As one of the top destinations to visit, Sri Lanka has quickly become a tourist mecca for many. Although known for years as a fantastic surfing destination, the country has only started to become more widely known among the average tourist. The country is still not overly saturated with tourism (especially the harder to reach … More Sri Lanka Itinerary
When I visited Sri Lanka, I knew immediately that I wanted to drive myself vs. taking the public transport route. I didn’t want to go to the same places that everyone else visits and wanted to have my own experience. I wanted to see all the unique and different aspects of Sri Lanka vs. seeing … More Driving in Sri Lanka – What to Expect as a Tourist
About an hour north from Weligama or about two hours south of Colombo is the Galle Dutch Fort. This site is a fun excursion for a day trip if you’re looking for something to do and don’t want to exert too much effort. It’s actually remarkably easy to access so it’s the perfect day trip … More Galle Dutch Fort – UNESCO Site
For my last few days in Sri Lanka, I wanted to just relax and not really do anything. I wanted it to be easy, carefree, and hopefully a beautiful setting that would go on for days. The Marriott Resort at Weligama Bay was just what I needed. Located right on the beach, this property has … More Marriott Resort Weligama Bay Review
After a 3 hour drive from Kandy, Nuwara Eliya seemed like a perfect place to stop and rest for a few days see the tea farming mountains of Sri Lanka. The hotel is located on a working tea farm up in the hills of Nuwara Eliya. It’s a historic property and has an old English … More Heritance Tea Factory Review
I was only in Kandy for one night which was basically a rest stop for me as I drove down from Dambulla. I was basically trying to find a place to recharge my batteries after a lengthy drive as well as check out the town while there. The Earl’s Regent Kandy hotel is a great … More Earl’s Regent Kandy – Review
One of the reasons to visit Dambulla is to see and visit Sigiriya rock. This ancient site is a popular tourist attraction and if you arrive late, you’ll certainly be fighting your way up to the top. The views are quite stunning however. This UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts tourists from all over the globe. … More Sigiriya – UNESCO Heritage Site
About 1.5 hours from Dambulla is the site of Polonnaruwa. This ancient site is really interesting and fun to visit if you’re into ancient ruins like I am. The site is large with so many places to check out and see. I can easily say this was my favorite site to visit during my time … More Polonnaruwa – UNESCO World Heritage Site