Since writing this, Sri Lanka and particularly some areas we visited have been hit by the devastating effects of Cyclone Ditwah with hundreds of deaths recorded, thousands of homes damaged and many more suffering the after effects of the floods. If you wish to support the ongoing relief efforts – here […]
Spices are, of course, what Sri Lanka is well known for. The sweet and aromatic Ceylon cinnamon was traded by early Arab merchants, and from the early 1500s cinnamon became the prime draw for European powers, with the Portuguese and later the Dutch all clamouring for a share of the […]
Our trip had already been jam packed, overwhelming really, with sights, sounds and smells galore — and the two nights we spent in Kandy were no different. Home for our time in the area was a small heritage homestay perched on the hillside, a short drive from the city. A […]
Generally, when I travel, I do some research, make a list of foods to try and things to see and do. The dishes places are well known for, plus a few off-the-beaten-track spots are always top of my list. Sri Lanka was no different, but I was struggling with Colombo […]