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The best cooking classes in Sri Lanka go far beyond teaching recipes. Here is where you actually learn what Sri Lankan cooking is about.

Sri Lanka's river fishing is extraordinary and almost completely unknown outside the island. Here is what the mahseer rivers offer and how to access them.

The Ritigala forest monastery in the dry zone is one of the most atmospheric ancient sites in Sri Lanka and almost no one visits it. Here is why that needs to change.

The pineapple of Sri Lanka is in a completely different category from what is sold internationally. Here is why and where to eat the finest tropical fruit on the island.

Stargazing in Sri Lanka is genuinely extraordinary in the dry zone and at altitude. Here is where the skies are clearest and when to go.

The Nallur festival in Jaffna is one of the most extraordinary religious spectacles in Asia. Here is what happens over its twenty-five days.

Sri Lanka in 2025 is a country that has come through something extraordinary and is in the middle of becoming something new. Here is what that actually looks like.

The Colombo food hall and market scene has transformed in recent years. Here is where to go for the best ingredients and the best ready-to-eat food.

The sea turtle conservation work in Sri Lanka is some of the most active in the Indian Ocean. Here is how to engage with it responsibly.

The Galle Fort Museum tells the story of the Fort from the Portuguese period through the Dutch and British occupations. Here is what it contains and why it is worth two hours of your time.

The 100 things worth doing before you leave Sri Lanka. The experiences that define the island and that you will not find anywhere else.

Uga Pravana just opened in Tangalle and it is already one of the most talked about hotel debuts in Sri Lanka in years. Here is what to expect.

A new wave of restaurants has opened across Colombo in the past year and the best of them are doing something genuinely original. Here is where to eat right now.

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes opened in the Yala buffer zone and redefines what an eco-lodge in Sri Lanka can be. Here is what makes it different.

A new boutique property has opened inside Galle Fort and it is already one of the finest places to stay in the south. Here is what to know.

Sri Lanka's flight connections have expanded significantly. Here is what has changed about getting here and why it matters for planning your trip.

A new hill country property has opened in the Knuckles range and it is unlike anything else currently operating in Sri Lanka. Here is why it matters.

Sri Lanka's surf scene has its own new resort on the east coast built specifically for the surf community. Here is what opened and why it is already full.

Colombo's nightlife scene is evolving fast. Here is where people are actually going out right now and what the city looks like after dark in 2025.

A brand new luxury tented camp has opened in Wilpattu and it is the first property of its kind in the park. Here is everything we know so far.