Traveling as cabin crew ignited a passion that evolved over the years. Instead of viewing travel as a youthful endeavor, the author discovered deeper meaning in post-fifty journeys marked by spontaneity and connections. Experiences such as ziplining, skydiving, and marathons reflect newfound bravery and a commitment to self-discovery, proving life enriches with age.
Tag: Sri Lanka
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 setup is basic. Two tents come with proper beds, while another is just three mattresses laid out on the ground. No frills, no extras, no “glam.” But once the…
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 the marshes around Diyasaru Park. As part of Fishing Cat February, we joined two late-night safaris exploring these wetlands — trading a comfortable Saturday night for muddy boardwalks, torchlight, and the…
A Journey to the Edge. Baththalanguduva Sri Lanka
This is the first Mihipedia Getaway of 2026, and nine of us are more than ready to trade the mainland’s momentum for something quieter, wilder. We leave Colombo before dawn, reaching Kalpitiya by 9 a.m. Jude, our guide, boatman, and soon-to-be hero chef is already waiting. Two small boats bob at the water’s edge as we load…
In the Aftermath. A Traveller’s Reminisce. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has always been more than a destination to me. It has been a refuge, a companion, and the backdrop to some of my most cherished memories. For years, Mihipedia, together with many of you, has celebrated the magic of this island: hidden waterfalls, emerald highlands, sleepy coastal towns, and forest trails that feel…
Roadtripping. Dambulla Jaffna Mannar Kalpitiya Sri Lanka
There are friendships that don’t need warming up, reminders, or those polite “we really must catch up” messages. With Fiona and Kumi, it’s always been simple: make a plan, start the car and go. For us three friends, who once “flew the friendly skies,” our November getaway is practically a standing date. So there we…
Rails, Tea, and Hidden Hills. Beragala Sri Lanka
There’s a quiet kind of magic in leaving the familiar behind. For six friends seeking to shed city rhythms on another Mihipedia Getaway, Beragala offered exactly that – rolling mists, emerald tea slopes, and the comforting feeling of being slightly lost in time. Our home for two nights was a beautiful hillside house belonging to…
Ancient Monasteries at Rajagala. Ampara Sri Lanka
We left Colombo at the crack of dawn, ten of us spanning generations from 19 to 85. The city was still half asleep as we drove out. Ampara was nearly 450 kilometers away – a long drive that carried us through ever-shifting landscapes: sleepy towns, sun-baked paddy fields, and stretches of road that felt endless until the…
Riverston Revisited. Illukkumbura Sri Lanka
Third time’s the charm. That’s what I kept reminding myself as we wound our way up to Riverston in Illukkumbura, the road curling through valleys that, for once, seemed in no rush to slip behind clouds. Two nights and three days here lay ahead, and I had unfinished business — to climb Manigala at last…
Between Stone and Splash. Kuruvita Sri Lanka
We left Colombo early Friday morning, escaping the weekday grind in search of something simpler, older, wilder. Kuruvita lay just a few hours away, but far enough to feel like another world. As the city skyline dissolved into misty greens, the road stretched ahead like a promise. This time, the ‘getaway’ group comprised of a lively,…
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