🌴 15 Things to do in Bentota – No #6 You Can’t Afford to Miss! ✨

UdaWalawe Safari Park Elephant

Nestled along the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, Bentota is a captivating destination that blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and thrilling adventures. Its name originates from an ancient mythical story, and today, it lives up to its legendary charm with pristine beaches, lush forests, serene rivers, and rich cultural landmarks. Things to do in Bentota … Read more

Is Sri Lanka Safe for Solo Female Tourists?

Is Sri Lanka Safe for Solo Female Tourists

Sri Lanka has experienced a significant growth in tourism, with 1.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2019, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. This represents a 18% increase from 2018. The tourism industry has been a key driver of the country’s economy, with tourism revenue reaching $3.6 billion in 2024. Female travelers are … Read more

Koggala Beach – Stunning Long Beach for Relaxation

Koggala stick fishing

Sri Lanka is a hot spot among international tourists because of its beautiful golden sandy beaches. Because beaches make a perfect destination for a really good holiday. As Sri Lanka an island, it has vastly stretched beaches around the country and among them, Southern coastal line takes the utmost pride. Koggala beach which locates in … Read more

Sri Lankan New Year: Two ‘Avurudu’ days around Nuwara Eliya

Kotmale Dam

Introduction This is part two of my one-week backpacking trip to visit some old friends and also exciting sights. Around the Sinhalese-Tamil New Year, I hope that the audience learns something about the Hill region and specifically this season there. You can read part one here.   Eliya Surroundings The part up to Ella, ending on … Read more

Getting From Colombo to Trincomalee & Places to Visit in Trincomalee

Trincomalee coral reef

Lies on the east coast of Sri Lanka at the distance of about 260 Km via Ambepussa – Kurunegala Highway from Colombo, Trincomalee is a small, famous port city with beautiful sand beach. Among travelers, Trincomalee is famous for Snorkelling, scuba diving, and whale watching. Trincomalee had been a significant cause of tensions among the … Read more

Jaffna Peninsula Touring : the sights of the Salty side of Sri Lanka (Part-3B)

Nallur

Introduction   This travelogue covers one trip a few years back but splits it into two parts due to the length. In this second part, we describe the main sights on the Jaffna peninsula. And it starts with the overall feeling, as that is quite different from the rest of the Island of Serendipity. The … Read more

Jungle Beach Unawatuna Sri Lanka – A Great Spot for Swimming

Jungle Beach Unawatuna Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, an island country, is home to many stunning beaches that attract tourists from all over the world. While Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Arugam Bay, Weligama, and Mirissa are well-known for their beauty, in recent years, Jungle Beach has been gaining popularity due its unique features that have made it a must-visit destination for many tourists. … Read more