LONELY PLANET HAILS SCENIC ROUTE
The Colombo-Badulla train journey has been ranked the seventh best in the world for 2025 by Lonely Planet, showcasing Sri Lanka’s stunning landscapes and cultural richness
PORT CITY BREAKS NEW GROUND
The US$ 120 million marina development at the Port City Colombo kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony on 10 January, which was attended by state officials, and
The island that took gold
Sri Lanka claimed the gold award for ‘Most Desirable Island’ at the 23rd Annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, marking a remarkable jump from eighth place last year. The prestigious recognition celebrates the island’s vibrant tapestry of culture, history and natural beauty. Conducted by the UK’s oldest and largest circulating travel magazine, the awards are highly […]
DeepSeek has rattled the ai industry. Here’s a quick look at other chinese ai models
The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using
Colombo’s new heartbeat
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams now stands as an iconic new landmark in Colombo, redefining the hospitality landscape in the region. Officially opened on 15 October 2024, this US$1.2 billion development by the John Keells Group is the largest private investment in Sri Lanka’s history. Designed by renowned architect Cecil Balmond, Cinnamon Life features […]
Celebrating Sri Lanka’s luxe brilliance
Sri Lanka’s luxury lifestyle brand Spa Ceylon garnered three prestigious titles at the 2024 World Luxury Awards, shining a spotlight on the island nation. The brand won in the categories of global beauty product, global luxury Ayurveda spa and regional spa group at the awards ceremony held in the UK. This recognition stems from votes […]
Inspiring generations through learning
Ninety-seven-year-old Leelawathi Dharmaratne recently gained a master’s degree in Buddhist Studies from Kelaniya University – and she nearly set a world record in doing so. Dharmaratne’s academic journey included the study of seven subjects encompassing a wide range of topics and her thesis focussed on ancient lifestyles reflected in the wood carvings of the Embekke […]
Championing female fighters
Despite numerous initiatives focussed on women’s empowerment, the challenges faced by female athletes often remain overlooked. In a groundbreaking moment for Sri Lankan martial arts, Nimesha Kumari – an undefeated female fighter – secured a historic sponsorship from the Asian Security Group. This marks the first comprehensive support for a combat sportswoman outside boxing in […]
Top of the pops Sri Lanka
Solo travel Sri Lanka has been named the ‘most popular solo travel destination in the world’ for 2025, in adventure travel company Flash Pack’s latest trends report. The report reveals a surge in solo travel – and it notes that solo travellers are growing older and increasingly drawn to Asian destinations. The island nation’s unique […]
Colombo goes green
Uber recently launched its flagship sustainability initiative Uber Green, in Colombo. The city proudly joins over 170 metropolitan areas worldwide in embracing eco-friendly transportation. With a few quick taps on the Uber app, riders can now book rides in electric vehicles (EVs), paving the way for a greener future here in Sri Lanka. In doing […]