26. Sri Lanka - Kate’s Spontaneous Adventure Discovering Beaches, an Elephant Sanctuary, and the Kindest People on the Planet

In this episode of Trip Tales, I sit down with Kate, who shares the incredible story of her family’s spontaneous two-week adventure in Sri Lanka—a destination that wasn’t even on her bucket list but now holds a special place in her heart. What started as a surprise meet-up with her brother, who was on his own world travels, turned into an unforgettable journey for Kate, her mom, and her daughter. Join us as Kate takes us through the magic they encountered including breathtaking beaches, majestic mountains, an awe-inspiring safari, a visit to an elephant sanctuary, the sacred golden Temple of the Tooth, and the heartwarming kindness of the Sri Lankan people. This episode is a testament to the beauty of unexpected adventures and the hidden gems that can turn into life-changing experiences. Whether Sri Lanka is on your radar or not, Kate’s story might just inspire you to add it to your travel bucket list! Mentioned in this episode: Flying SriLankan Airlines into Colombo Monsoon season Negombo Villa Shade Resort Trincomalee 108 Palms Beach Resort Pasikuda The Calm Resort & Spa Ella Homestay found through Booking.com The Ella to Kandy train ride Ravana Adventure Park Ravana Pool Club Udawalawe Udawalawe National Park Udawalawe National Park Safari Elephant Transit Home (Elephant Sanctuary) Hotel in Udawalawe Hatton Royal Majesty Bungalow The Tea Plantations Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens The Temple of the Tooth London BUY ME A COFFEE to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves FOLLOW: Kelsey on Instagram & TikTok SHOP: Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront. SHARE: About your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: [email protected] PARTNER DISCOUNT CODES VITAL SPRING - 20% OFF premium magnesium & electrolyte replenisher Vital Spring with code KELSEY20 COZY EARTH - 40% off Bamboo Sheets that feel like hotel luxury with code: CE-KELSEYGRAVES BLING2O - 10% OFF Bling2o kids ski or swim goggles with code: KELSEY SPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit< ...