Nov 4, 2023 • 6 min read
Our guide to transportation can help you plan the best way for your travels around Sri Lanka.
Nov 4, 2023 • 6 min read
Our guide to transportation can help you plan the best way for your travels around Sri Lanka.
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 29, 2023 • 6 min read
A year-round destination with attractions and festivals every month, there's no bad time to visit Sri Lanka. Here's our guide to what's happening and when.
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.
Oct 14, 2023 • 12 min read
From finding the best surf to trying the ultimate local dishes, here are the top things to do in Sri Lanka
Oct 14, 2023 • 11 min read
Here's what you need to know about health, safety and etiquette for a trouble-free trip to Sri Lanka.
Sep 29, 2022 • 8 min read
Trek through jungles, tea estates, sacred sites and some spectacular landscapes with this guide to the best hiking routes in Sri Lanka.
Sep 16, 2022 • 12 min read
A fusion of Indian, Southeast Asian, Arabic and European flavors, Sri Lankan food is a feast for the senses. Here are the foods and drinks to look out for.
Apr 1, 2022 • 9 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 23, 2022 • 9 min read
For a relatively small country, Sri Lanka packs in some truly epic train journeys. Here’s our pick of the best ones.
Feb 15, 2022 • 10 min read
As Sri Lanka reopens, tourists are returning to the island's wildlife-filled reserves. Here are the best national parks to see wildlife without the crowds.
Feb 15, 2022 • 5 min read
Whether you’re looking for social atmosphere or serious solitude, here’s our pick of the top beaches in Sri Lanka.
Feb 10, 2022 • 8 min read
Sri Lanka is a top destination for wildlife watching, but it's not always done in a responsible way. This guide can help you make animal-friendly choices.
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 10, 2019 • 7 min read
In all of Sofia Levin's travels, she often feels safest in Asia. Here are six destinations in Asia that Sofia recommends for solo female travellers, as well as…
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…
Jun 29, 2019 • 4 min read
“Welcome to Sri Lanka!” was one of the first greetings I heard in Colombo, the country's bustling big city. A local graced me with those lovely words from…
Feb 28, 2019 • 7 min read
After a tumultuous two decades of political instability and civil war, calm has returned to Sri Lanka, and visitors are flooding back. This Indian Ocean…
Jun 8, 2018 • 6 min read
The morning sun warms the back of my neck as I float on a foam-topped surfboard in the cerulean shallows of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay. My instructor, whose…
May 12, 2017 • 5 min read
While soft-sand beaches and lowland jungles may be the first images that leap to mind when you imagine Sri Lanka, this tropical isle is endowed with a…
Mar 6, 2017 • 5 min read
Colombo is more than just a gateway to the resorts and surf breaks of Sri Lanka’s south coast. Despite the noise and crowds, this is a city of vibrant…