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James Jayasundera is Founder and Managing Director of Ampersand Travel in London. Ampersand Travel is an award-winning tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to Asia and Africa. James was raised in Rome by a Sri Lankan diplomat father and British mother, and from an early age he was travelling throughout the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Although he loves comfort, he is not blinded by five-star luxuries – the Ampersand motto is “luxury is in the experience” and it is that indefinable quality that makes something special which James is always on the look-out for. James founded Ampersand Travel in 2003, and since then the company has developed an excellent reputation for in-depth knowledge of its destinations, candid and impartial opinions on hotels and locations and a formidable network of contacts within the industry and its destinations.
23 things to do in Delhi

23 things to do in Delhi

ByJames Jayasundera October 20, 2020November 17, 2020

With a population of over 20 million, Delhi is the second most populated city in India. Historic, vibrant, majestic and…

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27 things to do in Tokyo

27 things to do in Tokyo

ByJames Jayasundera September 22, 2020November 17, 2020

The ultimate metropolis, Tokyo is one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant cities. High-tech modern living, urban design…

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33 things to do in Bhutan

33 things to do in Bhutan

ByJames Jayasundera August 29, 2020August 29, 2020

Before COVID-19 threw the world into chaos, Bhutan topped the Lonely Planet ‘Best in Travel’ list as the country…

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21 things to do in Indonesia

21 things to do in Indonesia

ByJames Jayasundera July 21, 2020August 13, 2020

Indonesia is one of Asia’s most sought after destinations. And rightly so – with over 17,500 islands which stretch…

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27 things to do in Japan

27 things to do in Japan

ByJames Jayasundera July 6, 2020July 21, 2020

Japan is one of the world’s most unique countries; a vibrant blend of futuristic technology and modern attractions with…

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23 things to do in Myanmar

23 things to do in Myanmar

ByJames Jayasundera February 12, 2020February 19, 2020

Myanmar is a cultural gold mine: the plains Bagan which are strewn with thousands of temple ruins; Mandalay and Yangon are heaving with colonial buildings…

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21 things to do in Nepal

21 things to do in Nepal

ByJames Jayasundera January 18, 2020January 21, 2020

Nepal is the ultimate mountain country; home to the magnificent 8,848-metre-high Mt. Everest, breathtaking Himalayan scenery and high-octane paths…

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21 things to do in South Africa

21 things to do in South Africa

ByJames Jayasundera December 7, 2019June 11, 2020

South Africa is often listed as the perfect destination for those looking for a world-class safari, but there’s so much…

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19 things to do in China

19 things to do in China

ByJames Jayasundera November 21, 2019July 13, 2020

To think of China and not think of The Great Wall would be unlikely. But as impressive as this…

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37 things to do in India

37 things to do in India

ByJames Jayasundera October 15, 2019July 13, 2020

India is one of the most amazing places on the planet. Rich in culture and geographically diverse, people flock…

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17 things to do in Sri Lanka

17 things to do in Sri Lanka

ByJames Jayasundera September 21, 2019October 18, 2019

Over the last decade, Sri Lanka has seen a deserving rise in tourism, becoming the place to go for…

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Top 3 dreamy honeymoon island escapes

Top 3 dreamy honeymoon island escapes

ByJames Jayasundera August 24, 2019August 23, 2019

Planning a wedding is an exciting experience, but it’s no secret that it can be relatively stressful too! For…

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The best travel documentaries on Netflix

The best travel documentaries on Netflix

ByJames Jayasundera July 12, 2019

Escape into the real world with some of our favourite travel documentaries showing on Netflix. Our globe has more…

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5 hidden treasure boutique hotels of India

5 hidden treasure boutique hotels of India

ByJames Jayasundera June 14, 2019

Go beyond the puppet shows and thali feasts of India’s tourist palaces seeking out another gentler and creative India…

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5 adventurous family friendly destinations in Asia

5 adventurous family friendly destinations in Asia

ByJames Jayasundera May 17, 2019May 16, 2019

Seeking out a long-haul destination in Asia when travelling with children or families can be a daunting experience. Moving…

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Over-tourism leads to under-tourism

Over-tourism leads to under-tourism

ByJames Jayasundera April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

While ‘over-tourism’ has been a hot topic over the past year, its antidote ‘under-tourism’ has gained momentum in the…

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