Last week, we travelled to Kegalle for an event and decided to spend the weekend in nearby Pinnawala, just a 20-minute drive from the town. We stayed at Elephant Bay Hotel, overlooking the Maha Oya River, where Sri Lankan elephants come to bathe during the day. Visiting just a week after the devastating floods, we didn’t expect to see much activity, but we were pleasantly surprised. Pinnawala remains one of Sri Lanka’s most popular elephant attractions, and here’s everything

It was our birthday weekend and we decided to head over to some other place than the South of the country. Don't get me wrong, South is my favourite. A couple of months back, we went to surf in Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka , so this time we decided to go to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. I always had this perception growing up that a certain part of this island was not a 'fun' place to be. I was wrong. In this article, I'm going to write about all the things to do in Trincomalee over a we

Sri Lanka is one of those rare destinations where you can go from misty mountains to golden beaches within hours. After travelling across Asia and working in the travel space for years, I’ve realised that 10 days is all you need to truly experience the soul of a country, enough to go beyond the mainstream, but short enough to keep the excitement alive. If you’re planning a trip soon, here’s my complete, practical 10-day guide to the best places to travel in Sri Lanka for fir

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It's the off-season here in Southern Sri Lanka in May. With rates much lower, we decided to take a small road trip down to Matara, Dickwella and Hiriketiya. Last year, we were in Pasikudah during the off-season, and it didn't go well. But we've read so much about Hiriketiya Beach being a stunner throughout the year. It's much further away from Mirissa and Weligama, and those who are on tight travel schedules generally skip this destination. Is it really worth going though? H

If there’s one thing Sri Lankans take very  personally, it’s their food. A single offhand comment about a dish can spark a full-blown Facebook war. And don’t even get us started on TikTok influencers. Most of them hype things unnecessarily, trying to promote everything, good and bad. We wanted to write this article for those visiting Sri Lanka. As travellers ourselves, we know the importance of actual reviews cause time and money do not always play in our favour. So here it

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It's the new year, and to kick-start our adventures, we decided to set off on a spontaneous two-day getaway from Colombo to Pasikuda in search of the wonders of this unheard coastal village with beautiful beaches. Little did we know, we were in for some surprises! We also visited Hiriketiya beach and Trincomalee this year, and we have some great travel tips, so make sure to give it a read too! Pasikuda or Pasikudah is a remote coastal town on the East Coast of Sri Lanka, o

Mistakes don't always result in misery. In fact, for Shen Nung's servant, accidentally dropping some leaves over a boiling cup of water...