Tips For Visiting Sigiriya – The Lion Rock In Central Sri Lanka
Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s 7 World Heritage Sites and is found in the country’s Cultural Triangle, a stunning region stuffed full of sacred stupas and ancient temples, Sigiriya is dual-listed by UNESCO for both its natural…
View PostWhat To Do & Where To Stay In Sri Lanka
One of the things I love about Sri Lanka is the range of boutique villas, homely guesthouses and independent hotels that make your stay in Sri Lanka as wonderful as the sights you go to see…
View PostSacred Sites & Safaris: Exploring The North Central Province Of Sri Lanka
If you’re someone who likes to have it all on your holidays then we need to talk about Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka you can indulge your every curiosity or whim; unleash your history geek…
View PostRiding The Rails In Sri Lanka
For 4 hours I have done nothing but stare out a window. Phone untouched, laptop unopened, dog-eared book disregarded. We are running low on water and haven’t packed suitable food provisions for this journey, which…
View PostOur 2 Week Itinerary For Sri Lanka
This time last year I was spent two weeks travelling around Sri Lanka with a girlfriend. Knowing little about the country other than the snippets we uncovered online beforehand, we set off to see as much…
View PostHow To Book A Good Guesthouse In Sri Lanka
Because I am a lady who enjoys the odd home comfort on her travels I take booking my accommodation very seriously. On my recent trip to Sri Lanka, however, it quickly became apparent that the…
View PostLeopards and Luxury On Safari In Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Those that know me know I do not camp. Only in rare, unavoidable circumstances do I succumb to a night sleeping close to nature and even then I will still be fearful of it. In…
View PostTips For Train Travel in Sri Lanka
Until Sri Lanka I wouldn’t have considered myself much of a fan of rail journeys but the train ride between Kandy to Ella changed everything for me. It’s inspired more trips on tracks across Australia…
View PostSri Lanka Highlights: Hiking Ella Rock
The instructions seemed pretty clear on paper: follow the railway track, turn left at the bridge, head up. But we were stuck at the first hurdle. Assuming following the railway track meant we had to…
View PostFirst Impressions of Sri Lanka
“Good morning Madam.” “Good day.” “Madam, how are you?” As I walked through the village to a shaded garden I knew served sweet chai, everyone from the baker to the tuk tuk driver wished me…
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