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Asia, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Food, Travel Extras

4 authentic Sri Lankan dishes to try during your visit

Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination thanks to its beautiful sandy coastline, lush mountainous landscape, and fascinating culture. It´s […]

June 13, 2023 By maverickbird
hill country of sri lanka is famous for tea
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka

An introduction to the Hill Country of Sri Lanka

I first went to Nuwara Eliya as a day trip from Kandy. It was right after returning from Dambana and […]

February 9, 2020
polonnaruwa quadrangle
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka

The heritage site of Polonnaruwa

The ruins of Polonnaruwa are impressive. They reminded me of a bit of Angkor Wat due to their wild appeal. […]

February 7, 2020
the beautiful sigiriya or the lion rock
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka

The story of Sigiriya

Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is one of the most dramatic sights in the world. The first time I saw a […]

February 5, 2020
the vedds of sri lanka
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka

Meeting the elusive Veddas of Sri Lanka

Kotabakina was teeming with tourists when we walked into its neat clean-swept dirt square. Sri Lankan families complete with boisterous […]

February 4, 2020
a dancer in a dambana resort
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka

A delusional scamster and an adventure to Dambana

For most of my trips, I usually allot a certain amount of money for scamsters. Don’t get me wrong. I […]

February 3, 2020
a traditional dance performance in kandy
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

A crisp Kandy travel guide for slow traveling

Kandy has everything going for it. The location is beautiful; the city is a charming mix of colonial buildings and […]

February 2, 2020
devotees in kandy
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka

A very relaxing week in Kandy

My best memories of Kandy revolve around Ceylon tea, lush green hills, a serene lake, and peachy sunsets. I simply […]

February 1, 2020
mask making center near galle
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka

Moonstone mines and masks for devil dancing: Galle offbeat things to do

Okay, so I found Galle to be immensely boring. In my eyes, the UNESCO Heritage Site fortified city’s sterile environment […]

January 30, 2020
the practice of stilt fishing at Koggala
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka

The stilt fishermen and cave temple of Koggala

I stopped for a night at Koggala on my way to Galle from Mirissa. The transfer was by local bus […]

January 29, 2020
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