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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.

Sri Lanka tourism numbers are back and then some. Here is the state of the island right now: what has changed, what is better, and what to know before you visit.

Sri Lanka has three living religious traditions sharing the same small island. Understanding how they coexist changes how you experience the country.

Sri Lanka's fish market culture is extraordinary. Here is how to buy fish the right way, cook it simply, and understand what you are eating.

The best cooking classes in Sri Lanka go far beyond a tourist morning. Here is where to learn actual Sri Lankan technique from people who have been cooking this way their whole lives.

Tangalle is where the south coast slows all the way down. Long empty beaches, serious seafood, and the kind of quiet that is increasingly hard to find.

Ceylon tea, hand-made batik, blue sapphires, and a handful of other things Sri Lanka actually makes well. Here is what is worth buying, where to buy it properly, and what not to waste money on.

Dialog and Mobitel are the two main carriers. A SIM takes 10 minutes and your passport. PickMe replaces taxis. Bottled water is non-negotiable. Here is the complete practical setup for arriving in Sri Lanka.

Running in Colombo starts before dawn when the temperature is manageable. In the hill country, the routes are extraordinary. Here is where to run by city and region, and what to know before you go out.

Driving Sri Lanka's south coast on the A2 — from Colombo through Galle, Mirissa, Matara, and east to Hambantota — takes three days done properly. Here is the route, the stops, and what to know.

The king coconut — thambili — is a distinct species from the green coconut and Sri Lanka is one of the few places it grows. Here is what it is, where to find it, and why it matters.

Sri Lanka has dive sites few people outside the industry know about — WWII wrecks, coral walls, and whale sharks. Here is where to dive, what certification you need, and what to expect.