Friday, April 28, 2017

Sri Lanka

Lovely Lanka! Short and sweet!
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Sri Lanka

Lovely Lanka! Short and sweet!
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Sri Lanka

Waves up! Grab your board and wave hello to Sri Lanka sun, sea—and surf! You know it makes sense!
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Life Online

Life Online puts up another favourite Sri Lanka tipple—Jithendri's cocktail recipe, involving sour orange juice and vodka. Great soundtrack, too. Mmm! Read the recipe here: http://bit.ly/2qeqYsO
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History, culture and great food in Sri Lanka’s historic Hill Country city of Kandy | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

HISTORY, CULTURE AND GREAT FOOD IN SRI LANKA’S HISTORIC HILL COUNTRY CITY OF KANDY The Hill Country capital of Kandy is one of Sri Lanka’s most historic cities, and also most revered for being home to the Temple of the Tooth, our most holy Buddhist relic. But it is also a lively and exciting tourist town, not least for the variety of food and hospitality to be found amongst the pomp and pageantry in its crowded and thriving centre. The Daily Mirror’s Life.lk website says that “from shopping malls to various other restaurants and hotel chains … Kandy has transformed itself in to another ‘must-visit’ destination”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Kandy #Food #HillCountry
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History, culture and great food in Sri Lanka’s historic Hill Country city of Kandy


The Hill Country capital of Kandy is one of Sri Lanka’s most historic cities, and also most revered for being home to the Temple of the Tooth, our most holy Buddhist relic.

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Culture Trip’s top tips for the perfect holiday in the 'surfer’s paradise' of Sri Lanka | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

CULTURE TRIP’S TOP TIPS FOR THE PERFECT HOLIDAY IN THE ‘SURFER’S PARADISE’ OF SRI LANKA Travel blog Culture Trip takes a look at Sri Lanka and concludes that “with sun-kissed shores bordered by turquoise waters, the island is no doubt a surfer’s paradise”. From Arugam Bay on the east coast to Hikkaduwa in the south, “surfers can find waves almost anywhere if they are attentive and willing to listen to the knowledge of a local or two”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #CultureTrip #Surfing
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UK pro photographers snap amazing Sri Lanka street pics of ‘a place we just had to explore’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

UK PRO PHOTOGRAPHERS SNAP AMAZING SRI LANKA STREET PICS OF ‘A PLACE WE JUST HAD TO EXPLORE’ Professional photographers love Sri Lanka, and with good reason: great light, a wealth of fantastic locations, and the chance for a bit of terrific R&R on the side. York Place Studios in the UK recently paid us a visit, and left with an outstanding portfolio of street-photography images shot on a Fuji X-Pro 2 and the XF23mm lense. Click below for more. #SriLanka #YorkPlaceStudios #Photography
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Sri Lanka coral reef fish


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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Sri Lanka Freshwater Fish

Here are some of the amazing freshwater fish to be found in Sri Lanka's rivers, streams and lakes. Truly a pisces Paradise!
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

World’s smallest cup of coffee

Amazing!
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Monday, April 24, 2017

‘Kiss a Kia’ coup wins new car for plucky Sri Lankan Dilini Jayasuriya in America | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

‘KISS A KIA’ COUP WINS NEW CAR FOR PLUCKY SRI LANKAN DILINI JAYASURIYA IN AMERICA Only in America! But this time with a little help from a Sri Lanka lady determined win a new car—by kissing it for 50 hours non-stop! Dilini Jayasuriya collared the keys to a $23,108 2017 Kia Optima LX after a playoff with six other kissaholics in the ‘Kiss a Kia’ contest held by—yes, you guessed it—KISS FM radio. Click below for more. #SriLanka #KissAKia
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Sri Lanka’s fabulously exotic KumbukRiver hailed among world’s best eco resorts | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SRI LANKA’S FABULOUSLY EXOTIC KUMBUKRIVER HAILED AMONG WORLD’S BEST ECO RESORTS The DailyFT reports that KumbukRiver “has been nominated continuously by the World Travel Awards since it carried the travel Oscar as the world’s leading eco-lodge in 2008”. This Lankan gem is ranked among world’s top 10 most unusual resorts, an idyllic 16-acre hideout on the banks of a river in Buttala, which borders our famed Yala National Park. Its most iconic attraction is a three-story-high elephant with sleeping accommodation, plus a luxurious tree house, a two-decker built around two trees with a floor-to-ceiling glass wall facing the river. Click below for more. #SriLanka #KumbukRiver #WorldTravelAwards
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Bring your bums to Sri Lanka says ass-tonishing new Instagram ad campaign! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

