Sri Lanka

I wanted to love Sri Lanka more than I did. The positives exist: Temple of the Tooth Relic is genuinely impressive, Kandy has moments of real charm, and rice and curry is as good as people say. But road journeys take longer than maps suggest was a persistent problem throughout the trip and dragged …

I spent 9 days in Sri Lanka and based myself mainly in Sigiriya. The city itself exceeded expectations — the Temple of the Tooth Relic was genuinely jaw-dropping and I ended up visiting twice. Food was a highlight throughout; I must have eaten rice and curry every other day and have no regrets about…

We chose Sri Lanka for our honeymoon and it was perfect for us. The romantic atmosphere in Galle at night, the drama of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the intimacy of small restaurants serving pol sambol — all of it added up to exactly what we were hoping for. stunning landscapes packed into a small islan…

I'll be honest — I went to Sri Lanka primarily to see Nine Arch Bridge Ella, and it delivered beyond what any photo prepares you for. But the surrounding region surprised me just as much. Kandy has a character I didn't anticipate, and wandering without a plan for an afternoon turned out to be one of…

I travel for food more than anything else, and Sri Lanka shot straight to the top of my culinary travel list. pol sambol alone justified the flight, but that was just the beginning. The variety and quality in Galle is relentless — I didn't have a single disappointing meal in 17 days. Galle Fort gav…