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Jaffna is a city located on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. It opened its doors to tourism in 2009. The city has a lot of influence from India, which you can see on the streets, and in their food,…

The foot of the Diyaluma Falls is located 1-hour away from Ella. This 220-meter high waterfall is the 2nd highest waterfall of Sri Lanka, has different levels, and natural pools on the top. Water coming down with great force on…

Trincomalee is a great little town on the east coast of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee offers beautiful white sand and has one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. The east coast is upcoming and is way quieter than the South,…

Ella has all the best parts of Sri Lanka rolled into one: beautiful jungle mountains, rolling tea plantations, and epic waterfalls. As one of the biggest tea producers, travelers can look forward to spending their days in the greenest surroundings,…

Mirissa is one of the most popular beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka and for a good reason! The area has it all, beautiful Sri Lankan beaches, great waves for surfing, and waters teeming with marine life, from turtles to…

Sri Lanka’s version of LA’s Venice Beach isn’t the place to get away from it all, but it is the place to relax, people watch, and have some fun with other Sri Lankans, whether it’s day or night. Aside from…

A visit to Anuradhapura, one of the country’s ancient capitals, rewards visitors with a glimpse into the past. The area is unique, as there’s a thriving, modern little town adjacent to an ancient one, you’re not just visiting ruins. It’s…

Only 90 minutes from Colombo, this beach is all about water sports, surfing, bodyboarding, snorkeling, and scuba diving. All the gear is easily available for rent from one of the beachfront stands. It’s one of the country’s best surfing areas,…

Located on the island’s southeast coast, this national park is known for leopard safaris. Leopards are very rare, but the park has a large population and it’s possible to spot them even on a day trip. The park is also…

The city of Galle is about a two-hour drive from Colombo via one of the country’s first modern superhighways. This ancient trading port mainly reflects its colonial history and is focused around a large, 17th-century seafront fort.