Checking Out: Sandun De Silva

Blessed with an artistic eye, Sandun De Silva is a gifted photographer. From landscapes to beautiful models Sandun has photographed them all. A lover of fine cuisine, Sandun is also a qualified Cordon Bleu chef. Just back from visiting the Big Apple, Sandun relates his travel anecdotes.

Why do you love travel?

Hmmm, new places new people, what’s not to love about travel?

Your favourite travel destination and why?

Paris in summer.

What do you need for a perfect holiday?

Good food, shopping and a great bottle of wine.

In which country have you felt most at home?

France.

Most unusual souvenir you have brought home?

Never liked souvenirs. The closest thing would be a red leaf during autumn, bit odd I know.

Favourite holiday discovery?

When I was in Perth, I discovered Northbridge which was non stop nightlife 24/7.

Worst holiday or travel experience?

It has to be India.

Best piece of travel advice?

Travel light and with an open mind.

Your top five travel destinations?

Paris, London, New York, Perth and Brussels.

What has travel taught you?

The beauty of discovery and the reality that there is so much more than one presumes.

What is the country you will never go back to and why?

India, I found the place to be too dirty, but then again never say never.

Which country did you taste the best ever cuisine?

That’s a hard one but my favourite cuisine is French so of course it is Paris.

Next travel destination?

I think it might be Tuscany or Sweden, don’t know for sure, it might be both.

By Tina Edward Gunawardhana