Kaludiya Pokuna is an ancient monastery, located deep into the Sri Lankan jungle near Dambulla and Sigiriya. The place used to be called Dakkhinagiri Vihara and was built by King Saddhatissa in the 2nd century BC. Later, during the 6th century AD, King Aggabodhi developed the site by adding a chapter house. At some point, […]
Category: Asia
Dumaguete’s best tourist spots + Itinerary
Dumaguete is a small but busy city. There’s not much to do there apart from visiting old colonial buildings or enjoying the sparkling nightlife, but Dumaguete is a good base to visit its enchanting surroundings. From swimming with turtles to trekking to impressive waterfalls, with some farniente in paradise-like beaches in between, Dumaguete’s tourist spots […]
Best Things to Do in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy is one of those places where you can’t help but feel like you’re stepping into another world. Surrounded by lush hills, this laid-back city in the heart of Sri Lanka is brimming with culture, history, and natural beauty. Whether you’re wandering through ancient temples, taking in the views by the lake, or munching on […]
How to Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya or Sihagiri, meaning Lion Rock in Sinhalese, is an ancient rock fortress and capital built in the first century AD by King Kasyapa. The palace was built on top of a massive 200 meters high (660 feet) rock column, the sides of the rock are almost vertical making it really hard to reach the […]
Sohoton National Park Travel Guide
Sohoton National Park truly is a gem. Famous for its cave system and natural bridge, Sohoton cave and the natural bridge are must-sees in Samar. Samar is a unique island and you won’t see a similar landscape anywhere else in the Philippines, the park is really impressive. Sohoton cave is only accessible by boat and […]
Best things to do in Port Barton, Palawan
Port Barton, like so many other places in Palawan, is incredibly beautiful. It offers spectacular island-hopping opportunities as well as a few hidden treasures just a couple of kilometers away from the village. Another good side is that it’s way less touristy than El Nido but just as nice. There are so many amazing things […]
Best things to do in Jaffna – Complete travel guide
Recovering from a violent 26-year civil war between the Tamil Tigers and the Sinhalese that only ended in 2009, the Jaffna peninsula is slowly recovering. Signs of bombing around the peninsula are the only visible reminders of the war as the region keeps developing and moving forward. Jaffna, considered the Hindu cultural and religious center […]
Kaudulla National Park: Meeting wild elephants
About 300 elephants live in Kaudulla National Park area as well as 23 other mammal species and 435 bird species, most of which, endemic to Sri Lanka. Seeing a herd of elephants in the wild is an incredible experience, and you should definitely join a safari during your trip to Sri Lanka. Elephants don’t live […]
Best places to visit in Ella, a trekking paradise
Ella is one of my favorite places in Sri Lanka, trekking through the lush vegetation, the scenery is spectacular and the views are breathtaking. It’s the best place in Sri Lanka to rest for a couple of days, enjoy the fresh air and stroll along the tea plantations visiting temples and waterfalls on the way. […]
Places to visit in Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka’s Little England
Nuwara Eliya region is famous for its cooler climate, its abundant tea plantations, and its unique architecture. The city is worth spending a couple of days, relaxing, breathing the fresh air, drinking tea, and, of course, doing some trekking to discover the amazing landscape the area has to offer. Read on to discover all the […]
