Hotels we love: South Sri Lanka
Every morning I wake up of the sound of the waves. When I step out of my room I look out over the ocean which [...]
Your ultimate nightlife guide for Sri Lanka’s south coast
There's a real buzz about Sri Lanka, especially for the coastal spots south of Colombo. The Sri Lankan riviera, as it is unofficially known, covers [...]
Photography: a traditional Hindu ceremony in Trincomalee
On my bare feet I turn 360 degrees in front of a faded hindu temple and try to take in all of the colourful ceremony [...]
Boutique hotel Aqua Cantaloupe
From the infinity plunge pool I look out over the idyllic blue ocean and watch surfers catch waves. The sun sets behind the swaying palms. [...]
Hikkaduwa hippie’s heaven?
Sweat drops roll over my body, the salt pinches around my upper lip. My shirt sticks to my wet backstroke. I am sitting in the [...]
Find your peace at Sapphire Seas
Just a few steps from my room I reach the beautiful yellow beach for a morning swim in the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by the sound [...]
Colombo Local Tips // Shehan
Shehan (27) is a web designer and owner of www.backpacktosrilanka.com . This is where you'll find the best off the beaten track tips. Sheshan is born in Colombo [...]
Dopper, Bridges, Borders – Sri Lanka
Waterspetters vliegen in het rond en kinderen huppelen rondom de waterput. Twee helder blauwe ogen met daartussen een felrode bindi kijken me doordringend aan. Een [...]
Yala safari adventures
From the backseat of the jeep I watch my three friends sitting in front of me laughing out loud. I try to capture the moment [...]
Welcome to my house
Today is our first day in Sri Lanka, we arrive at night and don’t see much of the surroundings. But this morning the sun is [...]