Sri Lanka is one of the countries in the world where you can experience a lot, in a short amount of time and stay on a budget of $50 a day.
Read about my 2 weeks experience over there and the cost for this travel. Get some tips to travel on a budget in lonely Ceylan.
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Why we travel by bus in Sri Lanka
Going backpacking in Sri Lanka? I highly recommend a mean of transportation that is packed with people, is bloody warm and dusty, slow, and frequently gets delayed: the bus. Sceptical? I give you 7 good reasons to travel by bus in Sri Lanka.
Highlights of Sri Lanka – 2 weeks itinerary
Lots to see on this small island! Though, the short distances should allow you to explore a lot of its wonders in only 2 weeks. Beaches, Ruins, Temples, Hikes… Here is a suggested itinerary for a first backpacking trip to Ceylan.
Glimpses of Sri Lanka
Thinking about going to Sri Lanka? Take a look at these few pictures and book your ticket!
Only have 2 weeks? Check out this itinerary.
Tips for Sri Pada/ Adam’s Peak hike (Sri Lanka)
For lots of travellers who went to Sri Lanka, the hike of Adam’s Peak remains as one of the highlights of their trip. Here are a few tips for making it happen!
5200 stairs, within Buddha and Marco Polo ‘s steps (Adam’s Peak pilgrimage)
What makes some trips unforgettable?
You will come to climb the demanding Sri Pada (also called Adam’s Peak) trail, at the end, it’s the emotion of the accomplishment, the spirituality of the journey and the beauty of the view that you will bring back home.
Story of a highly rewarding hike. Tips to make it happen.
A ride in the dark
After the last ray of lights disappeared, we just stopped talking. Who would find us if we would have an accident now? On this narrow mountain road, with the 2 too weak lights of our small tuk-tuk, we couldn’t do anything but hope for the best.
From being back from Sri Lanka
” As I lay down on my bed, closing my eyes and trying to sleep to recover from the jet lag. But something is wrong, and my brain would not want to sleep. ”
What do you miss when you come back home? In this post I retrace the symptoms I experienced after a 2 weeks trip to Sri Lanka.