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Hotel hopping in Thailand is not a budget traveller’s party trick or a last-minute logistics nightmare. Done right, it is a highly curated experience, the travel equivalent of changing outfits between events because the mood, the audience, and the lighting demand it. Thailand rewards movement. Beaches feel different from island to island, cities shift personality by neighbourhood, and resorts are designed to be experienced, not endured for seven straight nights. The key is approaching hotel hopping as a deliberate strategy rather than spontaneous chaos.
By Jeewanthi Armstrongabout 5 hours ago in Journal
How to Plan a Perfect Maldives Holiday on a Private Island
The Maldives is a fantastic place to visit on your next vacation. Planning your next holiday to a private island in the Maldives lets you enjoy the gorgeous blue water, open skies, as well as the gorgeous sandy beach. This guide walks through the crucial aspects of preparing for your stay, helping you plan thoughtfully while keeping room for relaxation, ease, comfort and fun experiences from the moment you begin your journey.
By Jeewanthi Armstrongabout 24 hours ago in Journal
How to scout Galle Fort in a single visit
Looking for a place to spend a day in Down South Sri Lanka? Then Galle Fort may be the spot you might be looking for. This photogenic destination boasts old-world charm and has an abundance of attractions for you to explore in just 24 hours! This itinerary captures the beauty and rich culture of the place. So dive in and plan your adventure!
By Jeewanthi Armstronga day ago in Journal
How to Plan Your Trip Around the Maldives’ Top 2026 Events
Are you planning a trip to the Maldives in 2026? You won’t have just the islands and beaches to look forward to. There are fun and exciting events lined up throughout the year, including cultural exhibitions, sports tournaments, and local festivities that can add to the holiday fun in paradise. Whether you’re a tourist or a business traveller, you can include these activities in your travel schedule and enrich your holiday experience with the best that the Maldives has to offer.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong2 days ago in Journal
How To Discover an Instagram-Inspired Picture-Perfect Hotel Room Experience in Ella
Ella is a hill town in Sri Lanka known for fantastic scenery, green hills as well as peaceful surroundings. Travellers visit this area for photo-worthy landscapes, casual walks, tea plantations and slow days in the town. Finding the most Instagrammable room in Ella involves choosing accommodation that ties elements like natural scenery, design and light-filled spaces together to get the best effect.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong8 days ago in Journal
How to Eat Like a Local in Koh Samui
For those looking to enjoy an island getaway in one of the most visited countries in Asia, there is no better place than Koh Samui. The city is known for its food culture, which lives on its streets and in its markets. Eating like a local here means following daily routines, watching where people gather and trusting stalls that cook the same dishes every day. This guide looks at how to explore Koh Samui through food in the same way that the locals do.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong9 days ago in Journal
How Many Days in Phuket Is Enough? A Practical Travel Guide
Among the most visited Asian countries in the world, Thailand is ranked quite high, and among its many areas, Phuket is a must-visit. This island is quite large with many interesting sides to it. Beaches, towns, markets, viewpoints, as well as other islands in close proximity all shape the experience. This guide helps you work out a length of stay that feels comfortable and well-paced on your next visit to Phuket.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong9 days ago in Journal
How to Craft an Unforgettable Luxury Adventure in the Maldives
The Maldives is considered to be the pinnacle of luxury travel. This collection of atolls in the Indian Ocean offers something truly unique modern travel: entire islands dedicated to a single resort. As a result, guests can expect fewer crowds, with the experience focusing on peace, glamour and great service. The beautiful lagoons and rich marine biodiversity will help create a vacation that feels both luxurious and relaxing.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong13 days ago in Journal
How to Plan a Maldives Honeymoon That’s Actually Worth the Splurge
The Maldives is the ultimate “bucket list” destination, but it’s also a logistical puzzle. If you don’t get the timing and the meal plan right, you can end up spending your first day of marriage stressed about hidden costs or sitting in an airport lounge for six hours instead of sunbathing at one of the top resorts In Maldives. Here is how to navigate the blue water and the fine print.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong18 days ago in Journal
How to plan the perfect wellness retreat in Ella
Many travellers are seeking meaningful ways to escape the hustle and bustle that their daily lifestyle offers today. A wellness holiday is the answer to this void. It offers a place and activities for physical and emotional rejuvenation and is designed to foster long-lasting wellbeing and inner peace. When considering where to place yourself for such an experience, Ella, Sri Lanka's charming highlands, tops the list. Here is a guide for you to make the best of your wellness getaway there.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong19 days ago in Journal
How to Spend 3 Days in Trincomalee
Trincomalee remains the understated anchor of Sri Lanka’s northeast coast. Unlike the well-trodden southern beaches, "Trinco" offers a raw collision of maritime history, Chola-dynasty ruins, and world-class marine biodiversity. This three-day guide balances the town’s spiritual heritage with its wild, deep-water adventures.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong25 days ago in Journal
How to visit sacred sites in Bangkok
When you think of Bangkok, what comes to mind is a vibrant destination with plenty of modern experiences. The top things to do there include shopping and dining experiences. However, the City of Angels has more in store for its visitors. Picture towering buildings adorning ancient designs enveloped in a natural setting within an urban environment. This is how you would witness the impressive temples in Bangkok. Here is a guide to explore them.
By Jeewanthi Armstrong2 months ago in Journal
