Lonely Planet named Sri Lanka the number one country in the world to visit in 2019. Vast tea terraces, an abundance of wildlife, and stunning beaches (and much more) make Sri Lanka a truly unforgettable destination. I had the pleasure of visiting Sri Lanka in 2018 and I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s why you simply can’t miss it. Travel guide company Lonely Planet recently named Sri Lanka the number one country in the world to visit in 2019. The South Asian country was chosen because of a diversity of experiences, incredible food, and burgeoning tourism industry. I had the pleasure of visiting this extraordinary country for two and a half weeks last year, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough. During my stay, I was lucky enough to take part in multiple safari tours, travel through the country’s central highlands via one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, and much, much more. Scroll down for 15 stunning images and reasons why you can’t afford to leave Sri Lanka off your bucket list for much longer. It has the highest density of elephants in Asia. Sri Lanka has around 5,800 wild elephants wandering around its national parks….