William Blake’s The Circle of the Thieves, dude getting devoured by six-footed serpent. What happens to wage thieves, inshallah.I’m at the Modern Café and I order two beers. The cashier turns the console around and it asks for a tip. For what now? There isn’t table service here let alone tables to sit at. Of course, this interaction is even ...
Saint-Tropez, a small yet glamorous town nestled in the heart of the French Riviera, offers a unique dichotomy of architectural styles. From its historic villas...
This year, Sri Lanka was estimated to draw in 1.5 million tourist arrivals. But by the end of March, the island had surpassed its tourism target for the quarter during the buzzing South Coast season – and it’s only picking up. Along the southern coast are iconic businesses that have brought innovative, exciting, and new concepts to Sri Lanka’s tourism ...
When I came out of the arrivals door of Bandaranayake Airport, Sisira was there to take me home. Sisira had been my (un)official driver, for last few years. First he was the driver for me when I used to go to Shangri-la coworker space, called Connect, during the power cuts. I am back in my paradise with all the love, ...
Restaurants are businesses like any other in that they need to grow and expand their customer base. However, given the nature of their hospitality services,...
Agan Harahap, Shopping, 2012I was emptying out the fridge and thinking, we’re just scavengers. Humans think we’re the top of the food chain, noble hunters, but who’s hunting? We just pick up stuff from the bottom of the industrial supply chain. We’re scavengers.Everything in this fridge is in some state of suspended decay (some of it already decayed, which is ...
The Colombo-Doha flight drops us off nowhere near the terminal. We have to physically walk down the airplane and into the dry heat of Qatar. I watch the business-class people drive away in their own half-empty bus, and then wait for the cattle car. We drive for a long time through the tarmac, hanging from straps. Like twenty minutes. Maybe ...
There are trends and they are referred to as raeli in Sinhala. A back translation would give us ‘frill’ interestingly, like the frills of a kite, sarungale raeli. When I think of waves, it’s always in relation to water. And when I think of waves, I think of the marks they leave on the sand. Ocean waves do that. Waves ...
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This year, Forbes listed the country as one of the “The 23 Best Places To Travel Around The World In 2023.” And UK’s The Independent called it one of the best destinations to travel in The post Sri Lanka, one best places to travel first appeared on Praja.
This year, Forbes listed the country as one of the “The 23 Best Places To Travel Around The World In 2023.” And UK’s The Independent called it one of the best destinations to travel in The post Sri Lanka, one best places to travel first appeared on Praja.
There are roughly 40 different spices in the world. But, there’s one spice (well, a spice mix) that could beat them all: Thuna-Paha, the traditional spice base that gives Sri Lankan curries their iconic flavour.
I hadn’t heard of Jaga until a few years ago. And even on that day I met him, I didn’t have any idea who he was. My friend Tharindu Amunugama who has made it almost a life-mission of introducing me to landscapes, off-grid archaeological sites, cultural nuances and personalities took me to ‘Jaga Food.’ And, as is often the case, ...
The action-packed 4th World Military Beach Volleyball Championship 2023 concluded recently February 17, 2023, with unforgettable memories for fans in the coastal city of Negombo. France were crowned champions in both Men’s and Women’s categories. They defeated Oman in the Men’s final. Here are the highlights from that final game. The post WATCH – France crowned World Military Beach Volleyball ...
Leela has been learning the art of beeralu since she was 15 years old. For Chaminda, pottery is his father’s legacy. Meanwhile, Lasith’s income relies on his acquired skill of fishing. They all have one thing in common – they rely on tourism, and Sri Lanka’s #tourism industry needs them. Their skills show visitors the best of what #SriLanka has ...
Most Americans travel once or twice a year, which makes sense. You’ve worked hard, and you deserve to have a nice break from everything occasionally....
In Petter’s journey along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, he shares with us two of his best-kept secrets: the tastiest pol roti he has ever discovered and his favourite secluded beach. Watch the full video (link in bio) to join Petter Toremalm, CEO of Sunshinestories and Ceylon Sliders, on a typical day in his life as he shows us the best ...
