📍Pink Beach, Komodo Islands 📍Pink Beach, Komodo Islands
🐕Unfortunately, there are over 3 million stray 🐕Unfortunately, there are over 3 million stray dogs in Sri Lanka. 

🇱🇰This is because owning a dog in Sri Lanka is not the norm thanks to economic issues 

🐶Pretty much all the dogs I encountered over there were sweet, calm and just after a bit of attention (and food). Although rabies in Sri Lanka is on the rise. 

😇Also from what I saw it seemed as though the strays were treated quite well (although I know this is not always the case). 

📖If your interested in learning more, or want to support the cause then give these following charities a follow @wecare_srilanka @animal_sos_srilanka @themightyroarproject

Are you a doggo lover?
Tattoo Story time📖 Basically this was my fault Tattoo Story time📖

Basically this was my fault as I had a little twitch and I moved ever so slightly which is when he said “oh no”. I asked my friend to film some tattoo videos and she caught this gem on camera 😂

The tattoo turned out absolutely fab though and I loveeee it 🐘❤️

Does anyone have any tattoo tales? 

PS when I moved my neck here the needle was very much off me 💉
👩🏽‍🦱Rarely post my TT content on here b 👩🏽‍🦱Rarely post my TT content on here but this video seemed to create some conversation so I thought I would share ✌🏽

Also just want to caveat that I personally don’t think this is unconventional at all, hence why in my voiceover I say “what some people might call” … to confirm some people is not me 😂
I had a couple of comments like this on some of my I had a couple of comments like this on some of my TikToks a few months back when I said I was going on a long trip without my BF. 

🧡One thing I’m super grateful for is my supportive boyfriend no matter how ludacris my ideas.

✈️He loves to travel and explore new places but it’s definitely not on the same scale as me! 

💻 He also doesn’t have a job that gives him the same freedoms as mine does 

🌎we were meant to be apart for 6 weeks but I told him I was extending by a week and it was absolutely fine 

❤️Despite the fact we miss each other he’ll always support my travels whether he can come with me or not.

🍉 If your partner doesn’t support or trust you are they really the one?
Nothing compares to being by the sea 🌊 📍@c Nothing compares to being by the sea 🌊 

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🌊🐚Ultimate room views for just £22 a night 🌊🐚Ultimate room views for just £22 a night @pelicanbayahangama  above the @pickledpelican restaurant where you can get very decent burgers🍔

📍Ahangama, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
A little insta VS reality. Exploring days look v A little insta VS reality. 

Exploring days look very different from travel days. And you best believe I spend 99% of my days in my frizzy bun 😅

Anyone else like this?
📍Udawalawe National Park Can never have to muc 📍Udawalawe National Park

Can never have to much elephant content right? ✌🏽🍃🐘
Coming to terms with the fact I’ll never be a cu Coming to terms with the fact I’ll never be a cute insta girl 😂✌🏽

FYI the train was stationary in the second pic of me 😂

Also think I need to say that the first few pics are not mine… but I think that’s pretty obvious right? ©️
🏄🏽‍♀️Sri Lanka’s Surf Towns are call 🏄🏽‍♀️Sri Lanka’s Surf Towns are calling… are you going to answer? 🏄🏽‍♀️

🌊Whilst I didn’t get to surf in Sri Lanka due to a broken toe, I absolutely love watching surfers as a pastime. I think it’s such a cool and impressive sport.🌊

🏄🏼Here are the best places to surf (or surf watch👀)

South Coast (November to April) 

🏄🏽‍♀️Hiriketiya 
🏄🏽‍♀️Matara
🏄🏽‍♀️Ahangama 
🏄🏽‍♀️Midigama
🏄🏽‍♀️Thalpe
🏄🏽‍♀️Mirissa 
🏄🏽‍♀️Hikkadawa
🏄🏽‍♀️Unwatuna 

There are also some smaller beach towns in between the above 

East Coast (May-October) 

🏄🏽‍♀️Arugam Bay 
🏄🏽‍♀️Pottuvil Point 
🏄🏽‍♀️Panama 

Do you fancy trying the surf in Sri Lanka?
🚂The most beautiful train ride the in the world 🚂The most beautiful train ride the in the world 🚂🍃

🇱🇰🚂Tips for the Ella-Kandy/Kandy-Ella train ride in Sri Lanka 

🎟️First Class Ticket = 3000lkr (£7.90)
🎟️2nd Class Ticket = 900lkr (£2.40)

🚂You can buy your tickets from the station the night before but the pre book shuts at a certain time, however you don’t need to worry you can easily buy or tickets on the day just make sure to come at least 30 mins before departure 

🚂I would highly recommend booking 2nd class over 1st 

🚂In 1st the doors should open but all the windows will be shut 

🚂In 2nd the windows will be open and the doors will be shut HOWEVER all you need to do is politely ask the ticket collector and they should open these up for you. (We had such a nice guy on our train who was opening up all the doors for us). 