BRING YOUR BUMS TO SRI LANKA SAYS ASS-TONISHING NEW INSTAGRAM AD CAMPAIGN! An ass-stonishing new Sri Lanka’s tourism advertisement is an ‘ass-travanganzant affair’, says the Indian Express Inuth website—and they’re not kidding! ‘Bring Your Bums To Sri Lanka’ is a beautifully made compilation of equally beautifully made daring derrières that are hoping to lure sun and sea lovers to our palm-fringed golden beaches. But the Express is not entirely bowled over by this “montage of bums running away from the camera. Beach bums, cycling bums, scuba diving bums, his bum, her bum—all kinda bums”. Click below to check out the video! #SriLanka #BringMyBumToSriLanka #BeachBums
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Sri Lanka’s fabulously exotic KumbukRiver hailed among world’s best eco resorts


The DailyFT reports that KumbukRiver “has been nominated continuously by the World Travel Awards since it carried the travel Oscar as the world’s leading eco-lodge in 2008”.

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Bring your bums to Sri Lanka says ass-tonishing new Instagram ad campaign!


An ass-stonishing new Sri Lanka's tourism advertisement is an ‘ass-travanganzant affair’, says the Indian Express Inuth website—and they’re not kidding!

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Sunday, April 23, 2017

An evening of Russian Masterpieces

A MUSIC DATE FOR YOUR DIARY The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka will be at the Lionel Wendt Theatre in Colombo on May 2, 7.30pm–9pm, for a terrific evening of stirring Russian musical masterpieces. Click below for more details. #SriLanka #LionelWendt
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Friday, April 21, 2017

Roar.lk

You've all seen pictures of our iconic stilt fishermen—they're known around the world where travellers gather. Here's a terrific must-watch video. Enjoy!
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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Life Online

Something for the weekend..? You bet! One of Sri Lanka's favourite tipples.
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Elephants, a video and Sri Lanka, ‘the most beautiful country I have ever seen’


Signature website reports that John Gimlette, acclaimed travel writer for the UK’s Times, Guardian, Telegraph and Independent newspapers and Condé Nast Traveller, came to Sri Lanka “determined to learn about the wild elephants that roam the country”.

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Elephants, a video and Sri Lanka, ‘the most beautiful country I have ever seen’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

ELEPHANTS, A VIDEO AND SRI LANKA, ‘THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY I HAVE EVER SEEN’ Signature website reports that John Gimlette, acclaimed travel writer for the UK’s Times, Guardian, Telegraph and Independent newspapers and Condé Nast Traveller, came to Sri Lanka “determined to learn about the wild elephants that roam the country”. The piece includes a video, in which Gimlette speaks on the origins of the Sri Lankan elephants, their unique travel network, and how they reflect the character and history of Sri Lanka. It follows publication of his masterly new book—Elephant Complex, Travels in Sri Lanka—in which he celebrates all that is special about “the most beautiful country I have ever seen.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Elephants #ElephantComplex #JohnGimlette #Travel
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Four Sri Lanka Hotels named in CONDÉ NAST Traveler's Travel Awards 2017 Hot List | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

FOUR SRI LANKA HOTELS NAMED IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S TRAVEL AWARDS 2017 HOT LIST Four of Sri Lanka’s top hotels are featured in the recently published CONDÉ NAST Traveler’s prestigious Travel Awards 2017 Hot List. They are Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort; KK Beach, Matara; Santani Wellness Resort and Spa, Kandy; and Chena Huts, Yala National Park. Click below for more. #SriLanka #AnantaraPeaceHavenTangalle #KKBeach #SantaniWellnessResortAndSpa #ChenaHuts
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We the Animals

