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Climbing Kuveni’s Mountain. Yakdessagala Kurunegala Sri Lanka
I have learnt that the success of any hike depends on three things: a good breakfast, a decent pair of shoes and a healthy degree of…
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Where the Trail Ended and the Adventure Began. Pekoe Trail 04 Tavalantenna Sri Lanka
There are two kinds of Pekoe Trail days. The ones where everything goes according to plan. And then there are the ones that become stories you’ll…
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Where the River Leads: A Mahaweli Kayaking Adventure. Sri Lanka
Some adventures take you to the top of a mountain. Others simply ask you to go with the flow. For three unforgettable days, I traded hiking…
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From Pahiyangala Prehistoric Wonders. Kalutara Sri Lanka
Leaving Colombo behind on this balmy Saturday morning, we wound our way through the lush countryside towards Atamba Ella, a beautiful and peaceful waterfall hidden in Sri…
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The Aranya in a Rainforest: Sinharaja Sri Lanka
After leaving Maduwanwela, the road begins to climb steadily into the hills. The heat of the low country slowly disappears. Paddy fields give way to tea…
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The Black Prince of Sabaragamuwa. Maduwanwela Walawwa Sri Lanka
Some weekends are about ticking places off a list. Others are about stumbling into stories. This was one of those weekends. We left Colombo on Saturday…
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The Silence Between Mountains. Arankele Sri Lanka
After a hectic weekend climbing Dolukanda and visiting the haunting forest ruins of Ritigala, the drive back to Colombo needed one final stop. We were somewhat refreshed from the…
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A Mountain That Fell From the Sky. Dolukanda Sri Lanka
Some climbs give us a view. Others make us work for a story. Dolukanda does both. We set off early, 14 intrepid hikers moving out in…
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Weekend at Great Western. Talawakelle Sri Lanka
I planned this as a glamping trip fully expecting comfortable tents and a bit of luxury in the hills. What I get is… not that. The…
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Fishing Cat February: Night Safaris in Colombo’s Urban Wetlands
Colombo is not a city most people associate with wildlife. But once the sun sets and the traffic fades, an entirely different world wakes up in…