1840 steps to Mihintale summit
This morning, we took a bus from Anuradhapura to Mihintale. Took a short walk before reaching the base where we were greeted by the sight...
Cycling around the Ancient City of Anuradhapura
Caught the 6am train to Anuradhapura from Colombo Fort train station. It was a long and boring train ride that lasted 5 hours! I actually...
Posan Poya in Negombo
Today's Poson Poya Day, which is a public holiday in Sri Lanka. The Poson Poya is a signifcant day for Sri Lankan Buddhists who celebrate...
A walking tour around Colombo
Waihan and I initially wanted to head down to Anuradhapura for the weekend. However, we could not get the train tickets from Colombo to...
Tuktuk around Unawatuna/Rumassala
Wai Han and I decided to get a Tuktuk to bring us to the Japanese Peace Pagoda as it is rather near (less than 10km) but inconvenient to...
A different world inside Galle Fort
Arrived at Galle Fort in the afternoon. Galle Fort has a really different atmosphere, with different architecture and street names. It...
Snorkelling in Hikkaduwa
Took the first class train ticket to Hikkaduwa from Colombo. It was pretty cool because in first class, you get your own private "area"...
Nature's best at Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens & Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Woke up to an awesome and free breakfast, courtesy of Camarin Residence. It was really really good! Even the fruit jam that he used is...
First weekend trip in Sri Lanka to Kandy City
Today's my first wekend trip in Sri Lanka! Decided to go to Kandy as it is only 3 hours away from Colombo and can be easily reached by...
