Sri Lanka is well known for its festivals, and the month of January is one of the best times to visit this country. I already shared the Galle Literary Festival with you. The excitement is actually building up exponentially as the time draws nearer and nearer. Before this … [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 abandoned rubber estate, is now one of the most unique places to stay in the country. Over a span of 50 years, Bawa lovingly made this … [Read more...]
Special Tour: Galle Literary Festival
For the last two years, Geoffrey Dobbs (owner of the Sun House hotel) has organized a literary festival in Galle and it has become a huge success, with tickets sold out well in advance, hotels and villas booked choc-a-bloc and a roster of famous writers visiting that would … [Read more...]
The Gallery Cafe: Stylish Dining and Shopping
One of our favourite places to eat and shop in Colombo is The Gallery Cafe. Previously the studio of Sri Lanka's most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the cafe most definitely carries his mark, and is easily the most stylish restaurant in the bustling capital and often crowded … [Read more...]