Carlos Grider Sri Lanka is described by many travelers as being ripe with adventures and experiences that will blow your mind and the hikes in Sri Lanka live up to this reputation. From quick hikes that offer hundred mile views to treks to the end of the world, the hiking places in Sri Lanka are numerous and … Read more
No trip to “Ceylon” is complete without a real Sri Lanka Safari tour. The wildlife safaris in Sri Lanka are so rich, varied, and affordable, that a traveler can see leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, buffalo, and more all in a single day, for less than $40. Additionally, seeing these animals free, wild, and in their … Read more
Sri Lanka is one of the hottest backpacker and adventure travel destinations in the world right now, and with good reason. With a good Sri Lanka itinerary, 3 weeks is enough to surf, trek, safari, and wander to your heart’s contentment from beaches, to elephant filled jungles, to cool and misty tea plantations, and 2500+ … Read more
Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” is an island paradise ripe with adventure and is at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists. Unfortunately getting around Sri Lanka and understanding how to travel quickly and easily by train, bus, and car has most people worried about creating their own Sri Lanka adventure and … Read more
With all of the great locales around the world, why should you, as an adventurous traveler with only a few weeks free and a tight budget, visit Sri Lanka? When searching for the best places to visit in Sri Lanka the search can get overwhelming very quickly. There are so many beaches, experiences, ruins, and … Read more
Sri Lanka was without a doubt one of my favorite destinations in Asia. With all of the legends I’d heard of surfing, elephant safaris, and ruins of ancient kingdoms, my desire to travel was very piqued. Unfortunately, this was all word of mouth from backpacking travelers and I’d heard little else positive in the media … Read more
Leading up to my recent Sri Lanka adventure, I was worried about everything from mosquitoes, to how I would tote my surfboard around, to how to pick the essential sites. Lucky for me, Sri Lanka is one of those destinations that practically plans itself. Lucky for you, these 11 Sri Lanka travel tips will start … Read more
Knowing what to pack for Sri Lanka is one of the most important questions for travelers planning to wander the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”. Though I can pretty much guarantee you will be fine no matter what you take, there is a handful items to add your Sri Lanka packing list to stay warm, … Read more
The adventure of experiencing Sri Lanka is one of a kind and easily worth the hours of research, preparation, and flying to reach this island paradise. Unfortunately, the foreignness of Sri Lanka can be a turnoff for many westerners. Logistics like understanding the necessary vaccinations for Sri Lanka, travel insurance, how to handle food and … Read more
Sri Lanka is an island paradise where the beaches are welcoming, the ruins are magnificent, and the wildlife abounds. However, for the new wanderer or traveler with a tight timeline, packing in the essential experiences of Sri Lanka smoothly and easily can be a hefty task. Luckily, there are plenty of Sri Lanka budget tours … Read more