Sri Lanka Travel Stories

Aug 20, 2024 • 7 min read

If anywhere deserves to be called a year-round destination, it’s Sri Lanka. From surf season to elephant-spotting season, here are the best times to come.

Aug 13, 2024 • 12 min read

Sri Lankan food is a feast for the senses. Here are the foods and drinks to look out for.

Aug 8, 2024 • 11 min read

From beautiful beach resorts and wildlife-filled national parks to ruined cities, here are the essential spots to see in Sri Lanka.

Jul 29, 2024 • 12 min read

From finding the best surf to trying the ultimate local dishes, here are the top things to do in Sri Lanka.

Jul 23, 2024 • 9 min read

There is no better way to experience your 20s than by seeing the world. Our writers share their favorite destinations to visit.

Feb 14, 2024 • 8 min read

We asked a pair of passionate writers to make the case for two of Asia’s most fabulous destinations.

Nov 7, 2023 • 8 min read

With travel experiences that don't break the bank and incredible hospitality, Sri Lanka is a great place to visit for those on a budget.

Nov 1, 2023 • 7 min read

Whether you're traveling with toddlers or teenagers, we give you tips on where to stay and what to do for an unforgettable family adventure in Sri Lanka.

Oct 16, 2023 • 8 min read

Hire a car and driver or rent a motorcycle and explore the best of Sri Lanka with these road trip routes.

Oct 15, 2023 • 3 min read

Here’s our guide to navigating the entry requirements for visiting Sri Lanka as a tourist, with information on visa types, costs and how to apply for one.

Sep 29, 2022 • 7 min read

Trek through jungles, tea estates, sacred sites and some spectacular landscapes with this guide to the best hiking routes in Sri Lanka.

Apr 1, 2022 • 9 min read

Wondering where to surf in Sri Lanka? This guide scouts from Hikkaduwa to A-Bay on the hunt for the very best swells.

Feb 23, 2022 • 8 min read

For a relatively small country, Sri Lanka packs in some truly epic train journeys. Here’s our pick of the best ones.

Feb 15, 2022 • 10 min read

As Sri Lanka reopens, tourists are returning to the island's wildlife-filled reserves. Here are the best national parks to see wildlife without the crowds.

Feb 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Whether you’re looking for social atmosphere or serious solitude, here’s our pick of the top beaches in Sri Lanka. 

Feb 10, 2022 • 8 min read

Sri Lanka is a top destination for wildlife watching, but it's not always done in a responsible way. This guide can help you make animal-friendly choices.

Jan 21, 2020 • 5 min read

River trips in Sri Lanka are a lesson in slow travel, and an unsung way to explore the island nation. Expect birds, monkeys, lizards and a dose of culture.

Sep 9, 2019 • 5 min read

Backpackers can often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling. In this article we explore how artist Frankie Strand uses her art to fund her…

Jun 29, 2019 • 4 min read

“Welcome to Sri Lanka!” was one of the first greetings I heard in Colombo, the country's bustling big city. A local graced me with those lovely words from…

Feb 28, 2019 • 7 min read

After a tumultuous two decades of political instability and civil war, calm has returned to Sri Lanka, and visitors are flooding back. This Indian Ocean…

Jun 8, 2018 • 6 min read

The morning sun warms the back of my neck as I float on a foam-topped surfboard in the cerulean shallows of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay. My instructor, whose…