Sri Lanka, understood.
The story behind the rock, the reason the temple asks for bare feet, and where the leopard sleeps. Made for the people who visit, before, during and after the trip.
Plan it properly
Routes, seasons, money and the masterclass that explains what you're about to see.
Answers in your pocket
Phrase cards, offline maps and a guide you can ask anything, in your language.
Keep the island
The full documentaries, printed maps and souvenirs worth carrying home.
Documentaries
The rock that was a palace
In the 5th century, King Kashyapa built a palace on top of a rock. What was he afraid of? The climb, the frescoes, the mirror wall, and what you'll miss if you only go for the view.
Shorts
Know it before you land
Sri Lanka Before You Land
Routes, seasons, trains, money and safety, plus the 2,500-year story that makes the sights make sense.
Your First Week in Sri Lanka
The arrival, the money, the first train, and what not to do at a temple.
Kingdoms of the Island
Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy: who built what, and why it still matters.
Say It, Respect It
Useful Sinhala and Tamil phrases with audio, temple rules, tipping and bargaining.
Shoot Sri Lanka
Where to stand and when, for the shots everyone wants and the ones nobody takes.
Free tools for the trip
Island map Open →
Every guide we have published, on one map of the island. Choose a place to read about it.
Route builder Open →
Choose 7, 10 or 14 days and what you enjoy. Get a day-by-day route from our two-week loop, with checked travel times.
Phrase cards Open →
Nine phrases in Sinhala and Tamil, in large type. Show the screen to a driver or a shopkeeper, or print them.
Cost calculator Open →
What a day and a trip cost, by travel style, in rupees and dollars. Every price is dated.
Guides to the island
Things to do in Colombo: a day or two in the commercial capital
Walk Galle Face Green at sunset, explore Fort and the Pettah markets, see the National Museum and climb the Lotus Tower: Colombo in one or two days (2026).
What to wear and pack for Sri Lanka
What to wear in Sri Lanka: light clothes that cover shoulders and knees, a warm layer for the hills, a Type G adapter and repellent (checked Oct 2026).
What a trip to Sri Lanka costs in 2026
Rooms and a driver cost most; the big sights add about US$90 plus 25,599 rupees per person. Every price in a Sri Lanka trip, dated October 2026.
Follow the island, one film at a time.
New documentaries and Shorts every week, in English first, then in German, French, Russian, Chinese and Hindi.