Hiriketiya Bay: Sri Lanka’s Hidden Gem
After an incredible safari in Udawalawe national park the day before (where we saw elephants, jackals, crocodiles and boars, to name a … Read more
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Epic Safari in Udawalawe National Park
The dark grey clouds, thick with rain were surrounding us. I winced. Any moment now. Splat. The first drop of … Read more
Fresh Coconuts and Elephant Sightings from Ella to Udawalawe
Our time in the beautiful mountain town of Ella was short. After just 2 nights here, we were simply now ready to … Read more
8 Must-Have Items for Eco-Friendly Travel
Last year was a ground-breaking year for sustainability. David Attenborough’s documentary Blue Planet II opened our eyes to the devastating effects that … Read more
One Day in Gorgeous Ella Town
Outside my drawn curtains, thick grey clouds, threatening rain, concealed the moon. The world below was draped in a blanket … Read more
Discovering Paradise in Ella Town
It had been a strenuous day of travel. From our early wake up at 6am to the lengthy but absolutely mind-blowing 8 hour … Read more
Journey Through Sri Lanka’s Cloud Forests: Nuwara Eliya to Ella
The train rattled into Nuwara Eliya station. The breaks gripped the iron wheels and there was the squealing of metal … Read more
Kandy To Ella: A Photo Essay – Part II
As promised, here is part 2 of my Kandy to Ella photo essay. If you haven’t seen part yet, I highly … Read more
Kandy To Ella: A Photo Essay – Part I
The train journey from Kandy to Ella was so scenic that I just couldn’t resist taking as many photos as … Read more
Kandy to Ella: World’s Most Beautiful Train Journey
After a pretty hectic morning where we were almost forced to miss the train, we finally touched down at Kandy station. … Read more