Sri Lanka, the teardrop of India, is a paradise island that holds all the beauty of Asia and the bright vibrant colours of India in a less crowded quiet place. The country has had a sudden upsurge in tourism in the last few years, despite the end of the civil war only being 10 years ago, and the absolute devastation caused to the island after the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. Having travelled the island for a month myself in 2016, this country holds a special place in my heart. But is there a darker side to the rise in tourism? Reports have shown there to have been a spike in hate crime towards Muslims, as well as sexual harassment … Continue reading Sri Lanka Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel’ 2019: But Why?