If you are new to colonial-era Sri Lanka, begin with these. They cover the four things you need to get your bearings: the cities, the forts, the hill country and the railways that hold them together.
A Familiar Sight Slowly Disappearing There are certain things from the past that disappear quietly. They do not vanish in a single day. Instead, they slow…
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Sri Lanka’s northern landscape is filled with places where geography shaped history. Some are famous, like Jaffna Fort, Delft Island and Elephant Pass. Other…
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There are some objects that carry more history than their size suggests. This old “Motor Map of Ceylon”, issued in 1948 to commemorate the introduction of Do…
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High above the misty valleys of Haputale, where the Uva highlands roll into blue-green distance, stands one of Sri Lanka’s most atmospheric colonial landmark…
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