Explore Sri Lanka

by Ishnala Samarasinghe A glance at the map of this pearl-shaped island will indicate that its location, smack in the middle of the warm Indian Ocean, will ideally suit an...

Enku looks into the making of this delicious dessert. Photos by Suresh De Silva Nothing can match buffalo curd and treacle for its taste and nutritional value. If you're lucky...

Sri Lanka has many advantages for hosting small conferences or large conventions. A report on the facilities by Hiranthi and Nirmala Abeysekera. Sri Lanka, famed for its warm hospitality, is...

Nalin Wijesekera takes a stroll through the city The romanesque former parliament house is opposite Le Galadari Meridien Hotel How can a city just eight km long and around five...

A living link with the past described by Derrick SchokmanPhotos by Suresh De Silva The Sacred Bodhi Tree is a focal point of worship and pilgrimage. The introduction of the...

Most cities, towns and villages have a distinctive identity. With Negombo it is fish. Mixed with the tang of salt, the smell of mud from the lagoon and canal (which,...

Sari secrets revealed by Hiranthi Fernando The sight of a woman gracefully attired in a sari enchants many a visitor. A shapeless length of fabric, beautifully draped, is transformed into...

A look at little known Sri Lanka by Carol Aloysius Photos: Suresh de Silva A beautiful goddess of Indian origin, wearing a pair of pearl anklets on her feet draws...

Beach Walk Royston Ellis takes a stroll Photos by Neel Jayantha It took me IO years to walk from one end of the beach at Bentota to the other. Most...

There's more to Sri Lanka than sun, sea and sand. The "round trip" is a tourist tradition in Sri Lanka. It is the journey made by every tourist who wants...