There is what we call travel writing and then there is travel writing about Ceylon. Writing about Ceylon or Sri Lanka, as it is now known, would require some art in description because anything less will not do justice. It is a place of history, artistry, tradition, and … [Read more...]
Nature Resorts Make Holidays Relaxing and Refreshing
Many people love to be close to nature and I am no exception. Whenever my family plans a vacation or a weekend trip away from home, it would always have to be at a place where we can be surrounded by nature. Nobody can ever deny that a natural setting is very conducive to … [Read more...]
Permanent Luxury: Buy a Property in Sri Lanka?
Once again we divert from the central theme of this blog to cover another topic of interest for you, our dear readers, when thinking of luxury travel in Sri Lanka: real estate. When visiting Sri Lanka, it may well be the case that you fall in love with the country- its people, … [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...]
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...]