Sri Lanka's Topographic Diversity in a Small Area
Despite being one of South Asia's smallest island nations, Sri Lanka packs an extraordinary range of landscapes into just 65,610 square kilometres. Fr...
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Roshan Bandara
Travel & Geography Writer
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Roshan writes about travel, geography, and historical sites across Sri Lanka. He covers destination guides, national parks, ancient ruins, and the island's diverse landscape.
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I write to help people discover every corner of this beautiful island.
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Ultimate 10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Planning your first big trip around our beautiful island? Whether you're a local from Colombo looking to explore the Cultural Triangle or someone from...
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The Distance from North to South Is Only 435 km
Imagine waking up to the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya in the morning, sipping tea from the country's highest plantations, and by evening, dipping your...
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Riverston & Pitawala Pathana: Mini World’s End Without the Crowds
Imagine standing on a vast grassland plateau, wind whispering through the tough grass, with a sheer cliff dropping dramatically into misty valleys bel...
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Ancient Irrigation Technology: Anicuts and Canals
Sri Lanka's ancient irrigation systems stand as one of the world's greatest engineering achievements, rivalling anything built by the Romans, Egyptian...
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Kataragama: Multi-Religious Sacred Site
Kataragama stands as one of Sri Lanka's most remarkable spiritual destinations, where Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and indigenous traditions converge in...
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Offbeat East Coast: Oluvil, Ninthavur & Remote Surf Beaches
Sri Lanka's east coast remains one of the island's best-kept secrets, offering travellers a chance to escape the crowded tourist trails and discover a...
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Inter-Monsoon Periods: Unpredictable Weather
Sri Lanka's inter-monsoon periods are fascinating yet unpredictable weather systems that fall between our two major monsoon seasons. Unlike the more p...
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Kuruwita & Batadombalena: Prehistoric Cave & Waterfalls
Kuruwita, nestled in the Sabaragamuwa Province about 90 kilometres from Colombo, is home to one of Sri Lanka's most significant archaeological treasur...
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Nuwara Eliya: Sri Lanka's Cool Climate City
Imagine escaping Sri Lanka's coastal heat for a breath of fresh, cool air where tea plantations stretch endlessly under misty skies. That's Nuwara Eli...
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Cyclone Season and Tropical Storm Patterns
Sri Lanka sits in one of the world's most cyclone-prone regions, and understanding tropical storm patterns is crucial for anyone living here. Whether...
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Matara, Talalla & Dikwella: Less Crowded South Coast Towns
If you're looking to escape the tourist crowds of Galle and Mirissa, the south coast towns of Matara, Talalla, and Dickwella offer the perfect alterna...
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