We are a family of 5 traveling on a tight budget. Here’s what we thought of the guesthouses we stayed at in Sri Lanka.
Category: Sri Lanka
Should You Travel to Sri Lanka?
People seem to love Sri Lanka. Bloggers, travelers we meet, almost everyone. We, on the other hand, were not big fans.
Family Travel Budget for Sri Lanka
For all of south and south east Asia our budget is 100 USD per day. In Sri Lanka this was not an easy budget to keep.
Last Stop in Sri Lanka: The Capital City, Colombo
We finished our tour of Sri Lanka in Colombo. Many people who have visited Sri Lanka report hating the city, but I had a feeling we might like it. And I was right.
Beach Time in Mirissa, Sri Lanka
After dealing with the transportation hassles of crowded trains and buses and finding mostly overpriced guest rooms in Sri Lanka, we decided to hunker down on the beach in Mirissa (where we found a reasonably priced room with pretty good wifi) for the rest of our time on the island until we needed to return to Colombo.
Yala and Bundala National Parks in Sri Lanka
We left Ella and made our way by bus to Tissamaharama, often called just Tissa, the gateway town to Yala and Bundalla National Parks.
Unlike most towns just outside national parks Tissa is not much of a tourist trap. Continue reading
Doing Nothing in Ella, Sri Lanka
We didn’t really do anything in Ella, yet it was one of our favorite places in Sri Lanka.
In fact, there is not that much to do in this little mountain town, and maybe, that is its appeal. We thought about doing some hiking in the nearby hills, but it rained everyday we were in Ella. Continue reading
Buses in Sri Lanka
After 3 crowded and uncomfortable train experiences in Sri Lanka, including two several hour trip where we had to stand, we decide to try the local bus for the rest of our travel in the country.
Christmas in Kandy, Sri Lanka
We spent Christmas in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Kandy, pronounced like the sweet treat, is the second largest city in Sri Lanka, but feels more like a small town. Perhaps it is the lake in the center of the city that leads to its quaint feeling. Wandering on the path around the lake is downright peaceful (if you can ignore the noisy traffic on the road right next to the path).
Galle, Sri Lanka: Old Fort and New City
You may think from my last post that I find Galle, Sri Lanka, to be a terrible town, but I do not.
Any Direction We Choose 