The autumn forecast is definitely hot in Colombo this year, with the upcoming World Spice Festival to take place in November. This festive international event will run from November 6th-14th, and based on the success of the past few years (it first started in 2005), visitors and … [Read more...]
The End of the Civil War in Sri Lanka
This blog is not one about the news or politics coming amount of Sri Lanka. However, given the recent momentous events that have occurred in the country with the end of a 26 year old Civil War, we feel it would be unnatural not to address it. Apart from anything else, it does of … [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...]
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...]
Kandy House: A Rare Ancestral Home Amidst Paradise
In a previous post, we featured Helga's Folly, our pick for an unusual place to stay in Kandy. However, this is not everyone's cup of tea and many people do find it lacks the necessary comforts. And so here we feature our second top choice in Kandy: Kandy House. Even if you do … [Read more...]
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