We had a fast car this time, so the ride to from Galle to Colombo was a breeze. We arrived in the early afternoon, at the Mandarina Colombo Hotel. Mandarina Colombo Hotel This centrally located, contemporary four-star hotel is a decent place for a one-night stopover. The rooms are a bit small, but of a…
A 3-day culinary journey in Galle The journey from Kandy to Galle started late, and took the better part of the day. Most of the time was spent on the congested, winding road between Kandy and Colombo, before we hit the expressway southwards. My parents, heading back to Spain, alighted at an airport guesthouse to…
The beautiful town of Kandy, our next stop after Sigiriya, is famous for its lake, and for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – a holy site where one of the Buddha’s teeth is kept. Kandy is also the site of some of the most epic scenes from Indiana Jones and the Temple of…
Sigiriya, eponymous to the rock which has become the hallmark of Sri Lanka, is also known for its elephants, and for the nearby Dambulla Cave Temple. Aliya Resort and Spa Aliya Resort and Spa features a stunning, spacious minimalistic white design, and an infinity pool facing the Sigiriya Rock. The rooms are constructed around a…
Sri Lanka means the Resplendent Island. A fitting name for this paradise on Earth. This vibrant cultural melting pot is as friendly and welcoming as it is lush and beautiful. The cultural and historic wealth makes the country a thrill to explore. My parents had been meandering through South East Asia for the past 2.5…
