What comes to mind when you think about Sri Lanka? Like most travellers, you would think about the island’s sandy beaches, national parks, elephants and leopards, and so on. Turtle watching would probably be the last thing on your mind. If so, you would not be the only one. Many […]
After figuring out what you want to see and where you want to go, the next step is to pack for your trip, but that is easier said than done. Somewhere along the line, you might ask yourself if you are packing the right clothes and if there is a […]
Once upon a time, the small village of Ella was nothing more than a stopover for travellers en route to the southern coast of Sri Lanka. With only a few shops in sight—all serving hot meals and short eats (a local term for small, deep-fried snacks), travellers would spend a couple of […]
Your honeymoon is your first romantic getaway as a wedded duo. It goes without saying that such a memorable, relaxing and intimate retreat should be planned with much thought and care! Asking questions like “Is Sri Lanka good for a honeymoon?” is important before committing to a vacation which is […]
When you are out in the wild hoping to catch a glimpse of leopards for the first time, you have big dreams about how your first leopard sighting will go. My first leopard sighting in Sri Lanka was a let-down. Armed with a professional camera, the bare necessities, and big […]
Wherever you go in Sri Lanka, you can feel on top of the world. Nowhere is this literally truer than along the many picturesque hiking trails in the island’s emerald mountains! Each of these hiking paths has a uniqueness; some fall across biodiversity hotspots while others take you through tropical […]
I chose a very special photograph for the cover photo of this week Travellers Isle article. It was from Ms. Claire Hare’s family tour, and they were the very first family to travel Sri Lanka with Travellers Isle. I still remember what Ms. Claire wrote on her feedback form. “Everything […]
If exploring Sri Lankan culture is a priority of your Sri Lanka holiday, make sure to visit Anuradhapura ancient city during your Sri Lanka trip. Established in the 4th century BC, the first kingdom of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura bears evidence to the great civilization that existed on the island more than […]
As the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is the busiest Sri Lanka can get. Many choose it for their first night stay in Sri Lanka due to its proximity to the Colombo airport. However, we often recommend Negombo (which is just 30 minutes away from the airport) over Colombo […]