Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is nothing if not photogenic. Whether it’s mountain fortresses or empty beaches, this island nation is a magical land for Instagram-happy travelers.

There’s a lot to see in Sri Lanka, from Sigiriya to leopards, but there’s something to be said for a long hike to a waterfall. Central Sri Lanka’s unique topography gives it some very interesting cascades.

From the 17th century architecture of the luxury Amangalla to some of the best seafood in Sri Lanka, a day in Galle Fort is for history lovers, epicureans, and shopaholics alike.

This quick guide to Sri Lanka’s heartland will get you ready for a trip into Sri Lanka that you didn’t know was possible.

Whether you want to catch waves or air, Sri Lanka has destinations all around the island and in all seasons for the intrepid surfer and kitesurfer.

Sigiriya gets all the good press, but Pidurangala has the best view. For trekkers looking for the best possible vantage in the region, Pidurangala is the hike to beat.

Park your bags at Tintagel or Uga Residence and then head on over to these charming Colombo seafood staples for Crabzilla and ambulthiyal.

Bedraggled, fuzzy, and occasionally drunk on berries, the Sri Lankan sloth bear in summer is one of the lesser known treasures of Yala and Wilpattu.

A honeymoon is a holiday you (hopefully) take only once, and for those who want to combine their romantic pampering with wildlife adventure, Sri Lanka has an answer.

From crowded mountains with lighted paths that brighten the night to strange plants at the Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, some very interesting hiking paths run through Sri Lanka.

Historian Jeremiah Jenne explores the verdant, tea-covered hills of Dambatenne, upon which the Glaswegian Tommy Lipton would build a 19th-century empire that persists today.

Wild Sri Lankan leopards roam the vast Yala National Park alongside crocodiles and elephants, a chance for travelers to see the heart of Sri Lanka in both comfort and authenticity