There are five of us in the vehicle- two adults in front, two adults in the back and one 7-month, 43-kg puppy in the rear. We are on a day trip to the southern coast and this is the puppy’s first out-of-town car trip. We are excited. He’s like bleh (a state of mind usually…

The rains have played havoc in many parts of this country. Yet, unlike most of the places, some of these locations have benefited significantly with the abundance of rain. Uda Walawe is one of them. All around me the landscape is lush and green. The lakes, ponds and every pothole is brimming with water and…

The final 30 kilometers from Hunnasgiriya is rough and rugged. At times the steep incline is precipitous and strong winds that blow across from the Corbet’s Gap and the Knuckles Mountain Range buffet the vehicle. The lonely stretches are devoid of human habitation and we struggle to find people to ask for directions, as Google…

Simply stunning! That’s my first impression as I step into this massive reception area of the Aliya Resort & Spa at Sigiriya. The sight ahead is incredible. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Pidurangala Rock Temple are perfectly aligned in the centre of this space with the azure waters of the infinity swimming pool and…

It is a beautiful day as Captain Sampath and his co-pilot Rajiv prepare the Cinnamon Air Cessna 208B for take off. The flight to Sigiriya is short yet the sights along the way are stunning. Blue clear skies contrast with the lush greenery 5,500 feet below. The murky waters of the majestic Mahaweli River glisten…

It’s 7 o’clock in the evening and there’s a nip in the air. We open a bottle of wine, pour ourselves a glass each and slowly sink into the outdoor jacuzzi that’s been heated to a perfect temperature. The starry night sky, swirling waters and the wine make this a perfect end to our day…