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During the early days of Covid, I signed up for a couple of online courses and learnt about essential oils, aromatherapy and making natural holistic products- this led me to candle making. Although, my interest in nature didn't begin here. As a child, I gathered petals and concocted homemade 'perfumes', often left on the bathroom windowsill until the delicate scents transformed into something quite the opposite a few days later! Exploring my Dad's beloved garden is a fond childhood memory- and something I still joyously do today. He taught me how to pick herbs, rub them intentionally between my fingers, take a...

Little England is Sri Lanka's nickname for their beloved hill country, where sweeping tea plantations and picturesque Planter's bungalows have dominated the landscape since the late 1800s.  Many original Planter's bungalows still stand today, with newer buildings modelled or inspired by the originals. In a way, it's more English than England itself. Or at least an England that once was, on the other side of the world! With an all-important Sri Lankan twist. There are many incredible places to stay in Little England. The grandeur of the setting combined with the unique all-embracing spirit of Sri Lankan hospitality is a...