What to see in Kandy
What to see in Kandy in one or two days: the Temple of the Tooth, the lake, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, viewpoints, museums and a practical…
Publications
Sorting
Colombo: what to see in 1-2 days, areas, transport and a useful route
Colombo is the business and cultural center of Sri Lanka, not its official capital. We put together a realistic plan for one or two days:…
Kandy is the last capital of the independent Sinhalese kingdom
Kandy is the mountain capital of the Sinhalese kings, which retained its independence until the British occupation in 1815. The history of the Kandyan Kingdom,…
Jungle Beach in Unawatuna: route, conditions and practical tips
How to reach Jungle Beach in Unawatuna, what to expect from the trail and bay, and how to plan swimming and snorkelling safely.
Wintering in Sri Lanka: Areas, Budget, Visa and Daily Life
A practical plan for wintering in Sri Lanka: legal status, coast, housing, costs, internet, health and safety.
Trincomalee travel guide
Trincomalee guide: the natural harbour, Uppuveli and Nilaveli beaches, Koneswaram Kovil, Fort Frederick, Kanniya Hot Springs, Pigeon Island and responsible sea trips.
Hikkaduwa: Beaches, Season, Surfing, Turtles, and Practical Tips
A practical Hikkaduwa guide covering beaches, seasonality, surfing, coral snorkeling, transport, accommodation, food, and safety.
My First Bad Airbnb Hosting Experience: Lessons for Hosts
A personal Airbnb hosting story about mismatched expectations, refunds, documentation, and safer ways to handle a guest dispute.
Unawatuna: Jungle Beach — Route, Beach and Safety
A practical guide to Jungle Beach: getting there from Unawatuna, what to expect, when to go and how to prepare.
Negombo: what to see, where to stay after the airport and how to plan your day
Negombo is convenient for the first or last night in Sri Lanka: near the airport, lagoon, fishing quarters and traces of colonial history. We tell…