is sri lanka expensive

Why is Sri Lanka so expensive?

After visiting a few sites in Sri Lanka, it’s when I reach the Sacred City of Anuradhapura that something hits home. Sri Lanka can be really expensive!

Andean Road System, Inca Trail, Peru

Running an empire

This incredible transport network stretched out over a huge part of South America. But you won’t believe how the Incans used to get messages along it!

ancient city of polonnaruwa

Exploring Polonnaruwa

This ancient Sri Lankan capital was the ultimate blend of civics and religion in a beautiful natural setting. What’s the best way to approach a visit?

climbing sigiriya rock

A fortress of fear

The enormous rock on which an ancient king built his fortress is impressive – but why was this leader so scared he had to hide himself up here?

Tanum rock carvings, Bohuslän, Sweden

Carving out their place

Imagine being the first person to stumble upon these ancient carvings from 3000 years ago. And then to discover there are hundreds of thousands of them!

titanic belfast

The amazing museum at Titanic Belfast

The tragedy of Titanic’s sinking was felt across the world but, in Belfast, the city lost the child it had created. Belfast remembers in a new memorial.