Another 5 hours train through the mountains brought me to famous Kandy. This time it was way harder than the previous time: I was still standing in the coach, it was raining hard, as usual doors were kept open, and I had to share the ride with another group of young men singing loud and dancing hard. First hour was actually good, I enjoyed their songs, but it turned into nightmare because they never stopped over the 5 hours ride. I was standing, with no way...

After a few days in the mountains, I moved to the east coast, which is the most unexplored part of the country. 6 hours bus with nonstop tamil techno music at full volume brought me to Arugam Bay, considered as the most beautiful surf spot and beach of the east coast. I found a very quiet city, with dozens of surfers guesthouses, surf shops and schools and of course many surfers from all around the world. Since the water here is very calm, and therefore sui...

For the first time since I arrived in Sri Lanka I left the coast. As now usual, I took a bus to Tissamaharama (also known as Tissa) to visit the Yala national park. Apparently they knew I was coming since a few people were waiting for me at the bus station saying they were missing only one person for tomorrow's safari. I first told them I was not interested in safari and went for a walk in the city, searching for a cheap place to stay. I...

I left Hikkaduwa continuing on the south coast of Sri Lanka. First stop was Galle, a pretty big city with a spectacular fort. After finding a room inside the fort, I immediately headed to the beach of Unawatuna: I took a bus and asked the driver to drop me in Unawatuna. I started walking, under midday sun searching for the beach. After 1 hours I finally found the beach, which obviously was 5km away from the city. Anyways, I discovered an amazing place: a c...

I safely flew from Bangkok to Colombo, despite my luggage was considered missing by the airline (I will not name it). After spending one hour filling all kind of complain forms, I found out that my pack was considered as part of a group of Chinese's tourists, and therefore placed in a separate room. Anyways, it's 1am and after passing customs controls I am in the Colombo airport's arrival hall, being literally attacked by dozens of taxi ...