🚂2nd is WAYYY more fun you can hang your head out the window, everyone is super friendly and you end up getting chatting with all the other passengers on the train. I don’t think we sat down once on this train because of all the socialising 

📸PS A lot of my pics turned out blurry because of how much this train moves. I honestly don’t know how some people have the guts to hang right out of it whilst its moving
🔉Sound On 🔉 The only time is Brits can trus 🔉Sound On 🔉

The only time is Brits can trust the governments advice 😅😅
This was my last sunset in Sri Lanka before I head This was my last sunset in Sri Lanka before I headed to the airport and what a nice little goodbye it was 🧡🍑🍊🦁🌅🌇 @lighthouse_ahangama
🐘Sri Lankan Safari’s🐘🇱🇰 🍃Sri Lan 🐘Sri Lankan Safari’s🐘🇱🇰

🍃Sri Lanka has a number of national parks where you can go on a safari experience🍃

Some of these include

🐊Yala National Park (This is the most popular NP in Sri Lanka for Safari) 
🐊Udawalawe National Park
🐊Minneriya National Park
🐊Wilpattu National Park
🐊Wasgamuwa National Park
🐊Gal Oya National Park
🐊Kumana National Park
🐊Bundala National Park

🐆🧸On the Safari you can expect to see elephants, peacocks, water buffalos, crocodiles and if you are really lucky; leopards and sloth bears!🦚🐘

🚗🍃I have been to both Yala National Park (back in 2016) and Udawalawe (this year). I’d say I much preferred the Udawalawe Safari.

🐆WHY DID I PREFER UDAWALAWE?🐘

🐾It felt more natural 🍃

🟢In Yala the drivers would walkie-talkie each other then there would be a rush of all these jeeps trying to crowd around an animal. My experience in Udawalawe wasn’t like that at all. The only time the drivers would communicate is if they passed each other on a track. 

🧘🏽‍♀️It was a lot quieter in Udawalawe 🤫

 🟢This might have been to do with the time of day (we set off at 6 am) but most of it felt like we had the whole park to ourselves. At one point we were at a huge lake with water buffaloes, two elephants and crocodiles and we were the only jeep there. It was Magical. 

TIPS/RECOMMENDATIONS 💁🏽‍♀️

🦎I would really recommend booking a Stay at Lizard Safari Point in Udawalawe. The rooms are just £15 a night and we booked the tour directly through them and it was the best experience. 

🦎The tour cost about £35-£40 which included 4 hours of safari and entrance to the park. 

🌅Wherever you choose to do your safari make sure you go early morning! 

☔️Also, avoid booking on days when it’s going to rain as apparently the animals will hide!
The 20’s where for budgets and the 30’s are fo The 20’s where for budgets and the 30’s are for Boujee’s ✌🏽

I occasionally will try and share budget tips on here but just know I’m bad at it 😅 the important thing is trying though right?
🌊🏄🏽‍♀️Welcome To Hiriketiya 🏄🏽‍♀️🌊

🌴🇱🇰 Hiriketiya is a small beach town located in Southern Sri Lanka and I fell in love as soon as I stepped on the beach

🎥✌🏽(fun fact: I saw a reel about Hiriketiya on Instagram back in January and instantly knew I had to visit. Sometimes you have to take Insta with a pinch of salt but for some reason, I just knew this would be the place for me and I wasn’t wrong) 

☀️Best things to do in Hiriketya ☀️

Do 

🏄🏽‍♀️Surf Lessons 
🌊Have a chilled day @laplaya.hiriketiya
Swim with Turtles at Batheegama Beach (6 mins drive away)
🤫Visit Silent Beach (20 mins drive away) 
🏖️Visit Dickwella Beach (15 mins walk away) 
🧘🏽‍♀️Do some Yoga @saltypelican 

