It’s fairly easy to overlook Sri Lanka when you’re looking at a map of the world. Located just off the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka looks like a speck in the middle of the Indian Ocean compared...

To most people, safaris are synonymous with Africa. The continent is teeming with wildlife and underdevelopment, maintaining an environment conducive to the lives of these larger than life creature...

No matter where their journey started, the Pilgrims of the ancient world set out in search of change. Many were searching for new beginnings, a chance to start over and experience life elsewhere. S...

While some people are still sticking closer to home thanks to the economy (save, save, save), others are getting more adventurous and wandering further off the grid than ever before. For all our ex...

As of January 2012, new visa regulations have been implemented. Travelers are no longer permitted to receive visas on arrival. Instead, all visitors are required to apply for an online visa before ...

Sri Lanka’s history is one characterized by great conflict and turmoil. Much of the history tells the story of war and uprising, be it the rebellions against the colonial powers or the extended civ...

Sri Lanka experiences a tropical climate, which means that it is hot and humid most of the time. There is, however, a distinct boundary between the wet and dry seasons. That said, the country’s ori...

Sri Lanka has no shortage of festivals, with a colorful event happening almost every month in some region of the country. Whether travelers are looking for intellectual discussions – which can be f...