Sri Lanka Beaches – A Journey to the Seaside
Sri Lanka Beaches – A Journey to the Seaside We start our day with a visit to the elephant transit home where elephants are rehabilitated for release into the wild. Leaving the savannah-like plains of Udawalawe, we head south towards some of Sri Lanka’s best beaches. We remember those who lost their lives in the […]
Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka Safari
Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka Safari We descend from the high country and travel into the plains of Sri Lanka’s south. Along the way, we see the landscape change from the jungle-covered hills to the savannah-like plains of southern Sri Lanka. We explore historic railway bridges, waterfalls and ancient rock carvings before arriving at Udawalawe […]
Ceylon Tea Trails
Ceylon Tea Trails After a week of travelling, we slow the pace down and relax in what was once the destination for the colonial empire’s Ceylon tea trails. The name Ceylon was given to Sri Lanka while the British controlled the country, which is why Sri Lankan tea is often called Ceylon tea. We find […]
Sri Lankan Railway to the Sky
Sri Lankan Railway to the Sky Train travel in Sri Lanka is one of the best ways to get off road and see parts of the countryside that are inaccessible by car. Our Sri Lanka train journey takes place on one of the most scenic sections of railroad in Asia: the line between Kandy and […]
Kandy, Sri Lanka’s Last Kingdom
Kandy, Sri Lanka’s Last Kingdom As Sri Lanka’s last kingdom, Kandy resisted both the Portuguese and Dutch before falling to the British empire in 1815. The capital of each kingdom before Kandy protected the Buddha’s tooth relic within the palace complex. As the last kingdom, Kandy remains home to the Buddha tooth relic, a most […]
Sigiriya Rock and Ancient Caves
Sigiriya Rock and Ancient Caves Visiting the impressive Sigiriya rock fortress, we enter the stairs between the giant stone Lion Gate, of which only the paws remain, and make our way up to the palace ruins perched on top of the flat rock. We admire ancient rock art and impressive engineering feats as we explore […]
Polonnaruwa Palaces and Authentic Cuisine
Polonnaruwa Palaces and Authentic Cuisine Our journey today explores Polonnaruwa as we trace the steps of kings across ancient ruins. The ruins we explore today are younger than those in Anuradhapura, making it easier to imagine how the palaces once rose into the sky. We wander ruins of palaces, shrines and temples of the old capital […]
Buddhism and Elephant Gathering Safari
Buddhism and Elephant Gathering Safari After a delightful breakfast, we leave Anuradhapura to explore the birthplace of Sri Lankan Buddhism. Mintale’s rocky outcrop monastery is where Buddhism was first established in the country. We travel to Sigiriya for lunch and relax by the pool or take a stroll in the nearby village to escape the midday heat. […]
