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BBC Travel - Sri Lanka's most beautiful train journey
I was woken by the long, forlorn sound of the siren. The brakes hissed and screeched as our train chugged up the hill and pulled into Radella, a station along one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world: the Colombo to Badulla railway.
LONELY PLANET - What a near-death experience in Pakistan taught me about the kindness of strangers
It was a trip that was meant to be all about exploring an underappreciated corner of the world and forging new connections. Then, in an instant, everything went wrong.
TRIPADVISOR - 5 Asian city-and-beach pairings to try this winter
If you are looking to catch some sunshine this winter, consider pairing a weekend in a bustling metropolis like Colombo or Bangkok with a few lazy days in a quaint beach town with turquoise waters.
SILVERKRIS (SINGAPORE AIR) & SILKWINDS (SILK AIR) - Girls Make Waves
A new, all-women surf club in Sri Lanka is enriching the country’s burgeoning surfing scene while defying cultural expectations.
852 MAG (HONG KONG AIRLINES) - Women’s Work
A blog documenting local life in the Maldives shines a spotlight on women doing great things against the odds. Zinara Rathnayake meets the duo behind the platform and the artisans, businesswomen and athletes challenging stereotypes in the archipelago.
BBC TRAVEL - An Indian state's harmonious approach to life
In Mizoram in north-east India, harmony and sustainability of society – rather than economic wealth – are the most valued objectives in life.
BBC Travel - Sri Lanka's last indigenous people
The Veddas were traditionally forest dwellers, who foraged, hunted and lived in close-knit groups in caves in the dense jungles of Sri Lanka. But most people haven't heard of them.
LONELY PLANET - The top 18 things to do in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka may only be small, but thanks to its jungle-clad mountains, golden sandy beaches, abundant wildlife in their natural habitats, and spice-laden cuisines, the island nation ensures visitors are never bored.
MARRIOTT BONVOY TRAVELER - Meet the Sri Lankan Community That’s Working to Protect Baby Sea Turtles
Seven species of sea turtles call the world’s oceans home, and Sri Lankan waters are home to five of them.
INTREPID - Sri Lanka is back. Here are 6 reasons to bump it to the top of your travel wishlist
A few years ago, Sri Lanka was one of the world’s leading tourism destinations. But this was brought to a halt with the Easter bombings in 2019, followed by the pandemic and, in 2022, the country’s worst economic crisis. Now, Sri Lanka is emerging as travel hotspot once again.
TRIPADVISOR - The second-timer’s guide to Bangkok
From the buzzy rooftop bars and Michelin-starred restaurants to the street food stalls and grand temples, there’s more to Bangkok than you could possibly see in a single trip. So go again, and bypass the tourist attractions you’ve already seen for a much more local side of the city.
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER - What to do when you return to Sri Lanka this winter
After a troubled year, the country is on the road to recovery and a new slate of bars, hotels and experiences are ready to welcome tourists.
CNN TRAVEL - Reinventing Sri Lanka: As the country reopens to international travelers, the tourism industry ponders its future
A year ago, Dinesh Perera and his friends owned and operated the only two LGBTQ-friendly accommodations in Colombo: Mahasen by Foozoo and Mahasen Terrace by Foozoo. Both hotels sat opposite each other on Mahasen Mawatha, a quiet road in a residential neighborhood in Colombo.
WORLD TRAVEL MAGAZINE - Chasing The Wind in Coastal Sri Lanka
“Wearing a bright, ear-splitting smile, a young twenty- something serves me two slices of kiribath with lunu miris. Kiribath is rice cooked in creamy coconut milk until it turns delicately soggy. It’s best devoured with lunu miris – an onion relish made with chopped red chilli, a hint of lime, and Maldive fish.”
BBC TRAVEL - Khasis: India's indigenous matrilineal society
During my travels across mainland India, especially in small towns and villages in the north, I hardly saw any women-run shops or marketplaces. In a sit-down eatery in Uttar Pradesh, I watched men make flatbreads and mash vegetables for curries while male customers gobbled them up. Between Kolkata and Gorakhpur, I sat sandwiched between men in passenger trains passing through the rural countryside. On most occasions, women were absent from public spaces.
THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD - Sri Lanka: Be a sustainable, responsible tourist
There are so many ways to enjoy - and contribute to - the beauty of this rich island country, writes Zinara Rathnayake.
POPULAR SCIENCE - Experience local cultures on a deeper level with these five travel apps
Travelers today are passionate about immersing themselves in local cultures. They’re looking for authentic experiences in every place they visit, and many seek to deepen their knowledge while broadening their worldview.
FODOR’S TRAVEL - 12 Adventures You Can Only Have in the Indian State of Meghalaya
India is often frequented by travelers from around the globe, but its Northeastern regions are hardly featured in any travel guide. Meghalaya is one such destination.
HOSTELWORLD - The ultimate guide to backpacking Sri Lanka
A tiny island in the Indian Ocean and often misinterpreted for its giant neighbour, India, Sri Lanka will amaze you with its sheer beauty. Diverse in nature and diverse in culture, the island nation offers something for everyone.
GOING PLACES (MALAYSIA AIRLINES) - Bustling Colombo
Behind its everyday hustle, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka is a vibrant mix of colonial heritage and modern hideouts.
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST - Forget work from home. In India, you can work from mountains instead
A tourist initiative being run in the Indian Himalayas is attracting workers from across the country for extended working holidays. The model is not just revitalising guests but also small tourism operators struggling from the Covid-19 pandemic.