Jun 7, 2026 • 9 min read
The Best Hiking Trails in Sri Lanka
From a dawn pilgrimage up Adam's Peak to the cliff edge at World's End and the tea ridges of Ella: Sri Lanka's finest walks, and how to do them well.
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Jun 7, 2026 • 9 min read
The Best Beaches in Sri Lanka
Crescent bays near Galle, blue-whale waters off Mirissa, the turquoise east coast, and Arugam Bay surf. A coast-by-coast guide to Sri Lanka's finest sand, and when to go.
Jun 6, 2026 • 9 min read
Eco & Sustainable Sri Lanka Tours: Travel That Gives Back
Eco-lodges that tread lightly, ethical safaris and whale trips, and community experiences that keep your spend local. How to plan a genuinely sustainable Sri Lanka holiday.
Jun 6, 2026 • 8 min read
Sri Lankan Cuisine: A Food Lover's Guide
Rice and curry with a dozen little dishes, lacy hoppers, clattering kottu, fiery Jaffna crab, and Ceylon tea. A guide to eating your way across the island.
Jun 5, 2026 • 9 min read
Festivals of Sri Lanka: A Year of Colour and Devotion
Lantern-lit Vesak nights, the thunder of the Esala Perahera, Deepavali lamps and Avurudu games. A month-by-month guide to the island's multi-faith calendar.
Jun 5, 2026 • 8 min read
The Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka
Two monsoons, one small island, and a coast in season almost every month. How to choose when (and where) to go, region by region and month by month.
Jun 4, 2026 • 8 min read
Ethical Wildlife in Sri Lanka: Watching Animals the Right Way
Leopards, elephants, whales, and turtles: Sri Lanka's wildlife is extraordinary, and how you watch it matters. A guide to safaris, boats, and projects that put animals first.
May 30, 2026 • 7 min read
Vesak in Sri Lanka: The Festival of Lanterns
On the May full moon the island glows: paper lanterns, illuminated pandals, and free food for strangers. A guide to Vesak, Sri Lanka's holiest and most beautiful festival.
May 28, 2026 • 8 min read
Kandy After Dark: An Evening in the Sacred City
When the day-trip buses leave, Kandy exhales. A mindful evening at the Temple of the Tooth, around the lake, and into the rhythm of Sri Lanka's last royal capital.
May 28, 2026 • 8 min read
The Kandy Esala Perahera: A Complete Guide
Ten nights of fire, drums, dancers, and ceremonially robed elephants honouring the sacred tooth relic. Everything you need to experience Sri Lanka's grandest procession.
May 26, 2026 • 7 min read
Deepavali in Sri Lanka: The Festival of Lights
Oil lamps in doorways, temples ablaze with colour, and sweets shared between neighbours. How Sri Lanka's Tamil communities celebrate Deepavali, and where to experience it.
May 24, 2026 • 7 min read
Sinhala & Tamil New Year: How Sri Lanka Welcomes Avurudu
Milk rice at an auspicious hour, the crack of village games, and the whole island slowing down. A guide to Avurudu: Sri Lanka's biggest, warmest national celebration.
May 22, 2026 • 8 min read
Ella: Slow Days on the Emerald Ridges
First light on Little Adam's Peak, a train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge, tea cooling in your hands. How to slow down and read Sri Lanka's hill country the way it's meant to be walked.
May 22, 2026 • 6 min read
Thai Pongal in Sri Lanka: A Harvest Thanksgiving
Rice boiled until it overflows, sugarcane and turmeric at the door, and thanks given to the sun. A guide to Thai Pongal, the Tamil harvest festival of mid-January.
May 20, 2026 • 6 min read
Poson Poya: Where Buddhism Came to Sri Lanka
On the June full moon, white-clad pilgrims climb the granite stairway at Mihintale to mark the arrival of Buddhism. A guide to Poson, the island's second-holiest festival.
