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The Sri Lankan city comes alive when the sun sets. Photo credit: Thinkstock.com Given its rather unsettled and chaotic environment, Colombo has never been a top-of-mind... » read more
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For those who prefer being on the beachfront Mount Lavinia area, Tropic Inn is a good choice, and sits easy on the wallet. Close to the beach, it is also a hop, skip and... » read more
The Wallawwa The Wallawwa is a beautifully appointed hotel close to the airport; perfect if you have to catch a late or early mor... » read more
Tintagel If you?re a history buff or simply want to treat yourself to a luxurious stay, then the Tintagel is simply a must. &... » read more
Mount Lavinia Hotel Further from the city, but no less a must-see destination is the elegant and beautifully maintained Mount Lavinia Ho... » read more
Gangaramaya, near Lake Biera, is a great stop if you want to see a beautifully-constructed temple. The collection of statues is unique, a perfect amalgam of Hindu and Bud... » read more
Paradise Road The Paradise Road brand has become synonymous will elegant home furnishings unique to Sri Lanka. From beautifully-pa... » read more
Sapumal Foundation The galleries of the Sapumal Foundation contain over 200 paintings which trace the development of art in Sri Lanka f... » read more
Colombo Jewellery Stores Gems and jewels are a signature product of Sri Lanka, especially coloured stones like rubies and sapphires, but be c... » read more
Short-eats, as they are charmingly referred to in Sri Lanka, is a term used to refer to a wide variety of savouries sold all over the country, Served as snacks and appeti... » read more
Chesa Swiss Chesa Swiss represents the best of Swiss cuisine in Colombo. Owned and run by a Swiss expatriate couple, Catherine a... » read more
Barefoot Gallery Café A peaceful oasis in the heart of the city and right off busy, busy Galle Road, the Barefoot Garden Café is a wonderf... » read more
Coffee places While the worlds major chains have yet to make Colombo their home, Colombo has its fair share of coffee places that... » read more
We seem to bring the rains with us. Outside the departure gates, a swarm of taxi touts greet us, and outside the airport, bad weather greet us. The first day at Colombo,...» read more
The one where peace now re... We seem to bring the rains with us. Outside the departure gates, a swarm of taxi touts greet us, and outside the ... » read more
Sri Lanka - Pearl of the I... Sri Lanka is also known as the "Pearl Of The Indian Ocean" and the country has lots to offer to its visi... » read more
Sri Lanka, teardrop of India I have never thought of visiting Sri Lanka all this while, not after I saw a Malaysian Airlines's promo on Southern ... » read more
Tintagel
If you?re a history buff or simply want to treat yourself to a luxurious stay, then the Tintagel is simply a must. &...
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