Solo Female Travel in Sri Lanka: A Practical Guide
Sri Lanka has become a hotspot for solo female travelers in the last few years. It’s cheap, the nature is stunning, and the hostel culture is booming. But let’s address the elephant in the room: Is it safe? The short answer is yes. Sri Lanka is generally very safe compared to many other destinations. Violent […]
Traveling with a Baby in Sri Lanka: The Honest Truth
Traveling with a baby is daunting anywhere, but doing it in a tropical, developing nation adds a whole new layer of complexity. Sri Lanka is incredibly family-friendly in a cultural sense—locals adore children—but it is not exactly “stroller-friendly” or standardized when it comes to baby amenities. Can you do it? Absolutely. Many families do it […]
The Golden Years on Golden Sands: A Senior’s Guide to Sri Lanka’s Beaches
Sri Lanka is famous for its surfing culture and backpacker parties, but that is only one side of the coin. The island is also a premier destination for “slow travel,” making it perfect for senior citizens who want to experience the tropics without the chaos. However, not all beaches are created equal. For a senior […]
Camping in Sri Lanka: The 2025 Field Guide
Camping in Sri Lanka is exploding in popularity. From the misty heights of the Knuckles Mountain Range to the starry nights of Yala’s buffer zones, the island offers diverse landscapes. But let’s be real: camping in a tropical island is not like camping in the Swiss Alps or the American Rockies. The challenges here are […]
Seven Essential Tips for a Stress-Free Sri Lankan Holiday
Sri Lanka is a paradise, but like any developing nation, it has its quirks. The difference between a dream holiday and a stressful ordeal often comes down to logistics. If you try to “wing it” the same way you would in Europe or Thailand, you might find yourself stranded at a bus stand or stuck […]
20 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka: Winter Season Edition (Dec-Mar)
The “Winter” season in the northern hemisphere (December to March) is actually the “High Season” in Sri Lanka. This is when the island shines. The monsoon has moved to the north-east, leaving the south and west coasts bathed in sunshine and the ocean calm and blue. If you are visiting during this prime window, here […]
20 Bucket-List Things to Do in Sri Lanka (Winter Season Edition)
The high season (December to March) opens up activities that are impossible or dangerous during the monsoon. This is when the seas are calm for boating and the trails are dry for hiking. Here are the top 20 experiences you should try to fit into your itinerary. Ocean & Adventure 1. Blue Whale Watching in […]
The 15 Most Beautiful Beaches in Sri Lanka: A Coastal Guide
Sri Lanka is an island defined by its coastline. With over 1,300 kilometers of beach, the variety is staggering. You have the golden sands of the south, the white sands of the east, and the wild, rugged dunes of the northwest. But with so many options, where should you actually lay your towel? This isn’t […]
