Sri Lanka Adventure Itinerary
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka? Here’s everything we wish we’d known before we visited in 2026. Honest guide to the best routes, drivers, trains, safari parks with the FAQs that actually matter.
Stranded in Paradise: How the Middle East Crisis Kept Us in Sri Lanka
When Middle East airstrikes grounded our flight home from Sri Lanka, we faced chaos, cancelled bookings, and visa nightmares. We also found paradise.
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Haritha Villas + Spa Review – Is this Hikkaduwa’s Best Boutique Resort?
After 54 days in Sri Lanka — 20 of them unplanned — we made one deliberate decision: end the journey properly. Haritha Villas & Spa, a boutique hilltop retreat five minutes from Hikkaduwa, gave us exactly the finale we needed.
Seven private pool villas, a 30-metre infinity pool with views across paddy fields to the coast, and a butler model that puts every other resort service structure to shame. No room service charges, no fixed mealtimes — just a WhatsApp message to Chaminda, and whatever you need appears, wherever you want it.
The food is outstanding. The birdsong at dawn is extraordinary. The spa, honestly, you can skip.
At around ÂŁ500 a night for bed and breakfast, Haritha isn’t cheap — and we give you the full, unfiltered picture on costs, caveats and who this place is genuinely built for. We’ve scored it across all five TripWorthIt™ pillars and included everything you need to decide whether this hilltop hideaway belongs on your Sri Lanka itinerary.
Spoiler: we left wishing we’d booked three nights.
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Bohol & Panglao Island: Complete 3-Day Guide
Bohol, Philippines is famous for Tarsiers, the world’s smallest primate and the Chocolate Hills that resemble Hershey’s Kisses, especially in the dry season. Follow this guide to make the most of your stay.
Koh Mak Travel Guide | Thailand’s Most Laid-Back Island?
Koh Mak sits hidden in Trat Province, between the islands of Koh Chang and Koh Kood. During our two-night stay, we discovered an island that reminds you of how Thailand used to be: unpretentious, peaceful, and utterly authentic. This Koh Mak travel guide covers everything you need to know to help you decide whether this tiny gem matches your travel style.
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Is Koh Chang Thailand’s Most Underrated Island Paradise?
Koh Chang was meant to be our underrated island paradise: lush jungles, turquoise seas and pink-sand islands. Here’s what we found when we explored beyond the resorts: there’s loads of choice, beautiful beaches, and the easiest Trat island to get to from Bangkok. But how does it really compare to its cute neighbours, Koh Mak and Koh Kood?
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Why Koh Kood Should Be Your Next Thai Island Stop
Discover why Koh Kood beats overcrowded Koh Samui for authentic Thai island experiences. With pristine beaches, healthy coral reefs, and genuine Thai hospitality, this hidden gem offers everything that made Samui special before mass tourism took over. Koh Kood remains Thailand’s last paradise with uncrowded beaches, excellent snorkelling, and traditional fishing villages. Learn why smart travellers are choosing Koh Kood’s authentic experiences over Samui’s tourist traps, plus practical tips for visiting before this secret destination becomes mainstream.
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Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak: Which Thai Island Should You Visit?
Which Thai island suits you best—Koh Mak, Koh Kood, or Koh Chang? We share our first-hand journey via Boonsiri, the stays we loved (and one we didn’t), and how each island feels on the ground—quiet romance, wild nature, or lively convenience—so you can pick your perfect escape.
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Island Hopping Adventure: Our Epic 4-Day Coron to El Nido Boat Trip
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping a deserted beach, diving into turquoise waters before breakfast, and sailing to hidden islands with 20 strangers who feel like family by day four. Is this the ultimate island hopping boat tour?
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14-Day Philippines Travel Itinerary
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✔️ Wander through Bohol & Panglao
✔️ Experience the magic of Siquijor
✔️ Explore Coron & Busuanga before an epic 4D3N island-hopping tour with Big Dream Boatman to El Nido
✔️ Relax on Darocoton Island at Dryft Camp
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