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The Journal
stories, guides & tales from the island
The best time to visit Sri Lanka, region by region
Sri Lanka has two monsoons and a dozen microclimates, which means somewhere on the island is always in season. Here's exactly when to go, wherever you're headed.
Read the guideLeopards of Yala: a spotter's guide
Where, when and how to give yourself the best chance of seeing the island's most elusive cat.
Read More →Inside the Temple of the Sacred Tooth
The story behind Kandy's holiest shrine and how to visit it respectfully.
Read More →A first-timer's guide to Sri Lankan curry
Hoppers, kottu, pol sambol — what to order and how to eat like a local.
Read More →10 perfect days: the classic first trip
Our most-loved itinerary, explained day by day, for a first taste of the island.
Read More →Riding the blue train to Ella
Everything you need to know about the world's most scenic rail journey.
Read More →Whale watching in Mirissa
When to go, what you'll see, and how to do it ethically.
Read More →Never miss a story
Letters from the island
Occasional dispatches — travel tips, new journeys and tales from the road. No spam, ever.