The Colombo to Galle train line runs along Sri Lanka's southwestern coast, providing spectacular views of the ocean. On this route, you'll pass golden beaches and palm-fringed shores. The journey ...

I rode the $1 coastal train in Sri Lanka from Bentota to Colombo. There was a 2-hour delay, and I didn't have a seat on board, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Train rides through the clouds and Bawa's tropical modernism: Sri Lanka's best cultural experiences - Planning a trip to the tropical island country of the moment? Beverley Watts has your guide to ...

I recently went on a solo trip to Sri Lanka and rode its famed coastal rail. The rail had stunning views of honey-colored beaches and the Indian Ocean. I had to sit on my suitcase for the entire ...

Sri Lanka was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and British for 450 years but was granted independence in 1948 and Ceylon became the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in 1972.

What it's like to ride Sri Lanka's famed Kandy to Ella train line. Chugging through the Highlands, windows down, doors open, is the best way to see the country’s emerald interior unfold — and ...

Scenic and charming: Sri Lanka’s Main Line railway has been called the world’s most scenic train ride. Is this the world’s most scenic train ride? At the very least, the day-long railway ...