Sri Lanka’s north is opening up after being off limits for decades.
Home / TravelBen WestNZ Herald·25 Aug, 2026 07:00 PM7 mins to read Men bathing at Keerimalai Springs. Photo / Ben West Men bathing at Keerimalai Springs. Photo / Ben WestEveryone goes to south Sri Lanka, but with its bright colours, tourist-free cities, and inexpensive accommodation, now’s the time to visit the north, writes Ben West
“Cow ahead!” I shout to the driver, although it is very unlikely he hasn’t noticed the huge animal standing in the middle of the
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