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The Lions Rock fortress of Sigiriya is Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmark. The legendary ruins are a must see for any traveller. Read our guide for all of the essential information as well as our honest thoughts on visiting this incredible ancient monument.
Sigiriya town is a fantastic base for visiting the Lion’s Rock as well as many other of Central Sri Lanka’s highlights. Read our guide to the town, its famous bar, as well as where we stayed, what we ate and the nearby attractions.
Our time in the beautiful country of Sri Lanka was finally at an end. After spending three months backpacking around the Island it was time for us to move on. Follow us as we journey from the mountains and tea plantations of Ella to the bustling metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Standing opposite the Lion’s Rock of Sigiriya, Pidurangala Rock is a budget-friendly alternative to the UNESCO world heritage site of Lion’s Rock. A short, but steep climb up this ancient Buddhist site, rewards you with sweeping panoramic views of Sigiriya and the surrounding area. Read on to hear all about one of our favourite mornings during our Sri Lankan trip!
Nearby to Sigiriya and Lion’s Rock, in the heartlands of Central Sri Lanka, lies the beautiful Royal Cave Temple of Dambulla. Read our blog to hear all about our day exploring this amazing spiritual site!
Roy’s Villa Hostel is famous amongst backpackers in Sri Lanka. Winning multiple awards, Roy provides incredible accommodation in an area full of Sri Lanka’s most famous attractions. Read our guide to hear about all our time staying in this beautiful hostel!
Surrounding Habarana are three national parks. You have a chance of seeing elephants in the Yala or Udawalawe National Parks, however we opted for a safari of Kaudulla National Park. Come with us as we have an incredible jeep filled day in this Sri Lankan wildlife haven!
Our guide to the monastic ruins of Ritigala. Often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours; the Lion’s Rock at Sigiriya and the ancient cities of Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura, the ruins of Ritigala make for a fantastic day trip. See how we got there and what we got up to, in these lesser known forest ruins.
Nearby to Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa as well as the National Parks of Kaudulla and Minneriya, Habarana is the gateway to some of the highlights of central Sri Lanka. Read our guide to Habarana, our accommodation and the food we ate!
The tourist strip at Uppuveli beach in Trincomalee Sri Lanka provides a host of dining opportunities. Read our guide to where to eat in 2022 in this tourist friendly area.
Our guide to the Trincomalee area and things to do outside of Uppuveli beach. Featuring a temple, a museum, Nilaveli and Trincomalee's markets.
In the northeast of Sri Lanka, just north of the town of Trincomalee lies the white sands of Uppuveli Beach. Read our blog to see where to stay on a budget, what we got up to, and things to do on this beautiful Sri Lankan beach.
Join us as on our northern Sri Lankan trip to Jaffna. What's it like to visit Sri Lanka’s most northern city? What did we eat? What did we get up to? Read on for our guide to this colourful city!
Anuradhapura - A Tale of Sunburn, Flat Tyres and Ancient Ruins. How to get to and our experience in Sri Lanka’s ancient city of Anuradhapura.
The Ambuluwawa Tower in Gampola is a photogenic favourite Instagram hotspot in Sri Lanka. Read our blog post about how to get there from Kandy and our experience climbing this terrifying tower.
A short journey from the ancient city of Kandy lies Sri Lanka’s National Railway Museum. Join us as we travel to Kadugannawa via bus to explore the highlights of the train museum.
Our guide to Sri Lanka’s ancient capital Kandy. What to do, where to eat and even where to grab a cheeky beer!
Often overshadowed by the Kandy to Ella train, the train journey between Colombo and Kandy is a treasure not to be missed. Read on to hear all about our experience.
Often used as a stopgap between the airport and elsewhere in Sri Lanka is the coastal town of Negombo. Read our guide for our top recommendations of things to do and see, including the Dutch Canal, the fish market and a snake in a temple.
A short train ride from Colombo, Mount Lavinia beach is a perfect, chilled out beach side escape from the city. Check out our full blog post on our how we got there and what we got up to.
Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city, is often overlooked as a travel destination do not make this mistake! Read our guide to find out just how delicious, welcoming and fun the Sri Lankan capital can be!
Read all about our journey to the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. We leave the ancient city of Istanbul and board our plane just as Sri Lanka’s civil unrest of 2022 comes to a head.
Join us as we walk from the backpacker haven of Ella through lush jungle and green tea fields towards the railway engineering marvel of the Demodara Loop. The Demodara Loop sees a railway line spiral up towards the station, climbing a elevation too steep for regular tracks. Read on for a cheap, interesting day out from Ella, complete with the best spot to selfie snap Sri Lanka’s famous Nine Arch Bridge!