• 30 November 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Christmas is early with the lowest interest rates in Sri Lanka

When two hearts become one, it’s more about sharing your joy with each other. At this time and age when there are enough and more ways to spend time

  • 17 November 2017
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SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

Combining modern luxury and legendary hospitality with authentic Sri Lankan charm, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is a place where the city comes alive, an

  • 02 November 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Exploring Wellawaya with Jetwing Kaduruketha

On an extremely early Saturday morning, a bunch of us loaded a bus to venture off to Jetwing Kaduruketha in Wellawaya.

  • 02 November 2017
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Travel to the Back of Beyond

Travel as we know it has changed. The contemporary holidaymaker travels with a strong sense of purpose. He wants his travel experience to leave him tr

  • 31 October 2017
  • Madushi Rajapakse
A Letter from The Marina

This letter to you is about our trip to The Marina.

  • 23 October 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
‘The Line of Lanka’ by Sunela Jayewardene

With a history dating back to the times of Lord Buddha, Sri Lanka has been in the spotlight from time immemorial. While many myths and beliefs have wo

  • 17 October 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Christmas markets in Europe

With Christmas barely two months away, Europe is gearing up to hold their traditional Christmas markets. Dotted around various towns and cities across

  • 12 October 2017
  • Kalani Kulathilaka
‘Diyasaru’ Wetland Park

60 acres of land dedicated to conserve bio diversity in the heart of Colombo almost sounds like a figment of our imagination. Located a hop step away

  • 18 September 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Kuching -Borneo’s most sophisticated city

Borneo is an island which is shared by Indonesia on the east, Brunei and Malaysia which has two states Sabah and Sarawak on the west of the island. Bo

  • 12 September 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Controlling the animal population - Gift, kill or sell

With the rapid phase of development in Sri Lanka, its landscape too is changing at a similar pace. As a result, people started encroaching natural hab

  • 11 September 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Panduwasnuwara and the untold tales

Panduwasnuwara or rather the ‘Parakramapura of the Dakkinadeshaya’ (controlling centre of the South Country) has many tales and legends woven arou

  • 11 September 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
The Cheetahs of Masai Mara

A childhood visit to Yala with his parents sparked a life-long love affair with the wild and the animals that dwell in the jungles. Dr. Harin Dias, a

  • 06 September 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Ratnapura- The Gem City

Ratnapura, located on the Kalu Ganga, is a major city in Sri Lanka and is the capital city of the Sabaragamuwa Province. Its name has a Sanskrit meani

  • 01 September 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Dambadeniya Kingdom and the ‘Golden Era’ of Sinhalese literature

Sri Lanka is a country rich with tales of victory and defeat dating back to the times of the ancient kingdoms. As a country that is home to nine such

  • 29 August 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Living Life - Ekho Lake House

Formerly known as the Pollanaruwa Rest House, this former colonial bungalow built for the exclusive use of colonial rulers has changed hands over the

  • 14 August 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel in Sri Lanka

Blogger and prolific Instagramer Alice Luker is one of Sri Lanka’s most ardent fans. Having first visited the island with her family as a teenager,

  • 10 August 2017
  • Jennifer Rodrigo
‘The Sri Lankan Adventure’ by Chantal Sam

Opening the children’s colouring book ‘The Sri Lankan Adventure’ by Chantal Sam elicits a sense of excitement and adventure in you (even if you

  • 27 July 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
BORD’EAU RESTAURANT Reviewed

Along the coasts of the Madu River, the Bord’eau restaurant stands offering guests a variety of cuisines. Established in 2015, the restaurant starte

  • 27 July 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Yapahuwa, a city of architectural excellence

Sri Lanka was a land with a significant geographical setting, natural resources and a rich culture that attracted traders more often. Back then, it pr

  • 27 July 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Rain, rain come again - Drought affects over 12 districts

The prevailing drought situation has affected many districts in the island, reminding us that water is an invaluable resource. While some residents ha

  • 24 July 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Architectural splendor in Georgetown, Penang

Penang is a melting pot of cultures, cuisine and art. In the last of a series of articles on Georgetown, this final installment of this UNESCO World H

  • 18 July 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Things to do in and around Ahungalla (VIDEO)

Ahungalla with its endless beach and chilled out vibes is a perfect vacation destination. Their sandy beach untainted by rubbish and waste is conside

  • 17 July 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Staycation ideas :Trincomalee

With the long August school vacation looming, ideas to entertain the family during the holiday season are uppermost in most people’s minds. While so

  • 10 July 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Jetwing Lake

Set amidst a scenic backdrop of a verdant jungle, a soaring mountain and the Siyambalawewa lake which reflects nature in all its glory is the Jetwing

  • 04 July 2017
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Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara is a property owned and managed under the Heritance brand of the Aitken Spence Group in Beruwala. The property is a mod

  • 30 June 2017
  • Madushi Rajapaksha
Pimp My Tuk Tuk Charity Ride 2017

The Pimp My Tuk Tuk Charity Ride (PMTT) is set to take place for the second time in Sri Lanka with the collaboration of the Foundation of Goodness (Fo

  • 28 June 2017
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The Yuppie Review: Cantaloupe Levels

Cantaloupe Levels is a luxury boutique property owned and managed by the Cantaloupe Group in Rumassala, off the Southern coast of the island. True to

  • 21 June 2017
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Street Food in Phuket

Phuket is an island off Thailand with some beautiful beaches and culture to match. A prime tourist destination, the island serves up some of the fines

  • 19 June 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Tastes Of Penang

Rich in history, culture and scenic landscapes, Malaysia is the ideal travel destination. Each place is unique and has something special to offer. How