The road that leads to the Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is long and winding. But the landscape along most of this 150 km drive is worth it. Exhilarating is the word that comes to mind and I am glad to be on the road again. Warmly welcomed by Bhathiya Gunasekara and his staff, I…
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Wine and Winter Markets. Frankfurt Germany
After my return from Switzerland, I have been enjoying the sights and sounds of Germany. Today I am going to take in some art and culture and I stroll down to the ‘museum bank’, a street adjoining the River Main. The Liebieghaus Museum, opened to the public since 1909, is known to be one of…
Gothic Grandeur. Bern Switzerland
It is early Friday evening as my flight touches down at the Frankfurt International Airport. The Captain announces that the weather outside is three degrees and I have just flown in from the 30 degree tropics. My toes, in open sandals are numb. But I refuse to let the chills travel through my body. I…
A King and His Queen. Kirinda Sri Lanka
It’s time to hit the road again. My destination for the ‘long’ weekend is Kirinda and I am accompanied by 11 other die-hard adventurers. I know the weekend is going to be embellished with lots of fun, food and fabulous company. As usual, we opted to leave the city at the crack of dawn and…
Riverdale Resort. Aluthgama Sri Lanka
Travelling down to Riverdale Resort in Aluthgama, we opt to take the main road instead of detouring off on to the Southern Expressway. It’s been quite a long while since we got to travel on this road that hems in this island. It is also good to see glimpses of the sea, the decked boats,…
Exploring Kandy enroute to Digana
Kandy, once known as the resplendent abode of royalty, claims a history of over three centuries with Kandyan kings ruling from 1593 -1815. The city has been declared a world heritage city by UNESCO. With its beautiful Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens as two of the most significant sights,…
Stunning Jungle Beach Resort. Kuchchaveli Sri Lanka
Nestled amongst the tropical mangroves of the Kuchchaveli beach, almost 4 kilometres past the popular Nilaveli strip, is a veritable haven called the Jungle Beach Resort. Not even the harsh unrelenting sun or the strong katchaan winds could spoil the beauty of this Resort which is new to this stretch of beach that still remains…
Views from Kaloogala. Hindagala Sri Lanka
Into the heart of the island, the road climbs higher and higher and the mountainous vistas turn into picture postcard perfect. The long and winding roads continue through lush tea fields and bustling villages. At times, the precipitous mountain sides can be daunting and we keep our eyes firmly on the road ahead. Many a…
Loving the Amagi Lagoon Resort and Spa. Negombo Sri Lanka
The waters of the Negombo Lagoon lap impatiently along the sides of the broad wooden deck that borders the garden of the Amagi Lagoon Resort and Spa. A kayak and boat tethered to the pier bob restlessly on the waters. The wind is picking up and the sky darkens as the rains approach from the…
Sun, Sand and Sea at Amethyst Resort. Pasikuda Sri Lanka
Described as one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful beaches and listed as one of the world’s top beaches, Pasikuda was my destination for the Vesak weekend. With economic development in full throttle in the East coast, I was looking forward to seeing the changes in this part of the country. With good road surface and…
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