Sri Lanka’s well-known circuit—Sigiriya, Kandy, Galle, Yala—absorbs most of the island’s visitor traffic. The places below sit outside that circuit. Some are managed by communities rather than tour operators. Some require a specific season to be worth the journey. A few have only recently become accessible after decades of restricted movement. Each offers something the … 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 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
Yala National Park is located towards the South coast of Sri Lanka. The different parts of the park expand to the water and are also in touch with the Indian Ocean. This park is one of the most unique and attractive places in Sri Lankan culture. The most appreciated feature associated with Yala Park is … Read more
Sri Lanka Wildlife Travel Guide: Sri Lanka is one of the most important and best destinations for tourists all around the world. The culture and the people of this beautiful country hold utmost importance for people all over the world. There was a time when Sri Lanka got no attention in terms of visited by … Read more
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