Travelogues Sri Lanka

This morning we got up early because we wanted to take the train to Ella at noon and see a bit more of Nuwara Eliya beforehand. After breakfast, we went to the over two...

In Colombo we picked up the Tuktuk from Tuktukrental.com. We received a driving lesson for both of us (as motorcycle riders, it wasn't too difficult for us to learn how to drive...

6:00 am wake up call as Ganda picked us up from the hotel at 6:45. We wanted to be the first ones at Sigiriya Rock. On this rock, a man named Kassappa built a fortress around...

Relaxing days on the beach, good food, and some exercise in glorious weather conclude our stay in Sri Lanka.

We experience the beautiful train ride from Ella to Kandy, the city with its sights, and later Sigiriya with the Pidurangala Rock and Polonnawura as cultural cities.

The penultimate stop on the tour was Kandy, and although every tourist we met until now told us we could skip the city with a clear conscience, we were full of anticipation....

Yesterday morning, the taxi picked me up to take me from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. I had requested a stop, but he told me that he would treat me to a visit to the Blue Fields tea...

Day 124 of 175: Cruise Around the World - Colombo/Sri Lanka

I found a place I long to return to when daily life becomes overwhelming. Our accommodation in Tangalle (Ibisbird Beach Bungalows) with Angelika was just perfect! We...

Day 8At 6 AM, Subhash, our guide, picked us up for the safari. On our way to the national park, we once again encountered the first elephants, monkeys, and water buffalo. Inside...

Day 5On Day 5, Namal took us back to the station in Kandy. We said goodbye and promised to return.We booked our train tickets online in advance, as the train route from Kandy to...

Today it was time to get up early! We had to take the bus at 7:30 am. For anyone who says it's not early: we are three girls with only one bathroom. But joking aside. This bus...

Done on Monday. The temperatures here inland are on a completely different level. My (Isi) cell phone showed 37°C today. After we were able to enjoy a typical local breakfast...

'The greatest sightseeing attraction is the world. Take a look at it.' (Kurt Tucholsky). The past few days we have spent the mornings and evenings planning our trip. We...

The capital Colombo of former Ceylon has an impressive old colonial quarter with its mighty Clock Tower. The old parliament, the Bishop's Cathedral of St. Lucia, and the Colombo...

Hey there, We spent the whole day today at the beautiful beach. I did a lot of reading, listening to music, and took a few power naps. I also had some incredibly delicious...

Good evening kids, Today was a perfect day. We set off early at 9:00 am, backpacker style, to the city center of our little village near Yala National Park. There we arranged to...

Hello, Rubbel was the best taxi driver and friend who took us to the airport. Both flights were great, had absolutely no problems and landed with full stomachs. At the airport...

Pearl of the Indian Ocean

This morning I had Coconut Rotti for breakfast. These are made from a dough of rice flour and coconut milk and fried into a pancake-like flatbread. They were served with jam and...

This morning I took a tuk-tuk to the main train station in Colombo to catch a train to Hikkaduwa. At the platform, I met an older Swiss couple and had a little chat with them....

In the morning, I slept until 9 o'clock. I could have slept even longer, but I want to quickly get used to the time change. Here it is now +5.5 hours to Accra and +4.5 hours to...

It was time for some relaxation, and so I didn't waste much time. After breakfast, I packed my backpack and walked back down the mountain, the 2.5 km back to Ella. From here, I...

Train journeys are always fun, and I had another one here in Sri Lanka. And it was a joy. It started in Kandy and I got off in Ella after 8 hours of travel. The landscape...

So, after Jonas wrote the last entry, here comes something from me today. Jonas has already said everything about train travel in Sri Lanka, my version would have been much more...

Two days of beach life in Arugam Bay with some cool waves, TukTuk Safari, and a successful challenge for our friends back home...

Through a quick minivan ride, we arrived earlier than expected on the east coast of Sri Lanka in Arugam Bay. After a hearty breakfast/lunch, we wanted to enjoy the afternoon we...

Happy reunion was on July 14th. The small, inconspicuous train station of Kuruna near Colombo airport served as an ideal meeting point for Philipp and Nina with Lukas and Sabi....

Finally, it’s time to go. My first flight heading towards Asia with Qatar Airlines. The destination Sri Lanka is getting closer. But first, a stopover in Doha. Allegedly the...

Day 3We are continuing our journey from Negombo to Kandy. We have chosen the train as our mode of transport. Not only is it the cheapest option, but it's also an adventurous way...