13 articles tagged with sri lanka
The mist rises slowly over the hills surrounding Kandy as I sip my morning Ceylon tea on a small guesthouse balcony. It's been five years since I first visited this sacred city nestled in Sri Lanka's central highlands, drawn by...
The morning sun casts long shadows across Galle Fort's cobblestone streets as I sip my second cup of Ceylon tea. A curious mix of Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture surrounds me, yet the essence is undeniably Sri Lankan. After...
As I stood atop Sigiriya's iconic rock fortress watching the sunrise paint the surrounding landscapes in amber hues, I couldn't help but reflect on how this UNESCO World Heritage site represents just the surface of Sri Lanka's archaeological treasures. During...
There's something utterly magical about the moment when your bicycle tires first crunch along the dusty paths of Polonnaruwa. The winter sun casts a golden glow across ancient stones that have witnessed centuries unfold, and suddenly, you're not just a...
As the train wound its way through mist-shrouded tea plantations toward Kandy, I found myself instinctively checking the window latches—once a safety inspector, always a safety inspector! *Alte Gewohnheiten sind schwer zu brechen*, as my Oma would say. But two...
Standing beneath the colonial ramparts of Galle Fort, where Portuguese, Dutch, and British architectural influences harmonize with Sri Lankan craftsmanship, I found myself captivated by more than just the UNESCO-protected stonework. This peninsular fortress on Sri Lanka's southwestern coast houses...
Having traversed global supply chains professionally for over 15 years, I've developed a particular appreciation for port cities – those dynamic nexus points where commerce, culture, and history converge with remarkable efficiency. Colombo, Sri Lanka's vibrant capital, exemplifies this convergence...
The misty highlands surrounding Kandy, Sri Lanka hold a special allure for those who appreciate the methodical precision of tea production. As someone who has spent her life understanding mechanical processes, I find a profound parallel between the careful calibration...
Five years ago, I found myself in Ella by accident. My research on plant-based medicines had led me through various parts of Sri Lanka, but it was in this misty hill station where I truly began to heal. The therapeutic...
The train lurched forward as we snaked through Sri Lanka's central highlands, the carriage windows framing a theatrical performance of misty mountains and emerald tea plantations. But as we pulled into Ella station—a colonial relic with its weathered wooden beams...
When my marine conservation work brought me to Sri Lanka's shores last year, I expected to spend most of my time beneath the waves. Instead, I found myself utterly captivated by Colombo—a vibrant coastal capital where colonial architecture stands shoulder-to-shoulder...
The morning sun casts long shadows across the cobblestone streets as I sip my Ceylon tea at a café overlooking the Indian Ocean. Galle Fort—a UNESCO World Heritage site on Sri Lanka's southwestern coast—is just waking up around me. Having...
The first time my running shoes hit the misty trails of Nuwara Eliya at dawn, I knew I'd found a special corner of Sri Lanka that would forever echo in my footsteps. The locals call it 'Little England' for its...