Specialty itineraries designed to enhance your creativity

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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 Creative Silk & Spice Journey

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

Anna Barnes Nature & Travel Journalling

Sri Lanka

Colombo, Galle & Polgahamulla

July 6 -15th, 2026

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.

Participate on a Creative Silk & Spice Journey

Art

Creativity & Curiosity growth Support
Sketching Lessons for Absolute Beginners
Enrichment prompts for Experienced Artists
Ongoing and Continuous Creative Tuition throughout.
Writers, poets, content creators, musicians & photographers encouraged to join
Market tours with dedicated Creative Sessions
Sketch with Anna in the heart of the Local Markets, Villages & Family Homes.
Traditional Artisans, Weaving & Textiles
Early Morning Adventures-Capture the Light and soul of the culture
Gallery & Museum Visits
Food

Authentic local food
Street Food & Local Eateries
"Break bread" with locals (eat noodles)Sketch,
Food Filming, Content Creating & Food Photography Friendly
Cooking Classes & Demos by Anna & Friends
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
Overnight Village Stays
Family Home Visits
Meet Anna's Friends
Market vendor interactions
Small group-max 8
LGBTQIA+ safe space
Coffee Culture
Book club (book announced when you book)
10 day all inclusive Silk Road and Spice Route destinations.
Private Facebook Group

Anna’s Creative Silk & Spice Journeys

Discover the rich tapestry of the Silk Roads and Spice Routes, where trade and culture intertwined across vast distances. We Slow Travel to one destination at a time. This journey takes you to Key Areas of the ancient pathways that connected the East and West, fostering the exchange of goods, ideas, and artistry.

Embrace the stories of traders and explorers who traversed these routes, and find inspiration in the landscapes that shaped global connections for centuries.

Experience the vibrant markets filled with exquisite textiles, aromatic spices, and unique crafts, each bearing the mark of the cultures they represent. Join us for workshops and Creative Sessions that celebrate this legacy through travel sketching, Photography and nature journalling, capturing the essence of these historic routes while exploring their impact on food, art, and culture.