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January 2026 is just around the corner. A new year. A clean slate. It’s new for new resolutions. New dreams. And of course, new adventures! This January, travel somewhere different. Somewhere that feels alive again. You’ve made it through the cold, the rush, the sameness. And now, you want warmth. Colour. Sound. You want the

Warning: reading this might make you book a snorkel trip before you finish it. Why do people love snorkelling? Easy! Because it shows you a world you’d never see on land. And where better than Sri Lanka? This small island is huge when it comes to marine life. Coral reefs. Sea turtles. Reef sharks. Thousands

Did you know the Maldives is made up of 1,190 islands? Only about 200 are inhabited – the rest are pure postcard perfection. It’s also just 1.5 hours away from Colombo. And the best part? You don’t need a visa if you’re Sri Lankan! That means you can literally have breakfast in Colombo… …and lunch

Understanding Sri Lanka’s Climate and Monsoon Seasons Think about Sri Lanka. What do you remember first? Is it the beaches? Tea? Cricket? Sure, all of that’s true. But here’s the secret. This tiny island is also one of the world’s wildest playgrounds. Leopards lounging on warm rocks. Elephants gathering in giant herds. Whales surfacing like

Discover Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka Kalpitiya. Ever heard of it? Not everyone has.  It’s on the northwest coast of Sri Lanka, about 170 km from Colombo. A long strip of land, with a big lagoon on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. If Sri Lanka were a giant pizza, Kalpitiya would be the

Bird Watching in Sri Lanka – Why This Island is a Birder’s Paradise Why do people travel for birds? Easy! Because bird watching slows time. Because it sharpens your eyes. Because every call feels like a story. And where better than Sri Lanka? This small island is huge for birders. Over 400 recorded species. More

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Sri Lanka? Tea? Cricket? Maybe the beaches? Fair enough.  But here’s the secret – this gorgeous island is actually one of the top wildlife hotspots in the world. You can watch elephants wandering across grassy plains, leopards slipping through the shadows. There’s crocodiles

Tired of trips that don’t feel like yours? The same schedules. The same stops. The same “top 10” everyone does. You follow the plan. Someone else’s plan. And it feels flat. Sri Lanka is too alive for that. Too full of little surprises. The smell of fresh food in the morning. The sea breeze on

Cultural immersion tours in Sri Lanka offer travellers a chance to explore not only world-famous heritage sites but also local traditions, authentic village life, and spiritual rituals. From Anuradhapura tours to Galle heritage walks, SoulTrek designs bespoke cultural tours of Sri Lanka that blend iconic landmarks with everyday stories. Sri Lanka is small, yes. But

Sri Lanka is small. But small doesn’t mean less, at least not when it comes to this fiery little island. Sri Lanka is packed with more biodiversity than many big countries put together. One minute you’re walking through misty tea plantations of the hill country. The next, you’re face to face with an elephant on