Just Back From

Our specialists’ latest dispatches from Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Jordan and Scotland

TONKINESE ALPS, VIETNAM

By Jack Tydman “New road infrastructure has made the journey from Hanoi into Northern Vietnam’s breathtaking Tonkinese Alps more accessible. Upon arrival I stayed at Topas Eco-Lodge, which sits on top of a hill overlooking some of the most scenic rice terraces in the country, a great base for trekking to the surrounding villages before ending the day at their stunning infinity pool.”

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UDA WALAWE NATIONAL PARK, SRI LANKA

By Stephanie Buckland “I took a game drive through the plains of Uda Walawe National Park and saw crocodiles, water buffalo, peacocks, and elephants gathered around the reservoir. I then visited the nearby Elephant T ransit Center where orphaned elephants are looked after until old enough to be released back into the wild.”

MOUNT NEBO, JORDAN

By Talia Mazepa “In Jordan, even a simple drive from one location to the next is part of the adventure because you continuously stumble across ancient ruins, dramatic gorges and historic ground. Here, I’m looking out from Mount Nebo, the rumoured burial place for Moses. It’s said that he first saw Jerusalem from here after spending 40 years in the desert.”

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

By Victoria Schennum “I fell in love with Edinburgh from the moment I climbed craggy Arthur’s Seat – located in the heart of the city, this dormant volcano offers sweeping views of the turreted skyline stretching out to the nearby rocky hilltops and sea. My love affair with Edinburgh continued as I visited the lively Stockbridge Market, strolled the Royal Mile and tested the booming culinary scene.”

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