May 18, 2026 • 8 min read
Sri Lankan Culture and Traditions: A Traveller's Primer
Four faiths, two new years, a cuisine of a hundred dishes, and customs of warmth and respect. An introduction to the culture and traditions that shape the island.
May 16, 2026 • 8 min read
Galle Fort: An Evening on the Ramparts
Cobbled lanes, courtyard cafes, and a sunset walk along 400-year-old sea walls. How to read Galle Fort slowly, as the living neighbourhood it still is.
May 16, 2026 • 6 min read
Poya Days in Sri Lanka: The Full-Moon Holidays Explained
Every full moon is a holiday in Sri Lanka: temples fill, alcohol pauses, and the island slows. What Poya days mean, and how they shape your trip.
May 14, 2026 • 6 min read
The Kataragama Festival: Fire-Walking and Four Faiths
Fire-walking, kavadi dances, and acts of devotion that test body and spirit, at one of Asia's great multi-faith pilgrimages. A guide to the Kataragama Esala festival.
May 12, 2026 • 8 min read
Eco-Friendly Hotels in Sri Lanka: How to Choose Well
Solar jungle lodges, restored tea bungalows, and community guesthouses: how to find genuinely sustainable places to stay, and tell real eco from greenwashing.
May 10, 2026 • 8 min read
First Light in Leopard Country: A Yala Safari Done Right
Engine off, dust settling, a leopard reading the track ahead. How to experience Yala's dawn safari with patience, ethics, and realistic expectations.
May 10, 2026 • 8 min read
Sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka: What It Really Means
Beyond the buzzword: how sustainable tourism protects Sri Lanka's nature, respects its cultures, and channels money to the communities who make a trip special.
May 8, 2026 • 7 min read
Responsible Travel in Sri Lanka: 12 Practical Tips
Small choices, big difference. From reef-safe sunscreen to fair tipping and temple etiquette, a practical checklist for travelling Sri Lanka kindly.
May 6, 2026 • 8 min read
Sinharaja Rainforest: Sri Lanka's Last Great Lowland Forest
Endemic birds, jewel-bright frogs, and a green cathedral of ancient trees. A guide to Sinharaja, the UNESCO rainforest at the heart of Sri Lanka's biodiversity.
May 4, 2026 • 8 min read
Mornings with Giants: Whale Watching from Mirissa
A calm-sea dawn, a harbour departure, and the long exhale of a blue whale on the horizon. How to watch whales from Mirissa the responsible way.
May 4, 2026 • 8 min read
Climbing Adam's Peak (Sri Pada): A Complete Guide
A night of steps lit like a constellation, a sacred footprint at the summit, and the mountain's perfect shadow at sunrise. How to climb Sri Lanka's holy peak.
May 2, 2026 • 7 min read
Horton Plains & World's End: The Dawn Hike
Windswept grassland, a waterfall in the mist, and a cliff that drops 870 metres into nothing. How to hike Horton Plains to World's End, before the cloud rolls in.
Apr 30, 2026 • 7 min read
Trekking the Knuckles Mountain Range
Cloud forest, hidden villages, and ridgelines that vanish into mist. The Knuckles is Sri Lanka's wildest trekking country, and a world away from the tourist trail.
Apr 28, 2026 • 8 min read
Little England in the Clouds: Tea and World's End
Cold mornings, colonial lanes, and a cliff edge that drops into nothing. How to experience Nuwara Eliya's tea country and the dawn hike to World's End.
Apr 28, 2026 • 7 min read
Gentle Nature Walks in Sri Lanka
Not every great walk is a mountain. Tea trails, wetland boardwalks, forest paths, and village lanes: easy nature walks for travellers who'd rather stroll than scramble.
Apr 26, 2026 • 7 min read
The Best South Coast Beaches in Sri Lanka
Sheltered Unawatuna, whale-watching Mirissa, boutique Hiriketiya, and the quiet sands of Tangalle. A guide to Sri Lanka's classic south-coast beach belt.
