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 […]
Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean is a paradise for tea lovers. Enjoy the taste of our fine Ceylon tea and the fascinating process of tea making during your Sri Lanka holiday. It will be one of the most memorable experiences of your trip. Being an avid tea […]
If you are a regular reader here, you might already know that I come from a middle-class family in Sri Lanka. And like most middle-income families in Sri Lanka, we weren’t familiar with a lot of travelling growing up. So, do not be surprised when I tell you that I […]
It is unanimous, Sri Lanka is one of the best destinations in the world for family holidays. The small island nation is known for its amazing wildlife, verdant tea plantations, scenic nature trails, pristine beaches, and great hospitality. It is hard to go wrong with a Sri Lanka holiday, but […]