walk…
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Havelock and Neil Island Itinerary: 6 Days of Beaches, Ferries and Real Costs
A 6 day Havelock and Neil Island itinerary for couples: ferries, Radhanagar and Elephant Beach, scuba rules, tide timings for…
Religious
Diwali 2026 in India: Where to Go for the Festival of Lights
India’s biggest Diwali is no longer in Jaipur, Varanasi or Amritsar. Since the Ram Mandir opened in January 2024 it…
Meghalaya
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: The Nongriat Trek and the Easy Ones Too
Somewhere around step 1,400 below Tyrna, my knees began sending complaints, and a Khasi woman overtook me with a full…
Religious
Diwali Around the World 2026: The Best Celebrations Abroad and the Two-Week Trap
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November. Diwali on the Square in London is on Sunday 25 October and Diwali…
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep Trip Guide: Permits, Ships, Flights and What It Really Costs
Lakshadweep has 36 islands, and people live on only 10 of them. Tourists are allowed to stay on about half…
Asia
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026: What to Expect at Thailand’s Most Intense Festival
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is the most graphic religious event I know of in Asia, and the gentle word “vegetarian”…
