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  • Pidurangala Rock Hike – Sigiriya’s Cheaper Alternative!
    Sri Lanka

    Pidurangala Rock Hike – Sigiriya’s Cheaper Alternative!

    Pidurangala Rock Overlooked by many, Pidurangala Rock sits adjacent to the famous Sigiriya Lion Rock and is equally as impressive…

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  • Top 10 Coffee Shops in Kandy: Sri Lanka
    Sri Lanka

    Top 10 Coffee Shops in Kandy: Sri Lanka

    Are you looking for a coffee shop in Kandy? Do you love good quality coffee? I spent a month in…

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  • walking into the distance amongst the sand dunes
    Canary Islands

    Quiet Fuerteventura: peace, dust and volcanoes

    Discover peace and tranquillity amid the arid plains ‘Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble…

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  • Vitiloire: a wine festival in the heart of the Loire Valley
    France

    Vitiloire: a wine festival in the heart of the Loire Valley

    If you love wine, France and eating…you’ll love the Vitiloire Introducing my dad – Phil A few weeks ago, I…

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  • A Virtual Trip to Kyoto to View Cherry Blossom with Heygo!
    Musings

    A Virtual Trip to Kyoto to View Cherry Blossom with Heygo!

    For as long as I can remember I have wanted to go to Kyoto in Japan to see the Cherry…

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  • Molise: Italy’s off the beaten path hidden gem
    Italy

    Molise: Italy’s off the beaten path hidden gem

    Have you heard of Molise? This pocket-sized region of Molise is perhaps one of Italy’s best kept secrets. A hidden…

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  • Yes, I’m travelling solo AND I’m in a committed relationship!
    Musings | Solo Travel

    Yes, I’m travelling solo AND I’m in a committed relationship!

    ‘Let there be space in your togetherness. And lets the winds of the heavens, dance between you.’ Khalil Gibran Are…

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  • Lessons Learnt Travelling During the Pandemic – Italy
    Italy

    Lessons Learnt Travelling During the Pandemic – Italy

    The decision to travel during this era of Covid is without a doubt a personal one and whilst vaccines are…

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  • Why I love to travel solo and why you might too!
    Musings | Solo Travel

    Why I love to travel solo and why you might too!

    Curious about travelling solo, but not sure if it’s for you? Let me tempt you with you reasons why I…

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  • A mother’s lesson: food poisoning at 30,000 ft
    Musings

    A mother’s lesson: food poisoning at 30,000 ft

    To all the parents of grown up kids: how would you react if your grownup child text to say they…

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  • Travelling solo as an Introvert (and why we’re great at it!)
    Musings | Solo Travel

    Travelling solo as an Introvert (and why we’re great at it!)

    “Our culture made a virtue of living only as extroverts. We discouraged the inner journey, the quest for a centre….

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  • 11 Reasons why Penang is a perfect location for solo women travellers
    Malaysia | Solo Travel

    11 Reasons why Penang is a perfect location for solo women travellers

    Penang for Solo Female Travellers: 11 Reasons You’ll Love It How Penang Won My Heart as a Solo Female Traveller…

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  • Are you excited by the prospect of solo travel, but feel reluctant because you are worried about being alone?
    Musings | Solo Travel

    Are you excited by the prospect of solo travel, but feel reluctant because you are worried about being alone?

    ‘If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone’ Maxwell Maltz. I often hear from friends that they…

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  • Freelance, Freedom & Flexibility! Build a Mosaic Portfolio Career and ditch the 9-5 for good!!
    Build a Portfolio Career

    Freelance, Freedom & Flexibility! Build a Mosaic Portfolio Career and ditch the 9-5 for good!!

    If the answer’s yes, then perhaps a Portfolio Career is for you. What is a Portfolio Career? A portfolio career…

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  • Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony: An Airbnb Experience
    Malaysia | Wellbeing Places

    Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony: An Airbnb Experience

    Enter into the world of tea… Wilson’s traditional Chinese tea ceremony advertised on Airbnb Experiences was a highlight of my…

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  • Slovenia: Ljubljana & Lake Bled – a great budget location & perfect for solo travellers
    Slovenia | Solo Travel

    Slovenia: Ljubljana & Lake Bled – a great budget location & perfect for solo travellers

    Be spellbound by the charms of Slovenia With the omnipresent dragons and a fairy-tale castle looming above the city, Ljubljana,…

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  • Sri Lanka’s Bentota: first stop luxury and a step onto public transport
    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka’s Bentota: first stop luxury and a step onto public transport

    After any long-haul flight, making a decision of where to stop for the first few days can sometimes be tricky….

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  • Beyond George Town: hikes & gardens
    Malaysia

    Beyond George Town: hikes & gardens

    Beyond George Town, Penang offers an abundance of well trodden hiking trails and refreshing gardens. Perfect for escaping the bustling…

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  • Sri Lanka’s South Coast – From Galle Fort to Yala
    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka’s South Coast – From Galle Fort to Yala

    Update August 2026: this post is quite dated now, for a more current guide on Sri lanka see – Sri…

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  • Ella: Sri Lanka’s Hill Country Gem
    Sri Lanka

    Ella: Sri Lanka’s Hill Country Gem

    Ella A landscape that inspires awe…. After spending some time by the coast, it’s easy to think you’ve seen the…

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  • Kandy: a moment of clarity
    Sri Lanka

    Kandy: a moment of clarity

    Update August 2026: this blog post is a little dated now, for an updated blog post on Sri Lanka I…

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Hi, I'm Jenny! Welcome to Orchids to Olives. A supportive travel space, shaped around health and wellbeing.

I began this website in 2020, but then after a series of personal challenges and a desire to discover places that would help me to heal - I decided to revitalise it into its current form, which has been a wonderfully cathartic experience for me.

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