Backpacker trips are fabulous! Thrilling Adventures on your own! Getting lost on roads, and uncountable memories! But if you had the opportunity to travel with an agent, it probably would be your first option. Being honest, an agent holiday is not cheap, but the perks of the service is truly worth it! Researchers believe that people who plan their holidays – more of being guided on their holidays – have better insight on their experiences in general. Let’s take a…
Nestled in the highlands of Sri Lanka, ‘Little England’ is an apt definition for its name. Sri Lanka is well known for the sunny golden coasts, wilderness and the urban cities but the hills usually go unrecognized. What is to be seen in Nuwara Eliya is not just hills and estates but a whole different culture and lifestyle that every traveler needs to experience on their visit. Some of the popular sites including Gregory’s Lake, Victoria Park and the Botanical…
Sri Lanka has its own unique forms of fast food snacks to be had on the go. These are tasty and convenient bites which are loved by the locals and a must try for any foodie visiting the island. One of the most iconic is the “Maalu Paan” of fish bun, which is a triangle shaped bun (always a triangle), which is stuffed with mainly potatoes, pepper and a hint of fish (despite its name, its mainly potato based). The…
The sloth bears, the old man of the forest are one of the most iconic and yet misunderstood and seldom seen big mammals in Sri Lanka. Found exclusively in the dry zones of the island, they are best seen in Wilpattu and Yala National Parks. But the chances of catching a glimpse of one, is at times even rarer and more difficult than seeing a leopard. The best time of year to visit these national parks and try ones hand…
Sri Lanka’s food culture is something unique and vibrant, with regional specialties and delicious fresh produce. One of the most intriguing and yet seldom explored areas of food in our island is street food. Most Sri Lankans enjoy quick snacks during the day and even at night which are delicious, quirky at times and definitely original. One of the best places to try out different types of street food, is Galle Face Green, in the heart of Sri Lanka’s capital…
Blessed with the best, Sri Lanka is the real holiday deal. While the little island is a coastal paradise, the endless charming hill country and the seemingly vast nature is incomparable. Not to forget that Sri Lanka offers much more adventure apart from the regular relaxation getaway. These are some real good, quick – convincing reasons to why you should visit Sri Lanka on your next Holiday. Beaches of course… How can we not miss? The beaches are always the…
My memories and experiences from Horton Plains dates back many years, to the time I was a little boy. My bond with this mystical highland wilderness dates back to when I was a mere 3 month old infant, when my father had carried me to Worlds End and staying inside the park in one of their many circuit bungalows. This unique highland ecosystem has seduced and haunted my memories and emotions for many years. Horton Plains National Park is the…
Valmiki, the Indian Sanskrit poet wrote an epic legend called Ramayanaya around 5th Century BCE. The legendary storyline has two different cultural views on the great battle between Rama and Ravana. According to Ramayanaya, Ravana is called as the Demon King of Lanka and said to have ruled the country over 5000 years ago. The Indian text depicts the king as a villain and tyrant who cruelly kidnaped Rama’s wife Sita as an act of vengeance from Rama and his…
Classic Sri Lanka welcomed, world renowned wildlife and birding guide and tour leader Mr Adrian Binns and Ms Debbie Beer from WildSide Nature tours in January 2018. The tour was a primarily a birding expedition with additional focus on other species of Mammals, Reptiles, Butterflies and Dragonflies as well. The tour was 12 days, covering the essential habitats of the island, from lowland rainforests to dry zone scrub jungle as well as montane cloud forests. The tour began from Negombo,…
Ambalangoda has always been the center for the manufacture of traditional masks in Sri Lanka. Used in a variety of dance forms from the devil dances, to the entertaining Kolam or comedy performances. Masks are used in varying degrees in Sri Lankan culture and an intricate part of the nation’s folk lore. We visited the Ariyapala and Sons mask museum to learn more about this traditional art. The museum is well maintained and showcases a vast variety of unique masks…