Sri Lankan cuisine takes its influences from its Indian neighbours, previous colonists such as the Dutch, English and Portuguese and from Malay and arab cuisines. Rice is a staple of the Sri Lankan diet as are spicy curries and other liberally spiced dishes. For…

Sri Lanka’s small stature can be misleading when considering the country’s climate – which is affected by two separate monsoons. If you’re trying to avoid the rainfall in Sri Lanka – then take note. The main southwest monsoon season brings high rainfall to the…

Burma’s cuisine has remained relatively off the map for the past 50 years or so – so your trip to Burma will give you a chance to taste something truly unique. Some of the dishes and flavours used may well remind you of those…

The Bagan Archaeological zone occupies a 26 square mile area south of Mandalay, in central Burma. The area is one of astounding beauty – lined with palms and tamarind and adorned with exquisite temples – hundreds of them! Once here you’ll be entranced by…

This is one of Buddhism’s most sacred of sites. It sits in Yangon and can be seen from almost every angle of the city. It is a 2,500 year old, gold plated Pagoda, which enshrines several strands of the Buddha’s hair and many other…

The river flows south through Burma and the Andaman Sea, providing a beautifully picturesque conduit between between like Bagan, Mandalay and Bhamo. There are plenty of options to cruise the river – including express boats between Bagan and Madalay, which take around 10 hours,…

Fijian cuisine has been greatly influenced by its position in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and as such fish is a major part of the food – everything from mahi-mahi, snapper, mackerel to unicorn fish, octopus etc. What we love the most though…

This beautiful little island is just a short way off the coast of the main Fijian island of Viti Levu. The island is a haven for luxury-loving sun-seekers and the pristine shores are mostly taken up by crisply manicured resorts. While you’re there you…

The Capital of Fiji is Suva. Many of Fiji’s visitors tend to pass over the capital city but if you want to experience day-to-day Fijian life – then there are few better places. The city is on a peninsula with Laucala Bay to the…

Fiji’s average high temperatures range from 28°C during the austral winter (June – September) to 31°C during the summer months, (December – March), while evenings temperatures average a comfortable 21°C – 28°C throughout the year. The austral summer runs from November through April and…