Heritage
China Fort: Source of Gems
China Fort, near Beruwala on Sri Lanka’s west coast, is no longer a Fort and it is not on the usual tourist trail, but it is…
Railway museum- Kadugannawa, Kandy
Kandy Railway Museum Passengers on trains heading from Colombo to the hill country are astonished to see smart, but ancient, classic locomotives alongside the platforms…
17 Types of Sri Lankan Ayurveda – Ancient Method of Natural Healing
Sri Lanka Ayurveda (pronounced ae-ur-vay-dah) is the traditional natural medicine of Sri Lanka, a vital part of the country’s heritage. You may come across it in other…
Trending in Tea – Golden Hill Tea Center Haputale
Over the years whenever I have driven to my favourite hill country town of Haputale, Sri Lanka. I have watched the slow renaissance of an old…
Schokman and Samerawickreme, the Auction House – Going, going, gone
It may not be a catchy name but the Auction House of Schokman and Samerawickreme has caught the attention of visitors as it’s a fascinating…
All you need to know about Sigiriya, aka the Lion Rock
In Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle zone, 15km northeast of Dambulla, the spectacular citadel of Lion…
Angampora – Sri Lanka’s unique Martial Art
Watching a Sri Lankan historical drama on television recently, I was impressed at how the…
Trending in Tea – Golden Hill Tea Center Haputale
Over the years whenever I have driven to my favourite hill country town of Haputale,…
17 Types of Sri Lankan Ayurveda – Ancient Method of Natural Healing
Sri Lanka Ayurveda (pronounced ae-ur-vay-dah) is the traditional natural medicine of Sri Lanka, a vital part of…
Railway museum- Kadugannawa, Kandy
Kandy Railway Museum Passengers on trains heading from Colombo to the hill country are astonished…
West Coast Fishing Season
As well as being the tourist season on Sri Lanka’s west coast, now is also…
