Fort Galle in Sri Lanka, is the largest fort city in Asia. It was built by the Portuguese, then subsequently taken over by the Dutch and the British, until Sri Lanka gained its independence in 1948. It was a major…
The Frangipani Tree hotel ~ Luxurious serenity at the beach, near Fort Galle, Sri Lanka
At the most Southern tip of Sri Lanka, the waves of the aquamarine Indian Ocean crash onto the soft ochre-colored sand. From the moment we arrive at The Frangipani Tree hotel near Unawatuna beach, we feel transported from the busy streets full…
Of waves, 3D Buddhist art and yoga ~ in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
We take the train for 2 hours from Colombo to Hikkaduwa on the southern coast. This time, we actually get seats! (yeah!). Travel by train remains the favorite mode of transport, so it is consistently full. This is to be…
Of gardens, coconuts and modernist tropical architecture ~ Bentota, Sri Lanka
It would be a great shame to equate Sri Lanka with its capital, Colombo and vice versa. While the city has great appeal due to its location on the sea and has architectural accents that reflect its many historical influences,…
First Impressions of Colombo, Sri Lanka
There is no greater pleasure for us than landing in a country we know little about. The learning curve is steep, the intellectual stimulation high. All our senses kick into higher drive ready to absorb what a new culture has…