Category Archives: Sri Lanka

Heritance Kandalama – the real gem of Bawa

Every traveller’s idea of Sri Lanka revolves around beaches. For some, it is mountain hiking. My idea of Sri Lanka was clear – Architect Geoffrey Bawa. I was 19 years old when I read about him first. His concepts of tropical modernism, “outside are Inside”, have greatly influenced me as a student, a working architect, andContinue reading “Heritance Kandalama – the real gem of Bawa”

Wandering in the hills of Sri Lanka- Nuwara Eliya.

If you have read our other Sri Lanka posts, all you have heard is basking like a croc, sunbathing, tanning, sunshine, turquoise beach and some rolling hills. Let us now take you to the temperate region, Sri Lanka’s coldest city Nuwara Eliya – A town of rolling hills, tea estates and quaint colonial buildings. HereContinue reading “Wandering in the hills of Sri Lanka- Nuwara Eliya.”

Complete Travel Guide To Mirissa, Sri Lanka

I am jealous of crocodiles – They often go basking. So the whole point of our Sri Lanka trip is to go basking like crocs with great views and some excellent food. We chose one of the most popular beach destinations of pearl island, Mirissa, and we had the best time sunbathing on the beachesContinue reading “Complete Travel Guide To Mirissa, Sri Lanka”

Galle Travel Guide- Seaside Dutch colony of Sri Lanka.

“East meets West” is the most common sentence we all bloggers use. The truth is, East and West have met each other long ago in many parts of the world. But Galle is a real gem where Dutches met Sinhalas. European and Ceylon port town is my favourite place in Sri Lanka. I regret notContinue reading “Galle Travel Guide- Seaside Dutch colony of Sri Lanka.”

Bentota Travel Guide – The Beach Town of Sri Lanka.

This southwestern small resort town is an ideal place to get into the beach vacay mode of Sri Lanka. Here is your little guide to visiting Bentota. Heads Up – The place is more of a resort town. So it is ideal for family holidays. Hence expect lots of tourists here. Fifteen minutes of “BeingContinue reading “Bentota Travel Guide – The Beach Town of Sri Lanka.”

What to Wear in Sri Lanka: Packing Checklists and clothing

If you are thinking of packing only shorts and tube tops for your Sri Lanka trip or only full pants and tunics because it is a Buddhist country, you must go through this post. Sri Lanka is vivid, and you must pack your bags with various clothes too. Here is your complete guide to whatContinue reading “What to Wear in Sri Lanka: Packing Checklists and clothing”