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Journey Through Sri Lanka’s Cloud Forests: Nuwara Eliya to Ella

by Ella McKendrick

The train rattled into Nuwara Eliya station. The breaks gripped the iron wheels and there was the squealing of metal against metal as the train jerked begrudgingly to a halt. At once the … Read more

Kandy To Ella: A Photo Essay – Part II

by Ella McKendrick

As promised, here is part 2 of my Kandy to Ella photo essay. If you haven’t seen part yet, I highly recommend you do so. As the title suggests, this is a photo essay. If … Read more

Kandy To Ella: A Photo Essay – Part I

by Ella McKendrick

The train journey from Kandy to Ella was so scenic that I just couldn’t resist taking as many photos as possible. Therefore, as well as an article describing the journey itself, I’ve decided to … Read more

Kandy to Ella: World’s Most Beautiful Train Journey

by Ella McKendrick

After a pretty hectic morning where we were almost forced to miss the train, we finally touched down at Kandy station. Our tickets were stamped and we were directed to the correct platform. At … Read more

How We Nearly Missed the Train from Kandy to Ella

by Ella McKendrick

I dreamt that night, like I did every night. A faint singing entered my delusions, its high pitched chimes growing ever louder. My vision faded and I drew myself back fo consciousness, confused … Read more

Fast Travel: How Fast is too fast? – One Night in Kandy

by Ella McKendrick

The train hummed in the background as Lewis and I made our way down the platform, practically tripping over our tired feet. What a journey! I had thoroughly enjoyed every minute staring out of … Read more

Bustling Colombo to Cultural Kandy Via Train

by Ella McKendrick

I love to tell stories about how my adventures unfold. So if you want to read all bout my experience in-depth including getting to Colombo Fort from Negombo, picking up tickets etc, please … Read more

Backpacking Sri Lanka Day 1: Arriving in Negombo

by Ella McKendrick

“Excuse me ma’am,” The air hostess repeated in soft tone. “Would you like some breakfast?” I lifted by head sleepily from my tray-table, blinking sleep out of my bleary eyes. I could just … Read more

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