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.
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 …
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, …
Ella, Sri Lanka Travel Guide: Best Hikes, Nine Arches Bridge, Train Ride, Day Trips + Where to Stay
Ella has a way of softening your pace without trying. Mornings come with cool air and a thin layer of mist, afternoons open into tea-covered hills, and even the busiest spots can feel surprisingly quiet if you show up at the right time. It gets described as a “must-stop” on every Sri Lanka itinerary — …
Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka: A Small Bay That Quietly Rewrites Your Days
Hiriketiya isn’t the kind of place that tries to impress you, and yet, it ended up being my favourite place on Sri Lanka’s south coast. There are no famous landmarks to rush toward, no dramatic viewpoint everyone sets an alarm for, no checklist telling you what you should be doing with your day. And somehow, …
Mirissa Travel Guide: Beaches, Whale Watching & Slow Days on Sri Lanka’s South Coast
Mirissa is often where people first exhale in Sri Lanka. After the movement of Colombo and the long ride south, the road curves gently toward the ocean, the bay opens up, and the pace shifts almost without asking. Palm trees lean toward the water, fishing boats return early in the morning, and by the time …