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Elephants, beaches, tea plantations and ancient cities: Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with a treasure trove of UNESCO World Heritage attractions. The island nation packs a lot of different landscapes and experiences in a small geographical area, so the best places to visit in Sri Lanka combine nature,...

Anuradhapura is a sprawling complex of ruins and impressive architectural wonders. As you explore the giant dagobas and soaring brick towers, you're sure to wonder how the architects managed to design such huge monuments back in those times. The scale of this World Heritage site is jaw dropping and...

When visiting Sri Lanka, it's difficult not to be impressed by Dambulla Cave Temple or the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Over the centuries, the caves of Dambulla have been a sanctuary for monks and a refuge for royalty. Dambulla Caves is one of the most incredible places to visit in Sri Lanka...

In the 11th century, Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka replaced Anuradhapura as the capital of what we call Sri Lanka. The city was the stronghold of three major kings and the capital reached the height of its influence in the 12th century. But unfortunately, Polonnaruwa's heyday was a short one. Wandering through...

If you head 1500 km out from the west coast of Australia into the eastern Indian Ocean, about 2600 km northwest of Perth and 380 km south of Jakarta, Indonesia you will find Christmas Island. An equatorial island only 135 km sq in size, 63% is protected in the...