Favorite links

I. Blogs I digg

• La Vida Lanka A daily blog maintained by a native Lankan, raised in the US, and now rediscovering Sri Lanka through her eyes and her kids. Features travel tips, restaurant recommendations and random happenings.
• The Longest Way Home Travel journal about a 33 year old guy who packed up and sold everything to go traveling around the world in hope of finding a place called home. Its a great resources that covers several destinations worldwide.
• Travel Sara Inspired by her grandfather, Sara travels the world and Asia documenting her journeys.
• Two Backpackers Aracely & Jason travel the world sharing HD adventure travel videos, HD travel pictures and independent budget backpacking travel tips.

II. Government resources

• Cultural Triangle Fund (CCF) The pfficial website for Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle Fund, overseeing sites located within the cultural triangle such as Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa.
• Department of National Museums The official website for Sri Lanka’s archeological museums.
• Sri Lanka Railways Official website for Sri Lanka railways with routes and schedules.
• Sri Lanka Tourism Bureau The official website of Sri Lankan tourism, operated by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.
• UNESCO World Heritage Convention Official list of heritage sites in Sri Lanka and worldwide, maintained by the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

III. Directories and other resources

• Beachcomber Pete A great resource documenting unbiased travel adventures to far off and exotic places, featuring destination travel guides, suggestions on great deals and places to stay.
• hikkaduwanet.com Great resource on all things Hikkaduwa
• Our Lanka A directory of everything Sri Lanka.
• Pixelheadonline.com A General Directory, featuring an extensive travel section.
• Total Blog Directory A comprehensive directory of travel blogs featuring worldwide destinations
• Travel Library A comprehensive library of travel information for destinations worldwide.