Where and when: Jaffna, Sri Lanka, January 2026 Nagadeepa/Nainathivu Island On our second day in Jaffna, we set off early, heading towards ‘Nagadeepa’ or ‘Nainathivu’—
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Jaffna Day 1: A Journey to Sri Lanka’s Northernmost Point and Archaeological Treasures
Where and when: Jaffna, Sri Lanka, January 2026 After a brief one-night stop in Anuradhapura, we are on the road to Jaffna. The journey North
Anuradhapura Ancient City
Where and when: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, January 2026 Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for
Tips for visiting Siri Pada (Adam’s Peak) on the Hatton Route
I recently made the pilgrimage to Siri Pada via the Hatton route, and it was an unforgettable journey. If you’re considering taking the Hatton route
A journey to Siri Pada (Adam’s Peak)
Where and When: Siri Pada, Sri Lanka, 26/27 January 2026 A bit of background… Siri Pada (literal meaning “Sacred Foot”), known in English as Adam’s
Happy Sri Lankan New Year!
The Sri Lankan New Year is just around the corner. It is the biggest festival on the Sri Lankan calendar and is the equivalent of
Great Hotels: Ullagalla Resort
The Ullagalla Resort, without a doubt, is the most luxurious hotel I have ever been to. This is a boutique hotel in the cultural triangle of
Great Hotels: Nilaveli Beach Hotel, Sri Lanka
It gives me great pleasure to write my first “Great Hotels” post about the Nilaveli Beach hotel. This is where the sea is blue, the
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