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 ...
Post a morning or afternoon wandering the cobbled and cute streets of Galle Fort a Burger is the perfect snack or meal to replace all those hard lost calories Lucky for us there are more and more options to choose from! Here are my top 3 burgers in the Galle Fort & surround The Newbie – Rocket Burger In the ...
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 ...
Every year as Masterchef Australia launches a fresh season, I get ready to make some extra money. Right from the beginning of the season, favorites are selected, odds are identified and bets are placed on who will make it to the Grand Finale. This is a totally ruthless exercise, made entirely on the basis of talent. Which is why even ...
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 ...
Experiences offered at Templeberg: Trixie, the resident cook at the Villa, is a bubbly soul with a permanent smile on her face. Our experience began with a trip to the Galle market in Templeberg’s very own tuk tuk. Sandrew, the manager, a certified tourist guide, was our driver for the excursion. Our first stop, the ‘Green Market’ built way back ...
By Trae Hicks Ever heard of the Great Kataragama Sapphire Rush of 2012? No, of course you haven’t. Back in February of 2012 construction was finishing on a new road leading from Kataragama to Lunuganwehera. As the workers finished and topped the new road with soil, glimmers of blue started showing up. One here. One there. They were everywhere. Sapphires. ...
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 ...
As you make your way through the hectic streets of suburban Kotte, it’s hard to imagine that what is now a bustling town was once a majestic citadel of fortresses, drawbridges, moats, watchtowers, and secret tunnels. The Kotte kingdom flourished for over 200 years and, although they hardly match other historical sites like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, it is still possible ...
Coffee is an integral part of any morning ritual, providing a much needed kick-start to the day, and a welcome break from the desk as the afternoon sets it. It’s more than just a drink; it’s a lifestyle, a social lubricant, and an addiction to many. My Barista Experience Before we began, we were given the 101 on coffee. ...
- Free entry - Built in 1952 - A great place to take pictures Standing tall on an elevated base on Chaithya Road, the Galle Buck Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the beautiful Indian Ocean and is a distinctive city landmark that is seriously underrated. If you’re viewing it from the road, the lighthouse is a faded orange but ...
All beer essentially falls into two categories: Lager or Ale. It might seem unlikely when you’re trying to choose from the seemingly endless array of beers today, but it’s true. There are a few hybrid styles which use traditional brewing methods of both but even these are eventually identified as a lager or ale. I spent a very chilled-out ...
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 ...
The Trekurious Colombo Bawa Tour took guests on a half-day trip through four significant buildings in Colombo: the Seema Malakaya temple, the Parliament, No. 11, 33rd Lane, and the Gallery Cafe. These buildings showcase Geoffrey Bawa’s architectural genius and capture the breadth of his work in Sri Lanka. And there’s no one as perfect as Channa Daswatte, who worked ...
Buffalo curd or ‘Meekiri’ is a traditional dairy product enjoyed by all Sri Lankans. It is deliciously thick and creamy. Not to mention, nutritious. A few facts about curd It’s best eaten as a dessert topped with kithul pani (treacle made from the juice of kithul palm) but is also eaten with rice. Buffalo milk is used instead of cows ...
Temple Hill Nestled on a hill off Akuressa Road in Galle, Templeberg Villa is well camouflaged by giant coconut trees and lush, tropical vegetation. The stunning colonial manor home, built in 1864, was last used by a Dutch family before being abandoned for nearly thirty years. The Villa has been up and running for just over a year now. ...
Did you know that Sri Lanka has over 60 varieties of banana? This post is about mangoes, sorry for straying from the topic momentarily, please bear with me. Back to the bananas. Did you know that Sri Lanka has over 600 varieties of rice, over 430 species of bird and over 240 species of butterfly? Sri Lanka is known ...
“Thank you for coming to see me in the ICU”, says Kalabhushana Ganwari Premin, Sri Lanka’s premiere puppeteer, as he ushers us into his home in rural Ambalangoda. Our host is immaculately dressed, clothes pressed to a brittle finish. The man looks in fine fettle but his eyes betray a controlled air of prideful resignation. It is his art-form ...
- Madu Ganga is the third wetland to be declared as a ‘Ramsar site’ by the Ramsar International Convention of Wetlands. - It is the second largest wetland habitat in Sri Lanka. - Home to over 300 species of aquatic flora and around 250 vertebrae species - The tour takes 2 to 3 hours - Sunglasses and hats are essential ...
Free entry Look out for troops of monkeys swinging above in the tree tops A popular location for mediation retreats Consists of a Vipassana meditation centre, a Bikkhu Training Institute, and an orphanage. Dense tropical foliage, drooping banyan trees, bird calls echoing through the tree tops, small caves, and narrow footpaths; while this sounds like your typical outstation experience , ...
