Author: Haley Blackall

World-renowned for leopard sightings, visiting Yala National Park is the best place in Sri Lanka to see a diverse number of species in their natural habitat. A Yala National Park safari is a must on anyone’s Sri Lanka bucket list. A Yala National Park Sri Lanka safari will have you spotting Asian elephants, spotted deer,…

Ella Sri Lanka, nestled 1,041m up into the lush green jagged hills and tea plantations of central Sri Lanka, is a hiker’s paradise. A major hub for hip, young European backpackers, this once quaint sleepy town has grown in popularity around the world. Some of the top things to do in Ella are the Insta-famous…

Looking for the best things to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka? Coined as the second city to Colombo, Kandy is full of culture and life. Its elevation in the green peaks gives this city a much more small-town feel. You won’t have any issue escaping the commotion of the city centre if you want to…

Visiting Sigiriya on your Sri Lanka trip? Palm tree-lined roads, jungle plains, red rock outcrops, glistening blue lakes, and the odd roaming elephant – welcome to Sigiriya! This small village located in the northern centre of Sri Lanka is home to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, also known as Lion Rock Sri Lanka, one of the most…

Why travel to Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka is one of my favourite travel destinations in the world and is full of bucket list things to do. The beautiful teardrop island of Sri Lanka is located right on the southernmost tip of India and is known as the gem of the Indian Ocean. There is no…

Looking for some travel Sri Lanka tips? I have you covered. If there ever was a modern utopia, the teardrop shaped isle of Sri Lanka would be it. Located off the southernmost tip of India, this stunning island takes its influence from its Indian, colonial and native heritage.  White and gold sand beaches, jungled hill…