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8 articles about Sri Lanka travel.

Beach Hopping Along Sri Lanka's Southern Coast

Beach Hopping Along Sri Lanka's Southern Coast

August 31, 2026

A practical guide to Sri Lanka's southern coast beaches: Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa whale watching, Hiriketiya, and Tangalle's turtle nesting sites, with seasonal swimming advice.

Arugam Bay: Sri Lanka's Surf Capital

Arugam Bay: Sri Lanka's Surf Capital

August 20, 2026

A practical guide to Arugam Bay: the surf breaks from Main Point to Pottuvil Point, the surf season, Pottuvil Lagoon wildlife, Kumana National Park, and how to get there from Colombo and Ella.

Galle Fort: Where History Meets the Ocean

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.

Ella: The Instagram-Perfect Hill Station

Ella: The Instagram-Perfect Hill Station

August 16, 2026

A practical guide to Ella: the Nine Arch Bridge, hiking Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, the Demodara Loop train experience, and everything you need to plan your visit.

Nuwara Eliya: Little England in the Tropics

Nuwara Eliya: Little England in the Tropics

August 4, 2026

A practical guide to Nuwara Eliya: colonial architecture, tea plantation tours, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, Horton Plains and World's End, strawberry farms, and the Sinhala New Year season.

Kandy: The Cultural Heart of Sri Lanka

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.

Sigiriya: Climbing the Lion Rock - A Complete Guide

Sigiriya: Climbing the Lion Rock - A Complete Guide

June 3, 2026

Everything you need for a Sigiriya visit: what the rock is, how long the climb takes, what to see on the way up, when to go for the best conditions, and what to do once you reach the summit.

Welcome to Paradise: Why Sri Lanka Should Be Your Next Travel Destination

Welcome to Paradise: Why Sri Lanka Should Be Your Next Travel Destination

August 4, 2025

Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Sri Lanka: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go