Stories from the road
Long reads and short notes from Sri Lanka — routes, temples, tea, and the small hours in between.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Sri Lanka Within One Day: The Ultimate Day-Trip Guide
What are the top 10 places to visit in Sri Lanka within one day? Discover the best day trips from Colombo — beaches, safaris, ancient rock fortresses and rainforests — with driving times, start times and expert tips.
16 Trails for a Sinharaja Forest Tour: The Complete Rainforest Trekking Guide
Plan the perfect Sinharaja forest tour with our full guide to the 16 trails, entrance points, wildlife, costs and the best time to visit Sri Lanka's UNESCO rainforest.
Sri Lanka Travel Guide: Beaches, Kandy, Sigiriya & Unmissable Day Trips
From the south-west coast to the hill country — a practical, opinionated guide to when to go, where to stay, and how to string it all together into one great trip.
Cultural Heritage Tours in Sri Lanka: Explore the Soul of the Island
From Sigiriya's Lion Rock to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and the ramparts of Galle Fort — a traveller's guide to the ancient cities, temples and traditions that make up Sri Lanka's cultural heart.
South West Sri Lanka for Beach Holidays: The Complete Coast Guide
From Bentota's wide golden sands to the surf breaks of Weligama and the palm-fringed coves of Tangalle — the honest guide to planning a beach holiday on Sri Lanka's south-west coast.
Where to Go in Sri Lanka in December: The Complete Traveller's Guide
December is peak Sri Lanka season — dry south, green hills, cool nights. Here's the honest, region-by-region guide to planning it right.
Where to Go: Kandy or Sigiriya? A Traveller's Straight Answer
The most-asked question in Sri Lanka planning: Kandy or Sigiriya? Here's the honest side-by-side, and why the real answer is almost always both.
Bentota River Safari: The Complete Traveller's Guide
Mangrove tunnels, monitor lizards, monkey island, and a working cinnamon farm — the honest guide to the Bentota river safari.
Temple of the Tooth Dress Code: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
The Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy has a strict, enforced dress code — here's exactly what to wear, what's banned, and how to plan your visit.
One Day Trip Places in Sri Lanka: The Best 10 Day Trips (And How to Do Them Right)
The 10 best one-day trips in Sri Lanka — from Galle Fort to Sinharaja rainforest — with pickup points, timings, and the ones actually worth the early alarm.
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: The Complete Train & Travel Guide
The Kandy to Nuwara Eliya train is the one from every photo — but the details matter. Booking, seat choice, timing, and what to do at the other end.
Whale Watching Tour Sri Lanka & Colombo: The Complete Traveller's Guide
Everything you need to plan a whale watching tour from Colombo — the best season, where to go (Mirissa, Trincomalee, Kalpitiya), what it costs, and how to spot blue and sperm whales with a near-guaranteed sighting.