Discovering Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle at Uga Ulagalla
On the first leg of their whistle-stop tour through Sri Lanka, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Uga Ulagalla in the island’s Cultural Triangle. The teardrop of India, or the…
Sri Lanka Safari, Festivals and Galle
Mark Bibby goes on a Sri Lanka safari, watches the most amazing festival and travels to the most beautiful city of Galle, before concluding his trip in Colombo. Serendipity. The…
Sri Lanka Train Ride, Tea Plantations and the Pekoe Trail
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an amazing Sri Lanka train ride, visits former capital Kandy, tea plantations and hikes along the Pekoe Trail. I first fell in love with train…
Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla and Elephant Safari in Sri Lanka
In the first of a series of articles covering his trip to Sri Lanka, Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an elephant safari, sees the wonderful cave paintings at Dambulla and…
11 Most Scenic Railway Journeys in the World
Train travel has always been an exciting and captivating way to explore new places, especially when it comes to scenic railway journeys. There’s something magical about sitting back and watching…
8 Inspiring Travel Images of Asia
Although travel has been prevented for most of us, we can still dream of the future. Hopefully these wonderful travel images of Asia by Rupert Marlow will inspire you on…
Why Sri Lanka Travel Industry Needs You
Jacinta Lim, co-founder at Seek Sophie, makes the case for how we all can work together to help the Sri Lanka travel industry recover from the impact of the Sri…
Julian Carnall, Responsible Travel with Large Minority
Johan Smits discusses Sri Lanka, tuk tuk challenges and responsible travel with Julian Carnall, the man behind Large Minority and the Lanka Challenge. How did Large Minority come about? The…
Sri Lanka Tourism Recovering from Blasts
Sri Lanka tourism is slowly recovering since the Easter terrorist attacks shook the country killing 259 people and leaving a further 500 injured on 21 April. The country’s vital tourism…
TravelLocal Embraces Sri Lanka’s Tourism Drive
The Sri Lankan government is reducing airline charges and waiving visa fees to assist the country’s tourism industry in its recovery. TravelLocal – pioneer of a new way to travel…
Jet Wings at Forefront of Sri Lanka Ecotoursism
Jetwing Hotels, one of the most respected and recognised tourist organisations in Sri Lanka, is a forerunner in eco and sustainable tourism. Blending green innovation…
i-escape Names Its Winter Sun Hotlist
Winter is set to be more of a shock for Brits this year after a heatwave summer, so in readiness for the chill, the boutique accommodation experts at i-escape have unveilled their winter sun hotlist…
Discover Harvest Table by Anantara
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is taking culinary experiences to literally new heights. In a former 21-acre coconut plantation where the resort is located, Anantara Tangalle has demarcated a sprawling…
Surfing and Turtle-Spotting in Sri Lanka
Enjoy off-peak sunshine on a Sri Lankan beach getaway in Tangalle, a hidden gem on the beautiful southern coast. Relax on white sands, snorkel in sparkling waters, whale watch, canoe though mangroves, surf…
Ayurveda at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle has rolled out four seven-day, deeply engaging ayurvedic journeys. Sheltered on Sri Lanka’s breathtaking southern coast, the resort sits…
Aman Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Experiences
A milestone year for Aman, 2018 marks a much lauded celebration of 30 years since its first ‘place of peace’ Amanpuri, was opened on Phuket’s secluded west coast. Now embracing…
Don’t Travel Alone, Travel Solo with Explore
With half of all Explore customers travelling solo, those deciding to travel by themselves are far from being alone. Research suggests that many people planning to take a trip of…
Discover Surfing at Anantara Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Famed for its golden shores, verdant interior teeming with wildlife, spicy cuisine and local smiles, Sri Lanka has also become somewhat of a surfer’s paradise. Year-round balmy Indian Ocean waters…
