Scrumptious Biriyani

Scrumptious Biriyani

More British tourists arrive

Sri Lanka has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals in the country this year compared to last year according to statistics published by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

luxury living in thilanka

Hotel Thilanka in Kandy is one of the few hotels in the city that can boast about years of experience and the old world charm. Nearly two and half dacades ago, Hotel Thilanka was one of the oldest hotels to join the new Kandyan era of the post tourism boom in the seventies.

SriLankan Airlines Acquires another Airbus A320

SriLankan Airlines took delivery of yet another Airbus A320 aircraft, as it continues to expand its global route network to serve the needs of the country’s booming travel and tourism industries.

Ceylon Continental to be Colombo’s dazzling centrepiece on New Year’s Eve

Ceylon Continental will be hosting two sensational events to usher in the New Year - Continental Flight 2011 at the Sapphire Ballroom and the exclusive Hush! at the Hotel’s rooftop Cat’s Eye ballroom.

Explore Maradana

Today I ventured into the busy city of Maradana. Packed withhistory, stories and beautiful buildings and not to forget tasty food, this city captures the essence of Sri Lanka.

Explore Battaramulla

Today I decided to explore a town closer to my own home.Battaramulla is one of the biggest towns located in the suburbs of Colombo and it seems to be getting bigger by the day.

Gourmet sandwiches from China Doll

It’s almost impossible to forget the iconic lady, who made noodles a fad. The sassy, fun and enticing China Doll, who fashioned the noodle craze, now gives you all the more reason to go healthy with the launch of gourmet sandwiches that promise to thrill you with excitingly new flavours. China Doll,

Explore Maharagama

Today's town featured in Loafer's Diary is another place that has revamped its personality. When I was younger I dreamt of taking the 112 in order to enjoy the ride from Kotahena to Maharagama.

The Turtle’s song

This was the question running in the minds of many people along the shores of the island a few years ago when it became apparent that turtle hatcheries were a lucrative tourist attraction.

CHETTINAD CUISINE With Chef Jessudoss Of Chennai Navratna, Taj Samudra

Navratna arguably Colombo’s finest Indian restaurant serves you South Indian delicacies when speciality Chef Jessudoss joins in  from Chennai to host the Chettinad Cuisine Promotion from Friday 26th Nov to Sunday 05th December.

Explore Wattala

Although I don’t have any specific memory of the town I’m featuring today, I remember the long drives my family and I used to take when we visited relatives.

For you Nature boys!

This week I did some research on another prospective guy thing to do being Camping. Most of us hardly leave the comforts of our home and if we do we will have the comforts of some kind of roof over our heads.

Save our elephants!

The Human Elephant conflict has plagued the minds of conservationists and environmental activists in Sri Lanka for over 60 years now. From the beginning of development activities the Elephas Maximus Maximus or as it is more commonly known the Sri Lankan elephant has been deprived of its habitat.

The city that never sleeps

Explore Negombo

Today in loafer’s diary, we travel towards the north of Colombo to explore Sri Lanka’s ‘Little Rome.’ Located 7 km from the Bandaranayke International Airport, Negombo is famous for its beach, crafts and is a hotspot with tourists. It also houses the second largest fish market in the country.

Milk and Honey Café - Crunchy Cookies

Jet Airways starts Colombo to Mumbai and Delhi daily flights

Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Friday began daily direct state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 flights from Colombo to Delhi and Mumbai.

More Japanese tourists to visit Lanka

Sri Lanka is to expect 100, 000 tourists to fly in from Japan in 2011 due to renewed interest in the country and the 'Visit Sri Lanka 2011' campaign.

Pettah

Pettah is the heart of Colombo. The many streets in the old town pump life into it and make it the most liveliest town in the country. The streets crisscross like the veins of a heart and generate income to thousands. Streets in Pettah are like specialty aisles in a supermarket so Loafer's Diary decided to head down to Pettah to explore what can be found and where.

Here Fishy… Nice Fishy… FRIED FISHY!!!

Starting off our list of guy things to do I thought we’d entail a bit of fishing. Most guys I know fish; but in a totally different sense!! I spoke to a few ‘actual’ fishing enthusiasts about the thrill of fishing and how it all happens and will continue this discussion for a few more articles to come.

Grand Oriental Hotel

On October 7th 2010, Grand Oriental Hotel re-launched an exotic Mixed Grill known as the “Taprobane Mixed Grill” to be served from 24th October at the famous Harbour Room with added sensation of 70’s music with ‘Sam the Man’.

Paradise Road The Villa Bentota is on DestinAsian’s 2010 Luxe List!

The DestinAsian correspondents visit dozens of new properties across Asia and Oceania and select only those that, in their esteemed opinion, excel in terms of design, location, service and value.

OKTOBERFEST AT THE BAVARIAN GERMAN RESTAURANT!!!

Yet another year to celebrate Germany’s largest festival…..where better than at The Bavarian German Restaurant & Pub.

Discovering flavors

Tourist friendly tuk tuk launched

 The 2nd edition of the Tuk Tuk rally was held in Sri Lanka with many colorful three wheelers brightening up the streets of Colombo.

Smoking hot!

Grand Old Lady by the Sea

Where wild grass grows

KumbukRiver among spectacular hotels

Sri Lanka’s KumbukRiver has been included in a list of the world’s top 20 most unusual hotels, just announced by an international portal dedicated to the unusual and the audacious, a statement said.