Can you drink alcohol in Sri Lanka? Here’s what I learned about wine shops, Poya-day restrictions, the legal drinking age, prices, Lion Beer and Sri Lanka’s famous coconut arrack.
5 Best Waterfalls Near Munduk, Bali: A First-Hand Guide
Munduk is one of my favourite parts of Bali. I’ve been there twice now, and on both trips I spent a lot of time travelling around the mountains of North Bali, especially in search of waterfalls. I skipped the popular waterfall trek around Munduk village and went farther instead, visiting some of the biggest waterfalls …
Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka: Complete Guide to the Upper & Lower Falls
The strange thing about Diyaluma is that the waterfall you come to see is only part of the reason to go. From the road below, Diyaluma is all about scale: a long white column of water falling from a cliff more than 200 metres above you. I stopped there first, looking up at the waterfall …
20 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka may look small on a map, but it rarely feels that way once you begin travelling through it. A road that starts among palm trees and humid coastal towns can finish several hours later in mist-covered hills, where tea plantations disappear into low cloud, and the temperature has dropped enough to make you …
Hikkaduwa Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Turtles, Surfing, Cafes & Honest Tips
An honest slow travel guide to Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, including the best beaches, sea turtles, surfing, cafes, where to stay, travel costs, itinerary ideas, and practical tips.
Colombo, Sri Lanka Guide: The City That’s Easy to Love
I did not arrive in Colombo expecting to fall for it. Like many travelers, I saw Sri Lanka’s capital mostly as a practical beginning. A big city. A place to land, rest, adjust, and move on. And if I am honest, that is often how I feel about large cities in Asia, too. They can …
Yala Safari in Sri Lanka: What to Expect + My Honest Full-Day Review
A safari in Yala feels a little like stepping into a dream, one filled with golden light, dusty tracks, and the quiet thrill that something wild might appear around the very next bend. If you’re wondering whether a Yala safari is really worth it, my honest answer is yes — especially if wildlife is one …
Jakarta to Yogyakarta by Train: The Easiest Way to Travel Java (Step-by-Step Guide)
Jakarta → Yogyakarta by train is one of the easiest (and most beautiful) travel days you can have in Indonesia: wide views of Java rolling past your window, a calm ride, and none of the airport chaos. But the first time can still feel intimidating. Not because the train itself is hard… but because you’ll …
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Guide (East Java): How to Visit, Best Time, Safety Tips + Where to Stay
Tumpak Sewu is the waterfall that people mean when they say “East Java is unreal.” It isn’t one single drop — it’s a whole curtain of waterfalls pouring into a green canyon like an amphitheatre, with a viewpoint above and (when conditions allow) a dramatic route down to the base where the mist hits your …
Sigiriya Travel Guide 2026 – Lion Rock, Pidurangala & the New Heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya likes to appear slowly. First, it’s just a flat line on the horizon, then, as your car or tuk-tuk rolls past rice fields and little corner shops, this huge block of rock suddenly rises out of the jungle, with birds circling the top and morning mist caught around its edges. Down at ground level, …