Not quite had the time to plan your Diwali holidays but still, want to make sure it’s not spent in front of the telly with a bowl of chips? Read on to know what you can do in and around the city this festive season TRAVEL If you feel that the real essence of Diwali is lost in its crass ...
So you aspire to not only know all kinds of abbreviations and expansions (DCH is for babies; try HDDCS) but also rattle off Hindi cinema dialogues that range from the iconic to the idiotic. If you’re looking at ‘being’ more Bollywood but would rather be caught dead than alive gaping at Mannat, here’s a guide on getting better at the ...
This blog post is going to be on fruit, one of my favourite topics. Even long before a brief period as a low fat raw vegan (i.e. fruitarian), I learnt to appreciate the beauty of fruit. This is the food that has it all: it is easily digested, good for your body and mind, super tasty and in a ...
If you’d rather not go for the usual sights and sounds, or if the city has left you feeling jaded, we suggest you see it not to simply take it in but to discover its magic all over again. Read on to know how I don’t know a single person living in this city who hasn’t found it excruciatingly infuriating ...
As Sri Lankan’s we’ve been subjected to some very interesting and possibly extremely daring food combinations. This is probably because it is in our nature to experiment with food so that there is a fusion of flavours that cater to all areas of our palette. Plain Tea and Jaggery Picture Courtesy: http://www.apolloclinicthane.com/blog/-/blogs/is-jaggery-a-safer-substitute-for-sugar- Speak to any Sri Lankan and you will ...
Don’t transform into a mall rat over the weekend. Instead, find some hidden gems in Mumbai’s spectacular bounty grounds: its markets. Put on those walking shoes and let us lead you to 5 magnificent markets. Many people I know find a marketplace too frenzied to enjoy. But for me, the glitziness of a mall can never match up to the ...
It’s just a gush of water, for crying out loud. And it’ll be the same, over and over again. But you’ll keep coming back for more – that’s a promise! Sri Lanka, also called Ceylon, also described as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ is so incredibly small, that most think it’s just a forgotten piece of land belonging to ...
Jagath Weerasinghe As the Artist’s Table at the Saskia Fernando Gallery draws near we bring to you seven reasons why you should meet the host of the first Artist’s Table. Jagath is never short for words and has the ability to keep people enraptured with different theories and ideas for long periods. This is also probably because his library consists of ...
Visiting Sri Lanka will just not be the same, without savouring, devouring, and .. pardon moi language.. salivating after its spicy, tangy and sometimes just too irresistibly sweet ‘Street Foods’. Apart from the charm of the food itself, the experience of sitting in a street side ‘Saiver Joint’ and enjoying the native hand-to-mouth practice further augments this experience. I admit, it ...
When walking is too slow And driving is too fast Sometimes you just need to go Ride your bicycle and kick a$s! – - R.A. 1. LEGS You can’t go on a close to 20 km bike run without the ability to power up your own ride. Don’t be scared though because the experience is just like the definition ...
Untitled-XII-Mixed-media-on-canvas Trekurious sat down with artist Jagath Weerasinghe to give guests an insight into the artist and host of for the Artist’s Table. Speaking on his work and the driving force behind his creations, he said, “there are several things that I can think of, firstly, living today has become a major hassle. You can’t make sense of what’s happening ...
History has it that the first “Burger” was created way back in the 1900s in the land of America. Whether this is a more “healthier invention” during the civil wars is arguable. Both union and confederate generals would sure to have enjoyed this simple yet amazing creation although there are no written records. A Burger, Hamburger or Hamburger Sandwich is ...
Sigiriya is without a doubt THE legendary Rock to see & climb in the paradise isle of Lanka. But believe it or not there’s more to this sensational city of Sigiriya besides the Rock, its colourful history and its mind boggling frescoes. Oh you’ll see and hear plenty about the Rock, so I’m not even going there. For me, the ...
Winston Churchill, George Bernard Shaw, Johny Carson, Ava Gardner, Haruki Murakami, Humphrey Bogart. If you enjoy your time in the company of whiskey, then you find yourself in fraternity with the world’s finest minds and most memorable characters. The Single Malt Appreciation Series, brought to you by Trekurious, will guide you through the versatility and complexity of the world’s ...
A few years ago, meeting up with friends would mean going out club hopping, heading out to a restaurant for dinner, or hosting someone for dinner at your place. We Lankans hardly had any real choice or variety when it came to doing something new and exciting for the first time with friends. As we all know, experiencing something for ...
Blissful Weligama Beach For those who are experienced travellers, Sri Lanka probably doesn’t seem like a daunting or tough place to travel to. However even if you have travelled extensively, it can be comforting to have an idea of what to expect when arriving in a new country, especially if you are hoping to have a relaxing time. This article ...
Lamprais from Colombo Fort Cafe Anybody Lankan would know this delicacy very well. From my younger days, I remember my father calling up the Otters Club, to reserve lamprais each and every Sunday morning for the entire family. In most cases, a limited number of packs are made each time and put up for sale. And “The early bird gets ...
Everybody loves to indulge in a good happy hour, whether it is to avoid rush hour traffic after work, to catch up with friends or co-workers or just simply enjoy cocktails at reduced rates; any excuse will suffice really. Weekdays can get monotonous, why not break the everyday routine with a couple of drinks at a happy hour? I ...
I have always enjoyed cooking. Yet I continue to churn out food as consistently tasteless as reading a Boko Haram manifesto while eating a paper sandwich. So, it is with great anticipation that I arrive at Chef Kolu’s home for an afternoon of culinary education, personal histories and gastronomic gratification. We arrive at Kolu’s Casa around noon and take a seat ...
When giving advice to friends visiting the beautiful island I call my home I have to stop and think carefully. There is so much to consider, especially because Sri Lanka has so much to offer and it really depends on a few key factors: what time of year you come, what your interests are, and how much time you want ...
