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I’ve already written over 10,000 words on the beauty and awesomeness of Sri Lanka (see blog post links below), so this time… I’m letting the photos speak for themselves.
Here are 40 of my favorite photos from my recent 2-week trip, highlighting some of the most beautiful places of Sri Lanka.
PLACES VISITED:
- Colombo
- Negombo
- Kalpitiya
- Wilpattu National Park
- Anuradhapura
- Trincomalee
- Habarana
- Sigiriya
- Dambulla
- Kandy
- Pottuvil
- Ella
- Nuwara Eliya
READ MORE ABOUT SRI LANKA IN THESE POSTS:
- 10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary
- A Sri Lankan Safari at Wilpattu National Park
- 7 Fun Facts About Sri Lanka (That You Probably Didn’t Know)
- The Best 4 & 5 Star Hotels in Sri Lanka (Boutique Hotels Included!)
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka?
These are the sites I use and recommend for booking travel:
HOTELS IN SRI LANKA: I always search on Booking.com for accommodation, as their Genius loyalty program offers 10-20% discounts and free breakfast/upgrades for certain hotels.
FLIGHTS TO SRI LANKA: When researching flights, I always check Skyscanner first because it pulls in flight options across all airlines and saves you the trouble of searching each airline individually. When booking flights via Skyscanner, I always book directly with the airline rather than one of the third party options.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN SRI LANKA: 12Go is the best site to book transport (buses, trains, ferries) from A to B in a lot of Asian countries.
CAR RENTAL IN SRI LANKA: When renting a car on your travels, check DiscoverCars.com for the best deals.
ACTIVITIES IN SRI LANKA: If you’re looking to book tours or other organized activities on your travels, GetYourGuide and Viator both offer myriad options for fun things to do all around the world (think: sailing trips, cooking classes, city walking tours, and more).
TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR SRI LANKA: Unless you can easily afford to pay for huge unexpected medical bills, DON’T TRAVEL WITHOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE! These days, I usually buy the Safety Wing nomad insurance, as it’s very affordable and caters to digital nomads with a monthly subscription option. I’ve also been a longtime World Nomads user, and will still use them if I need more comprehensive insurance (e.g. for adventure activities) or if I am visiting the US (Americans aren’t eligible for Safety Wing’s US add-on option).
ESIM / SIM CARDS FOR SRI LANKA: When traveling overseas, I always purchase an eSIM from Sims Direct for the country I’m going to, activate it before I depart, and as soon as I arrive I am automatically connected to the local network and can easily find my way to my accommodation. No need to to buy a local SIM card at the airport; eSIMs are fully electronic and don’t require you to take out your old SIM.
LUGGAGE: I am currently a July luggage girl (July Australia / July US). They offer a lifetime warranty, which I have used multiple times now – and every time, they have sent me a brand new replacement suitcase without hassle. I recommend their Checked Plus if traveling with 32kg/70lb of luggage (note: many airlines do not allow bags this heavy!), the Checked if traveling with 23kg/50lb of luggage, and the Carry On Light (Expanded) which is super lightweight and really helps you stay within the 7kg carry-on limit that many Aussie airlines enforce. Click to read my full review of July luggage.
READ MORE ABOUT SRI LANKA IN THESE POSTS:
- 10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary
- A Sri Lankan Safari at Wilpattu National Park
- 7 Fun Facts About Sri Lanka (That You Probably Didn’t Know)
- The Best 4 & 5 Star Hotels in Sri Lanka (Boutique Hotels Included!)
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka?
These are the sites I use and recommend for booking travel:
HOTELS IN SRI LANKA: I always search on Booking.com for accommodation, as their Genius loyalty program offers 10-20% discounts and free breakfast/upgrades for certain hotels.
FLIGHTS TO SRI LANKA: When researching flights, I always check Skyscanner first because it pulls in flight options across all airlines and saves you the trouble of searching each airline individually. When booking flights via Skyscanner, I always book directly with the airline rather than one of the third party options.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN SRI LANKA: 12Go is the best site to book transport (buses, trains, ferries) from A to B in a lot of Asian countries.
CAR RENTAL IN SRI LANKA: When renting a car on your travels, check DiscoverCars.com for the best deals.
ACTIVITIES IN SRI LANKA: If you’re looking to book tours or other organized activities on your travels, GetYourGuide and Viator both offer myriad options for fun things to do all around the world (think: sailing trips, cooking classes, city walking tours, and more).
TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR SRI LANKA: Unless you can easily afford to pay for huge unexpected medical bills, DON’T TRAVEL WITHOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE! These days, I usually buy the Safety Wing nomad insurance, as it’s very affordable and caters to digital nomads with a monthly subscription option. I’ve also been a longtime World Nomads user, and will still use them if I need more comprehensive insurance (e.g. for adventure activities) or if I am visiting the US (Americans aren’t eligible for Safety Wing’s US add-on option).
ESIM / SIM CARDS FOR SRI LANKA: When traveling overseas, I always purchase an eSIM from Sims Direct for the country I’m going to, activate it before I depart, and as soon as I arrive I am automatically connected to the local network and can easily find my way to my accommodation. No need to to buy a local SIM card at the airport; eSIMs are fully electronic and don’t require you to take out your old SIM.
LUGGAGE: I am currently a July luggage girl (July Australia / July US). They offer a lifetime warranty, which I have used multiple times now – and every time, they have sent me a brand new replacement suitcase without hassle. I recommend their Checked Plus if traveling with 32kg/70lb of luggage (note: many airlines do not allow bags this heavy!), the Checked if traveling with 23kg/50lb of luggage, and the Carry On Light (Expanded) which is super lightweight and really helps you stay within the 7kg carry-on limit that many Aussie airlines enforce. Click to read my full review of July luggage.
Thank you to Sri Lanka Tourism for hosting me for 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. Note that all opinions expressed here and elsewhere on this blog are my unbiased own, and are uninfluenced by any gifts or incentives I may receive.
