Fishing with Gune

© Chloe Massey Photography,  Talib Saleh Photography

Meet Gune, one of the most iconic persons I have ever met. Gune lives in a small beach village on the South Coast of Sri Lanka. He makes a living with different types of fishing If he is not going out on a boat at 4 am in the morning, he is stilt fishing. Stilt fishing is an old custom in Sri Lanka. As you probably have seen on pictures, men in colourful sarongs sit on wooden poles and fish with a fishing rod. It makes a beautiful picture and the local fishermen are happy for you to take one in exchange for some Rupees. However, why not try it yourself and get your own stilt fishing photo. It is actually a very mind freeing and authentic experience and with Gune around you will feel very safe as he knows the ocean inside out. Only thing is, your bum might hurt after a while. But hey the beautiful picture in the end will be worth it. I did it a couple of times now and had a great fresh fish barbecue after at Gune's house. Just contact Hangtime Hostel for more information and they will be able to hook you up. 

Check out this new video...Sri Lanka is truly a little paradise and worth a journey so find a good flight deal, pack your bags, explore Sri Lanka and drop by at Hangtime Hostel !

Hangtime Hostel

It's been a while and Hangtime is officially open since nearly five months now. Times have been crazy but good and full of awesome people with interesting travel stories and adventures to tell.

Are you planning to travel to Sri Lanka?

NO--> Do it!

Yes--> Come to Weligama and check out Hangtime!

Photos give you a first impression of a place on one of Sri Lanka's stunning beaches where you can allow your soul to dangle..

Opening and blessing

Today we had our monk blessing ceremony at six in the morning. It was a very special moment for everyone involved and we hope that Buddha will make us smile from now on.

We are proud to announce that Hangtime Hostel opened its doors! We hope to see many happy people at the big opening event 19th of December 2015!!! 

How about some beers on the beach while watching a sunset like that? Sri Lanka has breathtaking sunsets...come and check them out!!

Toys Toys Toys

Found a paradise for kids the other day... all wooden and handmade. We are getting our sign made here so everyone can find us easily!

Opening soon...

Not even a month until opening..There is still a lot to do but a lot has been done as well in the last weeks. Hangtime Hostel is looking more and more like a place to be every day..

Water feature is set up, passion fruit plants are growing, foot baths are in front of every room, outside shower is  ready to use, and first beds are up, equipped with very comfy pillows, waiting for their first guests.

We are positive that our doors can be open by first of December!!