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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
Tag me @danu - Theva Residency
If you are hoping to visit the hills, here is a place you must stop and enjoy or make it your place to holiday and relax. We never see how beautiful o
Oh! Colombo: Tranquil Waters
In only twenty minutes from Colombo, you can get to a blissful location to enjoy a relaxed few days in Talahena. Tranquil Waters, a gem of a property
SIGIRIYA VILLAGE HOTEL: WHERE TRADITION MEETS STAR CLASS COMFORT
The Sigiriya Village Hotel stands parallel to the most majestic visual all of Dambulla can offer – the sacred Sigiriya Lion Rock. The village-themed
Jungle Village by Thawthisa: Go wild in Unawatuna
Identified as one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world by some global destination experts, Unawatuna is currently one of the most popular
Boutiques in Sri Lanka to host annual B2B Luxury Connect 2023
Single-handedly flying the flag for Boutique Accommodation experiences in Sri Lanka, Druvi Gunasekera the founder of Boutiques in Sri Lanka will host
Reverie: Resplendent Ceylon launches new brand
From the masterminds behind Sri Lanka’s leading luxury hotel collection, Resplendent Ceylon, comes Reverie - a collection of laid-back boutique prop
The Barnhouse: Unorthodox, yet truly Sri Lankan
The Barnhouse project in Panadura has been designed using principles that minimize the impact on the natural environment, such as ‘upcycling’ wast
Cabin @ Creek: Cabin Immersed in Nature
Inspired by the wonders of nature, designed for the adventurous, and created by the love for comfort and fine taste, Cabin @ Creek, the latest additio
Tag me @danu - Cocoon Maldives
Today I’m sitting here in Maldives and writing about this heavenly place called Cocoon Maldives which is the first design hotel in the Maldives, whi
Tag me @danu - MaRadha
This week I was tagged by the all-new city hotel experience - Hotel Maradha. This crisp new building is conveniently situated hotel on Marine Drive ov
Jaffna: A personal insight on the beautiful North
Jaffna is on everyone’s travel list but over 400km north of Colombo and a 7-hour travel time, a visit to the north requires a fair amount of plannin
Hospitality in the North: Fox Resorts Jaffna
With fuel shortages in the country, Fox Resorts encourages train travel with their new travel-inclusive hotel offers. It’s 5.30 AM and I’m standin
Conquering the South Pole - Antarctica
Sri Lankan born Dinuka Karunaratne successfully conquered the challenging Geographical South Pole in Antarctica. The elusive White Continent has been
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