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Sri Lanka's river fishing is extraordinary and almost completely unknown outside the island. Here is what the mahseer rivers offer and how to access them.

The Ritigala forest monastery in the dry zone is one of the most atmospheric ancient sites in Sri Lanka and almost no one visits it. Here is why that needs to change.

Stargazing in Sri Lanka is genuinely extraordinary in the dry zone and at altitude. Here is where the skies are clearest and when to go.

The sea turtle conservation work in Sri Lanka is some of the most active in the Indian Ocean. Here is how to engage with it responsibly.

The 100 things worth doing before you leave Sri Lanka. The experiences that define the island and that you will not find anywhere else.

Tangalle is where the south coast slows all the way down. Long empty beaches, serious seafood, and the kind of quiet that is increasingly hard to find.

Running in Colombo starts before dawn when the temperature is manageable. In the hill country, the routes are extraordinary. Here is where to run by city and region, and what to know before you go out.

Driving Sri Lanka's south coast on the A2 — from Colombo through Galle, Mirissa, Matara, and east to Hambantota — takes three days done properly. Here is the route, the stops, and what to know.

Sri Lanka has dive sites few people outside the industry know about — WWII wrecks, coral walls, and whale sharks. Here is where to dive, what certification you need, and what to expect.

Hikkaduwa is 100 kilometres south of Colombo on the A2. The reef snorkelling is the best on the west coast. Here is what to do, where to stay, and how to avoid the tourist traps.

Polonnaruwa, 215 kilometres north of Colombo, is better preserved than Anuradhapura and easier to navigate. Here is how to see it properly, what to prioritise, and how long you need.

Cycling Sri Lanka gives you access to roads, villages, and landscapes that no other transport reaches. Here are the best routes by region, what gear you need, and how to plan each one.

Sinharaja is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last remaining lowland tropical rainforests in Asia. Entry is controlled, guides are mandatory, and going properly makes all the difference.

Arugam Bay sits on Sri Lanka's east coast, 320 kilometres from Colombo. The surf season runs May to September. Here is what to know before you go — breaks, logistics, wildlife, and food.

Yoga retreats in Sri Lanka range from basic hillside shacks to serious teacher-training centres. Here are the locations that are actually worth your time, what to look for, and how to book.

Nuwara Eliya sits at 1,868 metres above sea level and feels like a Surrey village transplanted into the tropics. Here is what the town is actually like, what to do, and how long you need.

Snorkelling and diving in Sri Lanka reveals an underwater world that most visitors never see. Here is where to go and what you will find.

Bentota is 90 minutes from Colombo and delivers beach, river, and jungle in one place. Here is how to spend time there properly — what the lagoon offers, where to stay, and what to skip.

Kitulgala is three hours from Colombo in the Kelani River valley. The white water rafting is the best in Sri Lanka, and the surrounding forest is where The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed.

Wilpattu is Sri Lanka's largest national park and its least visited. Leopard density is among the highest in Asia. Here is how to visit, what to expect, and why the absence of crowds is the whole point.