Sri Lanka has no shortage of beaches offering everything from long stretches of glistening, untouched sands to lively seafront towns teeming with happy, sunkissed people. Whether you’re a surfer, diver, snorkelling enthusiast or someone who enjoys sipping cocktails on the beach and watching the world pass by, there’s a beach for you. Let’s explore where you can find the most stunning beaches of this beautiful country. Ultimate relaxation The South Coast of…
If you are going to Sri Lanka chances are you want to see Sigiriya rock and the Dambulla Cave temple. There are two ways for how to visit these places. First, you can stay at Sigiriya village if you want to spend a lot of time, or second, do a Kandy Day Trip. The best way to do the day trip is to hire a private driver a it will be cheaper than online tours…
In Unawatuna there exists a Japanese peace Pagoda in an amazing location. Perched atop a hill overlooking Unawatuna beach on one side, and Galle fort on the other, this is one of my favorite places to go in southern Sri Lanka. The Japanese peace Pagoda was built in 2004 by Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist monks. In fact, this sect has built 80 temples all over the world, always in countries at war. Back in 2004 Sri…
Usually I avoid things purely built for tourists’ pictures, but in Sri Lanka the famous palm tree swing has become such an iconic photo that everyone wants to do it. So I “had” to go do it so I can tell everyone else how to go do it. Okay, I will admit it was pretty fun. Sometimes things that are ‘touristy’ are touristy for a reason, and this reason is for the great pictures. The…
Unawatuna is located on the South of Sri Lanka around four hours by train from Colombo. It is a coast city and if you are going here than you are probably looking for a relaxing time on the beach. I must say it is a great place to do so but there are few more things that you can do in Unawatuna to make the most of your time. Relax On Unawatuna Beach This is…
When you think of train journeys, the first things to pop into your head will usually be the Orient Express, or the Trans-Siberian Railway. And while those rides both have the option of being extremely luxurious, most of the beauty is inside the train, and not outside. The train ride from Kandy to Ella in the hill country of Sri Lanka is considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. It…
Unawatuna is one of the most popular cities in Sri Lanka for tourists. They have a fantastic main beach, great surfing, hidden beaches, and cute shops. Not to mention it’s only a 10 minute tuktuk ride away from Galle Fort. Of course, if you are staying in Unawatuna you’ll want to know where to eat in Unawatuna. Here are 5 places we recommend for all different types of people. Nautilus Nautilus…
Nuwara Eliya is in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka and located between the old capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy and the city with the Nine Arch Bridge, Ella. The name of this city has a beautiful meaning – “city of light”. Nuwara Eliya is also called “Little England”. Nuwara Eliya was established by the British discoverer Samuel Baker in 1846. It is understandable why the British chose to live here. Due to its altitude…
Ella is a small town in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka. It is located in the Badulla district of Uva province. The town’s elevation is 1,041 meters above sea level and due to this elevation, the weather here is cooler than the weather at the coast. Although Ella is a small town, there are plenty of things to do and you would need at least three days to explore the city and…
Galle is a city on the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The city is well-known due to the old Dutch fort. It was founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century and expended by the Dutch later. It is the Dutch fort that is so attractive to tourists. The stone sea wall, the light house, the white church from the 18th century, the colonial buildings and the thin streets and more you can find…