Photos: Heather Elton
Ulpotha, Sri Lanka
Paradise is the word most often used to describe this unique and mountain-ringed village in the heart of Sri Lanka. Ulpotha has been a pilgrimage site for thousands of years. Spiritual and timeless cultural customs are respected, but Ulpotha has a warm, easy-going house party vibe that attracts and interesting mix of people in the arts and media, many of whom come alone. It’s a beautiful place of tranquility and luxurious simplicity, enhanced by the gentle hospitality of the Sri Lankan people. The impressive ancient Buddhist civilizations of Siguria, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Yapahura are a day trip away.