Malta: The Crossroads of Cultures and Centuries

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In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, on the crossroads of many cultures since 6000 BC lies Malta. Hence, an island of immense histor...

The Whinging Pome: Hunting Ass in Sri Lanka

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There are two major places on the island of Sri Lanka to find the ass, Kalpitiya and Mannar. Ass is both a singular and plural name for...

The Whinging Pome: Kandy The City of Hills and Heritage

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Kandy is said to be the most tourist visited city in Sri Lanka. It has a long history and was established back in 1470. The English nam...

The Whinging Pome: Festival of Faith, Culture and Camels... ...

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The Pushkar Camel Fair is held in Rajasthan, India in November each year. It coincides with the Kartik Purnima full moon celebrations. ...

The Whinging Pome: Little England, Nuwara Eliya

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It’s our fourth stay at the hundred and f ifty year old tea estate bungalow. We like to be just out of Nuwara Eliya in the hills of S...

Mysore… The Jewel In The Crown

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On my Indian bucket list, there are so many places I still want to visit, though I’ve spent over a year in the country. They includ...

SANDALS: Step into luxury

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Sandals Balapitiya, part of the prestigious Edwards Collection portfolio, is a small, intimate villa offering a serene escape with stun...

The Whinging Pome: Arugambay

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Arugam Bay is the most popular tourist destination in the east of Sri Lanka and is a premier surfing and chill location for the young a...

TEN.30: A Hideaway in Hikkaduwa

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Travelling down south is always a pleasurable experience. This time was no different as I stayed at Ten.30 Villa in Hikkaduwa which wa...

Delft Island: Portuguese, Dutch and a little English influe...

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The small island of Delft is approximately 90 minutes from Jaffna by road and sea, yet only 50 kilometres from Tamil Nadu, India. I hav...

Sun Siam Pasikudah: Where Luxury Meets Serenity On Sri Lanka...

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On an early Thursday morning last week, the Daily Mirror set out on a six-hour journey to the East Coast. Our destination: the newly la...

‘Vis Ta Vie’ Mirissa ‘Live your life’ to the fullest

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Mirissa and Kamburugamuwa beach stretch undoubtedly is a dream haven for travellers from around the globe. The pristine beach, the rura...

Solo Female Travel - Top tips

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Looking at the number of travel advertisements in the Hit Ads section of the Sunday Times newspapers and various travel offers on socia...

Stavanger: The fourth largest city of Norway

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Cruising along a fjord was an item on my bucket list that I wanted to tick off and when I saw a cheap flight to Stavanger, the fourth l...

Pottering about in Prague

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Prague or Praha, the capital of the Czech Republic is a perfect destination for a romantic getaway or those wishing to immerse themselv...

Discover the charm of Bratislava

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Impromptu trips are always the best and that is what really fuels me as a travel aficionado. On a recent visit to Vienna we did just th...

Uncovering the Historical Charms of The Grand Walawwa

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Nestled amidst the scenic region of Kegalle, Sri Lanka, The Grand Walawwa, a new venture by Shri Nadika Gem & Jewellery, offers a retre...

Tag me @danu - Theva Residency

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If you are hoping to visit the hills, here is a place you must stop and enjoy or make it your place to holiday and relax. We never see ...

Oh! Colombo: Tranquil Waters

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In only twenty minutes from Colombo, you can get to a blissful location to enjoy a relaxed few days in Talahena. Tranquil Waters, a gem...

SIGIRIYA VILLAGE HOTEL: WHERE TRADITION MEETS STAR CLASS COM...

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The Sigiriya Village Hotel stands parallel to the most majestic visual all of Dambulla can offer – the sacred Sigiriya Lion Rock. The...

Jungle Village by Thawthisa: Go wild in Unawatuna

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Identified as one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world by some global destination experts, Unawatuna is currently one of th...

Tag me @danu - Cocoon Maldives

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Today I’m sitting here in Maldives and writing about this heavenly place called Cocoon Maldives which is the first design hotel in th...

Jaffna: A personal insight on the beautiful North

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Jaffna is on everyone’s travel list but over 400km north of Colombo and a 7-hour travel time, a visit to the north requires a fair am...

Hospitality in the North: Fox Resorts Jaffna

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With fuel shortages in the country, Fox Resorts encourages train travel with their new travel-inclusive hotel offers. It’s 5.30 AM an...

Exploring Kudumbigala and Kumana

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When Kutumbigala was discovered by Upasaka Maithree back in 1942, it was a largely uninhabited expanse of land following colonial invas...

Exploring lesser known attractions of the Kingdom of Ruhuna

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The Kingdom of Ruhuna comprised the Southern and Eastern provinces and took on different roles in the history of Sri Lanka. Ruhuna is ...

Base Camp Kithulgala

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Since late 90s, Kithulgala started to open out to the world of adventure as one of the best destinations in Asia for White Water Raftin...

Touring Arugam Bay during the off-season

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If you take a trip towards the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, then spending a day or two in Arugam Bay should definitely be on your buc...

The Divine Villa: The Heart of Tranquility

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Luxury boutique property The Divine Villa recently opened its doors welcoming both local and international tourists. A passion project ...