Zinara Rathnayake

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Laos. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the mysterious mountainside Khmer ruin of Wat Phu Champasak, to experiencing a local homestay in the Lanten, Khmu, and Tai Daeng communities, and relaxing in Laos' tropical hammock-flopping mecca: Si...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Sri Lanka. Discover Sri Lanka's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets—from taking a boat trip to Pigeon Island for some of the best snorkelling and reef diving around, to feeling the air cool as...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Sri Lanka travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from feeling the air cool as you ride the historic rails into the hills from Colombo to Kandy; to losing the crowds at Kumana...

Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Laze on an undiscovered beach, wander lost cities and ancient ruins, or hit the markets for exotic fruits and rich spices; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka Travel Guide:...