Tag: sri lanka
Two days in Dambulla, Sri Lanka
By far, my favorite place to visit in Sri Lanka as a tourist was Dambulla. A lot of people come to this area for two reasons, the Dambulla Cave Temple and the ancient ruins of the rock fortress of Sigiriya. A lot of itineraries make this a pit stop, sometimes combining both things in one…
Sri Lanka is wildly overrated
“Already notable to intrepid travellers for its mix of religions and cultures, its timeless temples, its rich and accessible wildlife, its growing surf scene and its people who defy all odds by their welcome and friendliness after decades of civil conflict, this is a country revived.” That’s how Lonely Planet describes Sri Lanka in their…
Things to know when visiting Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen but also one of the most annoying to visit. There is a lot of work involved in visiting Sri Lanka and a lot of things you should know before your trip so you have an idea of what to expect. The food is…
A day at Jungle Beach, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has truly unparalleled natural beauty. Almost the entire western coast from Colombo down to Galle is one giant stretch of beach. You can pretty much stop anywhere and you’ll have the Indian Ocean creeping up on a pristine soft sandy beach with palm trees swaying in the wind. It’s really a paradise, particularly…
Colombo, Sri Lanka in one day (and only one day)
After having experienced the beaches in the south of Cambodia and the incredible mountainous forests of Dambulla, I think I can safely say that you should get out of Colombo as quickly as possible. Everything there is to do there can be condensed into one convenient day of sightseeing, eating and drinking. Here is how…
Could I Live Here? Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo is the epitome of nothing special. I can definitely see why people visiting Sri Lanka tend to get the hell out of the city.
