Reviews
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: 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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exploring Kudumbigala and Kumana
When Kutumbigala was discovered by Upasaka Maithree back in 1942, it was a largely uninhabited expanse of land following colonial invasions and was a
Exploring lesser known attractions of the Kingdom of Ruhuna
The Kingdom of Ruhuna comprised the Southern and Eastern provinces and took on different roles in the history of Sri Lanka. Ruhuna is known to be the
Base Camp Kithulgala
Since late 90s, Kithulgala started to open out to the world of adventure as one of the best destinations in Asia for White Water Rafting (WWR).
Touring Arugam Bay during the off-season
If you take a trip towards the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, then spending a day or two in Arugam Bay should definitely be on your bucket list. Popul
The Divine Villa: The Heart of Tranquility
Luxury boutique property The Divine Villa recently opened its doors welcoming both local and international tourists. A passion project of French trave
The Koggala Lake - Exploring the islands hidden within an island
There’s something to be said about exploring the water bodies of Sri Lanka. You could see tens and hundreds of them and each of them will offer some
Avani Kalutara: Affordable Luxury
A fusion of tropical modernism and colonial charm, the recently renovated Avani Kalutara is a sprawling property that effortlessly embodies R&R (rest
WAVE Bolgoda by Singhe
An Aqua Sports Hub, a Marina, an Adventure Boutique Hotel & a Restaurant all in one, WAVE is a charming, intimate property that will appeal to every t
