About Kandy Esala Perahera Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth of Lord Buddha) is the grand festival of the month of August held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and nicely decorated Elephants. There are fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandian dances and various other cultural dances. The elephants are usually adorned with lavish garments. The Esala Perahera in Kandy is believed to be a fusion of two separate but interconnected “Peraheras” (Proce ..read more

About Kandy Esala Perahera Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth of Lord Buddha) is the grand festival of the month of August held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and nicely decorated Elephants. There are fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandian dances and various other cultural dances. The elephants are usually adorned with lavish garments. The Esala Perahera in Kandy is believed to be a fusion of two separate but interconnected “Peraheras” (Proce ..read more

JACK – THE UNKNOWN SRI LANKAN I’ve lived in Sri Lanka since the prehistoric period. Like so many of my closest relatives, many of my best attributes are used but not understood. You can easily recognise me, by the way, I stand tall and proud in the jungles and lowlands of my island home. If you are sitting reading this, I’m supporting you. The door to your room and the desk at which you work, in all likelihood, carry my seal of approval. There is so much more to me than my strength and ability to endure almost anything you think of throwing at me. I work hard at bringing you joy at mealtime. M ..read more

RICE – A SRI LANKAN TRADITION Asia is the rice basket of the world. This fast-growing carbohydrate allows for up to 4 harvests per year, depending on the variety. From seed to harvest, New Improved Varieties (NIVs) may be harvested from 80 -120 days after planting. In a country where the average adult consumes more than 116 kg per annum. (2010) Paddy Fields in Sri Lanka – RICE – A SRI LANKAN TRADITION NIVs would seem to be an economic dream come true, yet perhaps they are responsible for the near-extinction of Traditional Varieties (TVs). Some in the agricultural community suggest that the alm ..read more

Sri Lankan Villas Give You Room to Move The spacious rooms of colonial villas housed Sri Lankans for more than 400 years. They have outlived and adapted throughout five periods of cultural change. Middle Eastern traders sourced exotic spices from the island to embalm Egyptian Pharaohs. Bearing these precious gifts along trade routes into Europe opened the nostrils and wallets of the greatest sea trading cultures of the day. Prior to the Portuguese colonisation in the name of the Pope, Chinese Buddhists are known to have maintained an embassy in Sri Lanka. Artefacts from 452 – 1346 highlight cu ..read more

Sri Lanka is readying to welcome travelers from across the world with safety guidelines and precautionary measures. Frequently Asked Questions Who can visit? All nationalities are welcome and all types of travellers whether groups, families, individuals. Which airports will operate? Bandaranaike International Airport [BIA], Colombo Ratmalana Airport [RMA] and Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport [MRIA] will be operating for tourist arrivals from Aug 1st 2020 What are the visa procedures? All travelers will require a valid visa; this will be issued for 30 days and extendable for up to 6 mon ..read more

The rise of booking sites featuring rooms within houses highlights a trend for an ever-increasing percentage of travellers to seek out ‘living in the community’ accommodation. The villa advantage is a luxury 4, 5 and 6 star alternative Villas with expansive views. Villas with a long history. Designer appointed interiors form part of the villa advantage. Villas with enclosed walls suitable for families. Staff attending to your every need during your villa stay. Generously sized communal rooms and stylish bedrooms top off the list. Location advantages Large hotels require space and easy ac ..read more

Sri Lankan Villas Give You Room to Move The spacious rooms of colonial villas housed Sri Lankans for more than 400 years. They have outlived and adapted throughout five periods of cultural change. Middle Eastern traders sourced exotic spices from the island to embalm Egyptian Pharaohs. Bearing these precious gifts along trade routes into Europe opened the nostrils and wallets of the greatest sea trading cultures of the day. Prior to the Portuguese colonisation in the name of the Pope, Chinese Buddhists are known to have maintained an embassy in Sri Lanka. Artefacts from 452 – 1346 highlight cu ..read more

The spacious rooms of colonial villas housed Sri Lankans for more than 400 years. They have outlived and adapted throughout five periods of cultural change. Middle Eastern traders sourced exotic spices from the island to embalm Egyptian Pharaohs. Bearing these precious gifts along trade routes into Europe opened the nostrils and wallets of the greatest sea trading cultures of the day. Prior to the Portuguese colonisation in the name of the Pope, Chinese Buddhists are known to have maintained an embassy in Sri Lanka. Artefacts from 452 – 1346 highlight cultural exchanges. Portuguese architectur ..read more

The 21st Century traveller ever seeks new exciting experiences. They also want to feel safe. The Insta-Aware, TripAdvisor guided, AirBnB user who locates new accommodations on the basis of the guest experiences located within Booking.com, Expedia, Google or Facebook reviews is not interested in large ‘same name, same food, different city’ of large hotel chains. Rather they seek boutique, special and memorable and educational interactions with the people and not the hotel. Traveller excitement is directly linked risk taking. For those seeking more exciting adventures, the level of risk increase ..read more