Apr 24, 2026 • 7 min read
The Best East Coast Beaches in Sri Lanka
Turquoise water, pale sand, and far fewer crowds. When the south sleeps, the east coast (Nilaveli, Pasikuda, Arugam Bay) comes gloriously to life.
Apr 22, 2026 • 8 min read
The Sacred City by Bicycle: A Dawn in Anuradhapura
White-clad pilgrims, vast moonstone dagobas, and a 2,000-year-old fig tree. Why the best way to read Anuradhapura is on two wheels at first light.
Apr 22, 2026 • 7 min read
Surfing in Sri Lanka: The Best Beaches & Breaks
Mellow beginner bays at Weligama, the long right-hander at Arugam Bay, and a year-round season if you follow the swell. A surfer's guide to the island.
Apr 20, 2026 • 7 min read
The Best Family Beaches in Sri Lanka
Calm, shallow water, gentle activities, and easy bases: where to take the kids for a stress-free beach day on the island, coast by coast and season by season.
Apr 18, 2026 • 7 min read
Sri Lankan Street Food: A Guide to Short Eats & Snacks
The clang of a kottu griddle, hot fish buns from a bakery, isso wade on the seafront. A guide to Sri Lanka's street food: what to order and where to find it.
Apr 16, 2026 • 7 min read
A Day Among Stone Buddhas: Cycling Polonnaruwa
Lotus ponds, royal courts, and four granite Buddhas that have held their stillness for 800 years. A slow cycling day through Sri Lanka's medieval capital.
Apr 16, 2026 • 8 min read
15 Sri Lankan Dishes You Have to Try
A hit list for hungry travellers: from rice and curry and egg hoppers to lamprais, Jaffna crab, and watalappan. The dishes that define Sri Lanka, one plate at a time.
Apr 14, 2026 • 8 min read
Ceylon Tea: A Guide to Sri Lanka's Tea Country
From plucked leaf to your morning cup: the story of Ceylon tea, where to taste it at the source, and how to read a hillside of green from high-grown to low.
Apr 12, 2026 • 8 min read
The Wildlife of Sri Lanka: A Traveller's Guide
Leopards and elephants, blue whales and sloth bears, and birds found nowhere else. A guide to the island's extraordinary wildlife, and where to see it.
Apr 10, 2026 • 8 min read
Northern Soul: Temples, Islands and Crab Curry in Jaffna
Palmyra roads, temple drums at Nallur, ferries to wild-pony islands, and the island's fiercest crab curry. A respectful traveller's introduction to Sri Lanka's north.
Apr 10, 2026 • 7 min read
Whale Watching in Sri Lanka: Where & When to See Blue Whales
Sri Lanka is one of the best places on earth to see the largest animal that has ever lived. Where to go, when to go, and how to do it without harming the whales.
Apr 8, 2026 • 7 min read
Leopard Safaris in Sri Lanka: Where to See the Big Cat
Sri Lanka is one of the best places on earth to see a wild leopard. Yala for the odds, Wilpattu for the wilderness: where, when, and how to do it ethically.
Apr 6, 2026 • 7 min read
Elephants in Sri Lanka: Where to See Them Ethically
Hundreds gathering at a shrinking lake, a calf being fed before release, a herd crossing a dusty track. Where to see Sri Lanka's wild elephants: the right way.
Apr 4, 2026 • 8 min read
When the East Coast Goes Blue: Trincomalee's Calm Season
Turquoise bays, a temple on a sea cliff, and whales offshore while the south-west coast is rained out. How to time and travel Sri Lanka's quiet east coast.
Apr 4, 2026 • 7 min read
Birdwatching in Sri Lanka: Endemics, Hotspots & Seasons
Thirty-odd species found nowhere else, mixed flocks in the rainforest, and lagoons pink with flamingos. A guide to birding one of Asia's richest small islands.
