Travel guides

Blogs and travel guides

Written by the people who plan the routes and drive them — airport transfers, food, and the practical things worth knowing before you travel.

Colombo Airport to Kandy: Best Ways to Get There

Private car, bus or train from CMB to the hill capital, and what each option actually involves.

The famous hill-country railway does not start at the airport. How to get both comfort and the train.

Door-to-door transfer, the coastal railway or the bus — choosing by luggage, budget and group size.

A long journey across the island to Nilaveli and Uppuveli, planned properly.

Getting to safari country the same day you land, with cameras, children and luggage in tow.

Rice and curry, hoppers, kottu, king coconut and Ceylon tea — a complete guide to eating your way around the island.

Travel authorisation, tourist SIMs and eSIMs, cash versus cards, ATMs and a pre-flight checklist.