Sri Lanka Travel Stories

Mar 7, 2025 • 8 min read

Be wowed by history, culture and architecture at these ancient sites in Sri Lanka.

Mar 4, 2025 • 9 min read

Sri Lanka is the perfect Indian Ocean getaway, and your cell phone is a handy tool for exploring. Here's what you need to know about getting connected.

Feb 21, 2025 • 13 min read

Wondering where to surf in Sri Lanka? This guide scouts from Hikkaduwa to A-Bay on the hunt for the very best swells.

Feb 17, 2025 • 8 min read

We asked a pair of passionate writers to make the case for two of Asia’s most fabulous destinations. Choose between Sri Lanka and the Philippines now.

Feb 5, 2025 • 5 min read

There’s a beach to suit every comer along Sri Lanka’s 1340km (833-mile) coastline. Here are 13 of the best ones.

Jan 28, 2025 • 8 min read

Here are the best places to go for a safari or wildlife experience in Sri Lanka, and how to do it responsibly.

Jan 13, 2025 • 8 min read

Whether you’re coming for just a few days or backpacking for months, here are some helpful ways to keep your costs down and visit Sri Lanka on a budget.

Dec 13, 2024 • 8 min read

For a relatively small country, Sri Lanka packs in some truly epic train journeys. Here’s our pick of the best ones.

Nov 20, 2024 • 10 min read

From navigating the heat to local phrases and dress codes, we've got all the insider info on what you need to know before visiting Sri Lanka.

Oct 7, 2024 • 10 min read

A small island with so much to explore, see the best of Sri Lanka with these amazing itineraries.

Aug 28, 2024 • 6 min read

Our guide to transportation can help you plan the best way for your travels around Sri Lanka.

Aug 20, 2024 • 7 min read

If anywhere deserves to be called a year-round destination, it’s Sri Lanka. From surf season to elephant-spotting season, here are the best times to come.

Aug 13, 2024 • 12 min read

Sri Lankan food is a feast for the senses. Here are the foods and drinks to look out for.

Aug 8, 2024 • 11 min read

From beautiful beach resorts and wildlife-filled national parks to ruined cities, here are the essential spots to see in Sri Lanka.

Jul 29, 2024 • 12 min read

From finding the best surf to trying the ultimate local dishes, here are the top things to do in Sri Lanka.

Jul 23, 2024 • 9 min read

There is no better way to experience your 20s than by seeing the world. Our writers share their favorite destinations to visit.

Nov 1, 2023 • 7 min read

Whether you're traveling with toddlers or teenagers, we give you tips on where to stay and what to do for an unforgettable family adventure in Sri Lanka.

Oct 16, 2023 • 8 min read

Hire a car and driver or rent a motorcycle and explore the best of Sri Lanka with these road trip routes.

Oct 15, 2023 • 3 min read

Here’s our guide to navigating the entry requirements for visiting Sri Lanka as a tourist, with information on visa types, costs and how to apply for one.

Sep 29, 2022 • 7 min read

Trek through jungles, tea estates, sacred sites and some spectacular landscapes with this guide to the best hiking routes in Sri Lanka.

Jan 21, 2020 • 5 min read

River trips in Sri Lanka are a lesson in slow travel, and an unsung way to explore the island nation. Expect birds, monkeys, lizards and a dose of culture.

Sep 9, 2019 • 5 min read

Backpackers can often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling. In this article we explore how artist Frankie Strand uses her art to fund her…