Travel
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
Trains: Railways and Stations in Colombo
A ferroequinologist is someone who is recreationally interested in trains, and there are all kinds of them. There are people who appreciate looking an
Famous Graves With Many Stories To Tell... Paris
There is a cemetery in northern Paris that ranks most visited in the world. Pere Lachaise has more established stars and celebrities buried there tha
Delft Island: Portuguese, Dutch and a little English influence
The small island of Delft is approximately 90 minutes from Jaffna by road and sea, yet only 50 kilometres from Tamil Nadu, India. I have visited the i
Villa Spotlight: Mosvold Villa, Ahangama
Imagine waking up to the gentle rhythm of the waves lapping at your window. Sunlight streams through your private balcony at Mosvold Villa, a stunning
VICTORIA: An amazing Lake and a Great Lady
Down from the Knuckles Mountain range of over 34 peaks in central Sri Lanka lies the man-made Victoria Lake. In the earlier days of the dam’s creati
Sun Siam Pasikudah: Where Luxury Meets Serenity On Sri Lanka’s East Coast
On an early Thursday morning last week, the Daily Mirror set out on a six-hour journey to the East Coast. Our destination: the newly launched Sun Siya
Campaign to End Misleading Travel Advice
Co-founder and Managing Director of Experience Travel Group Sam Clark, has gained the support of stakeholders of the Sri Lankan tourism industry from
‘Vis Ta Vie’ Mirissa ‘Live your life’ to the fullest
Mirissa and Kamburugamuwa beach stretch undoubtedly is a dream haven for travellers from around the globe. The pristine beach, the rural lifestyle of
The WNPS Encourages Wildlife Photographers to Look at Yala through a Different Lens
Today, many wildlife enthusiasts and tourists have become disillusioned at the state of affairs in one of Sri Lanka’s most beloved national parks. O
Solo Female Travel - Top tips
Looking at the number of travel advertisements in the Hit Ads section of the Sunday Times newspapers and various travel offers on social media it is h
Jaith Nathavitharana is the youngest Sri Lankan to summit the Stella Point of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Young Jaith Nathavitharana (13) describes himself as a teenager who loves his sport (football and basketball in particular, he specifies) and has a fo
Stavanger: The fourth largest city of Norway
Cruising along a fjord was an item on my bucket list that I wanted to tick off and when I saw a cheap flight to Stavanger, the fourth largest city in
Johann summits Mt. Elbrus
Johann Peries concludes his penultimate challenge in his quest to summit the seven highest mountains in seven continents
Pottering about in Prague
Prague or Praha, the capital of the Czech Republic is a perfect destination for a romantic getaway or those wishing to immerse themselves in culture a
Discover the charm of Bratislava
Impromptu trips are always the best and that is what really fuels me as a travel aficionado. On a recent visit to Vienna we did just that and hopped o
Uncovering the Historical Charms of The Grand Walawwa
Nestled amidst the scenic region of Kegalle, Sri Lanka, The Grand Walawwa, a new venture by Shri Nadika Gem & Jewellery, offers a retreat that combine
Colombo Unveiled: Rediscovering the Thrilling Side of Sri Lanka’s Cosmopolitan Gem
Think you’ve seen all there is to Colombo? Think again! Beyond its reputation as a bustling cosmopolitan city, Colombo holds a treasure trove of exc
