After our cultural tour of Kandy, it was time for us to head up into hill country. Famed for the Sri Lanka tea plantations, Nuwara Eliya is often referred to as “Little England” due to …
Sri Lanka Tea Plantations – A Day in Nuwara Eliya
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Sightseeing in Kandy: Sri Lanka’s Cultural Capital
A Full Day of Enchanting Sightseeing in Kandy If you’re touring Sri Lanka then it’s likely that you will be visiting Kandy. Known as Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, Kandy certainly lived up to its reputation …
Exploring the Dambulla Cave Temples and Beyond!
Exploring the Dambulla Cave Temples and More: A Cultural Journey Through Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of ancient heritage and one of the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites is the Dambulla …
Climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka is one of the country’s most spectacular and iconic landmarks. Located in the Matale District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, it sits at around 200 metres tall …
Visiting Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Sri Lanka
We had booked an organised tour of Sri Lanka. After an overnight stay in Mount Lavinia, we met our group and guide and made our way to the first stop on our Sri Lankan road …
Mount Lavinia Beach – One Day in Sri Lanka
Mount Lavinia Beach, just south of Colombo, was the ideal relaxed start to our Sri Lankan adventure. Before diving into the action and sightseeing on our small group tour, we gave ourselves a day to …
10 foods to try in Japan
Those who have never visited Japan may be under the illusion that Japanese cuisine is all about sushi and raw fish (sashimi) but there’s so much more to be had. And for those afraid of …