Krishani George is the energetic personality behind Stretch N’Tone, a fitness program which helps ladies of all age groups strengthen and tone muscles which aids in weight loss. An ardent advocate of all things healthy this sportswoman also creates unique sports etiquette workshops to help create sports ambassadors for Sri Lanka. Today in Checking Out Krishani shares her travel insights.

Why do you love to travel?

To experience and learn from other cultures.

Your favourite travel destination and why?

India. There is so much to  experience in the vast cultural diversity of this incredible country.

What do you need for a perfect holiday?

To be able to travel light, good company and a great choice in  vegetarian food.

In which country have you felt most at home?

India.

Most unusual souvenir you have brought home?

It was not actually a souvenir but I did  bring back  a McDonald’s burger for a friend, from Singapore when we did not have junk food in Sri Lanka.

Favourite holiday discovery?

The backwaters of Kerala.

Worst holiday or travel experience?

None so far!

Best piece of travel advice?

Travel light be safe and take in the culture.

Your top five travel destinations?

India (Kerala), South Korea, The Seychelles, Thailand (Phuket), Singapore.

What has travel taught you?

To understand other cultures, learn from them, be humble, and a smile is a universal language.

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

Never have I visited a country that I have not liked.

Which country did you taste the best ever cuisine?

In India I tasted a Cauliflower Manchurian preparation which was lovely.

Next travel destination?

Australia.

By Tina Edward Gunawardhana