White sand beaches, a vast and complex history, gorgeous mountains and delicious food: Sri Lanka truly does have it all. Once ravaged by war, it is now a thriving and vibrant country that rewards the ...

Sri Lanka can be best described as south Asia in miniature form, filled with beaches, elephants, tea plantations, curries, sacred rituals, colourful ceremonies, and most of all, warmly welcoming ...

Sri Lanka is an enigma. A little bit of India, a splash of the Maldives and a hint of Bali, the country retains a distinct personality all its own, discernible only in its startlingly diverse corners.

In an article published in the Daily FT on 2 December, the former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority ...

Renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has highlighted 13 must-visit beaches across Sri Lanka, showcasing the island’s diverse ...

According to Lonely Planet — one of the world’s most influential and widely trusted travel guide publishers — 13 Sri Lankan ...

It has mile after mile of powder sand beaches lapped by clear, warm surf. It has beautiful unspoiled jungles. It has incredible food, UNESCO-rated historical sites and diving resorts, charming ...

Galle, located on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, beautifully combines colonial charm with tropical serenity, alongside a heritage that stretches back centuries. Famous for its iconic Galle Fort, ...

As Sri Lanka celebrates a robust tourism recovery with over 1.1 million arrivals and $1.71 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, the very professionals who transport and guide these visitors ...

HIKKADUWA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sipping fresh coconut water while sunbathing on deserted Hikkaduwa beach, Alexi Konchayenko, a sports trainer from Ukraine, struck a stoical note. Bomb blasts can happen ...

Zinara Rathnayake is a writer based in India and Sri Lanka with bylines in The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Atlas Obscura, and others. Her work largely focuses on travel, food, and culture, among others.