Eat & Drink 

🧄Garlic Cafe - For the best local food (I think we ate here 10 times in total 😂)
🌊@Mond.Hiriketiya - For good coffee with incredible views 
🇱🇰Dunni’s - To try traditional Sri Lankan Hoppers 
⚪️@Dotsbayhouse - Nice food and a social atmosphere 
🎶@laplaya.hiriketiya - For delish pizza, nice wine and amazing music
🐟Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant - For a V cheap and nice rice and curry buffet 
🍣@Malupoke_SL - Build your own poke bowls and so so good 
☕️@bahia.srilanka - For good coffee and brunch food 
🚬@smoke.bitters -  Voted one of Sri Lanka’s best restaurants. The food is smoky and the cocktails are bitter… But the prices are very London

Play 

🎸@Dotsbayhouse on a Tuesday and Saturday night 
🕺🏽Zing Bar on a Friday night 

Co-work 
👩🏽‍💻@Verse_collective
🧑‍💻@clicscoliving
👨🏼‍💻@Dotsbayhouse

👩🏽‍🦱All great coworking spots - My personal fave was @clicscoliving just because it was super chilled and had no distractions 

✌🏽😎Hiriketiya is one of those super chilled places where you never want to leave We loved in so much we came back twice. Have I convinced you to visit Hiriketiya? 🌊🌴🏄🏽‍♀️
🌊🏄🏽‍♀️Welcome To Hiriketiya 🏄🏽‍♀️🌊

🌴🇱🇰 Hiriketiya is a small beach town located in Southern Sri Lanka and I fell in love as soon as I stepped on the beach

🎥✌🏽(fun fact: I saw a reel about Hiriketiya on Instagram back in January and instantly knew I had to visit. Sometimes you have to take Insta with a pinch of salt but for some reason, I just knew this would be the place for me and I wasn’t wrong) 

☀️Best things to do in Hiriketya ☀️

Do 

🏄🏽‍♀️Surf Lessons 
🌊Have a chilled day @laplaya.hiriketiya
Swim with Turtles at Batheegama Beach (6 mins drive away)
🤫Visit Silent Beach (20 mins drive away) 
🏖️Visit Dickwella Beach (15 mins walk away) 
🧘🏽‍♀️Do some Yoga @saltypelican 

Eat & Drink 

🧄Garlic Cafe - For the best local food (I think we ate here 10 times in total 😂)
🌊@Mond.Hiriketiya - For good coffee with incredible views 
🇱🇰Dunni’s - To try traditional Sri Lankan Hoppers 
⚪️@Dotsbayhouse - Nice food and a social atmosphere 
🎶@laplaya.hiriketiya - For delish pizza, nice wine and amazing music
🐟Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant - For a V cheap and nice rice and curry buffet 
🍣@Malupoke_SL - Build your own poke bowls and so so good 
☕️@bahia.srilanka - For good coffee and brunch food 
🚬@smoke.bitters -  Voted one of Sri Lanka’s best restaurants. The food is smoky and the cocktails are bitter… But the prices are very London

Play 

🎸@Dotsbayhouse on a Tuesday and Saturday night 
🕺🏽Zing Bar on a Friday night 

Co-work 
👩🏽‍💻@Verse_collective
🧑‍💻@clicscoliving
👨🏼‍💻@Dotsbayhouse

👩🏽‍🦱All great coworking spots - My personal fave was @clicscoliving just because it was super chilled and had no distractions 

✌🏽😎Hiriketiya is one of those super chilled places where you never want to leave We loved in so much we came back twice. Have I convinced you to visit Hiriketiya? 🌊🌴🏄🏽‍♀️
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7 years after my first visit and Sri Lanka still remains one of my favourite places. The beautiful landscapes, nature, wildlife and the people make it one magical Island 🇱🇰🌴

I can’t wait to share with you all my Sri Lanka recommendations but for today here are a collection of my favourite shots 📸
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Beach Holidays, Europe · October 13, 2021

The best things to do in Milos, Greece

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In recent years the stunning Greek island of Milos has become increasingly popular, and after experiencing some of the best things to do in Milos for myself, I can definitely see why. As soon as I stepped foot on this magnificent Island I knew I was going to instantly fall in love, and that I was going to leave with the need to come back here again. I wasn’t wrong. 