Apr 2, 2026 • 8 min read
The National Parks of Sri Lanka: Which to Visit
Leopards at Yala, elephants at Udawalawe, wilderness at Wilpattu, and rainforest at Sinharaja. A guide to Sri Lanka's national parks and which one suits your trip.
Mar 30, 2026 • 8 min read
Sri Lanka Weather & Monsoons: A Region-by-Region Guide
Two monsoons, a hot lowland, a cool hill country, and a coast in season almost every month. How Sri Lanka's weather really works, region by region and month by month.
Mar 28, 2026 • 8 min read
Dawn Patrol at Main Point: The Arugam Bay Way
An offshore wind, a long right-hand wall, and a village that runs on tide times. How to read the season, the breaks, and the slow rhythm of Sri Lanka's surf capital.
Mar 28, 2026 • 8 min read
How to Get Around Sri Lanka: Transport Explained
Private driver or scenic train? Tuk-tuk or ride app? A clear guide to every way of travelling Sri Lanka, and which to use when, for a smooth, stress-free trip.
Mar 26, 2026 • 7 min read
Sri Lanka's Scenic Train Journeys: The Best Routes
Tea estates sliding past an open door, the Nine Arch Bridge, the coast at your window. A guide to Sri Lanka's most beautiful train rides, and how to ride them well.
Mar 24, 2026 • 6 min read
Sri Lanka Visa & ETA: What Travellers Need to Know
Most visitors need to sort entry authorisation before they fly. A clear, current-as-possible guide to Sri Lanka's tourist visa and ETA, without the confusion.
Mar 22, 2026 • 7 min read
Under the Surface: Snorkelling Pigeon Island the Right Way
Clear water, reef fish, and a blacktip shark gliding past in the shallows. How to snorkel Pigeon Island's marine park responsibly: season, rules, and realistic expectations.
Mar 22, 2026 • 7 min read
Is Sri Lanka Safe for Travellers? An Honest Guide
Warm, welcoming, and largely very safe, with the usual sensible precautions. An honest look at safety in Sri Lanka, from solo travel to scams, seas, and health.
Mar 20, 2026 • 7 min read
Sri Lanka Travel Budget: What Does a Trip Cost?
From backpacker guesthouses to boutique bungalows, Sri Lanka stretches to most budgets. A realistic guide to what a trip costs, and where your money goes.
Mar 18, 2026 • 9 min read
A Mindful Way to Travel Sri Lanka
Slow down, travel lighter, and connect deeper. How mindful tourism transforms both traveler and community across Sri Lanka.
Mar 18, 2026 • 7 min read
What to Pack for Sri Lanka: The Complete List
Beach heat and hill-country chill, temple visits and rainforest leeches. Sri Lanka asks a lot of one suitcase. Here's exactly what to pack, and what to leave home.
Mar 16, 2026 • 7 min read
The Quiet Heart of the Cultural Triangle: Why Stay in Habarana
Jungle lakes at dawn, elephants at dusk, and Sigiriya 20 minutes away. Why the best base for Sri Lanka's ancient cities isn't an ancient city at all.
Mar 16, 2026 • 7 min read
Sri Lanka Tour Packages: How to Choose the Right One
Private or group, classic or tailor-made, 7 days or 14? A clear guide to Sri Lanka tour packages: what they include, what to ask, and how to pick the right fit.
Mar 14, 2026 • 9 min read
Sri Lanka Itineraries: 7, 10 & 14 Days
How much can you really see in a week, ten days, or a fortnight? Three sample Sri Lanka itineraries (culture, hills, wildlife, and coast) paced so you're not living on the road.
Mar 12, 2026 • 7 min read
A Crescent Near the Fort: Slow Beach Days in Unawatuna
Calm-season swimming, a snorkel along the headland, and Galle Fort for sunset, minutes away. How to do the south coast's most convenient beach the easy way.
Mar 12, 2026 • 8 min read
Sri Lanka with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
Elephants and turtles, train rides and gentle beaches, short drives and friendly faces. Sri Lanka is a brilliant, easy family destination. Here's how to plan it.
