• 22 February 2016
The Diamond Triangle

While several Buddhists know about Nalanda as an ancient seat of higher learning and Bodhgaya as a Buddhist site where Lord Buddha is said to have to

  • 22 February 2016
Hygiene Apathy at BIA

First impressions count, especially in the travel industry. With Sri Lanka making the top ten travel lists in many international publications it is mo

  • 22 February 2016
Checking Out Sahan Hewadewa

Sommelier turned actor Sahan Hewadewa is taking great strides in the local cinema industry. He lists wine../p

  • 15 February 2016
Roshan Wijesekera

A veteran in the field of organizing tours to Buddhist heritage tours to India, Roshan Wijesekera is a Sri Lankan domiciled in India.

  • 15 February 2016
Checking Out Dileni Weerakoon

Kukka as she is known to her nearest and dearest is a number cruncher by profession working for a US multinational. Kukka has just

  • 08 February 2016
Janishi Residencies

Getting off a long haul flight and embarking on a long road journey to your final holiday destination is not everyone’s idea of a great

  • 08 February 2016
Checking Out Gihan Wirasinha

G as he is popularly known amongst his friends lives and works in Hong Kong as President (Commercial) North East Asia at Advantis

  • 01 February 2016
Checking Out Vatsala Dittus

Working as an Administration Officer for the Smithsonian Field Research Station in Polonnaruwa, Vatsala loves the sounds of the

  • 01 February 2016
Address Book Secrets Dubai

Demi Ganegoda-Wijetilleke lives in Dubai, the Gulf’s most cosmopolitan state. Having lived there as a mother of three and a wife of a

  • 01 February 2016
Santorini

Arguably Greece’s most beautiful island, Santorini was struck by a huge volcano in 1956 which resulted in locals deserting the island in their

  • 28 January 2016
An Elephantine Problem

The human-elephant relationship in the country has been a complex one with a tug of war between what is culturally accepted and between what is morall

  • 25 January 2016
Checking Out Raffealla Fernando

Fashion photographer, designer and stylist Raffealla has just launched her celebrity calendar. This versatile lass also works as a lecturer

  • 25 January 2016
ANTIC Boutique Hotel

Dating back to the 16th century, the prehistoric Galle Fort is a magnificent monument, with a superb blend of architecture that brings back

  • 20 January 2016
Ready for the tourists

Stepping out of the shadows, Sri Lanka is revelling in her new found fame and glory as the world at large includes this tropical paradise as

  • 19 January 2016
Palagama Beach Kalpitiya

Bordering the golden sandy beaches of Alankuda in Kalpitiya, Palagama Beach is a beautiful place to attune yourself with nature and

  • 18 January 2016
Checking Out Azara Jaleel

The editor of Artra Magazine Azara Jaleel, to coin a phrase is a real artaholic. She loves jungles, art and observing the stars and sky.

  • 11 January 2016
Checking Out Sue Luker

A Premium Manager of Customer Service for British Airways based at Heathrow Airport, Sue Luker is, to coin a phrase, a fully confirmed Sri

  • 06 January 2016
Images of Sri Lanka from ISS

US astronaut Scott Joseph Kelly, who is currently posted at the International Space Station, has captured stunning images of Sri Lanka and

  • 04 January 2016
Wish You Were Here Maafushii

Maldives is often considered an expensive holiday destination given the fact that the resorts are extremely expensive. However this should

  • 04 January 2016
Checking Out Dilu De Mel Punchihewa

Vivacious Dilu, an interior designer is blessed with an ebullient nature. She likes travelling , listening to gospel music and shopping, and

  • 04 January 2016
Taking The Plunge!

Jumping from an enormous height with nothing but a harness and a strong elastic rope to secure you has as much appeal as playing

  • 31 December 2015
Top Places to go in 2016

Cond Nast Traveller published a compilation of the , amazingly Sri Lanka was mentioned and described beautifully

  • 21 December 2015
Checking Out Yohan Fonseka

A digital marketing manager until recently, Yohan’s entrepreneurial spirit has seen him give up his job and embark on his own by bringing

  • 21 December 2015
Honeymoon Tour Elephant Island

A UK based company that specialize in Sri Lanka holidays and Sri Lanka tours with over 30 years’ experience. Whether you are a foreigner

  • 18 December 2015
Butterflies of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an ideal destination for all those who have a passion for wildlife. Its unique geographical location has indeed paved the way for

  • 14 December 2015
Checking Out Neluka Seneviratne

Gifted musician Neluka, is an alumna of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music, London and now works as a music teacher. Apart from

  • 07 December 2015
Checking Out Prashalini Peiris

Blessed with a beautiful voice Prashalini is a vocal coach, choral director, founder and director of the Cantabile School of Singing.

  • 30 November 2015
Checking Out Tuan Rizwan Rajap

A hotelier who lives within the walled fort of Galle, Tuan likes bike riding, sunsets, music and counts cooking and gaming as his hobbies.

  • 23 November 2015
Checking Out Rohan Alexander

An Australian born Sri Lankan, Rohan lives in Melbourne. The owner of a nursing home, Rohan likes nature, wildlife, camping cars and bikes.

  • 18 November 2015
Basics of Sunscreen Usage

Despite the torrential rain the past few days, most of the Sri Lankan year is pretty sunshine-y. Which is also why it’s pretty sad that we