Travel & Experiences

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

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

Once a sleepy fishing village tucked between Galle and Matara, Ahangama has transformed into one of Sri Lanka’s most compelling microcosms of modern island life. Its rise over the past decade has been quiet yet seismic, driven not by top down development but by a patchwork of independent creators, wellness entrepreneurs, and returning diaspora who have turned this unassuming stretch of coast into a magnet for a global crowd seeking more than just surf and sun.

Sri Lanka’s southern coast offers a wide spectrum of experiences, and two names regularly rise to the top for discerning travelers: Galle and Tangalle. Both are rich in natural beauty and cultural appeal, but they cater to different tastes. Choosing between the two depends largely on what you want from your time on the island.