Galle Fort, Sri Lanka: Ramparts, History, and the Old Town
Galle Fort is one of the best-preserved colonial fortifications in Asia — built by the Portuguese, expanded by…
Mirissa, Sri Lanka: Whale Watching and the South Coast
Mirissa is small — one curved beach, a handful of streets running back from it — but it…
Ella, Sri Lanka: Hikes, the Nine Arch Bridge, and Hill Country at Its Best
Ella sits at just over 1,000 metres, and it shows the moment you step off the train —…
Kandy, Sri Lanka: A Complete Guide to the Cultural Capital
Kandy travel guide: the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Peradeniya's gardens, the Esala Perahera festival,…
Kandy to Ella: Sri Lanka’s Iconic Hill Country Train Journey
Booking seats, what to expect on board, and how to build the Kandy to Ella train into the…
Sri Lanka Honeymoon Guide: Best Destinations and Experiences for Couples
A well-paced route, where to stay for the romance factor, and how to build a Sri Lanka honeymoon…
Best Beaches in Sri Lanka: A Coast-by-Coast Guide
South coast or east coast? Here's how to pick the right stretch of Sri Lankan beach for your…
Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari Guide: Yala, Udawalawe and Beyond
Yala, Udawalawe or Minneriya: how to pick the right national park, the best months to visit, and how…
Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle: Complete Guide to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa in one trip — how to plan the route, what each site actually offers,…