Sri Lanka's Hill Country is travel postcard pretty. It is a kind of place that lets you hike in shirtsleeves and cozy up in evenings in fleece beside the log fi...
I first went to Nuwara Eliya as a day trip from Kandy. It was right after returning from Dambana and my heart ached for some tranquil R&R. Kandy was nice en...
One of my most beautiful memories of Sri Lanka is of the painted cave temple of Dambulla. I liked the little Sinhalese town as much as the site itself and staye...
The ruins of Polonnaruwa are impressive. They reminded me of a bit of Angkor Wat due to their wild appeal. The drive from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa took around 1....
Climbing the Lion Rock or the Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is quite a feat. It can be an arduous task if not planned well and in this guide, I will share some prac...
Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is one of the most dramatic sights in the world. The first time I saw a drone photograph of the magnificent fort on the internet, my...
Kotabakina was teeming with tourists when we walked into its neat clean-swept dirt square. Sri Lankan families complete with boisterous children mingled with bo...
For most of my trips, I usually allot a certain amount of money for scamsters. Don't get me wrong. I don't go about like a babe lost in the woods waiting to be ...
Kandy has everything going for it. The location is beautiful; the city is a charming mix of colonial buildings and bustling Asian vibes, and the hills are just ...
My best memories of Kandy revolve around Ceylon tea, lush green hills, a serene lake, and peachy sunsets. I simply loved Kandy and met with some of the most int...