DRIVING EDUCATION FORWARD
PickMe, Sri Lanka’s popular taxi hailing and delivery platform, recently hosted its annual loyalty rewards event – Nena Pahana – for the eighth consecutive year. The event was designed to support the education of school going children of PickMe’s high performing third party drivers. Over 4,150 students have benefited from the programme so far with […]
SIP, SAVOUR AND INDULGE AT CHAYHANE
Colombo’s culinary scene enjoyed a flavourful upgrade with the opening of Turkish cafe Chayhane, in Colpetty. Born from the passion of Naura Aufer, a corporate travel consultant, the cafe was created to fill the gap in authentic Turkish dining in Colombo. Inspired by the warmth of Turkish hospitality and its rich culinary traditions, Aufer envisioned […]
THE ULTIMATE FAMILY GETAWAY
Sri Lanka has been named the world’s most family friendly country for 2025, in a ranking by Condé Nast Traveller. The rankings come from an immigration index launched by Remitly, an American remittance company. The index ranks 82 countries based on 24 factors including the quality of healthcare, economic strength, safety, migrant communities, public transport, […]
HIDDEN GEM FOR LUXURY TRAVELLERS
Sri Lanka continues to make its mark in the luxury travel scene, recently earning a spot on the World Travel Magazine’s list of 25 Under the Radar Ideas for Luxurious Holidays in 2025. Exclusive tours of working tea estates offer visitors a chance to learn and participate in the intricate process of making Ceylon Tea […]
A350 LANDS IN SRI LANKA
Emirates has launched its latest Airbus A350 aircraft in Sri Lanka, bringing a new level of air travel to the Colombo-Dubai route. This introduction reinforces the Emirates’ 39 year commitment to the local airline sector. Equipped with innovative interiors and cutting-edge technologies, the A350 now operates to and from Sri Lanka six times a week. […]
BARBEQUE NATION’S FLAVOURFUL DEBUT
One of Asia’s pioneering casual dining chains, Barbeque Nation made its Sri Lankan debut with the opening of its first outlet at the Colombo City Centre. With former Sri Lankan batting legend Aravinda de Silva gracing the event as the chief guest, the launch marked an important step in the brand’s global expansion, making Sri […]
FROM STOPOVER TO SHOWSTOPPER
Colombo has earned a spot among the world’s top cultural destinations, ranking seventh in the coveted 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor. The awards are based on travellers sharing firsthand experiences through reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. This year, Colombo impressed with its blend of vibrant city life, history and natural beauty. According […]
WEEKEND OF SPEED AND TRADITION
The Ceylon Motor Sports Club hosted the ACBT Mahagastota Festival of Speed in the picturesque hills of Nuwara Eliya. Established in 1934, the Mahagastota Hill Climb is Sri Lanka’s oldest motorsport event, drawing generations of racing enthusiasts and competitors eager to take on its demanding uphill course. This year’s edition was a show of skill, […]
MAKING WAVES WITH SHIPBUILDING
Dhanusha Marine is making waves in the shipbuilding world with the launch of Maanya Mooya, the largest fiberglass fishing vessel ever built in Sri Lanka. The impressive 25 metre vessel, recently unveiled at the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour, demonstrates the company’s advanced boat building capabilities and marks a milestone for the country’s shipbuilding sector. Designed with […]
PEKOE TRAIL EARNS A SPOT IN TIME’S GREATEST PLACES
Each year, based on nominations from its global network of contributors, Time compiles a list of 100 remarkable destinations and thrilling experiences travellers need to know about. Given its stunning beauty, it comes as no surprise that Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail has earned a place on the magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025 list. Spanning […]