Birds of Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka
July 14, 2026
In a piece about Udawalawe National Park Professorabe shows us some more of the birdlife of Sri Lanka.
In a piece about Udawalawe National Park Professorabe shows us some more of the birdlife of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is waiving fees for visitors from many countries in hopes of increasing business
Adam’s Peak (also known as Sri Pada, or “holy footprint”) is located in the southwestern part of Hill Country.
A stop at a roadside vendor to pick up a locally grown treat.
Many restaurants and hotels here feature lavish Christmas decorations. This is the Christmas tree in the lobby of our hotel – fashioned largely from recycled
It looked inviting, but we had made other arrangements already.
Strong arms and a sturdy piece of wood will also do the trick – at least when it comes to tuk-tuks! Ours developed a fault
Balapitiya, at the mouth of the Madu river, is a popular departure point for river safaris.
Toddy, a palm ‘wine’, is made from the sap of palm trees. The sap is obtained by tapping the flower stalk and collecting the liquid
Buying tea in Sri Lanka often involves a bewildering set of options. The better shops will brew you a cup of the tea(s) you are