Beaches6 min read
Arugam Bay in October: Is It Still Worth Going?
October sits at the edge of Arugam Bay’s surf season, so the answer depends on what you want. Here is the honest version for surfers and non-surfers alike.
The journal
Written from here, not researched from elsewhere.
Practical, opinionated writing about travelling in Sri Lanka — mostly the questions people ask us before anything is booked, and the answers that occasionally talk them out of a plan.
Travel Tips6 min read
Sri Lanka visa in 2026: what travellers need to know
A clear guide to the Sri Lanka ETA, who needs it, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause delays at the border.
Honeymoon3 min read
A honeymoon that is not a checklist
The most common mistake in a Sri Lankan honeymoon is trying to see the whole island. The fix is uncomfortable to accept and obvious in hindsight.
Wellness3 min read
Ayurveda, or a spa menu
Sri Lanka has a genuine Ayurvedic tradition and a large industry built on top of it. Telling them apart before you book is worth more than any amount of research afterwards.
Wildlife3 min read
Getting the leopard right
Yala holds the densest leopard population recorded anywhere, and the highest chance of spending your morning in a queue of jeeps. The difference is almost entirely timing.
Tea Country3 min read
The Kandy to Ella train, honestly
It is the most photographed railway journey in Asia and it is genuinely worth doing. Here is what the photographs leave out.
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