Travel
The Samadhi Centre
Almost an hour’s drive away to the northeast of Kandy, lies the Samadhi Centre. Surrounded by lush vegetation and a scenic landscape, the Samadhi Ce
Kandy: The city of pomp and pageantry
Tucked away in the Central Highlands is the city of Kandy, embraced by hill-country breezes, busy streets, colonial buildings and its rich religious a
Protecting Marine Species: The Immediate Need of the Hour
Dolphin and whale watching have taken the Sri Lankan tourism industry to newer heights. But unfortunately these species are no longer safe at sea. A v
The Kandyan Manor
Situated within a few kilometres from the Kandy town and a few metres down the Katugastota-Yatiwawala Road is The Kandyan Manor, a scenic hideaway, se
Loafer’s Diary: Jaffna
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
A penchant for travel has ensured that Sonia Vitarana has visited a host of countries around the world. A Toastmaster, Sonia spends her time coaching
Qwest Destinations introduces Jungfraujoch
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 Europe at 3454 m
Yalpanam: A land that whispers its culture
In this episode of Loafer’s Diary we explored the traditional Hindu lifestyles, cuisine and places of attraction in the Jaffna District. We took the
The Margosa
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. Although it once
Chanika Jayathilake on Checking Out
Lithe, lissome and tall, fashionista Chanika, the owner of Raaya Clothing and Accessories has a great sense of humour and is a barrel of laughs. She l
Stone Town
The name Zanzibar conjures a vision of exoticism, mystique and intrigue. A trading port, the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar lies 22 nautical miles
Tuk Tuk Safari Sri Lanka
Have you ever thought of going on a safari by tuk? Exploring the city in a cosy convertible tuk while having your meals? If not, Tuk-Tuk Safari Sri La
Alberto Ruiz on Checking Out
This Spanish fitness instructor is often to be found at High Octane gym where he works as a personal trainer in addition to conducting various fitness
On board Captain Jade
Embraced with golden sunsets and the fresh saline breeze of the Indian Ocean, the Southern Coast has become a haven for tourists as well as locals. Ov
Zinc Journey Sigiriya
A resthouse that has undergone a fabulous refurbishment is the former Sigiriya Resthouse, now known as Zinc Journey Sigiriya. With 74 hotels across 7
Mahendra Iddamalgoda on Checking Out
Retired company secretary Mahendra lives in Blighty. He likes motorcycling, sailing and watching sports. His hobbies are collecting rock eggs, antique
Beach boys and Lankan tourism
Tourism in Sri Lanka has had its ups and downs for the past few years. As in many other parts of the world, here too there is another side to the indu
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo
Introducing five star luxury into the heart of Colombo, the Mövenpick Hotel recently opened its doors to the public. With an aim to invite the execu
Rajitha Mendries on Checking Out
Warm and gregarious, Rajitha is a manager at a technology driven company that provides a wide range of specialist business support services. She likes
Food spots you should check out around the Galle Fort
Once you have satiated your appetite for all things literary and you need some real grub to fill your rumbling tummy, the many eateries dotted around
BIA runway resurfacing project
The much anticipated renovation of the runway at the Bandaranaike International Airport will commence today. The runway has been in use for three deca
Heritance Negombo
Spanning across an eight acre expanse of land is Heritance Negombo, a recent addition to the hospitality industry in Sri Lanka. Earlier known as Brown
Inle Lake
As our journey around magical Myanmar comes to end we visit the scenic Inle Lake, an ethereal place that has a captivating beauty which will leave you
Teruni De Silva on Checking Out
The Founder and Managing Director of Club Soirte, Teruni De Silva has her finger firmly set on all what is happening in the beauty industry in Sri Lan
The Durutu Perehera
Kick off the new year by absorbing the rich culture and heritage that abounds in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist calendar of Sri Lanka opens with the Durutu P
Massimo Mello on Checking Out
A traveller by definition, Massimo has spent the last few years of his life travelling around the world. His journeys have taken him to many farflung
RIU Hotel Ahungalle
RIU Hotels & Resorts is an international hotel chain that has over 105 hotels in 19 countries. In 2016, the international hotel chain launched RIU Hot
Putting Sri Lankan hostels on the global map
The burgeoning hostel industry in Sri Lanka received another welcomeboost when Hangover Hostels Mirissa was included in Hostelworld’s 13 Top Exotic
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
There is nothing more rewarding that treating oneself to a luxury break, better still if there are lots of massages and wellness treatments thrown in.
Checking Out with Tymeron Huban Carvalho
No fashion show is complete if Colombo’s favourite runway model is not walking the ramp. A familiar face at most of Colombo’s high end fashion sho
