Join us as we walk from the backpacker haven of Ella through lush jungle and green tea fields towards the railway engineering marvel of the Demodara Loop. The Demodara Loop sees a railway line spiral up towards the station, climbing a elevation too steep for regular tracks. Read on for a cheap, interesting day out from Ella, complete with the best spot to selfie snap Sri Lanka’s famous Nine Arch Bridge ..read more

Our guide to the monastic ruins of Ritigala. Often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours; the Lion’s Rock at Sigiriya and the ancient cities of Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura, the ruins of Ritigala make for a fantastic day trip. See how we got there and what we got up to, in these lesser known forest ruins ..read more

The tourist strip at Uppuveli beach in Trincomalee Sri Lanka provides a host of dining opportunities. Read our guide to where to eat in 2022 in this tourist friendly area ..read more

Surrounding Habarana are three national parks. You have a chance of seeing elephants in the Yala or Udawalawe National Parks, however we opted for a safari of Kaudulla National Park. Come with us as we have an incredible jeep filled day in this Sri Lankan wildlife haven ..read more

Roy’s Villa Hostel is famous amongst backpackers in Sri Lanka. Winning multiple awards, Roy provides incredible accommodation in an area full of Sri Lanka’s most famous attractions. Read our guide to hear about all our time staying in this beautiful hostel ..read more

Nearby to Sigiriya and Lion’s Rock, in the heartlands of Central Sri Lanka, lies the beautiful Royal Cave Temple of Dambulla. Read our blog to hear all about our day exploring this amazing spiritual site ..read more

Our time in the beautiful country of Sri Lanka was finally at an end. After spending three months backpacking around the Island it was time for us to move on. Follow us as we journey from the mountains and tea plantations of Ella to the bustling metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ..read more

Sri Lanka’s most iconic and well known landmark, the ancient ruins of Sigiriya otherwise known as the Lion’s Rock are legendary. Read our blog for our honest thoughts, recommendations and guide to visiting this incredible ancient monument ..read more

Sigiriya town is a fantastic base for visiting the Lion’s Rock as well as many other of Central Sri Lanka’s highlights. Read our guide to the town, its famous bar, as well as where we stayed, what we ate and the nearby attractions ..read more