What a name- the Last House?! This enchanting villa is so named (only in Ceylon!) as it is the famous Geoffrey Bawa's last architectural masterpiece, if not his grandest. The Last House is located on the south coastline near Tangalle, a long six hour drive from Colombo- so we do … [Read more...]
The Fortress: Grandeur Personified
The Fortress Hotel is perhaps the grandest hotel in Sri Lanka of all. Owned by reputedly the richest family in Sri Lanka, it is part of the Per Aquum group of resorts, who also have a large presence in the Maldives and the Seychelles. The Fortress only opened its doors in 2007 … [Read more...]
Postcards of Old Ceylon
Looking at old postcards is a wonderful way to glimpse into the history of a place. Here are a selection of some fascinating ones sent to us by a Sri Lankan friend from Galle that truly reflect the beauty and majestic qualities of old Ceylon. Temple of Tooth Relic - Kandy … [Read more...]
Fort Printers: Unassumingly Stylish
Fort Printers is an unassumingly stylish hotel. Unpretentious and quietly chic, it is for people wanting to feel like they are staying at a town villa and yet still be spoiled with a hotel's services. If you stroll down Galle Fort's popular Pedlar street (great shopping), you'll … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka: Today is Blog Action Day!
We ask all blog publishers to help bring awareness to the world today on the dire situation with climate change and the need for action! Why Climate Change? Climate change affects us all and it threatens more than the environment. It threatens to cause famine, flooding, … [Read more...]
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