Foreigner prices can be found at tourist attractions all over the world – and the ethos behind it makes sense. You have more money so you pay more. It happens in South America, the Middle East and in African countries….
Ethical Travel: How to snorkel safely and sustainably with sea turtles
Snorkelling with sea turtles is one of the most incredible natural experiences that you can have, but its important to do it in safe and ethical way, so I’ve put together this guide for you to cover these areas: This…
11 top tips for dealing with monkeys while travelling in Asia and beyond
I’ve always been a big fan of monkeys and I’ve even worked with them, but travelling in South Asia really tested that love at times! While in South Asia I encountered moments of aggression or harassment in Nepal, India and…
Top tips to see Dambulla Caves and Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka on a budget
Sigiriya Rock and the Dambulla Caves are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive historical sights and if you’re really short on time you could see them both in one day. If you are travelling independently on a budget using public…
Your guide to visiting Sri Lanka’s ancient city of Polonnaruwa and its wildlife
If you are in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle then I wholeheartedly recommend the fascinating Polonnaruwa’s UNESCO-listed ancient city which I enjoyed as much as my trip to Sigiriya Rock. If you don’t already know, the foreign tourist price for Polonnaruwa is…
Cheaper than Anuradhapura: A day trip to Mihintale in Sri Lanka
If you are in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle and visiting Anuradhapura but can’t afford the expensive foreigner ticket for the ancient ruins, then I recommend visiting Mihintale instead, which is a lovely mountain pilgrim site complete with ruins and religious…
7 top tips for exploring Ella in Sri Lanka
As you may have seen from your Instagram feed, the secret is well and truly out about the beauty of Ella and about Sri Lanka in general! Ella is well worth a visit as it is small, easy, has a beautiful…
The definitive guide to hiking Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka
Adam’s Peak or Sri Pada is Sri Lanka’s most famous mountain, climbed by pilgrims and tourists alike and this is my definitive guide to join them for night hike for the sunrise. Climbing Adam’s Peak in the night was one…
The 5 best Sri Lankan beaches to visit with kids
I am currently in beautiful Sri Lanka and I was surprised at what an excellent child-friendly destination it has become. I shouldn’t have been, of course, as it’s an incredible country with tonnes of beaches, breezy hill towns, jungles and…
The definitive guide to 36 hours in Kandy on a budget
Kandy is a really important Sri Lankan city, as it was the capital of the last Singhalese Kingdom as well as being an important centre for Buddhism. It also famous for its Kandy Esala Perahera festival which is held in…
Your guide to leopard and elephant spotting at Yala National Park in Sri Lanka
If you want to see wildlife in Sri Lanka then Yala National Park is the most popular nature reserve with tourists, and that’s because of the high concentration of leopards here. It was the place in Sri Lanka that I…