The ultimate in Sri Lankan beach villa escape: a super stylish & magnificent Geoffrey Bawa designed villa.
Poppy Weldon
Sri Lanka
There is a world elsewhere. - Shakespeare
Poppy's Biog
Growing up in Dorset, Poppy has always loved the great outdoors and being surrounded by animals. Before starting university, she set off on a 6-month backpacking adventure through Asia, beginning in Sri Lanka (where she spent 6 weeks immersing herself in the island’s diverse landscapes and spotting wildlife). Since then, Poppy has revisited the country to explore pastures new and stay at high-end hotels – a firm favourite of hers being the glorious Gal Oya Lodge.
Poppy also travelled throughout India, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, accumulating many tales – like chatting to a curious local on a night train in India who asked if she's a wrestler (sorry, what?) – and memorable moments – like cycling through the countryside in Ninh Binh, (where she was utterly mesmerised by the lime karst mountains).
On returning home, Poppy was a private chef for a while, regularly whipping up dishes inspired by her travels - from fragrant Thai curry to steaming Vietnamese pho – before joining ETG in 2022 to share her love of Asia with others. Unsurprisingly, a real highlight of Poppy’s latest recce was going on our Hanoi street food tour with Mrs Thao and hearing the vendors’ moving stories – particularly the final pitstop at a coffee shop run by Mrs Thao’s adopted daughter. If you’d like to learn more about this sweet story – or any others – feel free to give her a buzz.
At ETG, Poppy is a Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Vietnam specialist.
Favourite Place
Most Memorable
The Ella Odyssey offers elevated comfort and sightseeing stops through Sri Lanka's beautiful "up country".
Signature Itinerary
Take in the best of Sri Lanka at a slow pace, culture, history, wildlife and beaches. Includes quality, unique hotels.
Top Tip
Pack lightly, so you can take more home with you!