Plan your trip to Sri Lanka | Dan Flying Solo https://www.danflyingsolo.com/category/destinations/asia/sri-lanka/ Travel Blog & Travel Photography | Exploring the world solo... Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:02:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 23 Best islands to visit in 2023: unique island escapes https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-islands-to-visit/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-islands-to-visit/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2023 18:53:43 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=15024 Looking for the best islands to visit packed with experiences? Discover these beautiful and unique islands famed for more than just beaches.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-islands-to-visit/feed/ 64 A quick guide to Sri Lanka’s UNESCO attractions https://www.danflyingsolo.com/sri-lanka-unesco-attractions/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/sri-lanka-unesco-attractions/#respond Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:07:55 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=20193 Sri Lanka is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Listed attractions, from ancient and lofty citadels to temples deep inside caves.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/sri-lanka-travel-guide/feed/ 0 Top ten things to do in Sri Lanka https://www.danflyingsolo.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-sri-lanka-photography/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-sri-lanka-photography/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2017 07:49:02 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=2434 From pristine empty beaches, taking an elephant safari or exploring lush tea plantations. The top 10 things to do in Sri Lanka in photo form.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-sri-lanka-photography/feed/ 36 Awesome Hotels in Sri Lanka with incredible pools https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-hotels-sri-lanka-swimming-pools/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-hotels-sri-lanka-swimming-pools/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:33:29 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=9399 I have an addiction for unique hotels, specifically ones with incredible pools. So when I visited Sri Lanka it became a running theme to discover the best this country had to offer.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-hotels-sri-lanka-swimming-pools/feed/ 5 The Dambulla Caves: Sri Lanka https://www.danflyingsolo.com/dambulla-caves-srilanka-times-costs/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/dambulla-caves-srilanka-times-costs/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:31:57 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=2701 The Dambulla caves are just one of eight UNESCO attractions in this country. I happily spent hours admiring the incredible artwork on the walls here. If there is one thing I keep repeating, it is get you ass to Sri Lanka before everyone else does!

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/dambulla-caves-srilanka-times-costs/feed/ 13 Tea & Trains: Exploring Sri Lanka Hill Country https://www.danflyingsolo.com/tea-plantaions-trains-ella-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka-hill-country/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/tea-plantaions-trains-ella-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka-hill-country/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2015 08:27:21 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=2441 The breathtaking train from Kandy to Ella delivers you to Sri Lanka hill country. Tea plantations, rolling hills and a slower pace of life welcome you. This was one of my favourite parts of my journey through Sri Lanka, come find out why.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/tea-plantaions-trains-ella-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka-hill-country/feed/ 19 Climbing Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka https://www.danflyingsolo.com/climbing-sigiriya-rock-sri-lanka-unesco/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/climbing-sigiriya-rock-sri-lanka-unesco/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2015 01:00:29 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=2432 Heights, seriously petrified! But, If I made it to the top then you can too. Climbing Sigiriya rock is well worth it, I have the photo proof right here! Come and explore one of Sri Lankas UNESCO world heritage sights and discover the remains of history.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/climbing-sigiriya-rock-sri-lanka-unesco/feed/ 0 The Kandy to Ella train: The worlds most scenic rail journey? https://www.danflyingsolo.com/kandy-to-ella-train-review-srilanka-scenic/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/kandy-to-ella-train-review-srilanka-scenic/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:07:15 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=2445 The Kandy to Ella train journey is often described as one of the worlds most scenic. Slow down and enjoy this slow ride through misty tea plantations.

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