A desperately sad story that needs to be shared! Let the world know how disgusted you are that this has been allowed to happen!
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Birds In Paradise Sri Lanka

For all you bird lovers out there, here are some of Sri Lanka's spectacular birds in Paradise!
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Sri Lanka

Outstanding. Beautiful. Another must-watch Sri Lanka video!
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Eye Kandy and abiding memories of three of Sri Lanka's top tourist resort hotels | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

EYE KANDY AND ABIDING MEMORIES OF THREE OF SRI LANKA’S TOP TOURIST RESORT HOTELS EARL’S REGENCY HOTEL The Budapest Times (BT) in Hungary reports that British film director Carol Reed said of Sri Lanka that “the whole island is like a technicolour film set”. *** TURYAA KALUTARA RESORT, WASKADUWA During a previous visit the BT favoured the Turyaa Kalutara resort on the west coast, where “a metal gate and a couple of security guards at the front entrance make sure that the tourists aren’t bothered inside by any entrepreneurial locals”. *** THE RAMADA, COLOMBO Finally, it reports on The Ramada in Colombo, just 50 metres or so walk from Galle Face. “The eight-storey building is set at 90 degrees to the ocean, and so the rooms at the front have a 45-degree view of the red ball of the sun disappearing beneath the horizon, on its way to Africa but leaving behind a sky of fabulous colour. Click below for more. #SriLanka #Tourism #Hotels
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Monday, April 17, 2017

Stone the crows! London welcomes world’s first corvid caff. Really, we’re not kidding! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

STONE THE CROWS! LONDON WELCOMES WORLD’S FIRST CORVID CAFF. REALLY, WE’RE NOT KIDDING! Crow-lovers—and aren’t we all (not!)—will rejoice at the EveningStandard UK’s report that “hundreds of people enjoyed the crow cafe in Tower Hamlets on Easter Sunday”. What? It says: “The world’s first crow café came to the capital on Easter Sunday, much to the delight of Londoners who dropped by. “Actress Billie Piper was among hundreds of people who visited the café in Tower Hamlets on Sunday afternoon.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Crows #EveningStandardUK
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Blogs digest: Mackwoods' take on the famed Hollywood sign | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

BLOGS DIGEST: MACKWOODS’ TAKE ON THE FAMED HOLLYWOOD SIGN Atlas Obscura—The massive white letters of the ‘Mackwoods’ sign can be seen for miles around, and the sign is one of the most photographed features in the highland region of Sri Lanka. *** TALKING OF TEA… Conversant Traveller—There was one thing I was desperate to do last month, and that was stay on a tea estate in Sri Lanka during our visit to the teardrop island. *** WORLD’S END WALK AND EXPLORING NUWARA ELIYA Just Globetrotting—Our alarm went off at 4:40 am and we immediately groaned at the thought of getting out of bed. If it wasn’t for the sounds of chanting at the local Buddhist monastery, we may have able to fall right back asleep. *** LIVING HERITAGE KOSLANDA Luxury Travel Diary—Sri Lanka, an island south of India in the Indian Ocean, is famed for its diverse landscapes, where rich rainforests sit alongside arid plains, with highlands and sandy beaches, ancient Buddhist ruins and Tea Plantations aplenty. *** 10 THINGS TO DO IN KANDY Atlas & Boots—We take a look at the best things to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s second city and cultural capital. *** SOLO IN SRI LANKA We Are The City—For some, a solo holiday is a journey out of the comfort zone: “Will I be safe?”, “Will I be lonely?” – but my biggest concern was “Who’s going to put sunscreen on my back?” Click below for more. #SriLanka #AtlasObscura #ConversantTraveller #JustGlobetrotting #LuxuryTravelDiary #AtlasAndBoots #WeAreTheCity
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Blogs digest: Mackwoods’ take on the famed Hollywood sign


The massive white letters of the ‘Mackwoods’ sign can be seen for miles around, and the sign is one of the most photographed features in the highland region of Sri Lanka.

