The HindlesWorld Travel Journal
Been & Scene
Stories and practical guides for better independent travel
Welcome to HindlesWorld - Beyond The Postcard
We Came For The Tea Train | That Wasn’t The Story!
Everybody photographs Sri Lanka's famous Tea Train. Almost nobody asks why it exists. We travelled one of the world's most beautiful railway journeys after a cyclone had torn it in half, expecting spectacular scenery. Instead, we discovered the story of the people, plantations and colonial history that still shape Sri Lanka's hill country today.
Read the story →BEEN & SCENE
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Meet Jez & Mel - HindlesWorld
HindlesWorld is where we share our passion for meaningful travel. Whether it’s island-hopping in Thailand or the Philippines, driving across Costa Rica, or spending time exploring Sri Lanka, we believe in creating experiences that stay with you.
Want to create your own? It’s easy! Follow our Been & Scene Blog and you’ll get Travel Guides & insights into the adventures we’ve had. These might inspire you to follow a similar journey.
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Hopefully, you’ll enjoy me vlogging about our Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Luxury Travel & Exploration Adventures and will subscribe to this blog and get notifications when there’s new stuff to read!
Finally, why not Discover your Travel Persona? We’ve created something unique (and free!), where you can test out what type of hotel or resort destination fits your travel style.
There’s an easy quiz with 6 questions that are designed to quickly find the travel style that matches your persona.
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