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19 Best Places To Visit In Galle, Sri Lanka In 2024

Galle is one of the most beautiful and iconic cities in Sri Lanka. I’ve been there twice and would definitely go back a third time. Here I’ll be sharing with you my picks of the best places to visit in Galle to help you plan a memorable trip. Many of

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15 Best Places To Visit In Jaffna, Sri Lanka In 2024

This post is all about my favourite things to do and places to visit in Jaffna. I recently spent a week in Jaffna and extensively explored the city and its surroundings. Jaffna is full of historic sights, beautiful temples, unique history and culture, and some of the tastiest food in

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15 Best Places To Visit In Trincomalee In 2024

In this post, I’ll be taking you through some of the best things to do and places to visit in Trincomalee. Located on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka, Trincomalee is much less visited than the popular beach destinations on the south and west coasts or the “cultural triangle” in

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23 Best Places To Visit In Kandy, Sri Lanka In 2024

In this post, I’ll be sharing with you my pick of the best places to visit in Kandy. These include some of the obvious main sights, such as the famous Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Kandy Lake. But I’ve also included some genuine hidden gems that I

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17 Best Things To Do In Mirissa In 2024

With its beautiful beaches, world-class whale and dolphin-watching, numerous surf spots, and crystal-clear waters, there are many great things to do in Mirissa. This small fishing town is one of the most popular beach destinations on Sri Lanka’s south coast. It’s an excellent place to relax and soak up the

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19 Best Places To Visit In Anuradhapura In 2024

The ancient city of Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most historically, culturally, and religiously significant places in Sri Lanka. It’s packed full of important monasteries, monuments, and other sights. Some of the top highlights include the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree (believed to be

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15+ Best Things To Do In Sigiriya In 2024

Climbing the famous Lion’s Rock (i.e. Sigiriya Rock Fortress) is the most famous and popular thing to do in Sigiriya. But there are plenty of other fantastic sights to explore here too. These include Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya Buddhist Temple, and Kandalama Lake. I’ll share more info on each of these

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9 Best Hiriketiya Hotels in 2024

Belika Beach Club, Clics Coliving & Coworking, and Sand Dollar House are three of the best hotels in Hiriketiya. I’ve provided a detailed review of each of these, and a few other excellent options, below. Hiriketiya is one of my favourite places in Sri Lanka. I recently spent over a

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15+ Best Mirissa Hotels in 2024

Mimoza Mirissa, Lantern Boutique Hotel, and The Hostel Mirissa are three of the best hotels in Mirissa. These three places are quite different, but each offers excellent hospitality and great value for money. I spent two months living near Mirissa. I’ve personally visited most of the places mentioned in this