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A delightful Sri Lanka journey down culinary memory lane recalls the traditional cooking of Jaffna


A South China Morning Post feature spotlights the book Before It’s All Forgotten, a tribute to the Sri Lankan heritage of Australia-based chef Shivahari Sellamuttu and the food she grew up with in Jaffna.

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Would You Go?

More Sri Lanka video goodness!
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A delightful Sri Lanka journey down culinary memory lane recalls the traditional cooking of Jaffna | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

A DELIGHTFUL SRI LANKA TRIP DOWN CULINARY MEMORY LANE RECALLS THE TRADITIONAL COOKING OF JAFFNA A South China Morning Post feature spotlights the book Before It’s All Forgotten, a tribute to the Sri Lankan heritage of Australia-based chef Shivahari Sellamuttu and the food she grew up with in Jaffna. “You can tell just from the photos in this book that it hasn’t been written by a slick chef … that the publishers didn’t spend any money on a stylist and that they probably didn’t even employ a professional photographer. “And that’s fine. While pretty, in-focus photos are a plus, it’s the content of the cookbook that matters.” And the content is nothing less than a labour of love by a gifted cook and writer who says on her blog that “Before Its All Forgotten is my spiritual journey into the traditional way of cooking whist enjoying every step of the expedition”. Click below for more. #SriLanka #BeforeItsAllForgotten #ShivahariSellamuttu
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Sunday, April 16, 2017

Seeing the best sights in Sri Lanka: from temples to beaches and leopards to elephants | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SEEING THE BEST SIGHTS IN SRI LANKA: FROM TEMPLES TO BEACHES AND LEOPARDS TO ELEPHANTS Mirror UK travel correspondent Nigel Thompson writes that “Sri Lanka is a gem of an island where the friendly people are just one highlight in a holiday that offers an extraordinary amount of things to see and do.” He adds: “Our Sri Lanka getaway had delivered on so many levels and with so many sights we’d treasure—and in excess of 1,000 photos between us. But the fondest memory is the delightful people on this gem of an island. “If you meet nicer, more welcoming and friendly folk, please let me know.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #MirrorUK
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Seeing the best sights in Sri Lanka: from temples to beaches and leopards to elephants


Mirror UK travel correspondent Nigel Thompson writes that “Sri Lanka is a gem of an island where the friendly people are just one highlight in a holiday that offers an extraordinary amount of things to see and do.”

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A terrific end to a fantastic Sri Lanka vacation for adventurers Lisa and Manju | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

A TERRIFIC END TO A FANTASTIC SRI LANKA VACATION FOR ADVENTURERS LISA AND MANJU Happy campers Lisa and Manju, fresh from their tented adventures in Yala National Park, are now heading home with delightful memories of their Sri Lanka vacation. They arrived on our Paradise island with Pledge Holidays and sky-high expectations—and were not disappointed with an itinerary that included wildlife safaris, white-water rafting, hot-air ballooning—and some great food! Writes Manju: “As we head back to Hong Kong thoroughly baked by the sun, we will remember the beautiful smiles, friendly people, amazing wildlife, gorgeous places and delicious food of Sri Lanka." Click below for more. #SriLanka #Tourism
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A terrific end to a fantastic Sri Lanka vacation for adventurers Lisa and Manju


Happy campers Lisa and Manju, fresh from their tented adventures in Yala National Park, are now heading home with delightful memories of their Sri Lanka vacation.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Lisa and Manju continue their epic Sri Lanka adventure with a thrilling safari in our famed Yala National Park! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

LISA AND MANJU CONTINUE THEIR EPIC SRI LANKA ADVENTURE WITH A THRILLING SAFARI IN OUR FAMED YALA NATIONAL PARK! Once again we travel with Lisa and Manju, our two young adventurers from Malaysia, as they continue their epic exploration of Sri Lanka. They arrived on our Paradise island with Pledge Holidays and sky-high expectations—and have certainly not been disappointed as they enjoy a thrilling safari in Yala National Park. Writes Manju: “We spent two days, including one night glamping with the folks from KuluSafaris. We went on two safaris, one in the evening and the other early in the morning." Click below for more. #SriLanka #YalaNationalPark #KuluSafaris
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Must Do Travels

