The Travellers blog
Guides, tips and inspiration for your next journey — written by people who plan trips for a living.
Tourism Update2024 by the Numbers: Sri Lanka's Tourism Year in Review
2024 closed with 2,053,465 tourists, up 38% on 2023—the post-crisis recovery is building real momentum.
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Tourism UpdateDecember: Sri Lanka Hits a Record—Here's Why It Matters to Travellers
Sri Lanka welcomed 233,087 tourists in December 2024 alone, the year's highest month—what that means for crowds, prices, and booking strategy.
ReadDestinationsWhale Watching in Mirissa: When, How, and Why It's Not Guaranteed (But Real)
Mirissa whale watching is seasonal and genuine—here's what a real trip looks like, and why patience matters more than luck.
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DestinationsGalle Fort: A Walk Inside History, On the Water
Galle Fort is UNESCO-listed, photogenic, and genuinely liveable—here's what a real visit looks like beyond the Instagram angles.
ReadDestinationsElla and the Nine Arches: A Ridge, a Bridge, and Why the Crowds Are There
Ella's vistas and the Nine Arches Bridge are genuinely beautiful—here's how to experience them without the peak-hour tourists.
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Visa & EntryUK's ETA rollout reaches its final phase — but not for Sri Lankans
The UK opened ETA applications to all remaining visa-exempt nationalities — Sri Lankan passport holders still need a full visa.
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Visa & EntryAustralia Visas: The Long-Haul Trip That's More Accessible Than It Looks
Australian visas from Sri Lanka now offer digital processing and multiple pathways—understand which visa suits your trip, then apply online.
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Visa & EntryVisas to India: The Closest Neighbor, the Simplest Visa
India is easy to reach for Sri Lankans—direct flights, simple visa process, and a shared-region feel that makes travel flow naturally.
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Visa & EntryA USA Visa for Sri Lankans: Timelines, Docs, and What Actually Matters
The US visa journey from Sri Lanka is long but straightforward if you prepare early and understand what consular officers actually assess.
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AviationSriLankan Airlines' Numbers Slid, But Tourism Recovery Is Real
Despite record tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka, SriLankan Airlines reported a loss in October 2024—a signal of deeper industry pressures.
ReadAviationDirect Bengaluru to Colombo Just Got Easier: SriLankan's New Daytime Route
From 31 October 2024, SriLankan Airlines added daytime flights between Bengaluru and Colombo, lifting weekly frequency and targeting short-trip travellers.
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InspirationHoneymoon in Sri Lanka: Romance Without the Resort Cliché
Ignore the generic island-resort template—Sri Lanka's best honeymoon moves mix scenery, solitude, and actual local flavor.
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