Sri Lanka: conclusions and tips
14 days; 30 crazy hours of bus; 7 hours of train; 1 safari; my freakiest flight ever (Colombo – Jeddah); 2 visa cards stolen; 1 …
Category: Sri Lanka
Beach day!
This morning I took a bus to Koggala to go to the beach. Actually I was more interested in the fishermen than in the beach …
Decompression at Galle
After a crazy travelling rhythm, I decided to settle for three nights in Galle. A city by the sea known for its fort, colonial architecture and …
Yala National Park Safari: never more (like this)
For those who decide to carry their telephoto lens during the entire trip in Sri Lanka, they will be rewarded with varied wildlife to the …
Little Adam’s Peak
Ella is a small quiet town in the Hill Country with many activities for backpackers. Located in the heart of the Hill Country, It is …
Nuwara Eliya
My first stop on the Hill Country was Nuwara Eliya, the spot chosen by the British to escape the heat of the lowlands. It was …
Train to the Hill Country
Sri Lanka’s railways are a great way to cross the Hill Country. Tea plantations, remote mountain villages and spectacular waterfalls pop up to your window …
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa was my last stop in the Cultural Triangle. I had no more time for archaeological sites and the North of the country was really hot. …
The Lion Rock
Sigiriya is a nice stop on the Cultural Triangle, at only 20 kms from Dambulla. It is an ancient royal palace located on the top …
From Buddha to Buddha
Between Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, the two main historical sites of the Cultural Triangle, there are many interesting things that can keep you busy for a …