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.
When Hollywood Found Ceylon In 1954, the film Elephant Walk brought the landscapes of old Ceylon to international cinema audiences. Starring Elizabeth Tay…
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A Hidden Monastery in the Ancient Forest Deep within Sri Lanka’s dry-zone wilderness, far from the usual tourist crowds, lies one of the island’s most mys…
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A Forgotten Mansion in Sri Lanka’s Deep South Hidden in the quiet landscapes of Kolonna in the Ratnapura District, Maduwanwela Walawwa is one of Sri Lanka…
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Bridge on the River Kwai Sri Lanka| Many people know The Bridge on the River Kwai as one of the greatest war films ever made. But not everyone knows that thi…
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