Journal

Field notes from the teardrop isle.

Twelve honest guides — tips, history, culture, food, wildlife and the hidden corners we share only with our own guests.

First-Time in Sri Lanka: 15 Travel Tips Locals Wish You KnewFeatured · Travel Tips
May 12, 2026 7 min read

First-Time in Sri Lanka: 15 Travel Tips Locals Wish You Knew

From tuk-tuk fares to temple etiquette and the best months to visit — the essentials no guidebook spells out.

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The Ancient Kingdoms: A 2,500-Year Walk Through Sri Lankan HistoryHistory
May 5, 2026·9 min read

The Ancient Kingdoms: A 2,500-Year Walk Through Sri Lankan History

Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy — how four capitals shaped an island civilisation.

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Sri Lankan Culture & Customs: A Friendly Field GuideCulture
April 28, 2026·6 min read

Sri Lankan Culture & Customs: A Friendly Field Guide

Head wobbles, lotus offerings, white sarongs and full-moon Poya days — what they all mean and how to join in respectfully.

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12 Hidden Gems in Sri Lanka the Crowds Haven't FoundHidden Gems
April 19, 2026·8 min read

12 Hidden Gems in Sri Lanka the Crowds Haven't Found

Forget Ella for a day. Here are the waterfalls, villages and viewpoints we only share with our own guests.

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Beyond Rice & Curry: A Hungry Traveller's Guide to Sri Lankan FoodFood
April 10, 2026·7 min read

Beyond Rice & Curry: A Hungry Traveller's Guide to Sri Lankan Food

Hoppers, kottu, lamprais, jaggery — the dishes you must order and where the locals actually eat them.

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Leopards, Elephants & Whales: The Honest Sri Lanka Wildlife GuideNature & Wildlife
April 2, 2026·9 min read

Leopards, Elephants & Whales: The Honest Sri Lanka Wildlife Guide

Which park, which month, which guide — and why we never visit Pinnawala.

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The Best Beaches in Sri Lanka — and What Each One Is Really LikeBeaches
March 25, 2026·8 min read

The Best Beaches in Sri Lanka — and What Each One Is Really Like

Surf, snorkel, party or solitude — match the beach to the trip you actually want.

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Hiking & Adventure: From Adam's Peak to the Pekoe TrailAdventure
March 15, 2026·8 min read

Hiking & Adventure: From Adam's Peak to the Pekoe Trail

Sri Lanka is the size of Ireland with the topography of New Zealand. Here's where to put your boots.

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Spirituality in Sri Lanka: Temples, Meditation Retreats & Inner CalmSpirituality
March 6, 2026·6 min read

Spirituality in Sri Lanka: Temples, Meditation Retreats & Inner Calm

How to visit a Buddhist temple respectfully — and where to spend a week in silence if you want to go deeper.

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A Year of Festivals: When to Visit for the Real Cultural MagicFestivals
February 24, 2026·7 min read

A Year of Festivals: When to Visit for the Real Cultural Magic

Esala Perahera, Sinhala New Year, Vesak — time your trip around one of these and you'll never forget it.

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Visas, SIMs, Money & Safety: The Boring Stuff, SolvedPractical
February 14, 2026·6 min read

Visas, SIMs, Money & Safety: The Boring Stuff, Solved

Everything practical we get asked about before every trip — answered once, clearly.

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The Perfect Two-Week Sri Lanka Itinerary (No Backtracking)Itineraries
February 1, 2026·10 min read

The Perfect Two-Week Sri Lanka Itinerary (No Backtracking)

A loop that hits culture, hills, wildlife and beach — designed by a guide who drives it every month.

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