September 24, 202610 min read

Kataragama: What to Actually Do When You Get There

The Magiya team made the trip down to Kataragama last week, on the bus like everyone else. This isn't a "what is Kataragama" post. It's the stuff that makes the day go well, and a reminder that Kataragama isn't a place to rush.

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September 4, 20266 min read

Ella, Unhurried: Tea Country and the Art of Doing Very Little

Ella is the kind of hill country getaway where green hills, misty mornings, and perfectly paced hikes make it incredibly easy to do absolutely nothing. If you're looking for a trip that unplugs you the second you arrive, here is how we'd plan a few days up in the clouds.

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August 20, 20268 min read

Long Weekend Plans: Why I Chose Arugam Bay This August

This August 26th and 27th are back-to-back public holidays. Take the Friday off and you've got a five-day long weekend on your hands. Here's how I'd spend mine: surf, safari, and a very good bus seat, on Sri Lanka's east coast.

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August 20, 20268 min read

Long Weekend Plans: Why We're Heading to Kandy for the Esala Perahera

This year's long weekend lines up with the biggest night of Sri Lanka's most sacred annual tradition. Here's our plan for Kandy, temples, a tea country hike, and a bus already booked.

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August 14, 20266 min read

8 Things You Didn't Know About Vavuniya (Beyond the A9 Tea Stop)

Most people know Vavuniya as the place their overnight bus stops for tea at 3 AM. Here is why it deserves far more than a bathroom break.

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