Geoffrey Bawa – The Inspired Sri Lankan Architect
The renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa is acknowledged as one of the most influential Asian architects of the XXth century. Born in 1919, he…
Joy Ride through Sri Lanka’s Tea Plantations
One of the best ways, besides walking, to explore the tea country is by hopping on to a train! You’ll ride through green mountain slopes…
Sigiriya Rock – The 8th Wonder of the World
Wearing a semi-happy-semi-anxious smile, I climbed onto the plane to Sri Lanka, which Srishty and I for a span of 2 months referred to as…
Family trip to Asia (India, Sri Lanka & Indonesia)
When you think of family vacations, do not believe that it is enough to let the kids sunbathe on the beach all week. The reality…
The Sinharaja Rainforest of Sri Lanka
Since I have arrived in Sri Lanka, I have always wanted to visit the Sinharaja forest, located in the southwest of the island. This tropical…
Hot Air Ballooning in the Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle
The genesis of hot air balloons goes back to France in the XVIII century, when the Montgolfier brothers had their first flight in Annonay. I…
Safari in Minneriya National Park – Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour
As we were very excited about our impending safari, we rushed up to Minneriya National Park thinking we might get there late. This natural reserve is…
