Adams Peak Sri Lanka

The popular excursion destination in Sri Lanka - Adam's Peak, also known as Sri Pada, is the most famous mountain in Sri Lanka due to its importance as a pilgrimage destination. It is located in the southern highlands and at 2243 meters is the fifth highest peak on the island. The ascent involves no less than 5200 steps.

Stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka - a rip-off?

They are one of Sri Lanka's icons and a popular motif in travel brochures - the stilt fishermen along the south coast of Sri Lanka. This type of fishing is not practiced anywhere else in the world and is part of the local culture. Except for an older version of the 20 rupee banknotes, the famous stilt fishermen have made it to many tourists as an expression of exoticism and closeness to nature.

The taste of Sri Lanka - Sinhalese and Tamil cuisine

Food in Sri Lanka - The taste of Sinhalese and Tamil cuisine Delicious recipes to cook at home

Ella - Sri Lanka

The cozy mountain village of Ella is almost everyone's favourite in the Sri Lankan highlands. The reasons for this are obvious: it is beautifully situated at an altitude of 1041 meters in the mountain landscape, surrounded by lush green tea plantations and a good starting point for excursions and hikes in the surrounding area. With mostly warm days and cool nights, the climate in [...]