Ella McKendrick

I woke up to a dull ache in my stomach. Groaning, I flipped over, hoping it would subside. But it only got worse. Beside me, …

The shrill scream of a peacock sounded in my ears. It was a sound that sent shivers down my spine as I got immediate recollections …

It was a typical morning in Sri Lanka. And what a typical morning involves is being woken up at ridiculous-o’clock by some kind of racket …

After an incredible safari in Udawalawe national park the day before (where we saw elephants, jackals, crocodiles and boars, to name a few), we were ready to …

The dark grey clouds, thick with rain were surrounding us. I winced. Any moment now. Splat. The first drop of rain hit my arm which …

Our time in the beautiful mountain town of Ella was short. After just 2 nights here, we were simply now ready to leave and awoke with a …

Last year was a ground-breaking year for sustainability. David Attenborough’s documentary Blue Planet II opened our eyes to the devastating effects that plastics are having on our …

Outside my drawn curtains, thick grey clouds, threatening rain, concealed the moon. The world below was draped in a blanket of serene darkness, wrapping around …

It had been a strenuous day of travel. From our early wake up at 6am to the lengthy but absolutely mind-blowing 8 hour train ride through Sri Lanka’s beautiful …

The train rattled into Nuwara Eliya station. The breaks gripped the iron wheels and there was the squealing of metal against metal as the train …