Culture, history, nature, food and everyday life in Sri Lanka.
A practical guide to Sri Lankan culture: religions, languages, food, festivals, dance, crafts, architecture, Ayurveda and temple etiquette.
From a tree with a historically known planting date to Minneriya’s ancient reservoir: ten checked facts about Sri Lanka’s nature, history, languages and tea, without…
Sri Lanka’s bright wooden masks are more than souvenirs. Learn the difference between Kolam, Raksha and Sanni, where to see the tradition in Ambalangoda, and…
A practical guide to Galle Fort: history, ramparts, museums, lighthouse, transport, UNESCO protection and respectful visiting in a living historic town.
Samahan tea has 14 different plants in its composition, which are collected in the most ecologically clean regions of beautiful Sri Lanka, on the world…
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…
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…
Ambalangoda is a centre of traditional mask carving on Sri Lanka’s south-west coast. Learn what to see at Ariyapala Mask Museum, how Kolam, Sanni and…
What to try in Sri Lanka: rice and curry, hoppers, kottu, sambols and seafood, with practical advice about heat, restrictions and hygiene.
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,…