Eat Your Heart Out: Kottu Roti
First popularized as a grab-and-go meal in the 1960s, Kottu Roti is one of the rare dishes that is as beloved amongst tourists as it is...
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Alex Gillam
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Sri Lanka Reopens to Tourists
Already beloved the world over for its unparalleled beauty, fantasy-esque train journeys and picture-perfect beaches, now that Sri Lanka...
Alex Gillam
Dec 3, 20202 min read
Where in the World: Sri Lanka
A country revived and reinvigorated, more than 10 years have passed since the conclusion of the Sri Lankan Civil War, and as the world...
Alex Gillam
Jun 24, 20201 min read
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s Ancient Rock Fortress
An ancient civilization set atop one of the most dramatic outcroppings in all of Southeast Asia, Sigiriya is an intricately carved,...
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Mar 31, 20201 min read
The Most Scenic Train Journey in the World
Kandy to Ella - Sri Lanka Coming in at just over 6 hours, the train ride from Kandy to Ella takes travelers on one of the most...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Polonnaruwa Bicycle Tour
Sri Lanka Enjoy a bicycle excursion at Polonnaruwa, a World Heritage Site. Your biking adventure begins at the entrance of the ancient...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 23, 20201 min read
Matale Spice Garden
Sri Lanka Visit a spice garden in Matale, where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other spice trees, plants and creepers are...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 10, 20201 min read
Sea Street
Colombo, Sri Lanka Visit Sea Street, the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah. Also explore the local bazaar and discover the...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 10, 20201 min read
Belihul Oya
Belihul Oya, Sri Lanka Take a scenic drive to Belihul Oya, passing Nuwara Eliya, which is Sri Lanka's tea growing region. During the...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 5, 20201 min read
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla, Sri Lanka Visit Dambulla Cave Temple. The cave closes from 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM for religious activities. You will need walking...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 5, 20201 min read
Wolvendaal Church
Colombo, Sri Lanka Visit Wolvendaal Church, Sri Lanka’s oldest protestant church, before visiting the Old Town Hall Museum, a nearly 200...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 5, 20201 min read
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Kandy, Sri Lanka Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 5, 20201 min read
Old Dutch Church
Galle, Sri Lanka Visit the city’s Old Dutch Church, where you will find an impressive Organ and a uniquely paved floor bearing the...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 4, 20201 min read
Minneriya National Park
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka Visit Minneriya National Park. Minneriya National Park is famous for its large population of elephants, living in...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 4, 20201 min read
Weligama Stilt Fishermen
Koggala, Sri Lanka Visit the infamous ‘Weligama Stilt Fisherman’, a collection of local fisherman precariously perched on a bar several...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 4, 20201 min read
Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka Visit Polonnaruwa, a World Heritage Site. It is advised that you wear long pants & a top that covers your shoulders...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 4, 20201 min read
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The climb to the peak will take approximately 1 hour; the descent will take...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 4, 20201 min read
Loris Watching Tour
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka This unique mixture of wetlands and forest serves as a home for a vast array of species and is widely considered the...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 4, 20201 min read
Galle Fort
Visit the city’s oldest landmark, Galle Fort, a massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort, recognized as a World Heritage Site, in which the...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read
Sri Lankan Cooking Class at Sonja's Restaurant
Galle, Sri Lanka Begin with a visit to the Galle Market, where you will purchase the ingredients required for today’s cooking class....
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