Sri Lanka or Vietnam: Which Is Better for a Holiday, Long Stay, or Remote Work?
An updated comparison of Sri Lanka and Vietnam: nature, beaches, climate, daily life, transport, visas, remote work and budget.
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Sri Lanka or Bali: Which Is Better for a Holiday, Long Stay, or Remote Work?
A practical comparison of Sri Lanka and Bali covering beaches, seasons, wildlife, culture, costs, transport, visas, remote work and the travel style each island suits.
Sri Lanka or Mauritius: Which Is Better for a Holiday, Long Stay, or Remote Work?
A practical Sri Lanka and Mauritius comparison covering beaches, seasons, wildlife, transport, visas, remote work, costs and the travel style each island suits.
Best souvenirs from Sri Lanka
After holidays in such a wonderful country like Sri Lanka, I'm sure that everyone wants to bring a piece of it to home. That kind…
How to get from the airport to Hikkaduwa
Current ways to travel from Colombo airport to Hikkaduwa: Route 187, train, bus and direct taxi, with prices in rupees.
Diving in Sri Lanka: Seasons, Best Dive Areas, Current Dive Centers, and Safety
A practical guide to diving in Sri Lanka: seasons, best areas, current dive centers, safety, prices, training, and language support.
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Southern Sri Lanka
Mattala Rajapaksa (HRI) is an international airport in southern Sri Lanka. Learn who should fly there, how to check current flights and arrange a transfer,…
10 Little-Known Facts About Sri Lanka: History, Nature and Tea
From a tree with a historically known planting date to Minneriya’s ancient reservoir: ten checked facts about Sri Lanka’s nature, history, languages and tea, without…
Sri Lankan Masks: Ambalangoda, Kolam, Raksha and Sanni
Sri Lanka’s bright wooden masks are more than souvenirs. Learn the difference between Kolam, Raksha and Sanni, where to see the tradition in Ambalangoda, and…
TOP 12 most beautiful and interesting places in Sri Lanka
Twelve places that show different sides of Sri Lanka: mountains and tea country, beaches, ancient cities, temples and national parks, with practical planning and safety…
Adahalena Ella Waterfall near Hikkaduwa: Route and Safety
A practical route from Hikkaduwa to Adahalena Ella: the road, walking approach, seasonality, swimming and safety.
Galle Fort - colonial sea fortress of Sri Lanka
A practical guide to Galle Fort: history, ramparts, museums, lighthouse, transport, UNESCO protection and respectful visiting in a living historic town.
What to bring to Sri Lanka as a gift for locals
A practical guide to gifts for Sri Lankan hosts, families and colleagues: food choices, dietary preferences and customs restrictions.
The best surf spots in Sri Lanka
A practical guide to Sri Lanka surf spots: choose the coast by season, compare Weligama, Hikkaduwa and Arugam Bay, and check conditions and safety before…
The whole truth about the season and off-season in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has different travel seasons on different coasts. Learn how the monsoons affect beaches, the hills and the Cultural Triangle.
Healing Ayurvedic tea for colds Samahan
Samahan tea has 14 different plants in its composition, which are collected in the most ecologically clean regions of beautiful Sri Lanka, on the world…
How to Promote Your Event in Sri Lanka: Event Calendar, Social Media and Partners
A practical guide for organisers: create an Events listing, choose useful channels and bring the right audience to one current event page.
Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa - city, stretching along the coast of the Indian Ocean. Interestingly, the coast is not the same type, so conditionally Hikkaduwa beach is divided…
Things to Do in Sri Lanka: Ideas, Seasons and Planning
A practical guide to Sri Lanka: culture, wildlife, beaches, safaris, hiking, food, markets, wellness and itineraries shaped by season and real conditions.
Hikkaduwa: what to see and do in Sri Lanka's popular beach resort
Hikkaduwa is a beach resort on Sri Lanka's south-west coast. Learn what to see, when to surf and snorkel, how to choose boat trips and…
Local guides and articles on life in Sri Lanka: travel tips, place reviews, local news and events for residents and visitors.