Many countries like Sri Lanka rely on tourism - without it jobs disappear, local people do not get paid. Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary General of the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization has called "on the global community to offer its unwavering support to Sri Lanka through Tourism at this critical moment noting that hotels, beaches and other sites of interests are open as usual and ready to welcome you and by continuing to … [Read more...]
Experience the magic Sri Lanka – stay with locals
The future of sustainable travel is not cruise ships carrying more and more people overwhelming the places they visit. The future of travel is going slow - staying with locals, living like locals and giving back directly to local economies. Rosemary Neave Women Travel the World Halgolla Plantation Home Sri Lanka Arlene and Emil have retired to their family home in Sri Lanka... Beyond making a living for us, both dependent on old-age and … [Read more...]
Join me in Sri Lanka
Lyn Taylor has been leading adventures in Nepal and India for many years. She has just returned from her first visit to Sri Lanka and is still trying to come to terms with how amazing the experience was. Here she describes it - and you can join her in February 2017 on her first organised tour there. Here she writes about her trip: I am so taken back at how such a small island (only around the size of Tasmania) can be packed with so much … [Read more...]
Solo Travel for Women in Sri Lanka
There’s nothing worse than having the time off work and the resources to go on a truly epic vacation with no one to accompany you! But that doesn’t mean you should cancel your plans. Women wanderlusters have been going it alone all over the world, and the beautiful destination of Sri Lanka should be no exception. Below are a few helpful tips for solo travel for women in Sri Lanka holidays. Where to go If this is your first trip, … [Read more...]
