This blog is not one about the news or politics coming amount of Sri Lanka. However, given the recent momentous events that have occurred in the country with the end of a 26 year old Civil War, we feel it would be unnatural not to address it. Apart from anything else, it does of course have a huge … [Read More...]
The 2009 World Spice Festival
The autumn forecast is definitely hot in Colombo this year, with the upcoming World Spice Festival to take place in November. This festive … [Read More...]
Lunch at Kahanda Kanda
Upon arrival through Kahanda Kanda's unassuming gates, you have to admit that you have indeed entered a very beautiful place. The tea bushes are … [Read More...]
Casa Colombo: Old World Charm in Colombo
In a previous post, we gave our top accommodation pick for Colombo: Park Street. If that happens to be full or you fancy something a little different, … [Read More...]
The Gardens at Lunuganga: A Rarified Country House Hotel
The gardens at Lunuganga are a rare tropical Eden created by Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's most influential architect. And what started out as an … [Read More...]
Galle Literary Festival 2010
“The most companionable of all festivals”- that’s how Michael Morpugo describes the Galle Literary Festival. This award winning author of children’s … [Read More...]
Kandy House: A Rare Ancestral Home Amidst Paradise
In a previous post, we featured Helga's Folly, our pick for an unusual place to stay in Kandy. However, this is not everyone's cup of tea and many … [Read More...]
An Australian in Sri Lanka
Some readers have given us feedback on this blog, saying that while they love the luxe angle and reviews of top accommodations in Sri Lanka, they … [Read More...]
Relax in Style at The River House
In an previous post, we featured the most elegant place to stay in Colombo: Park Street, developed and run by Taru Villas. Another Taru Villas … [Read More...]