The gardens at Lunuganga are a rare tropical Eden created by Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's most influential architect. And what started out as an abandoned rubber estate, is now one of the most unique places to stay in the country. Over a span of 50 years, Bawa lovingly made this … [Read more...]
The 2009 World Spice Festival
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 Tea Factory Hotel: Genuinely Sri Lankan
For a lot of people, when Sri Lanka or Ceylon is mentioned, tea is the first thing that comes to mind. You can’t blame them, for Ceylon tea is some of the best to be found in the entire world. Indeed, I know some people who will not settle for anything less than Ceylon … [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...]
Hoppers: A Scrumptious Sri Lankan Delight!
Crispy on the edges, smooth in the center with a variety of lovely (and spicy) fillings to choose from, Hoppers are, hands down, my favourite Sri Lankan dish. These delightful pancake-style dishes are only found in Sri Lanka, and although there are different varieties you can … [Read more...]