Mar 10, 2026 • 8 min read
A Sri Lanka Honeymoon: The Romantic Guide
Tea-estate bungalows in the mist, candlelit dinners on the sand, private safaris, and infinity pools over the jungle. How to plan a Sri Lanka honeymoon to remember.
Mar 8, 2026 • 7 min read
First Night by the Lagoon: Easing In at Negombo
Minutes from the runway, a fishing town of canals, churches, and fresh crab. Why Negombo is the smartest place to start and end a Sri Lanka trip.
Mar 8, 2026 • 8 min read
Ayurveda & Wellness in Sri Lanka: A Beginner's Guide
Herbal oils and warm hands, yoga at sunrise, and a 2,000-year-old healing tradition. How to experience Ayurveda and wellness in the land where it's part of everyday life.
Mar 6, 2026 • 9 min read
The Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka: A Complete Guide
Ancient capitals, a rock fortress in the sky, golden cave temples, and a sacred tooth. A guide to Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle: the heartland of 2,000 years of history.
Mar 4, 2026 • 7 min read
Where River Meets Sea: Mangroves and Sand at Bentota
A morning gliding through mangrove tunnels, an afternoon on golden sand, and a Geoffrey Bawa garden in between. Bentota is the southwest coast at its most varied.
Feb 28, 2026 • 8 min read
Sigiriya Rock Fortress: The Complete Visitor Guide
A 5th-century sky palace on a sheer granite monolith, with frescoes, a mirror wall, and a lion's paws. Everything you need to climb Sigiriya: tickets, timing, and tips.
Feb 26, 2026 • 7 min read
Temple Bells on the Ramayana Trail: A Stop in Chilaw
An ancient Shiva temple linked to Rama, a Ramsar wetland of wading birds, and coconut country by the lagoon. Chilaw is the quiet, sacred side of the northwest coast.
Feb 26, 2026 • 7 min read
Dambulla Cave Temple: A Visitor's Guide
Five caves beneath an overhanging rock, filled with 150 Buddhas and painted ceilings that have glowed for two millennia. A guide to Sri Lanka's Golden Temple of Dambulla.
Feb 24, 2026 • 6 min read
The Nine Arch Bridge, Ella: A Visitor's Guide
A colonial-era viaduct of nine stone arches curving through the jungle, with a blue train crossing on cue. How to visit Ella's Nine Arch Bridge, and time the train.
Feb 22, 2026 • 7 min read
The Best Waterfalls in Sri Lanka
The island's wet hills hide hundreds of waterfalls: from the broad cascade of Diyaluma to roadside Ravana and the misty heights of Bambarakanda. A guide to the finest.
Feb 20, 2026 • 7 min read
Evening Devotion: A Sacred Dusk in Kataragama
Lamps multiply, drums begin, and pilgrims of four faiths carry lotus to the shrine. After a dawn safari at Yala, Kataragama offers a different kind of wild.
Feb 20, 2026 • 7 min read
Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka: Reefs, Wrecks & Seasons
Colourful reefs, historic shipwrecks, and warm water on two coasts that take turns. A guide to scuba diving in Sri Lanka: where, when, and for every level.
Feb 18, 2026 • 7 min read
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy: A Visitor's Guide
Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist shrine guards a relic of the Buddha himself, beside a lake in the last royal capital. How to visit Kandy's Sri Dalada Maligawa respectfully.
Feb 16, 2026 • 6 min read
Pidurangala Rock: The Best View of Sigiriya
A rougher, cheaper climb next to its famous neighbour, and the place to watch Sigiriya rise from the jungle at dawn. A guide to hiking Pidurangala Rock.
Feb 14, 2026 • 7 min read
One Day in the Capital: A Colombo Primer
Temple curiosities, a colonial Fort, a bazaar, and kite-flyers at sunset on Galle Face Green. Why a single Colombo day grounds the whole island.
