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Just a short tuk-tuk ride from Mirissa, surfing in Weligama, Sri Lanka has become a top choice for beginner surfers. With its long sandy beach, gentle rolling waves, and a wide range of surf schools, Weligama offers the perfect environment to learn how to surf or improve your technique—all in a relaxed, tropical coastal town…
Mirissa is one of the most popular beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka—and for good reason. With golden sands, beginner-friendly surf, chilled cafés, and the chance to spot blue whales off the coast, this small town has everything a backpacker needs to unwind or catch a few waves. We were really looking forward to go…
Anuradhapura is one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred and fascinating ancient cities. Known for its impressive ruins, giant stupas, and deep Buddhist heritage, it’s a must-visit destination if you’re exploring the Cultural Triangle. In this post, I’ll share how to get to Anuradhapura without passing through Colombo, where to stay, what to do, and practical…
After leaving Arugam Bay on the East coast of Sri Lanka, it was time to head to the South coast of Sri Lanka where there are plenty of nice little villages. The first stop on the road back to Colombo was the quiet town of Tangalle. From Arugam Bay to Tangalle If you want to…
After leaving Ella and the best train ride in the world, it was time to head to the coast of Sri Lanka and enjoy the famous Arugam bay chill vibes and surf activities. From Ella to Arugam Bay There is no train service between Ella and Arugam Bay, so you have the tuk-tuk option or…
After having reached The World’s End in Nuwara Eliya, it was time to head to Ella taking the best train ride ever! I have been on many trains all around Asia and Europe, but believe me that this is one hell of a ride! How to take the train to get to Ella I took…
After climbing Adam’s Peak, it was time to head to Nuwara Eliya, the next stop before going to Ella, and famous (like all its area in Sri Lanka) for the Tea plantations and the World’s End. From here you can get the famous Ella train in its most beautiful tram.But this is also the closest…
After the stay in Kandy, it was time to head to Dalhousie, the closest and most convenient village for climbing Adam’s Peak. This is also a good starting point to get the famous train to Ella, one of the best train rides in the world.This was one of the highlights of my trip around Sri…
After the visit to Dambulla and the incredible Cave Temple, it was time to head to Kandy, a big city which would become the starting place to get the famous train to Ella, one of the best train rides in the world. From Dambulla to Kandy If you are in Dambulla, the fastest and cheapest way…
After an amazing stay in Sigiriya, I woke up in the morning to catch the bus which was supposed to stop in the road in front of the hostel. After waiting a few minutes with a couple of scholar boys, the bus finally stopped. The duration of the ride was about 30 minutes, which always go…
After an amazing stay in Polonnaruwa, it was time to go to Sigiriya and visit the massive and outstanding Sigiriya Rock,a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning. From Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya If you are in Polonnaruwa, you should take a bus from the bus station a little bit…
While I was planning this trip, I did some research in order to visit one national park because I always wanted to see elephants in Sri Lanka. If you do the same, the biggest and more important parks you will find in every travel guide are Yala and Udawalawe. So I included these 2 options…
