J is for Jambu

Sri Lanka was referred to by the ancient Arab traders as Serendip, it is the root word for serendipity. Part of the reasoning was that a man could cross the island with nothing but the clothes on his back, and emerge well fed. As one of the most bio diverse islands in...

Going without

Living in a developing country there are lots of things you get used to not having: Hot water Electrical appliances (namely washer and drier) A stable (and fast) internet connection Toilet paper Many food items Arguably, one of the hardest things to get used to is the...