We spent quite some time exploring Sri Lanka. We enjoyed the beaches very much, although we couldn’t snorkel or swim properly (very high waves). Here is a quick guide to the beaches we visited: Galle Galle lies on a peninsula and has a small beach on the eastern side under the lighthouse. We didn’t see … More Short guide to the beaches of south Sri Lanka
“Ooooh, yes, Trincomalee, you have to go to Nilaveli, very beautiful.” This was probably the most common response we got, when we told locals, we are planning to go to the east coast. As the monsoon season was in full swing on the south-west (but to our surprise the weather was very good), we decided … More Sri Lankan east coast
Sri Lanka is a super diverse country. They have good hiking opportunities, gorgeous beaches, amazing wildlife and incredibly tasty food. Our friends, who lived on Sri Lanka for a couple of months were raving about surfing there. We were determined to learn as well. Actually, to be totally honest with you, we tried surfing before … More Learning to surf in Sri Lanka
When travelling to a foreign country, we usually don’t think about healthcare or hospitals there (ok, when travelling with kids you probably do). We have been traveling together for the past 14 years and we have NEVER had to see a doctor. We just had minor problems, where a visit to the pharmacist or a … More Healthcare and visiting a hospital in Sri Lanka
Last summer we spent 1 full month in Sri Lanka. We travelled all over the country from Negombo to the southern beaches, over Yala National park to Ella, through the hill country to Kandy and further to Sigiriya, then all the way up to Jaffna and from there over the east coast down to Arugam … More Our ultimate 1 month Sri Lanka itinerary
After a fat months (and a short breat in the Maldives) our Sri Lanka adventures came to an end. We enjoyed our time here, we saw and experienced many new things, Jure got stiches for the first time while travelling but the most we enjoyed the food. In this vlog you can watch our last … More Vlog #8 from Sri Lanka: Last day in Colombo and our tips on travelling Sri Lanka
During our time in Sri Lanka the trains were on strike, which means we had to rely on buses if we wanted to go anywhere. We started the journey in Nuwara Eliya’s busy bus station (probably it was extra busy because of the railway strike). It was raining, it was cold, foggy and chaotic. As … More From Nuwara Eliya to Sigiriya by bus
Coming to Sri Lanka and not visiting a tea plantation is like visiting Paris and not seeing the Eiffel tower. The hill country between Kandy and Ella is full of tea estates from the English era, back then when Sri Lanka was still Ceylon. First the English tried to grow coffee, but after a disease … More The world famous Ceylon tea
It’s 6:15 AM and we are standing in front of Ella train station with a bunch of people. The train station is closed and there is no one at the ticket counter. WTF? The train should be leaving soon … Then the news came to our ears – the railway is on strike. Until further … More Nuwara Eliya or little England of Ceylon
The train ride from Ella to Kandy was one of our highlights on this trip. Watching the never ending tea plantations passing by, chatting with locals, trying snacks from the vendors … this could be also your experience on this iconic train ride. Our main reason to come to Kandy was the famous festival Esala … More Vlog #7 from Sri Lanka: Riding the train from Ella to Kandy
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