Olanda Beach Villas. The thought of it was exciting enough. This was one weekend that I was determined to enjoy. The sun, sand and sea were pure seduction! Located about 15 minutes past Galle, between Talpe and Koggala, along the Southern coast of Sri Lanka, are the Olanda Beach Villas. Along the way are many…

In the middle of Sri Lanka’s awesome virgin rainforest is a fascinating collection of boulders that seem to have fallen from the sky. These enormous rocks balance precariously atop each other creating a landscape of caves and caverns brimming with mystery and untold stories. In the midst of these boulders is the ingenuity of timeless…

Just past the picturesque town of Digana, almost three kilometres down the Karaliadda road is a handmade sign that leads up to the Polwaththa Eco Lodges. The road is steep and narrow and thankfully proprietor Nihal Elagala had warned me that a four-wheel vehicle was required. My jeep clawed its way up the narrow gravel…

Driving through country roads, past fields and farms is a pleasant experience once you get off the main roads. Most of these roads are bigger and better now, and other than for drivers who seem to momentarily defy Murphy’s Law, the 175 km drive from Colombo to Sigiriya is one to be enjoyed. With concise…

Come April holidays and everyone will want to get away from the heat and the humdrum of city life. Whilst the ersatz ‘cool’ types head to the hills there are others who prefer to really get away and look out for places that are different, affordable and far from the madding crowd. Along the picturesque…

Imagine yourself doing this. Swinging gently on a hammock, the sound of the river carelessly lapping at your feet, the unending sounds of a myriad birds chirping around you, the warm breezes caressing away the daily grind left behind in the city. Sounds too good to be true? This is possible. Just head out to…

Most times, driving along our main roads is a tiring exercise and sometimes it is better to make a pit stop half way to your destination. If your next holiday is to the cultural triangle or the central province, take a break and enjoy the countryside. I found the idyllic pit stop.