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The east coast of Sri Lanka, situated in South Asia, is a resort paradise featuring pristine white-sand beaches and azure seas stretching as far as the eye can see. For travellers from Europe, it is an alluring destination offering an ex...

Geoffrey Bawa (1919–2003), a Sri Lankan architect representing the 20th century, is known as the founder of 'Tropical Modernism'. Bawa originally worked as a solicitor in Britain, but in his late thirties he changed careers to become an ...

Sigiriya Rock, a World Heritage Site in central Sri Lanka, is a popular tourist attraction well worth visiting for travellers experiencing Sri Lanka for the first time. Located approximately 170 kilometres inland from the capital Colombo...

To gain a deeper understanding of a destination when travelling abroad, the presence of a guide is indispensable. Many travellers visiting Sri Lanka from Europe may well wonder whether they should hire a local guide. Since you're making ...

When planning a trip to Sri Lanka, many European travellers find themselves pondering the question of 'how to get around locally'. In Sri Lanka, where public transport is less developed than in more advanced nations, it is important to k...

Sri Lanka is a country full of attractions—UNESCO World Heritage sites, scenic tea-train journeys, safaris, and beach resorts. However, public transportation is not well developed, so planning a private tour on your own can be quite chal...

From March 21 to April 5, we took a family trip to Sri Lanka—a place I had long dreamed of visiting. I’d like to write about our experiences. Our itinerary was as follows: Bandaranaike International Airport – Colombo (1 night) – Galle (1...