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Yala wakes up early. Long before the first leopard is spotted or an elephant crosses the road, another side of the safari is already taking place. Before sunrise, jeeps begin arriving near the entrance to Yala National Park. Drivers check their vehicles, naturalists prepare for the morning, and guests arrive wondering what they might see. […]

A few days inside an Ayurveda retreat can show you a very different side of Sri Lanka one where the day moves more slowly and wellbeing becomes part of the journey. The morning often begins quietly. Perhaps with yoga as the sun comes up, followed by a simple breakfast and time to settle into the […]

Out in the wild, there is always more happening than most of us notice. Spend a day with a naturalist and you begin to see Sri Lanka a little differently. The day starts early, often before sunrise. While most of us are looking for an elephant or hoping to catch sight of a leopard, a […]

In a small workshop somewhere in Sri Lanka, a craft that has been practised for generations continues one piece at a time. The work begins with the hands. There are no production lines here. The artisan selects the materials, prepares the tools and starts slowly. Every cut, shape and detail comes from skills learned over […]

Jaffna is often described through its temples, food and history. But spend a little longer here and another side of the north begins to appear. The morning starts slowly. Bicycles pass along quiet roads, small shops open for the day and the smell of freshly prepared food comes from family kitchens. In the markets, conversations […]