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If you want abundant wildlife experiences, Sri Lanka is a paradise. It’s hard to go a day without spotting a new creature even if you are just relaxing by the beach. The culture and history here have led it to be a Mecca for wildlife…
Sri Lanka is one of the most popular up and coming tourist destinations of 2019. With the pristine palm fringed beaches of the south coast, the ancient Buddhist temples of the golden triangle and scenic train journeys through high tea plantations there really is something for everyone. Wildlife is also a huge draw here with plentiful national parks full of elephants and leopards as well as huge blue whales to be spotted along the coast. Here is my run down of top tips to know before you go.
One of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. Watch my experience and hear top tips for how to book and where to sit for the best views.
Hikkaduwa is a touristy town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It doesn’t have the cool surfer vibe of Mirissa and isn’t the foodies paradise like Unawatuna but it does have one thing. Turtles! Extremely tame ones at that. People have been feeding these…
Where should you spend a couple of weeks on the south coast of Sri Lanka? Mirissa, Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa? With so many serene beaches in Sri Lanka it’s hard to choose which one to visit. It depends what you are looking for, of course the…
Unawatuna is foodie heaven but where is the best place to eat? Here’s a quick roundup of the top ten places to eat in Unawatuna as well as tasty dishes you must try! 1. The Smokehouse It’s possibly the priciest meal we had in…
Ever wanted to get up close to one of natures most beautiful creatures? In Hikkaduwa you can snorkel alongside giant green turtles that are not at all bothered by your prescence. People here have been collecting sea weed off of a shallow shelf the huge…
Want to know the best day trips from Unawatuna? Unawatuna is a paradise beach town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It’s full of deli’s, cafes and restaurants that offer treats from all corners of the world. Days can easily be spent here on…
Mirissa is one of the best places in Sri Lanka for surfers, beach goers and foodies. Where to eat in Mirissa is a question high on everyone that visits lips. Restaurants line the long picturesque beach but some of the best places to eat in…
Galle Fort is a great day trip from the nearby beach town of Unawatuna. Unless you have a bit of money to spare I wouldn’t recommend staying here as the boutique hotels and general living costs are higher here than in the rest of Sri…