Travel Stories

Oct 14, 2023 • 11 min read

Here's what you need to know about health, safety and etiquette for a trouble-free trip to Sri Lanka.

Sep 29, 2022 • 8 min read

Trek through jungles, tea estates, sacred sites and some spectacular landscapes with this guide to the best hiking routes in Sri Lanka.

Sep 16, 2022 • 12 min read

A fusion of Indian, Southeast Asian, Arabic and European flavors, Sri Lankan food is a feast for the senses. Here are the foods and drinks to look out for.

Apr 1, 2022 • 9 min read

Wondering where to surf in Sri Lanka? This guide scouts from Hikkaduwa to A-Bay on the hunt for the very best swells.

Mar 6, 2022 • 8 min read

A true year-round destination with attractions and festivals every single month, there's never a bad time to visit Sri Lanka.

Feb 23, 2022 • 9 min read

For a relatively small country, Sri Lanka packs in some truly epic train journeys. Here’s our pick of the best ones.

Feb 18, 2022 • 9 min read

With travel experiences that don't break the bank and incredible hospitality, Sri Lanka is a great place to visit for those on a budget.

Feb 15, 2022 • 10 min read

As Sri Lanka reopens, tourists are returning to the island's wildlife-filled reserves. Here are the best national parks to see wildlife without the crowds.

Feb 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Whether you’re looking for social atmosphere or serious solitude, here’s our pick of the top beaches in Sri Lanka. 

Feb 10, 2022 • 8 min read

Sri Lanka is a top destination for wildlife watching, but it's not always done in a responsible way. This guide can help you make animal-friendly choices.

Nov 30, 2021 • 9 min read

Traveling around Sri Lanka by train is one of Asia's favorite adventures, but there are many other ways to explore. Here are the best ways to get around.

Oct 8, 2021 • 6 min read

Here's our top picks of places to visit in Sri Lanka; spots that simply can't be skipped on a tour of the country.

Jan 21, 2020 • 5 min read

River trips in Sri Lanka are a lesson in slow travel, and an unsung way to explore the island nation. Expect birds, monkeys, lizards and a dose of culture.

Sep 10, 2019 • 7 min read

In all of Sofia Levin's travels, she often feels safest in Asia. Here are six destinations in Asia that Sofia recommends for solo female travellers, as well as…

Sep 9, 2019 • 5 min read

Backpackers can often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling. In this article we explore how artist Frankie Strand uses her art to fund her…

Jun 29, 2019 • 4 min read

“Welcome to Sri Lanka!” was one of the first greetings I heard in Colombo, the country's bustling big city. A local graced me with those lovely words from…

Feb 28, 2019 • 7 min read

After a tumultuous two decades of political instability and civil war, calm has returned to Sri Lanka, and visitors are flooding back. This Indian Ocean…

Jun 8, 2018 • 6 min read

The morning sun warms the back of my neck as I float on a foam-topped surfboard in the cerulean shallows of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay. My instructor, whose…

May 12, 2017 • 5 min read

While soft-sand beaches and lowland jungles may be the first images that leap to mind when you imagine Sri Lanka, this tropical isle is endowed with a…

Mar 6, 2017 • 5 min read

Colombo is more than just a gateway to the resorts and surf breaks of Sri Lanka’s south coast. Despite the noise and crowds, this is a city of vibrant…

Apr 30, 2014 • 2 min read

The recent arrest of a British nurse for displaying a Buddha tattoo in Sri Lanka is another reminder of the importance of being aware of, and respectful…

Mar 19, 2014 • 5 min read

It sounds mundane: 'rice & curry' but it's really sublime. The national dish of Sri Lanka is a melange of flavours and dishes – an ever-changing array of…