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Best Beaches in Sri Lanka

The 20 Best Beaches in Sri Lanka

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Looking for the best beaches in Sri Lanka!? Well, look no further because I’ve compiled the ultimate list of beautifully stunning Sri Lankan beaches and beach resorts that will make your travels unforgettable! As my longtime blog readers…
Best Beaches in Sri Lanka

10 Reasons Why Your Next International Trip Should Be To Sri Lanka

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If you keep up with the latest in international travel news, there’s no doubt you’ve heard that Sri Lanka has been crowned the #1 country to visit in 2019, according to backpacker Holy Grail Lonely Planet. I was lucky enough to recently…
Yapahuwa Rock Fortress

YAPAHUWA ROCK FORTRESS | Steep Stairways, Jungle Treks & Epic Viewpoints

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As our tour bus rolled up to the Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, I don't think any of us were quite prepared for the steep adventure that we'd soon be on.  The sun was shining bright, it was ridiculously humid (standard for Sri Lanka), and almost…

Midigama & Weligama: Learning to Surf in Sri Lanka

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When people normally discuss the south coast of Sri Lanka— the main highlights always seem to be Galle, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, and Unawatuna.  While all those places are amazing, you'd be foolish to miss out on the two neighboring towns…

Quit Your Job, Move Abroad, and Open a Hostel: The Hangtime Story

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It's crossed every traveler's mind. It's the classic "backpacker dream" to move to a faraway land, open up a hostel, and escape the "normal life" routine.  I've thought about it quite a lot myself, and I do think this is a business venture…

A Weekend in Habarana: Elephants, Temples, and Massive Rocks

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When I first got selected to be a hosted blogger for TBC Asia, I knew I wanted to stay in Sri Lanka for at least a week or two after the conference ended. But I really had only one idea -- head straight to Arugam Bay.  During my first visit…

A Week Exploring Southern Sri Lanka: The Cinnamon Experience

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Sometime towards the end of 2015, I saw an application to become a finalist for a Travel Blogging Conference in Southern Sri Lanka.  I quickly filled out the online form, entered in my blog & social-media details, and pressed submit. It…

The Best Year Of My Life: 2014 – A Year In Review

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Looking back on 2014 brings me nothing but amazing and life-changing memories.  I don’t even know how to express how much year this has influenced my life, but I will always look at 2014 as the year when I got it all “somewhat figured out”.…