US-based international travel influencer Juliana Broste, travel filmmaker and host, showcasing adventures and fun things to do around the world, recommended Sri Lanka to be listed as one of the best places to visit in 2023, and as a result of her continuous effort, Sri Lanka has been listed in the Forbes list as one of the 23 best places to visit in 2023.
 Juliana Broste
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This was a result of her visit to Sri Lanka last year, under the Visiting Blogger Program of SLTPB 2022. Julianna, who explored the destination on a photo tour, says that even with inflation, visitors will find Sri Lanka a spectacular, affordable destination worth the long haul.
“Loop around the island and you’ll see why this land will keep you guessing — from the hustle and bustle of capital city Colombo to beautiful beaches, rice fields, waterfalls, plains, and mountains,” said Broste.
“There’s a lot to see in a relatively short distance, so have your camera at the ready. “Spotting the wildlife in Sri Lanka is really special.
“You can go on safari to an Elephant Sanctuary, go whale watching on the Indian ocean and spy on birds, lizards, jellyfish and monkeys in a mangrove,” she said.
Broste has selected spotting leopards at the Yala National park on her bucket list for next time. Sri Lanka is an ideal destination to explore the cultural attractions, including the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Kandy.
“Be sure to pack an all-white outfit that covers your shoulders and legs when visiting religious sites,” said Broste.
“Catching a traditional Kandyan dance performance is a highlight, seeing men and women in traditional dress telling stories through dance,” she said. Broste also mentions Nuwara Eliya, known as ‘Little England’ as another must see location.
“Winding roads reveal rows and rows of tea bushes on the hillside — be sure to stop in for a cup of tea on your visit to a tea factory and plantation,” said Broste. “Equally as fun: sampling a king coconut on the side of the road along your adventure.”