Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka
I Am Sailing. East Coast Sri Lanka
The catamaran bobs gently in the sea. The sky is overcast, the wind is dying down and the evening is pleasantly cooling. We are anchored out…
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Ten Brothers of Bovattagala. Kumana Sri Lanka
Within the boundaries of the Kumana National Park are many ancient archeological sites that date back to the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. In fact, the…
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Camping at Kumana Sri Lanka
It’s not authentic camping and neither does it have the trimmings of glamping. But it has got all the coolness of tented accommodation, the buzzing of…
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Trek to Pahanthuduwa Waterfall. Belihuloya Sri Lanka
A short drive up the road right next to the Belihuloya Rest House is a waterfall and natural pool that has been a must-see attraction on…
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Mountain Views and Hidden Waterfalls. Gammaduwa Sri Lanka
Gammaduwa is a village located about 1h20m from the Matale town in the central province of Sri Lanka. The temperature today is a cool 24c probably because…
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Summiting Nuwaragala. Maha Oya Sri Lanka
It’s a sultry Sunday morning, and even at this early hour of the morning, the heat is rising from the parched earth. I have navigated myself…
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Ancient Temple and Man-Made Tank. Mahiyangana Sri Lanka
Steeped in history and home to one of Sri Lanka’s 16 sacred places (solosmasthana), Mahiyanagana, once a sleepy town, is now a bustling city. I am…
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At the Backwaters. Eluvankulam Sri Lanka
Inconspicuously hidden in a tangle of trees and marked pathways is The Backwaters Lodge. A short drive from the main Wilpattu National Park Hotel Road at…
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The Argyle. Hatton Sri Lanka
“Guid gear comes in small bulk.” That means “good things come in small packages” in Scottish. A perfect description of my destination! The weather is chilly…
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Fortified! Mannar Sri Lanka
It’s only 6 a.m. on this barmy Sunday morning. Our drive up and down the Mannar causeway in search of flamingos was futile. Except for some…