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Sri Lankan Hoppers

Sri Lankan Hoppers are crispy, bowl-shaped pancakes made with rice flour that suits breakfast, lunch or dinner. These crispy hoppers usually are sold in the roadside shops and even in the famous restaurants across Sri Lanka. If you take a drive around the island you will happen to see small shops selling these hoppers in different […]

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Anuradhapura and the Sacred Bodhi Tree

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage, was the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. The city lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka‘s North Central Province, on the […]

This is not tea – no alcohol on Poya day in Sri Lanka

This is not tea. It is prohibited to sell alcohol on religious days in Sri Lanka . My beer is delivered discretely I wasn’t aware when I entered the restaurant and my driver informed me that it would be unlikely I would get a beer on this particular day. Despite my protest, the waiter made […]

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Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

The Royal Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1982, is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka‘s kingdoms. Just north of present-day Polonnaruwa town, 140km (90 miles) north of Kandy (216 km/134 miles from Colombo), are the ruins of ancient Polonnaruwa, which date from the late 10th century, when the Chola kings of southern India […]

Hotel Sigiriya

Hotel Sigiriya is located within the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Featuring the best view of the Lion’s Rock from the outdoor pool. Great sized guestrooms are air-conditioned and offer views of the garden. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms are very nicely decorated, though […]

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Sigiriya – the Lion Rock

The Ancient City of Sigiriya is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka. The ruins lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high, the ‘Lion’s Rock‘, which dominates the jungle from all sides. Sigiriya is an ancient palace located in the central Matale District near the town […]

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Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a UNESCO World Heritage since 1991. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings are of particular […]

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Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth Relic

Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka, home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. The second-largest city in the country after Colombo and is generally […]

Ozo Kandy

OZO Kandy is located up on a hill in Kandy – Sri Lanka, only 1 mile from Sri Dalada Maligawa – the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. The moment you enter the OZO Kandy hotel you know your into something new, it is trendy and stylish. Smart check-in goes paperless with iPads to record details […]

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Adam’s Peak – Sri Pada, the Sacred Footprint

Adam’s Peak is a place of worship and pilgrimage by many religions for more than 1000 years. Also known as Sri Pada, it is home to a foot imprint on a rock at its summit. Depending on the faith, the footprint has been considered that of Buddha, the god Shiva, St. Thomas, and even, Adam after he […]

Slightly Chilled Guesthouse

Slightly Chilled Guesthouse is one of a few places available to stay near the entry point to start the quest to climb Adam’s Peak. On first glance, it sits on the side of a hill and works with the reception and eating area on the top floor, enclosed in glass so that the iconic mountain […]

Kulansa Tours

Kulansa Tours offers a private driver for travelling around Sri Lanka that works with your plans and schedule. Kulansa Tours, meaning ‘respect’ in Sinhalese, is operated by Steven Silva who has been taking visitors around Sri Lanka for many years. He is open-minded and easy to get along with, you needn’t be afraid to ask Steven for anything, […]

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Sri Lanka Air Taxi Service – Cinnamon Air

Cinnamon Air is a domestic Sri Lankan air taxi service offering daily scheduled flights, as well as luxury private charter flights and scenic flights, between its hub at the Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo International Airport) and Sri Lanka’s most picturesque locations. A fleet of Cessna 208 (8 passengers) Amphibian Caravans and the Cessna 208B (8 […]

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Galle – Sri Lanka

Galle is the fifth largest city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. The Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage. From Colombo, you can take the train or bus. Both travel right next to the beach coast and have beautiful views. Depending on traffic, or how many stops the train makes, travelling from […]

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A train ride on Sri Lanka Railway

One of the best things to do when visiting Sri Lanka is taking a train ride on Sri Lanka Railway. Sri Lanka Railway Department, branded “Sri Lanka Railways” (SLR), is Sri Lanka‘s railway owner and primary operator. It is a key department of the Sri Lankan Government, under the Ministry of Transport, with a history […]

Fortaleza Hotel Galle‎

Fortaleza Hotel Galle is a historic well maintained and a very good place to stay while in Galle – Sri Lanka, excellent service and fantastic setting. With only 4 rooms this historic and well-kept hotel/boutique/B&B is stunning! Superb rooms very well kept and nicely designed, comfort and styled and feel like home! The room was spacious with a window […]

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