Category Archives: Jaffna
A Culinary Odyssey: Exploring the Vibrant Street Food Culture of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a beautiful melting hotpot of cuisine, where each culture contributes amazing dishes that stay true to the recipes brought forth to the country by their ancestors.
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 Bucket List for Exploring Jaffna
Far away from the city of Colombo, at the northernmost tip of the island lies Jaffna; a vibrant city that was isolated from the rest of the country not too long...
Four Sri Lankan Festivals That You Should Experience
Festivals in Sri Lanka are a spectacle; the streets are bursting at the seams with a kaleidoscope of colour, sound, taste and smell. The regular hustle and bustle...
5 Days Around the North-West of Sri Lanka
As you make your way north from the more conventionally beautiful southern regions of the island, you will feel as though you are entering a completely...
How to Travel to the North of Sri Lanka
Travelling to the north of Sri Lanka is quite different when compared to travelling down south, due to the differing landscapes, culture, and the accessibility...
Destination Wedding In Sri Lanka? Here Are Our Favourite Places
The small island of Sri Lanka is a lovers’ paradise, frequented by honeymooners and soon to be married couples. If you’ve just gotten engaged...
Culinary Tour Of Sri Lanka – 6 Things You Must Try
Sri Lanka is a mishmash of colours, sounds, and tastes and nowhere is this more apparent than in the local cuisine. Although the island is home...
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...
Popular Places to Visit on your Solo Backpacking Trip to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is dotted with so many interesting cities and towns that guarantee a unique experience every time you visit. If this is your first time to the island,..
Eerie & Unusual Attractions You Need To Visit In Sri Lanka
Mainly known for being an idyllic tropical paradise with beautiful beaches and tall peaks, Sri Lanka is the embodiment of life and energy. However, the country...
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...
Fun Ways To Test Your Love In Sri Lanka
If you and your partner are always trying to find adventurous holiday destinations, you should look no further, Sri Lanka is the way to go. Despite its size...
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.
Charty Beach
About 15km away from the city of Jaffna is the white sandy beach known as ‘Charty Beach’, a beautiful little spot far from noise and crowds commonly...
Dambakola Patuna
The Dambakola Patuna is an ancient port located in northern Jaffna with a long history dating back to the first days of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Back in 250 B.C...
Casuarina Beach
Along the northern perimeter of the coastal village of Karaitivu is Casuarina Beach, arguably the most popular one in the northern peninsula. Known by...
Naguleswaram Kovil
The Naguleswaram Kovil, situated atop Keerimalai, is one of Sri lanka’s most significant kovils. Keerimalai itself has quite a reputation...
Kandarodai Temple/Kadurugoda Viharaya
Located in the small hamlet known as Kandarodai, the Kadurugoda Viharaya (also known as the Kandarodai Temple) is one of the last Buddhist temples left in...
Nainatheevu
Off the coast of Jaffna lies a notable little island known as Nainatheevu, with a rich and conflicting history, and is a popular destination for both locals...
Jaffna Library
The Jaffna Public Library, located about 2km from Jaffna town, is one of the city’s most major attractions. Built in 1933, the library was once one of the largest...
Sangiliyan Thoppu and statue
The Sangiliyan Thoppu is an ancient arch which was once part of the outer facade of the Jaffna Kingdom, at the palace gate. What was once part of the king’s...
Jaffna Fort
Close to the coastal village of Gurunagar, Jaffna, is where you’ll find Fort Jaffna, an intriguing piece of architecture built by the Portuguese between 1618...
Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
Situated about 3km from Jaffna town is the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, one of the most significant kovils in Sri Lanka. The 15th century kovil, dedicated to Lord...
Food Adventures in Sri Lanka
The best part about travelling to any country, has to be the exotic variety of food to try out – at least for foodies it might be! Sri Lanka’s local food caters...
Exploring Sri Lanka’s Religious Places of Worship
Sri Lanka is home to many different groups of people, and amongst them, there are four main religions being practiced. Every custom and religion in Sri Lanka...