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Jackfruit is impossible to ignore. It hangs heavy from trees across Sri Lanka, spiked, oversized, and unapologetically tropical. Yet while the golden flesh gets the attention, the real story may lie deeper inside. In the seeds. Botanically known as Artocarpus heterophyllus and locally called kos, jackfruit is more than a fruit. It is a staple. When young and green, it is cooked into curries that mimic the texture of pulled meat, something between chicken and slow braised pork

White virgin tea is not everyday tea. It is ceremonial. It is contemplative. It is a reminder that even within an industry defined by global scale, there is room for refinement.

Traditionally, the leaves are plucked fresh and cooked the same day. Today, naturally dried moringa leaf powder has become widely available across the island. The drying process preserves much of its nutrient profile, creating a versatile ingredient that fits seamlessly into contemporary kitchens.

Long absent from Sri Lanka’s tourism narrative, Jaffna is finally re emerging as one of the island’s most culturally rich and least explored destinations. Set in the country’s far north, this historic Tamil heartland offers travelers a rare window into tradition, resilience, and authenticity. From ancient temples and bold regional cuisine to a landscape shaped by survival and renewal, Jaffna is not a place you pass through. It is a place that stays with you.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025 brings together emerging talent, global designers, and sustainable innovation in a four-day celebration of fashion, craft, and island identity.

This article explores the quiet disappearance of Sri Lanka’s iconic bullock cart, tracing its journey from rural lifeline to nostalgic tourist attraction, and highlighting the artisans fighting to keep the tradition alive.

Exploring how Sri Lanka is embracing smart design and sustainable energy to reshape its tourism industry for a more conscious and climate-resilient future.

Walk down Church Street in Galle Fort on a hot afternoon and you’ll likely notice a small crowd gathered outside a pastel coloured storefront. Some are licking cones, some are poring over the day’s flavour board like sommeliers at a tasting, and some are simply standing in silence, completely absorbed in the act of eating gelato. Welcome to Isle of Gelato , Sri Lanka’s most celebrated scoop shop, and one of the finest beyond Italy. What began as a dream has quietly grown into

A delightful breakfast spread from Skinny Tom's Deli featuring fluffy pancakes with fresh berries, whipped cream, grilled banana, and a side of raspberry sauce, accompanied by two creamy lattes. PIC: TripAdvisor There’s something unmistakably easy about a morning at Skinny Toms Deli . Maybe it’s the way the sunlight hits the courtyard tables, or the playlist humming somewhere between soul and funk. Maybe it’s the menu, full of familiar favourites done exceptionally well. Or

Is this Sri Lanka's perfect sunset? Perched high above the roaring southern coast of Sri Lanka, Cliff Weligama  isn’t just a place to stay - it’s a place to exhale. Tucked away from the clamour of mainstream tourism, this boutique sanctuary quietly commands one of the most dramatic cliffside views on the island. Below, waves thunder against the rocks. Above, coconut palms lean toward the sea, as if drawn by the same gravitational pull that keeps guests lingering far longer th

A beautifully presented Sri Lankan egg hopper on an ornate platter, showcasing the crisp, lacy edges and perfectly cooked egg center. In Sri Lanka, street food has always been foundational. It is fast, flavourful, affordable, and deeply woven into daily life. Hoppers in the morning, kottu roti at night, isso vadai from railway platforms - each dish is as much about rhythm and ritual as taste. Now, a new generation of chefs is reimagining these staples, elevating them into pla

A group of biohackers approaches the tranquil sea, seeking solace and connection with nature on a serene beach day. For centuries, Sri Lanka’s wellness identity has been defined by one word: Ayurveda. Rooted in indigenous plant knowledge and preventative philosophy, the system remains a pillar of the country’s health ecosystem - from family kitchens to state-run hospitals. But as global wellness evolves, so too does Sri Lanka’s approach. A new model is taking shape - one that

Behind Colombo’s high-rise skyline and colonial facades lies a quieter world of residential design. Across neighbourhoods like Colombo 7,...

Sri Lanka has long had spiritual gravity. Ancient Buddhist monasteries, forest hermitages, pilgrimage routes, and centuries-old Ayurveda traditions have drawn seekers for generations. In more recent years, the island became a gentle stopover for yoga nomads, burnout professionals, and curious tourists seeking peace, practice, or personal reset.

In a region long defined by scale, volume, and speed, Sri Lanka is carving out a different identity in the global fashion industry - one rooted in ethics, craft, and purpose. While the country’s garment sector remains one of its largest export earners, a new movement is emerging on the periphery of mass production.

The notion that Colombo could one day rival Dubai is both ambitious and contentious. Yet, the comparison surfaces often among government officials, urban planners, foreign investors, and Sri Lankans abroad. It reflects both aspiration and frustration - a desire to see the island capital rise into a global commercial hub, and the reality of how far there is to go.

Walk through any Sri Lankan village at dawn and you will likely hear the slow rhythm of a temple bell, smell the sweetness of jasmine in the air, and see barefoot devotees lighting oil lamps beneath a bodhi tree. On this small island, Buddhism is not simply a religion.

To speak of Sri Lanka’s modern architectural identity is to speak of Geoffrey Bawa. More than an architect, Bawa was a philosopher of space, a steward of landscape, and the father of what came to be known as “Tropical Modernism.” His buildings did not merely sit in their environment - they danced with it. They blurred boundaries between inside and outside, modernity and tradition, permanence and impermanence.

For decades, the idea of a Sri Lankan home evoked colonial bungalows, terracotta roof tiles, and timeworn teak furniture. But a new wave of design thinking is reimagining the Sri Lankan home as something more than tradition bound or climate functional.

Acai, spirulina, and matcha may dominate Instagram’s wellness aesthetic, but Sri Lanka has long housed its own arsenal of nutrient-dense, healing ingredients - often growing wild, cooked at home, or used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. These aren’t fads. They’re functional, indigenous, and vastly under appreciated.