📍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?
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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 🌊 

📍@carrie.ahangama
🌊🐚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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🇱🇰 Postcards Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 7 years aft 🇱🇰 Postcards Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

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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Central America, Costa Rica, Hotel Reviews · January 14, 2023

Luxury Hotels In Costa Rica: Tribe Boutique Hotel, Dominical

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Nestled amongst the leafy green surfer town of Dominical, Costa Rica, lies the beautiful Tribe Boutique Hotel. With a tropical, boho theme and an extremely central location, Tribe Boutique hotel is the perfect place to lay your head, whilst you enjoy all of what Dominical has to offer. 

Tribe Boutique Hotel is adults-only and aimed towards the conscious, connected and spiritual traveller. Their vision is to create a space that sparks creativity as well as fostering community, connection and well-being. As a self-confessed sucker for boutique hotels and a somewhat spiritual person, I think they have achieved just that! 

If, however, you are not the above-described traveller but do love aesthetically pleasing and “Instagrammable” hotels, then Tribe Bouqite Hotel might also just be the one for you too!

So, what can you expect from a stay and Tribe Boutique hotel? Find out all about it below.

Dominical, Costa Rica

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1 Where is Tribe Boutique Hotel Located?
2 What is the Accommodation like at Tribe Boutique Hotel?
3 What Facilities do they have?
3.1 Free and Secure Parking
3.2 Strong Wifi
3.3 Swimming Pool
3.4 Garden Area
3.5 Shared kitchen
3.6 Travel and Tours Assitance
4 Are there onsite restaurants?
5 How much does it cost to stay at Tribe Boutique Hotel?
6 What are the pros and cons of staying at Tribe Boutique Hotel?
7 Would I stay here again?

Where is Tribe Boutique Hotel Located?

Tribe Boutique Hotel is located in Central Dominical. Dominical is a small but stunning town located on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast in the Puntarenas region. It’s best known for its surfing community and chilled vibes. 

It is just a stone’s throw from popular spots such as Manual Antonio National Park, Uvita and Drake Bay. The town is easily accessible by both public bus and car.

 If you are travelling to Tribe Boutique Hotel by car, you will be pleased to know that there is an onsite car park, with enough spaces to cater for each room.

Planning on flying? You’ll find the nearest airport in Quepos (La Managua) which is just a 30-minute drive from Dominical. Tribe Boutique Hotel can also help to organise a private airport shuttle for their guests. Just make sure you arrange this ahead of time to get this booked in and confirmed.  

In terms of exploring Dominical, the Tribe Boutique Hotel is in the perfect place. Dominical has only one main road, and Tribe Boutique Hotel is situated directly on it. This means you have easy access to bars, restaurants and shops as well as Dominical’s main beach (Playa Dominical) which is only 300 meters away! 

There are only a handful of hotels located in Central Dominical, Tribe Boutique Hotel being one of them. It’s best to book accommodation as soon as possible If you are planning a trip here.

Tribe Boutique Hotel, Dominical

What is the Accommodation like at Tribe Boutique Hotel?

Tribe Boutique Hotel is very small. It has approximately 10 beautifully decorated rooms. Plus an additional (very quirky) converted American school bus which you can also book to stay in. 

Each room is equipped with:

  • One double bed
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities
  • Private shower/bathroom 
  • Free toiletries
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Safe 

It’s important to note that these rooms can cater for two people and two people only. The rooms here are quite small, so you would not be able to fit a 3rd person even if you tried!

Tribe Boutique Hotel, Dominical
Tribe Boutique Hotel, Dominical

What Facilities do they have?

Tribe Boutique Hotel has all the facilities you need to ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Free and Secure Parking

For those who are driving to Tribe Boutique Hotel, you can make use of the free onsite parking, and rest easy knowing that your car is being looked after by 24-hour onsite security.

Strong Wifi

One thing I noticed at Tribe Boutique Hotel, was a large amount of Digital Nomads staying at the property, who would spend their days working by the pool.  The wifi here is strong and reliable, so it’s great if you just want to browse, take a work call or want to face-time family and friends back home.

Swimming Pool

My favourite thing about Tribe Boutique Hotel was the communal pool. It gets super hot in Dominical, so plunging into the water to cool down after a day of exploring was the best feeling. Around the pool, you’ll find sun loungers you can relax on, plus books (and even tarot cards) to read.  

Hopefully, your Tarot card reading skills are better than mine, I pretty much told my friend she had a year of death and destruction coming up 😂 (thankfully that wasn’t the case).

Garden Area

As well as the pool, you can also chill in Tribe boutique Hotel’s calming garden area. I absolutely loved swinging in the hammock, whilst reading my book and drinking a beer that I had got from the neighbouring store. 

Tribe Boutique Hotel, Dominical

Shared kitchen

If you don’t fancy indulging in one of the many bars and restaurants Dominical has to offer (or are looking to save a bit of money) you can cook up a storm in their shared kitchen. They have all the utensils you need, a hob, plus lots of fridge storage. Whilst I didn’t cook anything here, the fridge came in very handy when keeping our poolside beers nice and cool.

Travel and Tours Assitance

Still, trying to figure out what exactly you want to do in Dominical? Head over to the reception desk at Tribe Boutique Hotel. The friendly reception staff will be able to give you their recommendations and help book you on to some tours.

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Are there onsite restaurants?

YES! Tribe Boutique Hotel is home to a beautiful, shabby-chic restaurant called Shak’shuka. As you probably guessed from the name Shak’shuka serves up Moroccan delights, traditional Latin dishes, and to-die-for cocktails. Their breakfast menu is one of the most highly rated in Dominical. 

The restaurant is open from 11am-10pm most days, however, is completely closed on Wednesdays. 

How much does it cost to stay at Tribe Boutique Hotel?

Prices may vary depending on the seasons, however, you can expect prices to start from £80 per night ($96). For 3-nights in April, my boyfriend and I paid £280.71, plus an additional £36 for taxes and charges. 

Tribe Boutique Hotel, Dominical
Tribe Boutique Hotel, Dominical

What are the pros and cons of staying at Tribe Boutique Hotel?

There are 100% more pros than cons to staying at this beautiful hotel, but let’s go through them so you can take a holistic look: 

Pros 

  • Central Location 
  • Beautiful design/decor 
  • Onsite cooking facilities 
  • Swimming Pool 
  • Garden Area 
  • Hammocks and beds for relaxing 
  • Calming atmosphere
  • 24-hour security

Cons 

  • Extremely small rooms 
  • Price
Dominical, Costa Rica
Dominical, Costa Rica

Would I stay here again?

This one is difficult! It’s a bit of a yes and a no for me (helpful, I know🙈). I absolutely loved the location, the atmosphere and the decor. And of course, not forgetting spending my days lazing around the pool and on the hammocks. 

However, my issue was with the size of the room in comparison to the price. When I think about the other hotels I stayed at in Costa Rica, such as Hotel Arenal Lodge you got a lot more for your money. 

Tribe Boutique Hotel, Dominical

Both hotels were the same price, however, with Hotel Arenal Lodge the room was double, if not triple the size of the rooms at Tribe Boutique Hotel. This also included a balcony with the most incredible view.  

When it comes to booking a stay at Tribe Boutique Hotel, it really does depend on what you are after. Is it atmosphere and aesthetics, or room size and value for money? Once you know what it is you’re looking for, you can decide whether or not booking a stay at Tribe Boutique Hotel is the right choice for you.

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🐕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

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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 😂
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