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Unorthodox Schooling
There has been a troubling unprofessionalism in the Dept. of Education these last few decades and it is pleasing to see that the advent of AI has forc
The Whinging Pome: A Visit to Auschwitz
Last week was the eightieth anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland. Visiting the site has been on my bucket list
The Whinging Pome: A Very Diverse Bangkok … Revisited
It has been twenty years since my last visit to Bangkok. Yet, having done two trips there in six months I see much has changed. A bunch of friends
How to Travel on a Budget and Still Have the Time of Your Life
Think a vacation is out of reach because of your bank balance? Think again. Traveling on a budget isn’t just doable—it’s an adventure in itself!
The Whinging Pome: Exploring Little Sigiriya
When travelling around Sri Lanka, you can’t help but see how many temples there are. Not surprising when seventy per cent of the population are Budd
The Whinging Pome: Good Morning Vietnam
Vietnam just beat Thailand in football for the first time in twenty years. Nobody is going to bed tonight. The country is one of the fastest-growing c
Backyard Adventures: How Sri Lanka’s Youth Are Redefining Local Travel
For years, young Sri Lankans had one goal when it came to travel: the overseas trip. Whether it was backpacking through Southeast Asia or taking that
The Whinging Pome - Verona: Where Love Abounds
Most people know Verona from all those love-themed movies like “Letters from Juliet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Love in the Villa.” We are
Travel Smarter: Your Digital Guide to Effortless Adventures
In an era where smartphones have become our most trusted travel companions, discovering the hidden gems of Sri Lanka has never been easier or more aff
The Whinging Pome: Don’t go chasing waterfalls
There are said to be over four hundred waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Lanka Council of Waterfalls say there could be more, some known to locals but not logg
The Whinging Pome: Hikka Beaches Boats, and Booze
For the first decade of living in Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa was a place I drove through to get to my favourite city of Galle. It is seventeen kilometres aw
The Whinging Pome: Jhalana Leopard Reserve
It’s five a.m. and we set off to Jhalana forest some twenty minutes away from our base in Jaipur, Northern India. It’s January and it’s cold, ou
Tag me @danu: A Week in Paradise - Discovering the Seychelles
When life gives you an invitation to the Seychelles, you pack your bags, grab your camera crew, and dive headfirst into this tropical wonderland! Our
The Whinging Pome: Untangle in Tangalle
Tangalle in southern Sri Lanka on the A2 is noted for its bays, beaches, reefs, and mangroves. There are also turtle projects on some beaches. Tangall
Sri Lanka Shines At World Travel Market
The recently concluded World Travel Market (WTM) in the UK saw Sri Lanka’s largest-ever contingent, with over 100 booths representing a wide range o
W15 AMBULUWAWA: LUXURY IN THE MOUNTAINS
The newest addition to the W15 Collection – W15 Ambuluwawa blends itself into the mountain folds of the Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex with breatht
Malta: The Crossroads of Cultures and Centuries
In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, on the crossroads of many cultures since 6000 BC lies Malta. Hence, an island of immense history.
The Whinging Pome: Hunting Ass in Sri Lanka
There are two major places on the island of Sri Lanka to find the ass, Kalpitiya and Mannar. Ass is both a singular and plural name for the donkey. Th
The Whinging Pome: Kandy The City of Hills and Heritage
Kandy is said to be the most tourist visited city in Sri Lanka. It has a long history and was established back in 1470. The English name later used wa
The Whinging Pome: Negombo - Fishing Village to Tourist Haven
Negombo in Sinhalese is ’’Meegamuwa’’ which means, ’’mass of bees’’. Well, I certainly got stung; I built a house close to the city. N
The Whinging Pome: Is this seat taken?
For those who have flown economy, boarded a flight, walked nervously down the aircraft aisle, looking ahead with fear and trepidation thinking. “Wh
The Whinging Pome: Festival of Faith, Culture and Camels... Pushkar
The Pushkar Camel Fair is held in Rajasthan, India in November each year. It coincides with the Kartik Purnima full moon celebrations. Many travel boo
The Whinging Pome: Little England, Nuwara Eliya
It’s our fourth stay at the hundred and f ifty year old tea estate bungalow. We like to be just out of Nuwara Eliya in the hills of Sri Lanka. On t
An hour to spare in Maradana, Colombo
We, that’s my driver and I start with four goals in Maradana, Colombo. The Railway Station, the Tower Theatre, Elphinstone Theatre, then to find a h
Mysore… The Jewel In The Crown
On my Indian bucket list, there are so many places I still want to visit, though I’ve spent over a year in the country. They include but not limit
SANDALS: Step into luxury
Sandals Balapitiya, part of the prestigious Edwards Collection portfolio, is a small, intimate villa offering a serene escape with stunning ocean view
The Whinging Pome: Arugambay
Arugam Bay is the most popular tourist destination in the east of Sri Lanka and is a premier surfing and chill location for the young at heart. For me
TEN.30: A Hideaway in Hikkaduwa
Travelling down south is always a pleasurable experience. This time was no different as I stayed at Ten.30 Villa in Hikkaduwa which was an exceptiona
Druvi Gunasekera
Druvi Gunasekera has been a prominent figure in the travel industry for over 15 years. She is widely recognized as the flagbearer for Sri Lankan bouti
The Whinging Pome: Galle’s Rich Past and Vibrant Future
My favourite seaside place in Sri Lanka is Galle, on the south-east coast. It’s also my most visited location on the island. Despite all these trips
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