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 excellent full body massages the evening before, but our legs still carried the ache of two mountains, too little sleep, and far too many hours on rough trails. Yet…
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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 that brief window when the morning still feels gentle. At the base, near the Dolukanda Raja Maha Viharaya in Kurunegala, Mahesh is waiting for us. A local from the village,…
She Went Anyway
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.
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…
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…
The Ghosts of the Walawwa: Ehelepola Wax Museum Kandy Sri Lanka
On a cool, mist-shrouded morning in Kandy, just steps from the rhythmic drums of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stands a building that breathes history. The 400-year-old Ehelepola Walawwa has seen the best and worst of humanity. Once the grand residence of a Kandyan nobleman, later a colonial prison, it is now reborn…
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…
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