Feb 14, 2026 • 7 min read
Adam's Bridge & Mannar: Sri Lanka's Wild Northwest
A chain of sandbanks reaching toward India, baobab trees, wild donkeys, and windswept beaches. A guide to Mannar Island and the legendary Adam's Bridge.
Feb 12, 2026 • 7 min read
The Best Viewpoints in Sri Lanka
Tea valleys from a mountain ridge, a rock fortress from the jungle, the sea from a fort wall. The island's most jaw-dropping viewpoints, and when to catch the light.
Feb 10, 2026 • 8 min read
Sigiriya at Sunrise: A Story in Light
Before the crowds, Lion Rock breathes. How to experience Sigiriya at sunrise with intention, safety, and awe.
Feb 10, 2026 • 6 min read
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens: A Visitor's Guide
An avenue of royal palms, a giant Javan fig, an orchid house, and lawns by the river: Sri Lanka's grandest gardens, a peaceful green escape just outside Kandy.
Feb 8, 2026 • 8 min read
Leopards and Lakes: The Quieter Wild at Wilpattu
Sand-rimmed lakes, dense forest, and far fewer jeeps. For travellers who want wilderness over numbers, Sri Lanka's largest park is the leopard country to choose.
Feb 8, 2026 • 8 min read
Off the Beaten Path in Sri Lanka: 10 Quieter Corners
Beyond the famous circuit lies a wilder island: empty east-coast beaches, jungle hideaways, remote temples, and the far north. Where to escape the crowds.
Feb 6, 2026 • 6 min read
Snorkelling in Sri Lanka: Best Spots & Seasons
Reef fish, sea turtles, and harmless reef sharks in warm, shallow water: Sri Lanka's snorkelling is easy and rewarding if you follow the season to the right coast.
Feb 4, 2026 • 6 min read
Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka: Kalpitiya & Beyond
Reliable wind, flat lagoons, and warm water have made Kalpitiya one of Asia's kitesurfing capitals. A guide to where, when, and how to ride in Sri Lanka.
Feb 2, 2026 • 6 min read
White-Water Rafting in Kitulgala
Foaming rapids through emerald rainforest where 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' was filmed. A guide to white-water rafting and adventure in Kitulgala.
Jan 31, 2026 • 5 min read
Hot Air Ballooning in Sri Lanka
Drift over the dry-zone plains at dawn, with Sigiriya rising from the mist and paddy fields glowing gold below. A guide to hot air ballooning in the Cultural Triangle.
Jan 29, 2026 • 7 min read
Cycling in Sri Lanka: Routes, Regions & Tips
Pedal between ancient cities, through paddy and palm, up tea-clad hills, and along the coast. A guide to cycling Sri Lanka, from gentle village loops to full tours.
Jan 27, 2026 • 6 min read
Sri Lankan Breakfast: What Locals Eat in the Morning
Egg hoppers with a runny yolk, string hopper nests, coconut roti and fiery sambol, or a herbal green porridge. A guide to the wonderful world of Sri Lankan breakfast.
Jan 25, 2026 • 6 min read
Sri Lankan Desserts & Sweets: A Sweet-Tooth Guide
Spiced coconut custard, buffalo curd drizzled with palm treacle, crisp oil-cakes, and festival sweets. A guide to Sri Lanka's irresistible desserts.
Jan 23, 2026 • 6 min read
Sri Lankan Drinks: From King Coconut to Arrack
A nut full of cool water by the road, milky tea in a tea shop, fiery coconut arrack at sundown. A guide to what to sip your way through Sri Lanka.
Jan 22, 2026 • 10 min read
Tea Country Trails & Boutique Stays
Nuwara Eliya and Ella: misty trails, craft tea, and stays that feel like poetry in Sri Lanka's hill country.
Jan 21, 2026 • 7 min read
Sri Lankan Spices: The Island That Flavoured the World
True cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, cloves, and nutmeg: the spices that drew traders for centuries still scent Sri Lanka's gardens and kitchens. A guide to the Spice Island.
