Located on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, Thalpe Beach is a little-known destination that offers a unique blend of leisure and adventure with its immaculate beaches, historical significance, and numerous activities. Thalpe Beach is a beach destination that is little-known but increasingly popular with tourists from around the world. Thalpe Beach is renowned for its serene … Read more
With sun-drenched coastlines, tropical climate, lush foliage, diverse lands, historical pride, abundant flora, and fauna, Sri Lanka was named after the best country to visit according to renowned travel publishers. Its position in the Indian Ocean makes this island a biodiverse heritage. Whether you are a first time visitor or have visited Sri Lanka before, … Read more
Introduction Being a mixed European-Lankan couple sometimes means specific compromises. Like travelling around Avurudu. Sandya basically needs to celebrate this in the family context, while I am not very fond about all the ceremonial mumbo jumbo. Like having to wake up in the middle of the night because some Astrologer has decided that that is … Read more
This travelogue is about a Sri Lanka three-day tour in the southwest Cost. And ‘cherry-picked’ excursions from the loooong list of options under ‘further reading’. The reason is very simple: having visited this area 5-10 times over the years we’ve seen more than half of the list, but there is always more lovely stuff to … Read more
This travelogue covers one trip a few years back, but splits it into two parts due to the length. In this first part we board several ferries to nearby and outlying islands in the far North of Sri Lanka. And encounter lots of history there, including voyages by Arab traders and Portuguese, Dutch and British … Read more
Ever wanted to see the many landscapes that Sri Lanka has to offer from the air? Ever wanted to beat that slooooooow land transport on packed roads? If you have poshpacker options, consider the flights offered by Cinnamon Air! Take Off For us this was a scenic flight, not a way to cut time. So … Read more
7353 feet, over 5500 steps, 4 beautiful religious legends and one memorable hike of a lifetime in the land of gems; Adam’s Peak ( Muslims & Christen call it Adam Peak while among Buddhists it’s Sri Pada). If you are looking for the perfect blend of culture and adventure at the same time in this … Read more
Anuradhapura is the Sacred City of Sri Lanka located North Central Province at a distance of approximately 200 km from Colombo. Anuradhapura established in the 4th century BC used to be a capital of Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is a holy city of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and currently, the capital of North Central Province. This revered city was … Read more
Planning a driving holiday through Sir Lanka? You are in for a treat, as it really is a fantastic foodie destination. Although Sir Lanka is often nicknamed the ‘land of rice and curry’, its cuisine is much more rich and complex than that. From fresh seafood to spicy vegetarian street food, and from simple pancakes … Read more
You might not know that Sri Lanka’s lower central hills hold a hidden gem – Dunhinda Falls, a 64-meter high cascade that’s often overlooked in favor of more popular attractions. But trust me, this misty veil of “smoky dew drops” is a sight to behold. As you approach the falls, the roar of the Badulu … Read more