Sri Lankan Kithul Tapping Gains UNESCO Recognition: What It Means for Travelers
In December 2025, a tradition that has sustained rural Sri Lankan communities for centuries received the global recognition it deserves. Kithul Madeema — the ancient indigenous practice of tapping sap from the Kithul palm — was officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement, made during the 20th […]
A Food Lover’s Guide to Sri Lankan Cuisine: 25 Must-Try Dishes and Culinary Experiences
A Food Lover’s Guide to Sri Lankan Cuisine If there is one thing that surprises travelers almost as much as Sri Lanka’s beaches, wildlife, and ancient cities, it is the incredible food. Sri Lankan cuisine is bold, colorful, aromatic, and deeply connected to the island’s history and culture. Influenced by centuries of trade, colonial influences, […]
Scenic Train Journeys in Sri Lanka, Best Railway Routes
The Most Scenic Train Journeys in Sri Lanka There’s something magical about train travel in Sri Lanka. Long before you reach your destination, the journey itself becomes part of the adventure. As the train slowly winds through misty mountains, endless tea plantations, tropical forests, sleepy villages, and dramatic coastal scenery, travelers quickly realize why Sri […]