Jetwing Colombo Seven – The hotel with a majestic rooftop pool The Jetwing Colombo Seven is a beautifully decorated boutique-style hotel positioned right in the centre of the Sri Lanka capital. The stylish design is noticeable everywhere, from the high ceiling entrance to the rooftop restaurant/bar and the majestic infinity pool with one of the … Read more
The best time to visit Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is a relatively small country, however, it can be confusing to understand how the weather affects the different regions. There are areas of the country that may experience heavy rains. Meanwhile, at the same time, others have hot sunny weather. It all depends on the monsoons. … Read more
Travel Photography in Sri Lanka [the photographer’s guide] When I am in Sri Lanka, photography is always my primary activity. I travel and I love taking out my camera to document this beautiful country. The great thing about Sri Lanka is that as a photographer, either amateur or semi-professional, you can always find great situations for … Read more
Where to stay in Sri Lanka This guide will help you to understand where to stay in Sri Lanka. The best part? It covers not just beach areas but also the best places to stay in Sri Lanka to have all the attractions next to your resort: beautiful sea, elephant safaris and historical sites such … Read more
Best places to visit in Jaffna with a handy map I love Sri Lanka, I have already visited it twice and I am planning for a new trip soon. Why? Because it really offers any kind of experience in such a relatively small island. In my last trip I have visited Jaffna, in the northernmost … Read more
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How and where to book your Sri Lanka tea plantation hotel Let me say that staying in a Sri Lanka Tea Plantation Hotel is surely one of the most unique, exclusive and once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the island. Why? Because you will live the luxury of the 18th century, with the old British empire atmosphere at … Read more
Best things to do in Sigiriya Any trip to Sri Lanka should include Sigiriya, such a unique place in the world, really unbelievable. It requires a bit of a drive from Colombo, about 4 hours (more by bus) and that’s why I suggest planning a couple of days in the area. The great news is … Read more
Best things to do in Pasikudah Beach Pasikudah beach, also known as Pasikudah bay, is one of the newest tourist areas of Sri Lanka, located in the northern part of the east coast. You may have noticed how difficult is to find information on this side of Sri Lanka. In this guide you will find … Read more
Pinnawala elephant orphanage ethical review and abuse [shall I go] So here I am writing on the Pinnawala elephant orphanage and the abuse that this place was accused of. In true honesty, I have never been a big fan of zoos. And I know this may affect part of my judgment so I try to keep it … Read more
13 things to do in Kandy [with hidden places to visit] Let me say straight away that this is the city I enjoyed the most on my trips to Sri Lanka. I had with me a list of things to do in Kandy, mostly based on tips from Tania, one of the site collaborators and … Read more