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In our blog Trail Stories, you’ll find the best times to stay with us whether on the east or south coast, ways to make your holiday experience richer, and the insider tips that make a world’s difference when you’re travelling as a family.
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Jan 63 min read
Relax, Recharge, Repeat: the Spice Trail Spa Therapy for Surfers (and Everyone Else)
Surfing is tough on the body—there’s no sugarcoating it. We get that, which is why we introduced Spa Therapy at the Spice Trail.
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Oct 29, 20223 min read
Good food, great surf & pool fun; hello from Spice Trail Ahangama!
The awesomeness of Sri Lanka’s south coast is not news to anyone who set foot on the island. Its many surf breaks, spectacular bays and...
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May 15, 20223 min read
Yes to Sri Lanka
With more travel bans being issued for Sri Lanka, some people have asked us what it’s really like to visit; some have also asked why the...
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Jun 22, 20213 min read
The Fisherman's Tale
Anyone visiting the Ulla village where we’re based will come across an iconic character of Arugam Bay—the fisherman. We work closely with...
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Jun 17, 20212 min read
Growing Slowly
New spaces always excite us. We love how their open potential complements our drive to keep creating, experimenting and innovating....
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May 7, 20212 min read
Here Comes The LBK
The rush of discovery, the fulfillment; the stories, the flavours and the little doses of culture; the sense of community; the fun… we...
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Mar 29, 20212 min read
Life Outside The City
When you realise that the air you’re breathing is simply pure; that the food you’re relishing in, is nothing but goodness from the earth;...
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Mar 10, 20213 min read
When You Need A Real Coffee
A coffee before the morning surf; and, one after. A cup of joe before that two pm call. Something to sip during the beach stroll to scope...
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Team Spice Trail
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Living The Good Life
Imagine the perfect day, living the perfect life. To us, this means waking up somewhere beautiful that’s just a walk away from the beach,...
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Jan 28, 20214 min read
The Place Beyond The Surf Village
Walking down Panama Road along the busy commercial strip of Arugam Bay where the Spice Trail is, someone may easily miss out on what lies...
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Team Spice Trail
Nov 27, 20203 min read
The Little Big Things Of The Spice Trail Life
Every now and then, our guests tell us about something that came across as a nice little surprise during their stay at the Spice Trail....
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Team Spice Trail
Nov 2, 20203 min read
Every Drop Counts: Why We Salvage Dirty Water
One of the first big moves we made after starting the Spice Trail, is setting up a blackwater recycling system. Why? Because, the East...
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Team Spice Trail
Oct 13, 20202 min read
From The Farm
Food being a key part of the Spice Trail experience, we try to keep the origins of our ingredients close and clean. This means that we...
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Team Spice Trail
Sep 30, 20202 min read
New Partnership
When we’re not cooking up a storm in the kitchen or trailing down some wild path in the East Coast, we’re connecting with interesting...
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Team Spice Trail
Sep 18, 20203 min read
How To Do Arugam Bay
Okay folks, it’s time we talk about how to do A’bay. Over the last few weeks, we’ve watched too many people come here for a short stay,...
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