Episode 26. Sri Lanka - Kate’s Spontaneous Adventure Discovering Beaches, an Elephant Sanctuary, and the Kindest People on the Planet

In this episode of Trip Tales, I sit down with Kate, who shares the incredible story of her family’s spontaneous two-week adventure in Sri Lanka—a destination that wasn’t even on her bucket list but now holds a special place in her heart. What started as a surprise meet-up with her brother, who was on his own world travels, turned into an unforgettable journey for Kate, her mom, and her daughter.

Join us as Kate takes us through the magic they encountered including breathtaking beaches, majestic mountains, an awe-inspiring safari, a visit to an elephant sanctuary, the sacred golden Temple of the Tooth, and the heartwarming kindness of the Sri Lankan people. 

This episode is a testament to the beauty of unexpected adventures and the hidden gems that can turn into life-changing experiences. Whether Sri Lanka is on your radar or not, Kate’s story might just inspire you to add it to your travel bucket list!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Flying SriLankan Airlines into Colombo

• Monsoon season

• Negombo

  • Villa Shade Resort 

• Trincomalee

  • 108 Palms Beach Resort

• Pasikuda

  • The Calm Resort & Spa

• Ella

  • Homestay found through Booking.com

  • The Ella to Kandy train ride

  • Ravana Adventure Park

  • Ravana Pool Club

• Udawalawe

  • Udawalawe National Park

  • Udawalawe National Park Safari

  • Elephant Transit Home (Elephant Sanctuary)

  • Hotel in Udawalawe

• Hatton

  • Royal Majesty Bungalow

  • The Tea Plantations

• Kandy

  • Royal Botanic Gardens

  • The Temple of the Tooth

• London

  • Portobello Road Airbnb

  • The Borough

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