Milos is part of the Cyclades Islands and was formed from volcanic activity over 4 million years ago, which is why you get such awe-inspiring and diverse landscapes across the island. 

From towering cliffs to hidden coves, to quaint fishing villages, Milos has something to offer everyone. Oh, and I also can’t forget it has some of the clearest waters I have ever seen! 

Want to know all about the best things to do in Milos? Well, look no further. I have compiled a list of some of the best things to do in Milos, and some of the best places to visit to ensure that you have an unforgettable trip to this beautiful island. 

PS I would definitely recommend visiting Milos ASAP.  For obvious reasons (which you’ll find out below)  I think it’s going to get as popular as Santorini in the next few years, so make sure to get here before the rest of the world.

Milos Island, Greece

The best time to visit Milos

If you are planning on doing some of the best things to do in Milos you’re going to want to have the best weather. The best time to visit is during the warmer months between May-October, where temperatures are on average around 28 degrees celsius.

How to get to Milos

There are two main ways of getting to Milos, by ferry or plane. 

Ferry

You can catch a direct ferry to Milos directly from Athens, as well as multiple other islands such as Paros, Naxos, Santorini and Mykonos. There are multiple ferry companies operating throughout Greece, so I would highly recommend using the website Ferry Scanner, to plan out your journey.

Example journeys and prices 

JourneyDuration +/-Price 〜
Athens to Milos 3 hours €58 
Paros to Milos 1.5 hours €60
Mykonos to Milos 3 hours €80
Santorini to Milos 2 hours €60

Plane

You can catch a 40-minute flight to Milos from Athens airport with prices starting at €50 for one way. The plane that is used to transport passengers over to Milos is extremely small, so this is probably not the best option for you if you don’t enjoy flying.

Milos Island, Greece

How to explore Milos

Car Rental 

In order to do some of the best things to do in Milos, I would highly recommend hiring a car. Car hire on Milos is extremely cheap and you can grab a rental for as little as €40 a day. The roads on Milos are fairly new so you expect a smooth and pot-hole, bump-free ride. However, there are some parts of the island (mainly on the west side) that are still dirt track/gravel roads. Your rental company will explain to you exactly where these spots are, and advise you not to drive on these roads. If you do want to adventure off-road then it’s best to hire a 4×4 or an ATV instead. 

Alternative Travel 

If you are unable to rent a car or an ATV, then thankfully there is a bus service that takes you to most of the best things to do in Milos. Click here to discover more about the bus routes. 

There are also one or two taxi services on the island, but if they are booked out then you can be waiting a while. Click here to find out more.

Where to Stay in Milos

There are so many gorgeous little towns and villages to stay in, it can be hard to choose but I have narrowed down the best spots for you below:  

  • Adamas – This is the biggest village in Milos with a lot going on. It is also the main port town. If you want somewhere with lots of choice and atmosphere this is a great option. 
  • Pollonia – A charming fishing village. Pollonia has a chilled out vibe and a small strip of bars and restaurants. If you are after somewhere with a relaxing atmosphere, Pollonia is the place to come. 
  • Plaka – Plaka is the capital of Milos and a great place to stay if you want nightlife and a bit of buzz around you. It is situated on the highest point of Milos, so you’ll have great views of the landscape.  
  • Klima – Is a stunning little fishing village. It’s extremely small so best recommended for couples who want to be away from it all. The sunsets here are also pretty spectacular 
  • Fyropotomos – Another small fishing village, with some of the clearest water you will find in Milos. Again it’s pretty quiet, so best for people who want to experience complete peace. 

What to Budget for Milos

  • Accommodation – €150-€250 per night 
  • Food €10-€20 per main meal 
  • Alcohol – Beer/Wine/Cocktails – €5/€7€10
  • Tours and Activities €80-€100
  • Car Rental €40-€80 per day

Best places to eat in Milos

The food on Milos is *chefs kiss* incredible. Fresh fish, vegetables, pasta and traditional Greek dishes, oh and of course, unbelievably good wine!  There is something to suit everyone’s palette. 

