I can fully relate to anyone that fears snakes. I do not think there is anything else that I fear in this world more than snakes. If you want a quick answer to your question “are there snakes in Sri Lanka?”, the answer would be yes. Luckily, the chance of encountering a snake during a […]
It is true. You can easily spend an entire month discovering the beauty of Sri Lanka. However, not many people can afford to spend a whole month on a holiday. Also, it is not necessary to spend that many days in Sri Lanka to have a great trip. As a travel agent specializing in Sri Lanka […]
You can easily fill a 30-day holiday with all the attractions there are to enjoy in Sri Lanka. However, not many people have that luxury. If 5 days is all that you can spare for Sri Lanka, it is crucial having a well thought out itinerary. In today’s Travellers Isle article, I am going to […]
Amazing wildlife, iconic historic sites, great food, pristine beaches, verdant tea plantations; Sri Lanka is everything that anyone could ask for. Nine days is not nearly enough time to travel the entire country, but it is quite sufficient to have a great holiday that has all flavours of Sri Lanka. In this week’s Travellers Isle […]
You may have seen a brief mention of the Yala national park closure in September and October in my previous articles. I have not yet discussed the topic in-depth, nor I can find any comprehensive articles covering it on the internet. So I thought to fill this gap with this week Travellers Isle article. If […]
As a travel agency that specializes in Sri Lanka family holidays, we get to work with parents travelling with babies on a regular basis. The other day I was helping a guest who is planning to tour Sri Lanka with her eighteen-month-old baby. She wanted to know whether it was safe to visit Sri Lanka with […]
Anyone that visits Sri Lanka should experience a train ride. It is not only a wonderful cultural experience but also a great adventure. Out of all the train rides that you can choose in Sri Lanka, the Kandy to Ella train ride is the most fascinating. It is one of the most beautiful, if not the […]
Sri Lanka is known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean. If you visit it once you will agree it is indeed a pearl. The island nation is filled with pristine beaches, amazing wildlife, verdant tea plantations, delicious foods, rich culture and great monuments. There is no argument it is one of the best tropical […]
As a destination, Sri Lanka cannot be fully appreciated from only one location. Any good Sri Lanka itinerary would include multiple locations. Even when you are spending a few nights in one location, you will be travelling short distances to enjoy various sightseeing that Sri Lanka has to offer. Since you will be travelling a […]