Veteran Architecture Geoffrey Bawa’s Creations in Sri Lanka Geoffrey Bawa, the pioneer of Tropical Modernism, had a vision which greatly influenced architectural styles in Sri Lanka and other parts of the world. His dream was to create a space where the indoors and outdoors become one. Imagine this – the warm afternoon sun on your...
Sri Lanka’s Toddy tapping The process of making toddy, an alcoholic beverage, begins at the top of a coconut tree, where a toddy tapper climbs to gather the sap. Toddy tappers face danger as they work, walking tightropes between trees. That danger is just one reason why fewer people than ever before are going into...
8 Must visit tourist attractions in Sri Lanka Searching for insight on the best tourist attractions in Sri Lanka? It can be overwhelming to find the best travel destinations, although Sri Lanka is a small island. Maybe you are looking for Sri Lankan attractions that appeal to your interests or are on the lookout for...
20 Tips to Know Before Travelling to Sri Lanka 1. How do I get around Sri Lanka? Public buses and trains are always the cheapest modes of transport! Buses will pretty much get you anywhere in the country. They can be busy, drive fast and almost all of them don’t have AC, but they’re so good...
Is Sri Lanka a safe place to visit due to corona virus? The Coronavirus, also named ‘2019-nCoV’, made its first appearance in Wuhan City in the Hubei Province of China. Since its discovery of its first reported case on 31st December, the virus has now infected over 20,000 people in countries around the world, including...
Sigiriya the 8th wonder of the world About 2500 years ago, when Sri Lanka was a land of Kings, two royal brothers fought for the throne. Prince Kasyapa illegally took the throne from his half-brother Prince Moggallana, who was the rightful heir to the throne. As Prince Moggallana fled to India, King Kasyapa moved the...
Sri Lanka’s Indigenous People Sri Lanka’s first people the Vedda or Adivasi have a captivating story. According to the islands fascinating historical chronicle – the Mahavamsa, it is said that they were the children or descendants of Queen Kuveni, a Yaksha and the wife of Sri Lanka’s legendary first King Vijay (5th BC). However, according...
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