Yala, Sri Lanka: Why I Waited 10 Years to Return—And What I Found Instead

Yala is world-famous for safaris and close encounters with the iconic Sri Lankan leopard, elusive sloth bears, and magnificent elephants. However, I’ve discovered a beautiful secret: Yala is a sanctuary for rest, a place to learn about Sri Lanka's ecology and conservation, recharge your batteries... Read More

Between Chapters: Exploring Change, Choice & Peace with Dan Millman

There are moments in life when we find ourselves in a liminal space—that feeling of being between two chapters, where the old is no longer quite right, but the new has not yet fully taken shape. It can feel uncomfortable. We may want to rush forward, find an answer or fill the space with somethin... Read More

Talalla, Sri Lanka: A base for easy breezy beach hopping & chill

There’s something special about coming into sync with island time. And having a beautiful base like Talalla to explore Sri Lanka’s south coast is a wonderful way to do it. So, with a three-day girls’ trip on offer, that’s exactly what we did. I came home feeling refreshed and, as always, full of ... Read More

Exploring "Daily Rituals" & "Why" with Haruki Murakami

Come journey alongside Haruki Murakami as he explores how the right daily habits can foster creativity, focus, and discipline. In his book: 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running', we venture through his personal training logs, and unpack the powerful link between our physical habits and ou... Read More

The Magic of Water: Dancing with the Rain

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain” — Vivian Greene. I LOVE this quote. I truly believe nature has a way of teaching us so much about how to live well, if we are willing to listen and respond with a little play and practice. Rain speaks to us... Read More

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka: The Perfect Weekend Getaway

I used to think Trincomalee (affectionately known as "Trinco") was just too far from the west coast of Sri Lanka for a weekend away. How wrong I was. After a recent weekend trip to Trinco with friends (namely Gayathri & Sandamal from Ceylon Hosts), I now cannot recommend it enough. Per Google Map... Read More

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka… A Magical Place, But It’s Real!

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is an absolute must—and perhaps not just for the reasons you first thought. Here is a look at the classic highlights alongside a few new magical discoveries from my recent visit. I have actually been to Sigiriya about six times now, traveling with... Read More

Holiday Burnout is Optional: How Rituals Changed the Way I Travel

Holidays — it’s something we dream about, research, plan for, and speak about so fondly. Yet so often, once our holidays are behind us, and while incredible memories remain, we can be left feeling exhausted, physically uncomfortable, and strangely flat. Somewhere along the way, we started treatin... Read More

The Art of Being Alive

"Get up, get dressed, be ready for the day… because you are ALIVE!" That's what my Pa would tell me. Ronald Crawford Johnston (my Pa), was a kindhearted, beautiful and quirky man. In many ways, it could have been his quirkiness that kept him alive and well for so many years. His absolute relentle... Read More

Sri Lanka - It’s a Feeling

Sri Lanka has been named one of the Top 5 Best Places to Visit in Asia for 2026 (by U.S. News & World Report) and one of the 50 Best Places to Travel (by Travel + Leisure). So what makes Sri Lanka so special? Is it the warmth, kindness or hospitality of its people? The melody of spices in the foo... Read More