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Experience Galle Fort Lighthouse

6 ways to really experience Galle Fort

February 17, 2017 carmen

Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living museum on the coast of Sri Lanka. Best known for its old buildings, history and boutique store shopping. However, Galle’s […]

Beaches of Sri Lanka Mirissa bays meet

Are the southern beaches in Sri Lanka worth the trip?

February 10, 2017 carmen

​If my last post on Tangalle beach did not convince you that the southern beaches in Sri Lanka are worth the trip, I’m certain that you will be convinced by […]

Reasons to go to Tangalle spectacular sunset

9 Reasons you should go to Tangalle Sri Lanka

February 3, 2017 carmen

Tangalle is possibly my favourite place in the whole of Sri Lanka. Sure, the waves are shore breakers and not surfable. Yes, it’s not a stop on one of the […]

Udawalawe National Park Asian elephant

Jeep Safari in the Udawalawe National Park

January 25, 2017 carmen

I love to travel on a whim. That is exactly how I arranged my jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park. Before travelling to Sri Lanka, I had done some research […]

ceylon black tea leaves

Cup of Ceylon Black Tea – Sri Lanka

January 20, 2017 carmen

Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage. ~Catherine Douzel Pour yourself a cup of Ceylon black tea, sit down in a comfortable couch and let me take you on […]

adams peak sunrise dusk view

The Challenge of an Adam’s Peak Sunrise

January 17, 2017 carmen

There are a few good reasons to climb to the top of Adams Peak, for the majority of tourists it is to see the Adams Peak sunrise. Reason to climb. […]

One day in Kandy lake view

One day in Kandy – view, lake, tea, gems.

January 13, 2017 carmen

With only one day to see Kandy, I turned to the blogging world to guide me in what would be best to see and do. It seems it is a […]

Spice Gardens with a Twist of Turmeric

January 11, 2017 carmen

En route to Sigiriya from Kandy you pass a myriad of Herb and Spice gardens. Most of these are spice gardens with a twist of turmeric.  The gardens look lush […]

How high is Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?

January 7, 2017 carmen

How high is Sigiriya? This was the question on my lips as my eyes wandered from the path below my feet and gazed upwards to see the rock we were […]

Must see Negombo, Dutch Canals and Fishing in the Lagoon

January 3, 2017 carmen

You simply must see Negombo, the closest town to the International airport in Sri Lanka and therefore our introduction to this beautiful island. The overriding theme of the town and […]

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