Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle embraces an area encompassing the ancient sites of Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, and Segiriya, and the city of Kandy. This area is perhaps the area most visited on the island, and is well worth the trip. Each of the ancient sites have book kiosks in the museums, and there are a number […]
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WoWasis visits Buduruwagala, home of Sri Lanka’s massive carved Buddha statues
Buduruwagala is easy to miss, sitting 4 km off the main road, roughly 5 km south of the town of Wellawaya, on the A2 road, off the turn-off to Tissa. But you shouldn’t miss it. There are several massive statues carved into the rock, some of which have fine detail, including a Buddha statue that, […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits Sri Lanka’s mountain tea houses
Tea is an essential part of Sri Lankan culture, and is their second leading export commodity, behind textiles. Sri Lanka’s hill country is liberally dotted with terraced tea plantations, and many of them have wonderful tea houses right at the road side where you can relax, drink their teas, and enjoy the mountain atmosphere. And […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis travel tips and avoiding scams in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a wonderful place to visit, not as touristed as other countries in the area, and full of friendly people and terrific sites. Like any other country, there are some things to keep in mind, and a few things to avoid. We here at WoWasis have already written an informative post on hiring […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits the Peradeniya Botanic Gardens in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy is a rambling old town that requires no more than a day to see just about everything. At night, the best spot we’ve found is the Pub Royale, located in the Queen’s Hotel building, where — on a good night — a magnificent 4 piece accordion band plays Besame Mucho and other hits from […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits Galle, colonial city of southwestern Sri Lanka
Built by the Dutch in 1663, the colonial city of Galle is a pleasure to walk through, keeping within the confines of the fort area. Our journey took us there on a Sunday, which happened to also be Mohammad’s birthday, so all museums were closed. Everything else was open, including boutiques, antiquities shops, restaurants, and […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis tours Sri Lanka on the Haputale – Badulla hill country train
We here at WoWasis love to take scenic trains. And there is none finer in Sri Lanka than the route along the Colombo-Kandy line that runs in the hill country north from Haputale to Badulla (see the video), through the towns of Ella, Demodara, and Bandarawela, and into the countryside. Or you can go south, […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis touring product review: the incredible Booster Pac ES2500 auto battery charger
Here at WoWasis, we’ve got off road vehicles, sports cars that go on rallyes, you name it. We’re often in the middle of nowhere, and occasionally the car battery runs out. We’ve always carried booster cables, but what do you do if there are no other vehicles around to give you a jump? If you’re […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay in southeast Sri Lanka is fairly well known for surfing, and waves are best in the high season, between April and October. In low season, it’s still a great getaway, with plentiful inexpensive beach bungalows and hotels, picturesque fishing boats, and an opportunity to swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis tours the Pottuvil Lagoon mangroves near Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay in southeast Sri Lanka is fairly well known for surfing and other water sports, but you’ll be missing something extraordinary if you don’t take a nearby mangrove eco-tour in the village of Pottuvil. The tour is by outrigger, polled through the mangrove waters by local people, is managed by the Hidiyapuram Fisheries Cooperative […]
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