Chilaw
Chilaw, a fishing town 50 miles north of Colombo, is located at the mouth of the picturesque Chilaw Lake. The name is…
Getting Around
When you’re travelling around the island, keep some identity papers with you at all times. It’s a good idea to keep photo…
Kalutara
Kalutara is a coastal town some 35 km south of Colombo. Most visitors will approach it from the north, and will behold…
Dehiwela
Dehiwela, once a thriving fishing village outside Colombo, is now a suburb of the city. Time was when tourists came to Dehiwela…
Alutgama
Alutgama today is a fish-market town, but century ago it was a centre for the production plumbago, tea, coral, lime, and arrack.…
Art & Craft
Sri Lanka’s legacy of craftsmanship dates back to the ancient kingdoms, when grand palaces, elaborate pleasure gardens and lavish temples and stupas…
Is Sigiriya the 8th Wonder of the World?
The criteria for defining a “Wonder of the World” is wide and varied. In today’s context, with the marvels of modern technology…
Typical Meals & Drink
Breakfast: The most popular is servings of fresh tropical fruit first thing in the morning, for example, mango, mangosteen, papaya and passion…
Sri Lanka History
HIstory The Sinhalese are believed to be people of Indo-Aryna origin, first coming to the island of Sri Lanka about 500 BC,…
Main Ingredients
The Main Ingredients Used In Sri Lankan Cookery Over the centuries many individual ingredients have been used to enhance our dishes. The…