Whilst Sri Lanka is a relatively small island it feels so much bigger because journey times are unexpectedly long. With average speeds of around 20-25km an hour a 100km trip which in Europe could be achieved in a little over an hour can take the best part of a day. This is a combination of small roads, frequent potholes and numerous hazards from wayward “uncles’ on bicycles to freely wandering cows...
The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever existed on Earth and the waters around Dondra, Sri Lanka's Southernmost point, are recognised as the one of the very best places in the world to catch a glimpse of these awesome creatures. The deep water ocean is very close to the coastline around Dondra Head Lighthouse which means that the whales often come near to the...
Of the many and several fabulous things about living in Sri Lanka, the food markets are a sensory delight; mazes of stalls piled high with colourful, fresh, tropical fruit and veg alongside vendors selling fragrant spices by the kilo. Although it is a small island, Sri Lanka is blessed with a diverse climate so as well as the expected exotic produce that thrives in tropical conditions, the temperate...
