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A Solo Guide for Travelling Around Sri Lanka on a Budget

A Solo Guide for Travelling Around Sri Lanka on a Budget

Sri Lanka is an ideal holiday destination for travellers on a budget, especially if you decide to fully immerse yourself in its culture. A solo sojourn to the country...

A WEEK OF SUNRISES: 7 DAYS AROUND THE EAST COAST of Sri Lanka

A WEEK OF SUNRISES: 7 DAYS AROUND THE EAST COAST of Sri Lanka

The intense darkness just before dawn, the sound of the world around waking up to a new day, a speck of telltale light, the growing anticipation, until finally...

EXPLORE THE EAST COAST of Sri Lanka IN A DAY

EXPLORE THE EAST COAST of Sri Lanka IN A DAY

If you’re planning a shorter stay in Sri Lanka but would like to hit up the island’s east coast, have no fear! This guide should help you travel ...

A couples’ guide to backpacking in Sri Lanka

A couples’ guide to backpacking in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has quickly become a backpacker’s hotspot which is understandable since there aren’t many countries in the world that offer...

Romantic places to visit in Batticaloa

Romantic places to visit in Batticaloa

Batticaloa is one of Sri Lanka’s hidden gems. This small town on the east coast of the island is entrenched in its colonial history...

What to do in Batticaloa with your kids

What to do in Batticaloa with your kids

Located on the east coast of the island, Batticaloa is a quaint town that has golden beaches, murky lagoons and many crumbling...

3 Places For Solo-Adventures On The East Coast

3 Places For Solo-Adventures On The East Coast

One of the best things about Sri Lanka is that you are guaranteed good weather year-round; when one coast is being hit by monsoon rains, the other is basking...

4 Sunrise Spots For The Early Bird

4 Sunrise Spots For The Early Bird

Although the thought of waking up before dawn when you’re on holiday sounds the least bit inviting, when you’re travelling through Sri Lanka you have to...

5 Things You Must Do In Batticaloa

5 Things You Must Do In Batticaloa

Batticaloa, or Batti as it's better known, is one of the most beautiful spots on the island, but it -unfortunately- gets overlooked. Situated on the east...

Family Friendly Excursions Everyone Will Love In Batticaloa

Family Friendly Excursions Everyone Will Love In Batticaloa

Batticaloa, best known as Batti, is a place which will interest just about anyone. This small beachside town is often overshadowed by the...

5 Insta-Worthy Lighthouses To Add To Your Travel List In Sri Lanka

5 Insta-Worthy Lighthouses To Add To Your Travel List In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has always been an important maritime stop due to its central location and its role in the Silk Route, as a result, the country was colonised...

Visit Every Ancient Fort In Sri Lanka

Visit Every Ancient Fort In Sri Lanka

Back in the day where the island was ruled by several colonies from the west, Sri Lanka' strategic location along the Silk Route made it a prime target for invasion.

Pasikudah and Kalkudah Beaches

Pasikudah and Kalkudah Beaches

The beaches of Pasikudah and Kalkudah are considered to be some of the finest in the country, due to its soft golden sands, and calm azure waters...

Batticaloa Lighthouse

Batticaloa Lighthouse

The Batticaloa Lighthouse, located in the suburb of Paalameenmadu, is a vestige that reminds many visitors of the colonial heritage that still reverberates...

Heritage Museum of Kattankudy

Heritage Museum of Kattankudy

Located a few kilometres away from the city centre of Batticaloa, is the Heritage Museum of Kattankudy. This museum is a relatively new museum complex...

Batticaloa Lagoon

Batticaloa Lagoon

One of the many natural attractions in Batticaloa, the Batticaloa Lagoon is a vast water body in which many flora and fauna thrive. From the many bird species...

Kallady Bridge

Kallady Bridge

The Kallady Bridge that connects the suburb of Kallady to the main city of Batticaloa, is a unique bridge that is shrouded in history and legend. Built in...

Kallady Beach

Kallady Beach

Located a few kilometres away from the city centre, the Kallady Beach is an idyllic beach to just relax and bask in the serene views of the Indian Ocean...

Batticaloa Gate

Batticaloa Gate

Located within the peaceful confines of the Mahatma Gandhi Park, the Batticaloa Gate is one of the few historic monuments in the island of Puliyanthivu...

Mahatma Gandhi Park

Mahatma Gandhi Park

Located just a few kilometres away from the Batticaloa Fort is the Mahatma Gandhi Park, which is an idyllic place to just take it easy and admire Batti’s...

Batticaloa Fort

Batticaloa Fort

Built in the year 1628 by the Portuguese, the Batticaloa Fort is one of the few remaining strongholds of what once was the result of rapid European...

Bridge Market

Bridge Market

Batticaloa is a district where heirloom industries take precedence over others. Bustling with peddlers selling their wares, you can always find something...