Jan 19, 2026 • 6 min read
Vegetarian & Vegan Sri Lanka: An Easy Eating Guide
Coconut, lentils, jackfruit, and a hundred vegetable curries. Sri Lanka is a dream for plant-based travellers. How to eat vegetarian and vegan with ease.
Jan 17, 2026 • 6 min read
Cooking Classes in Sri Lanka: Learn to Cook the Island
Grind your own curry powder, scrape a coconut, and master a hopper: a Sri Lankan cooking class is the tastiest souvenir you'll bring home. A guide to where and how.
Jan 15, 2026 • 8 min read
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka
Eight World Heritage Sites pack two thousand years of kingdoms, faith, and biodiversity into one small island, from a rock fortress to a rainforest. A complete guide.
Jan 13, 2026 • 7 min read
Buddhist Temples of Sri Lanka: The Essential Ones
A relic of the Buddha, painted caves, colossal stupas, and a sacred tree grown from cuttings of Bodh Gaya. A guide to Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist temples.
Jan 11, 2026 • 7 min read
Hindu Temples (Kovils) of Sri Lanka
Towering rainbow gopurams, clifftop shrines above the sea, and multi-faith pilgrimage towns. A guide to Sri Lanka's vivid Hindu temples and the culture around them.
Jan 9, 2026 • 7 min read
The Colonial Forts of Sri Lanka
Portuguese walls, Dutch ramparts, and British garrisons ring the island's coast: legacies of the spice trade now full of cafés and history. A guide to Sri Lanka's forts.
Jan 7, 2026 • 7 min read
The Gems of Sri Lanka: Sapphires, Ratnapura & Buying Wisely
For two thousand years this island has given up sapphires, cat's eyes, and star stones from its river gravels. A guide to Sri Lanka's gems, and how to buy without being burned.
Jan 5, 2026 • 6 min read
Sri Lankan Masks & Handicrafts: A Guide to the Island's Art
Wild-eyed devil masks, hand-drawn batik, lacquered wood, and woven reed. Sri Lanka's crafts carry centuries of skill. A guide to what to seek out and where.
Jan 3, 2026 • 5 min read
The Stilt Fishermen of Sri Lanka
Perched on a single pole above the surf, rod in hand, the stilt fishermen are one of Sri Lanka's most iconic images. The story behind them, and how to see them respectfully.
Jan 1, 2026 • 8 min read
The Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka
Sita's garden, Ravana's waterfall, the bridge to India. Sri Lanka is woven through the great Hindu epic. A guide to following the Ramayana trail across the island.
Dec 30, 2025 • 6 min read
Kandyan Dance & Drumming: Sri Lanka's Living Art
Thundering drums, spinning silver costumes, and fire-eaters leaping over coals: Kandyan dance is Sri Lanka's classical art at its most thrilling. A guide to seeing it.
Dec 28, 2025 • 8 min read
Backpacking Sri Lanka: A Budget Traveller's Guide
Cheap trains, friendly guesthouses, rice and curry for a couple of dollars, and a whole island within easy reach. How to backpack Sri Lanka well, on a budget.
Dec 26, 2025 • 7 min read
Luxury Sri Lanka: The Island in Style
Private tea-estate bungalows, design hotels on the cliffs, butlered safari camps, and a chauffeur who knows every back road. A guide to experiencing Sri Lanka in luxury.
Dec 24, 2025 • 7 min read
Sri Lanka for Digital Nomads: A Remote-Work Guide
Surf before work, co-work by the beach, and a low cost of living: Sri Lanka is a rising digital-nomad base. A guide to working remotely from the island.
Dec 22, 2025 • 7 min read
Sri Lanka Photography Spots: Where to Get the Shot
A rock fortress from the jungle, a blue train on a stone bridge, stilt fishermen at golden hour. The island's most photogenic places, and when the light is right.
