Life is a journey
Summing up our travel route in Sri Lanka, trying to give an idea of the diversities you can experience. The following text is a short summery including where we stayed, how to get from A to B, and links to the blog posts from the […]
Just a few things to bear in mind when planning a trip to Sri Lanka. The basics before you go: Remember to apply for a visa. Get your Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) at www.eta.gov.lk. Buy mosquito repellent with high level of DEET. Or bring me […]
To be honest, and I really think travel writers should be, I do not see any specific reason to go to Negombo. The beach is not particularly nice, and there are plenty of souvenir sellers trying to get you to buy their stuff. At first, […]
Liking the Sri Lankan city of Kandy or not, really depends on your taste. I would say there are two sides of the city. The sweet, and the sour. I am not really know to be fussy, and often find shabby rundown houses charming. Kandy […]
Travelling from Polonnaruwa to Kandy, we decided to rent a driver to be able to experience Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock as well as the Golden Temple or Rock Temple of Dambulla on the way. The driver also included a few other stops. Skip Sigiriya Rock, […]
Ancient ruins fascinate me, so when I heard about Polonnaruwa, I was really eager to visit. The sights of the ancient city are a bit spread out, so renting a bike is the perfect way to get around. Bike rentals are available, and most guesthouses […]
With an elongated white painted house concealing five sanctuaries carved into the rock, the Rock Temple of Dambulla is a magnificent place to visit. The cave monastery is the largest and best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka, housing 157 Buddha statues as well as large Buddhist […]
Enjoy the spectacular views from Pidurangala Rock almost all by yourself instead of queuing up like ants climbing Sigiriya Rock. Not only will you get the same grand view, but it also include the Lion Rock. The stone stairs start from Pidurangala Temple, giving you a 20 […]
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle, on the south west coast of Sri Lanka, sure is a charming place to visit. The city within the fort is set up by low-rise buildings along cute narrow streets. Arriving from Colombo by bus, we walked from […]
“Go to Unawatuna!”, was the advice I got from people I had talked to about our trip that had been to Sri Lanka themselves. “It is so beautiful there!”. We almost took their word for it, but luckily, we did a little more research before […]
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 […]