Colombo: what to see in 1-2 days, areas, transport and a useful route
Colombo is the business and cultural center of Sri Lanka, not its official capital. We put together a realistic plan for one or two days:…
Find or post listings for accommodation, transport, tours and everyday services in Colombo, Galle, Kandy and across Sri Lanka. Explore our guides and articles about places, routes and daily life.
Colombo is the business and cultural center of Sri Lanka, not its official capital. We put together a realistic plan for one or two days:…
A practical Colombo guide: the capital distinction, airport, trains, buses, visa extension, neighbourhoods, waterfront, sights and one- to three-day plans.
Kandy is the mountain capital of the Sinhalese kings, which retained its independence until the British occupation in 1815. The history of the Kandyan Kingdom,…
A coconut palm in Sri Lanka is more than a seaside backdrop. Find out what coir is used for, why a sprouting nut contains a…
A personal guide to Ceylon cinnamon and cassia: how they differ, how cinnamon is grown and processed in Sri Lanka, how to choose it and…
What to eat in Sri Lanka: rice and curry, fish ambul thiyal, chicken curry, kottu, roti, hoppers, string hoppers, sambols, sweets, fruit and tea, with…