Arith Chamodya
Content creator with a strong interest in meaningful and engaging content, along with history, science, and geopolitics. I create clear, honest work that helps readers understand places more deeply and explore the world with confidence.
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Budget Backpacking in Sri Lanka: Tips, Hostels, and Route Ideas
Everything you actually need to know from $1 street food to the Kandy-Ella train that will genuinely change your life. There’s this moment that happens
Sri Lanka Approves Free Visa for 40 Countries — Is Yours on the List?
If you’ve been putting off a Sri Lanka trip because of visa costs, Parliament just removed that excuse. On 7 May 2026, Sri Lanka’s Parliament
Chasing Waterfalls in Sri Lanka: 7 Stunning Falls and How to Find Them
Sri Lanka is roughly the size of Ireland but it hides more waterfalls per square kilometre than almost anywhere else on earth. Tucked behind curtains
City of Dreams Sri Lanka Redefines Colombo’s Luxury Travel Scene with Nüwa Flagship Hotel
When a USD 1.3 billion resort opens its doors, it tends to change the conversation. That’s exactly what City of Dreams Sri Lanka has done
Is It Safe to Rent and Drive Your Own Car in Sri Lanka as a Tourist?
Imagine cruising past emerald tea fields, pausing by golden beaches, or winding your way through misty hill-country roads at your own pace. Renting your own
DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Just Won 4 International Awards — Here’s Why It Should Be on Your Sri Lanka Itinerary
If you’ve been trying to decide where to stay in southern Sri Lanka especially for a family holiday or a destination wedding a new set
Birdwatching in Sri Lanka: Where to Spot Rare Species
At dawn, the forests of Sri Lanka come alive. The call of a Ceylon Blue Magpie echoes through the misty canopy, a flash of crimson
Sri Lanka’s Brief Garden Featured by The New York Times as a Must-Visit Garden Destination
Featured Image Credits – New York Times/Viran de Silva Beruwala, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s iconic Brief Garden has been featured by The New York
Hilton Yala Resort Named a Top Birdwatching Destination by Condé Nast Traveller
Yala, Sri Lanka – Hilton Yala Resort has been named among the world’s best birdwatching destinations by Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, featured in its 2026
Can You Use US Dollars or Euros in Sri Lanka? Here’s What You Need to Know
Imagine stepping off the plane in Colombo with only dollars or euros in your wallet. You hop into a tuk-tuk, ready to head to your