Specialty itineraries designed to enhance your creativity

Experience

Colour, Food, Textiles, Architecture, Markets, Living Culture & the Arts

Slow Travel with your host Anna Barnes

artist, chef & anthropologist

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 Anna’s Art, Food & Culture Experience

Small group, 5 star, meticulously designed 10 day experience.

Anna Barnes Nature & Travel Journalling

Sri Lanka

Colombo, Galle & Polgahamulla

July 6 -15th, 2026

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Anna Barnes

Your Host, founder of Anna’s Art, Food & Culture Experiences

Your host Anna Barnes (founder of ArtFoodCulture, chef, artist and long-term traveller has built a network of contacts over the years that will enable you to enjoy experiences with greater insight than with your regular tour. We go behind the scenes, interact with families, participate in learning creative skills, and taste some of the best food the region has to offer.

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Participate on an Anna’s Art, Food & Culture Experience

  • Art

    Creativity & Curiosity growth Support

    Ongoing Continuous Creative sessions & inspiration throughout.

    Writers, poets, content creators, musicians & photographers encouraged to join

    Market tours with dedicated Creative Sessions

    Travel Journal with Anna in the heart of the Local Markets, Villages & Family Homes.

    Nature Journalling

    Traditional Artisans, Ateliers & Textiles

    Early Morning Adventures-Capture the Light and soul of the culture (optional)

    Gallery & Museum Visits

  • Food

    Authentic local food

    Try the famous dishes

    Street Food & Local Eateries

    "Break bread" with locals (eat noodles)

    Food Filming, Content Creating & Food Photography Friendly

    Write Recipes, Keep a Journal

    Family Home Meals

    Sober friendly (no booze based activities)

    Learn to use chopsticks (or byo fork)

  • Culture

    Ethical Slow Travel

    Family Home Visits

    Meet Anna's Friends

    Market vendor interactions

    Small group-max 10

    LGBTQIA+ safe space

    Tea Culture

    Off the beaten paths and behind the service & travel industry

    Learn about the living culture

    Book club (book announced when you reserve your spot)

    10 day creative inspiration destinations.

    Private WhatsApp Group