Sri Lanka may not be famous for its cuisine, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t be delighted with the food they have to offer. In fact a quick taste of some of the best Sri Lankan cuisine will probably get you hooked on local versions of curry and the popular Wattapalam (egg … [Read more...]
Asian Jewel Boutique Hotel: Winner of Two Travelers’ Choice Awards
Winner of, not one, but two categories in this year’s TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, the Asian Jewel Boutique Hotel in Hikkaduwa is obviously bears mentioning. This small boutique hotel has time and again pleased its guests with exceptional service, which is actually one … [Read more...]
Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa
Chaaya Tranz probably sounds familiar since it is one of the hotels of the popular Chaaya Hotels chain. Located in Hikkaduwa, Chaaya Tranz is named after the genre of music endemic to Hikkaduwa, which is trance music. Much like the music it is named after, the hotel aims to … [Read more...]
Visiting the Temple of Tooth in Kandy
A visit to Sri Lanka is not all about posh hotels and nice beach resorts. If you are there to soak up some culture and history, it's just a good a place to go to as any. One site that you shouldn't miss if you like going to religious sites is the Temple of the Tooth. The … [Read more...]
A Taste of Buckingham in Tangalle
The whole world may be aware of the famous Buckingham Palace in London, but what many do not realize is that there is another Buckingham that would satisfy your travel cravings half a world away at Tangalle, Sri Lanka. The Buckingham Place in Sri Lanka may sound like old-world … [Read more...]