Ancient Cities in Sri Lanka
Ancient Cities in Sri Lanka Disintegrating temples, lost urban cities and sacred sites are reason enough to head up country Ancient Sinhalese administrations established their capitals here on Sri Lanka's…
View PostAncient Cities in Sri Lanka Disintegrating temples, lost urban cities and sacred sites are reason enough to head up country Ancient Sinhalese administrations established their capitals here on Sri Lanka's…
View PostThis couple quit their jobs, sold their cars and started traveling the world. They've been sailing everywhere since 2011, living on only $1000 a month. Since then they've managed to…
View PostThe countryside around Kandy is dotted with dozens of historic Kandyan-age temples. The most interesting of these temples are the Embekke Devale, Lankatilake and Gadaladeniya, which lie some 10km west…
View PostNallur Kandaswamy Temple is a fascinating place to visit at any time, but becomes unforgettable during the latter stages of the annual Nallur Festival, which runs for 25 days, finishing…
View PostAndaman and Nicobar Islands Andaman and the Nicobar Islands, more than 1,000 kilometers east of the Indian mainland, have a very different feel than the rest of India, as crowded,…
View PostSri Lanka’s highest mountain, Pidurutalagala (2524m), rises behind the town. On top stands the island’s main TV transmitte , the peak is out of bounds to the public. You can walk…
View PostSince it is not a holy site, sarongs are not required. Expect a visit to take at least half a day.Hopeful guides hang around the entrance to the site and…
View PostTravellers on a budget will spend most of their time in guesthouses, usually family-run places either in or attached to the home of the owners. Some of the nicer guesthouses…
View PostThe 110-kilometre journey from Colombo to Kandy is one that most visitors make at some point during a tour of Sri Lanka, and one which dramatically encapsulates the scenic contrasts between the…
View PostWhat to wear in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is mostly hot and humid, which means cotton T-shirts and trousers or loose-fitting frocks are enough. There are also some great shops…
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