Dec 20, 2025 • 7 min read
Solo Travel in Sri Lanka: A Complete Guide
Easy to get around, friendly, and full of like-minded travellers: Sri Lanka is a brilliant solo destination. How to plan a safe, sociable, rewarding trip on your own.
Dec 18, 2025 • 7 min read
Sri Lanka for Seniors: A Relaxed Travel Guide
Short distances, gentle experiences, and warm hospitality make Sri Lanka a wonderful trip for older travellers. How to plan a comfortable, rewarding journey at an easy pace.
Dec 16, 2025 • 6 min read
SIM Cards & Internet in Sri Lanka: Staying Connected
Cheap data, wide 4G coverage, and a SIM you can buy at the airport. Staying online in Sri Lanka is easy. A practical guide to SIM cards, wi-fi, and eSIMs.
Dec 14, 2025 • 6 min read
Money & Currency in Sri Lanka: A Practical Guide
Rupees, ATMs, cards, and cash: how money works in Sri Lanka, where to get it, what to tip, and how to avoid the common pitfalls. A practical guide for travellers.
Dec 12, 2025 • 6 min read
Useful Sinhala & Tamil Phrases for Travellers
A few words go a long way in Sri Lanka. The most useful Sinhala and Tamil phrases (hello, thank you, how much) to connect with people and travel with a smile.
Dec 10, 2025 • 7 min read
Vaccinations & Health for Sri Lanka: A Traveller's Guide
Mosquito sense, safe food and water, sun care, and which jabs to discuss with your doctor. A practical health guide for travelling Sri Lanka with peace of mind.
Dec 8, 2025 • 6 min read
Travel Insurance for Sri Lanka: What You Need
Safaris, surfing, scooters, and steep climbs: Sri Lanka is active travel, so the right insurance matters. What to look for in a policy, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Dec 6, 2025 • 7 min read
Udawalawe Safari Guide: Sri Lanka's Elephant Park
Reliable wild elephant sightings, open grassland easy for spotting, and an ethical calf-release centre next door. Udawalawe is Sri Lanka's friendliest safari. A complete guide.
Dec 4, 2025 • 6 min read
Tangalle: Sri Lanka's Laid-Back South-Coast Escape
Long empty beaches, boutique hideaways, turtle-nesting shores, and a slower pace than the busy south. A guide to Tangalle, the deep south's relaxed gem.
Dec 2, 2025 • 6 min read
Dolphin Watching in Sri Lanka: Where & When
Superpods of spinner dolphins hundreds strong, leaping and spinning beside the boat. Sri Lanka's dolphin watching is world-class. Where to go, when, and how to do it kindly.
Nov 30, 2025 • 6 min read
Sea Turtles in Sri Lanka: Where to See Them Ethically
Five species nest on Sri Lanka's beaches, and you can snorkel with turtles in the shallows or watch them come ashore at night. A guide to seeing turtles the right way.
Nov 28, 2025 • 6 min read
The Islands of Sri Lanka: Beyond the Mainland
Wild ponies on Delft, coral and reef sharks at Pigeon Island, a sacred temple on Nainativu. Sri Lanka's offshore islands are a world apart. A guide to the best.
Nov 26, 2025 • 6 min read
Sri Lanka in December: Weather, Where to Go & Tips
Sunny south-coast beaches, clear hill-country mornings, festive cheer, and peak-season buzz: December is one of the best months to visit Sri Lanka. Here's how to plan it.
Nov 24, 2025 • 6 min read
Sri Lanka in July & August: Where to Go in Summer
Turquoise east-coast beaches, the great elephant Gathering, the Kandy Esala Perahera, and surf at Arugam Bay: mid-year is a brilliant, if different, time in Sri Lanka.
Nov 22, 2025 • 6 min read
Shopping in Sri Lanka: What to Buy & Where
Ceylon tea and true cinnamon, hand-drawn batik, carved masks, gems, and ocean-blue sapphires. Sri Lanka is a treasure trove. A guide to shopping (and souvenirs) done well.
