Checking Out: Savani Fernando

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Working as an Assistant Vice President at a multinational bank, Savani is also the founder of Silk Borders, an exclusive online shoppin...

Sooriya Resort & Spa

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Set on a hillock in a picture-perfect destination on the South Eastern coast of Sri Lanka, Sooriya Resort & Spa is a new four-star clas...

Santani Wellness Resort and Spa bags three global accolades

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It is not everyday that a wellness resort and spa in Sri Lanka can boast about winning three global accolades, however kudos to Santani...

Vesak In Colombo

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The beautiful lights and decor of this year’s Vesak season drew us to the streets to take a closer look despite the traffic. Here’s...

Checking Out: Chanika Udugampola

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Working in the travel field for nearly a decade, Chanika Udugampola currently works as a Destination Sales Manager at Qwest Destination...

Seerock: The King’s Domain

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Surrounded by jungle and in the shadow of an ancient and historic rock fortress, Seerock is a luxury boutique hotel that recently opene...

A Trip To Little England

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A drive towards the hill country through acres of eucalyptus trees, tea-clad mountain ranges and breathtaking waterfalls is a soothing ...

Coachella - California’s Largest Music Festival

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During the last few weeks, Instagram and Facebook were flooded with images of Coachella. Wondering what Coachella is all about? Here is...

Gudppl Organises Adams Peak Clean Up

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Gudppl (good people) is a new social network, with a passion to make a positive meaningful impact around the world through volunteerism...

Shangri-La Resort Hambantota launches ’The Table by Golden...

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Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa framed by swaying coconut trees, overlooking the pristine southern coast of our beautiful Sri La...

Mega Development Projects In Hambantota

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Mega development projects have started to transform the rural cityscape in to one that showcases modernity. Hambantota was one such cit...

From Protector To Executioner

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The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) strongly protests the shooting of a wild elephant by wildlife officials as an act of ...

Is Sri Lanka fast becoming a perverts’ paradise?

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Sexual harassment in any form is unacceptable. Unfortunately in Sri Lanka sexual harassment is on the increase. Locals and tourists ali...

Checking Out: Thushen Wimalaratne

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With her finger firmly on the fashion pulse, Thushen Wimalaratne’s hobby is collecting shoes in addition to perfumes and candles. Exe...

Chandi Delwala on Checking Out

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Crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka International 2016, Chandi Delwala radiates beauty. Her hobbies are gardening, cooking, travelling and adventure...

On board the Opal

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Perched up front on the nets at the fore of the deck, chilled glass of fresh juice in hand, the gentle breeze caressing our faces offer...

Disastrous Travel Tales

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With the holiday season about to start, hundreds, if not thousands, are already embarking on their New Year holiday getaway. Here, our ...

Checking Out : Maithri Jansz

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A Middle School teacher specialising in Special Education, Maithri currently lives in the Philippines. She counts bird watching, photog...

Delft Island

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An hour’s ferry ride from the Kurikadduwan Jetty on the Pungudithivu Island will bring you to a forgotten island similar to Nagadeepa...

The Samadhi Centre

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Almost an hour’s drive away to the northeast of Kandy, lies the Samadhi Centre. Surrounded by lush vegetation and a scenic landscape,...

Kandy: The city of pomp and pageantry

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Tucked away in the Central Highlands is the city of Kandy, embraced by hill-country breezes, busy streets, colonial buildings and its r...

Protecting Marine Species: The Immediate Need of the Hour

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Dolphin and whale watching have taken the Sri Lankan tourism industry to newer heights. But unfortunately these species are no longer s...

The Kandyan Manor

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Situated within a few kilometres from the Kandy town and a few metres down the Katugastota-Yatiwawala Road is The Kandyan Manor, a scen...

Loafer’s Diary: Jaffna

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We took in the sights and sounds of Jaffna, whilst on a two-day trip there. Check out the places of interest we visited!

Checking Out: Sonia Vitarana

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A penchant for travel has ensured that Sonia Vitarana has visited a host of countries around the world. A Toastmaster, Sonia spends her...

Qwest Destinations introduces Jungfraujoch

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The highlight of any Swiss holiday is a train ride to Jungfraujoch, billed as the Top of Europe as it is the highest train station in E...

Yalpanam: A land that whispers its culture

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In this episode of Loafer’s Diary we explored the traditional Hindu lifestyles, cuisine and places of attraction in the Jaffna Distri...

The Margosa

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A sunny climate, rough terrains, acres of bare land, lakes and the majestic blue sea make up the greater part of the city of Jaffna. Al...

Chanika Jayathilake on Checking Out

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Lithe, lissome and tall, fashionista Chanika, the owner of Raaya Clothing and Accessories has a great sense of humour and is a barrel o...