things to do in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka in 10–15 days: the route that actually work

Sri Lanka is the kind of trip that feels bigger than it looks on a map. In 10 to 15 days, you can mix ancient temples, a real safari, south coast beaches, and cool tea hills, as long as your route stays simple and you do not try to squeeze everything in.

Downsview Airport redevelopment

Toronto is turning an old runway into a 2 km city park

Toronto is turning a closed airport into a place people will actually want to live in. Downsview Airport (code YZD) shut down in 2024, and the site is now planned as a new green district built around one striking idea: keeping the runway and converting it into a 2 km public promenade. Over time, the project aims to welcome around 50,000 residents across seven neighbourhoods, developed in phases over several decades.

what to do in Japan

What to do in Japan: 8 moments that stick with you

Japan isn’t the kind of country you “do.” You feel it. Sometimes in big ways, a sea of neon in Tokyo, a torii gate disappearing into a forest. Sometimes in tiny ones too: the sound of footsteps in a temple corridor, the way a train glides in without noise, the quiet efficiency of a morning coffee stop. Japan hits you through details. That’s what makes it addictive.

Makatea raised atoll

Makatea: cliffs, silence, and a forgotten Tuamotu island

Makatea is not the Tuamotu you picture in your head. No endless lagoon, no ribbon of sand, no overwater villas. Instead, this island rises above the Pacific, with limestone cliffs, a rugged plateau, and a quiet atmosphere that feels strikingly different from most of French Polynesia.

Game of Thrones Studio Tour Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones Studio Tour: walk into Westeros (45 minutes from Belfast)

You can visit Westeros without stepping into a theme park: the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge takes you through real sets, surrounded by authentic costumes and props from the show. It’s highly visual, easy to fit into a road trip, and genuinely enjoyable even if you are not the type to quote episodes.

winter light walks in Flanders

Flanders after dark: the winter light walks worth your night

Winter in Flanders has a quiet superpower. Days may feel short and grey, but once the sun goes down, cities start to glow in a way that makes you want to wander. Light walks and immersive shows turn streets, gardens, and iconic buildings into an evening plan that feels effortless. One night is enough to change your whole trip.