a ˜Fun in the Sun“ Dolphin watching in Kalpitiya If you love to experience life under the ocean and sightseeing the dolphins flipping and swimming around, we have the right place and the perfect entertainment for you. For the girl with a bucket list, for the father planning to take his kids on a trip, for boy day out or … Read More
6 Reasons to Visit Kalpitiya
crane fishing in mangroves 6 Reasons to Visit Kalpitiya Kalpitiya, set right at the edge of a peninsula on the western coast of Sri Lanka, is a popular tourism site (although its remained relatively quiet and chill, adding to its appeal), and its not very hard to see why. Here are five of the main reasons. Make sure you dont … Read More
My First Day Kitesurfing
When I first came to Kalpitiya with my girlfriend, we had no idea wed be taking a kite surfing course. We managed to spend over a month in Sri Lanka without even getting on a regular surfboard, even though every single person whos heard we were coming here asked well, have you learned how to surf yet?. Its understandable. One … Read More
How to Go to Wilpattu National Park from Kalpitiya
While Kalpitiya is better known as a kiteboarding paradise, or a great destination for dolphin-watching, a day trip to Wilpattu National Park should be high on your list.Wilpattu National Park has Leopards, Sloth Bears, and Elephants Sri Lanka’s largest national park, the name of Wilpattu describes the landscape of the area: ‘Willu’ stands for natural lakes in Tamil, and ‘pathu’ … Read More
Origin of cinnamon and Sri Lanka
The History of Sri Lanka and the History of Spice are intertwined to the extent that it leaves one to question whether this amazing country was discovered because of spice, or vice versa. Most historians will agree that Sri Lanka was the main hub of the ancient spice trade. And with regard to cinnamon, which originated here, was certainly the … Read More
What is sustainable tourism?
Tourism will never be completely sustainable as every industry has impacts, but it can work towards becoming more sustainable. The UN World Commission on Environment and Development adopted the idea of sustainability in the Brundtland report in 1987 and defined sustainable development as follows: Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of … Read More
How did Kitesurfing become a Sport ?
If you ever been to the beach, youll know that water sports are very popular. You will have probably seen surfers riding the waves on their boards; jet-skiers speeding across the water; and perhaps even the occasional wind-surfer. You may have also noticed a few people riding waves on boards similar to surfboards, holding on tightly to an unusually big … Read More
Why You Need to Visit Kalpitiya
Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is the land of beautiful, scenic and natural landscapes, sandy beaches, thriving wildlife and a population of very amiable and hospitable people. It is definitely one of the most beautiful vacation spots that are fit for both kinds of tourists whether they are lovers of nature or are in search of adventure and … Read More
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