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6 articles about Sri Lanka travel.
Galle Fort: Where History Meets the Ocean
August 18, 2026
A practical guide to Galle Fort: its Portuguese and Dutch colonial history, the rampart walk, key buildings inside the walls, the 2004 tsunami story, the Galle Literary Festival, and everything you need to visit.
Kandy: The Cultural Heart of Sri Lanka
July 6, 2026
A practical guide to Kandy: the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the daily puja ceremonies, Kandy Lake, cultural dance shows, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, local markets, and the Esala Perahera festival.
Polonnaruwa: Medieval Marvels and Royal Splendor
July 4, 2026
A practical guide to visiting Polonnaruwa: the Gal Vihara rock carvings, the Royal Palace ruins, the Sacred Quadrangle, the bicycle circuit, and how to combine it with the elephant gathering at Minneriya.
Anuradhapura: Walking Through Sri Lanka's Ancient Capital
June 16, 2026
A practical guide to visiting Anuradhapura: the Sri Maha Bodhi tree, the great stupas, the bicycle route through the ruins, entry details, and what to know about this 2,400-year-old city.
Flavors of Paradise: An Introduction to Sri Lankan Cuisine
May 26, 2026
A practical guide to Sri Lankan cuisine: what to eat, where to find it, how the meals are structured, and the history behind Ceylon tea, one of the world's most important tea industries.
The Pearl of the Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka's Rich History and Heritage
May 11, 2026
A practical guide to Sri Lanka's 2,500-year recorded history: the ancient Buddhist kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, three centuries of European colonialism, and the island's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.