Find the best things to do in Colombo in my detailed guide to Sri Lanka’s capital. Fill your time discovering Colombo’s highlights and hidden gems with the help of this comprehensive guide.
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Jaffna has plenty of unique things to see and do to keep travelers busy during their time in northern Sri Lanka! From spicy local food to colorful Hindu temples, Jaffna is an off-the-beaten-path destination not to be missed.
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Wondering whether to visit Sigiriya or Pidurangala while in Sri Lanka? In this post, I detail share everything you need to know about both famous viewpoint hikes.
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From hiking to stunning viewpoints and exploring tea plantations to discovering the wonders of Sri Lankan cuisine, I've rounded up the 12 best hikes, activities, and waterfalls to add to your Ella itinerary.
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This guide is filled with everything you need to know before visiting Galle, a southern cultural hub on Sri Lanka’s coast. From where to eat, where to stay, and the best things to do, this article covers it all so that you can plan your perfect trip to Galle.
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Regarded as one of the most beautiful journeys in the world, the train ride from Kandy to Ella through the tea fields of Sri Lanka is a bucket list item you simply cannot miss out on. This article outlines everything you need to know, including how to book a ticket, which seats are best, and hacks for a less crowded ride.
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Rajasthan is the perfect destination for first-timer visitors in India. This guide includes perfected 2-week and 3-week itineraries as an introduction to India’s cultural highlights.
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Finding the best cafés in Pushkar is a massive undertaking because there are so many to sort through. Breakfast joints with lake views, streetside juice stands, and no-frills eateries— Pushkar has a little bit of everything in terms of food and drink.
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Agra is one of India’s most visited cities; best known for its Mughal history, housing one of the Seven World Wonders, and being the third apex in the “Golden Triangle”. While you may be tempted to tag Agra onto your India itinerary as a day trip from Delhi, the city deserves more than just a passing glance. There are plenty of things to do in Agra (besides the Taj Mahal).
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Along the train tracks, up rolling hills, and through eucalyptus forests lies Ella Rock. This cliff offers gorgeous views of the valley below for those who brave the heat to climb it. The four-hour roundtrip trek up Ella Rock is one of the most famous hikes in the country, and it was one of the best things I did while in Ella. Immediately after hiking, I had messages in my inbox asking if I paid for a guide up Ella Rock or not. Many people shot me a message asking: “CAN YOU HIKE ELLA ROCK WITHOUT A GUIDE?” Absolutely.
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Mirissa, Sri Lanka is a surfer’s paradise, but it’s also a great destination for art lovers thanks to its abundance of murals, graffiti, and street art. From bright peacocks to vivid lion heads, from three-dimensional surfers to footprints— Mirissa has a little mix of everything. Most of these artistic treasures are either on the main road or on the walls of guesthouses and hostels near the beach, so finding them isn’t too much of a mission. Despite how easy they can be to find, I have pinned their locations on a map at the bottom of this post!
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