What is an ‘Ambalama’? In one of the local language (Sinhalese) ‘Ambalama’ means a place where pilgrims travelling across the country can stop for the night and relax and recharge before recommencing their journeys which in the olden days took…
Located along the ancient silk route and modern shipping routes, Sri Lanka has had the pleasure of being visited by many a foreign traveler dating back centuries. A more recent discovery is that these same shipping routes are also favoured by…
When you are travelling to a new country with a culture and lifestyle which is extremely different from what you are used to, it is very easy for actions and words to be misunderstood and miscommunicated. To make sure that…
What motivates someone to pack up their bags and come to a tropical island to set up a business? Well, first of all ‘tropical island’ might have given away some clues. Today we’re talking to Manuela Prugnoli of Dolce Italia…
When you think of Sri Lanka and its beautiful beaches, the first thought is to spend a relaxing time soaking up the sun on a golden sandy beach staring at the turquoise ocean. For the adventurous travelers out there, we…
You’ve reached your villa, now you just need to know how to get out and about to go sightseeing! We’ve put together a summary of all the need to know travel options in Sri Lanka. Taxi You can find taxi’s…
When the cuckoo (Asian Koel) starts singing its mating call, all Sri Lankans know that the New Year is near. For most Sri Lankans the 1st of January may be the dawn of the new calendar year but the real…
He’s dropped the knee and popped the big question and you’ve said “yes”! Now it’s time to figure out where you’ll say your “I do’s”! Sri Lanka is a well known holiday destination and with peace and economic growth in…