Life is a journey
Scenic train journeys are not uncommon in Sri Lanka, and going from Colombo to Polonnaruwa is one of them. We had bought tickets for the early morning train from Colombo to Polonnaruwa, and when my alarm went off, I swear I found it way too early! The …
Every poya day, or full moon, is a public holiday in Sri Lanka. Many shops and restaurants are closed, but it is a good day to stroll around and soak in the atmosphere. The neighborhood Pettah is both lively and colourful, with a mix of …
Want to know the locals? Go to the bars they hang out instead of the fancy ones. After the food tour we got some tips for local bars, and ended up visiting Castle Bar and The White Horse, just a short tuktuk ride apart. Castle bar …
Three hours uphill hike, 5831 steps to the altitude of 2243 meters above sea level, numerous places to stop along the way, beautiful colourful sunrise, a magical shadow, and walk like a penguin for a few days. That is the package you get doing the …
Hatton is the closest train station to Delhousie, the starting point for the hike to Adam’s Peak. Combining the start in the urban area of Kandy with the rural tea country, you are in for a treat! It was the day after the president election …
The election votes are now counted, and after a pretty close call, it is now clear that Maithripala Sirisena will be the new president of Sri Lanka, after Mahinda Rajapaksa. The former and the new preident, popular refered to as MR and MS, have been …
Local food is one of the most important aspects when I travel, so when we found a food tour on the website withlocals.com, we were sold! We agreed to meet with Buddhima, or B for short, by Majestic Plaza on Galle Road, that ended up being …