Some of my favourite restaurants were: 

  • Alvi-Milos 
  • Utopia 
  • Medusa 
  • Astakas 
  • The Deck (drinks only) 
  • Bariello 
  • Akrotiri

The best things to do in Milos

Explore the ‘moonscape’ of Sarakiniko Beach

Number one on the list of the best things to do in Milos is Sarakiniko beach. If you google pictures of Milos, the chances are you will be inundated with images of Sarakiniko Beach. Its unique landscape has been formed by years of wind and water erosion against the pure white volcanic rock. This is why you’ll hear most people refer to this beach as a “Moonscape”, a trip here feels like a trip to another planet. 

Come here and explore the distinctive surroundings, go for a swim in the warm waters, cliff jump into the ocean and snorkel around a shipwreck. Oh, and if you can find them, make sure to explore the abandoned tunnels (don’t forget your torch)

Sarakiniko isn’t your typical beach (you’ll find only a very small stretch of sand at the end of an inlet). Whilst it’s incredible to see, and a Milos must-do, there aren’t many facilities around and it’s not the most comfortable place to sit around for hours. I would recommend coming here in the morning to explore and swim before the crowds arrive. Then you can make your way on to more traditional beaches where you can relax with a sunbed and a cocktail.

Sarakiniko Beach, Milos

Climb down to the hidden beach of Tsigrado

Tsigrado is another unique beach in Milos and is one of the most secluded and difficult to reach beaches on the island. But, I can assure you it’s worth the effort for the incredible views and the crystal clear waters. 

To get to the beach you will have to scale down through rocky passages (there are ropes to help you) and then climb down a wooden ladder that leads onto the beach. Therefore not a beach that is accessible to all. 

My advice: make sure you head here early to avoid being stuck in a queue of visitors climbing up and down. There are also no facilities on this beach, so getting here early means you can explore and enjoy for a while, then head back up to the neighbouring beach of Fyriplaka where there is an onsite beach bar (see below).

If you don’t fancy the climb then you can always book on to a boat tour. Just double-check that Tsigrado is on the itinerary.

Have cocktails by the sea at Fyriplaka

Fyriplaka is Tsigrado’s bigger, and in my opinion, better sister. It’s a large beach surrounded by rich red volcanic rock, and some of the clearest water I have ever seen. If you want to chill at the beach all day then this is the place to come. It’s also the ideal location for a spot of snorkelling due to its clear waters.  What’s even better is there is an onsite beach bar, they serve your standard food and drink but, the best bit, they also sell strawberry slushies (a winner in my eyes).

Milos Island, Greece

Watch the sun go down at Utopia bar  

If you want to watch an epic sunset then Utopia Bar, in the island’s capital of Plaka is the place to go. Enjoy the sunset with some snacks and an Aperol Spritz in hand. Just be sure to get there early so you can grab a front-row seat!

Milos Island, Greece

Go diving through the Kleftiko Caves 

No trip to Milos is complete without a boat trip around the island and to the famous Kleftiko caves. It’s not only a great way to see more of the island but also to learn about its geology and go diving into and through the deep blue caves.

There are plenty of boat trips to choose from, so click here to discover the best one for you.

Take a boat to Polyaigos island

Polyagios is known as the island of goats. Infact the name “polyagios” means “many goats”. This is because it is uninhabited by humans (and, yep you guessed it) home to many goats. 

It might be hard to believe after you visit Milos, but Polyagios is said to have even better beaches and clearer waters than Milos, so definitely worth a visit. 

If you are able to book a private tour, you can get a trip to do both the Kleftiko caves and Polyagios island in one trip

Milos Island, Greece

Visit the cute fishing villages on the island

There are many picturesque villages in Milos, but there are a few clear winners. With cute boathouses, and stunning bays the top three you just HAVE to visit are: 

  • Mandrakia – Great place to stop for lunch at the super-popular Medusa restaurant
  • Fyropotamos – Amazingly clear water
  • Klima – The best collection of boathouses and a great place to watch the sunset

Visiting these villages are definitely some of the best things to do in Milos.

Milos Island, Greece

Visit the catacombs

Last but not least on the list of the best things to do in Milos is visiting the catacombs. The catacombs date back to the 1st-5th centuries and are in the top 3 of the most important catacombs in the world, together with the catacombs of Rome and the Holy Land. Pretty Cool Right?

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😇Also from what I saw it seemed as though the strays were treated quite well (although I know this is not always the case). 

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Does anyone have any tattoo tales? 

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