Text and Pictures by Sachini Perera (https://www.facebook.com/sachiniphotography) I visited Somawathiya in early 2010 during a trip to Polonnaruwa. It was a much-anticipated visit because this area was inaccessible and dangerous during the war and I had never been there before. But another reason I looked forward to it was because Somawathiya featured heavily in one [...]
I love visiting cemeteries. The allure lies in the serene atmosphere, the haunting silence, the beautiful monuments whether they have stood the test of time or not and most of all, the myriad of stories that can be gathered, if you stop to read the epitaphs. As far as unearthing stories goes, the British Garrison [...]
Although Bathelegala has been seen many times on my way to Kandy, for many years I believed this was an impossible hike considering the shape of the rock. As a member of lakdasun nature forum I was privileged to see a very valuable trip report written by our dear colleague Ashan Geeganage. What a coincidence [...]
By Nishadi Liyanage – Pictures by Tharaka Ranaweera The Galle Fort has always been a place which never ceases to amaze me every time I visit. Originally, built by the Portuguese and modified by the Dutch during the 17th century invasion, it is still in great condition after 400 years and is among those listed [...]
This week, the Review Plus travelled to the East Coast. Abdul H. Azeez gives you the scoop on what to do when in Batticaloa town, (from the Dutch Fort to fried brains) while Imaad Majeed travels off the beaten path to Swamimalai, an ancient Tamil kingdom. Imaad Majeed: Driving from Batticaloa along the A4 route, [...]
By Raisa Wickrematunge – Photos by Gazala Anver Situated opposite the World Trade Centre, the Dutch hospital is said to have been built around 1681, according to Christopher Schweitzer, a German national serving in Sri Lanka. It went through some serious redevelopment before being reopened on December 2. The first thing you’ll notice are the [...]
By Raisa Wickrematunge – Photos by Gazala Anver If you’re in Unawatuna, you might think the only thing to do is to swim in the clear, calm sea in the Bay and maybe attend a few beach parties. There is more to do down South, though. For quite a while, backpackers and fans of untouched [...]
Text and Photos By Nishadi Liyanage Waking up early morning by 4.45 a.m. to be ready for a safari was not easy at all. We met the safari party at the lobby where we had our morning (dawn) tea (coffee for me, of course) and headed off into the jungle. We were greeted by a [...]
Text and Photos by Sachini Perera I was bitten by the travel bug very early in life. All thanks to my parents who are always ready to hit the road, whether it is an impromptu day trip (like deciding to go to Udawalawe because I have a case of exam nerves and the only thing [...]
By Raisa Wickrematunge A wave bears down on me. I ready myself, push off and find myself borne along by sheer force. It’s a feeling of pure adrenaline, rushing along on top of the sea- almost like going down a playground slide, except of course the sea is anything but a flat surface. Weligama is [...]
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