Sri Lanka

Palm trees swaying, golden sands glistening, and turquoise waters lapping at your feet, welcome to Mirissa! There are so many fun things to do in Mirissa, and this southern Sri Lankan beach community caters to almost any type of vacationer.  Want to learn to surf Mirissa Beach in beginner-sized waves? Read a book at a local…

One of the best things to do in Galle Fort is soaking up all of the history the Galle fortress has to offer. Where Galle Fort history, Portuguese and Dutch Colonialism come together, Galle Fort in Sri Lanka is where you will get your fill of history and architecture. Built in 1588 by the Portuguese…

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…