An absolutely awesome glimpse from on high of the magnificent Sigiriya Rock fortress. A totally must-watch!
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Mind-blowing! We travel with Lisa and Manju as they continue their totally epic Sri Lanka adventure! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

MIND-BLOWING! WE TRAVEL WITH LISA AND MANJU AS THEY CONTINUE THEIR TOTALLY EPIC SRI LANKA ADVENTURE! Lisa and Manju, our two young adventurers from Malaysia, are poised to celebrate the New Year after an action-packed first few days in Sri Lanka. They arrived on our Paradise island with Pledge Holidays and sky-high expectations—and have certainly not been disappointed, particularly with their first night at Pledge3 boutique hotel in Negombo. Writes Manju, herself a journalist for an international media company: “The breakfast we had at Pledge3 was mind-blowingly good. The curries were delicious and spicy, just the way we like it, and both Anton and Sameera [assistant manager of food and beverages] were the epitome of hospitality.” And the next few five days have more than justified their decision—both are veteran travellers, having each been to more than 25 countries—to visit Sri Lanka. Click below for the long version! #SriLanka #Tourism #Adventure
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Sailing superstar Opal adds glamour and excitement to Sri Lanka’s latest marine tourism offering | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SAILING GEM OPAL ADDS GLAMOUR AND EXCITEMENT TO SRI LANKA’S LATEST MARINE TOURISM OFFERING Sailing holidays around Sri Lanka’s magnificent Indian Ocean coastline are fast becoming firm favourites among our rapidly increasing numbers of international tourists. And top marine adventure provider Sail Lanka Charter is leading the charge with their magnificent new boat, the 53ft catamaran Opal, which can host up to 40 guests. Click below for more. #SriLanka #SailLankaCharter #Marine #Tourism
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Adventure beckons in Sri Lanka for two veteran travellers on their first visit to our Paradise island | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

ADVENTURE BECKONS IN SRI LANKA FOR TWO VETERAN TRAVELLERS ON THEIR FIRST VISIT TO OUR PARADISE ISLAND Lisa and Manju, two young travellers from Malaysia, arrived in Sri Lanka with Pledge Holidays and high expectations—and have not been disappointed! “So far so pretty good”, said Lisa (pictured below left) over her first-morning delicious healthy breakfast at Pledge3 boutique hotel in Negombo. “We chose Pledge Holidays because we really liked the look of your website, which is really clear and informative, and the blog, which tells us so much about Sri Lanka. We’re going to love it here!” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Adventure #Tourism #Pledge3
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Saturday, April 8, 2017

Sri Lanka


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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Amazing big-bike tour of Sri Lanka for lucky group of international riders | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

AMAZING BIG-BIKE TOUR OF SRI LANKA FOR LUCKY GROUP OF INTERNATIONAL RIDERS The Star2 online portal for The Star newspaper in Malaysia reports on the amazing tour of Sri Lanka by a group of bikers including ten Malaysians, three Indonesians and a Briton. It notes that “with its beautiful countryside and Unesco heritage sites, this island country in the Indian Ocean is fast become a popular destination for big bikers around the world”. The jaunt was organized by Buzzword Events, which organises “unforgettable rides in Sri Lanka for the owners of high powered motorcycles (600cc and above)”. Says tour director Leslie Tilak Jayawardena: “The uniqueness of this tour is that foreign riders get to ride their own motorbikes in Sri Lanka where government regulations do not allow the registration of bikes bigger than 400cc. Only a handful of Sri Lankans are allowed to ride their big bikes on public roads.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Star2 #BuzzwordEvents
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Amazing big-bike tour of Sri Lanka for lucky group of international riders


The Star2 online portal for The Star newspaper in Malaysia reports on the amazing tour of Sri Lanka by a group of bikers including ten Malaysians, three Indonesians and a Briton.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

For an unforgettable vacation, Sri Lanka is the place to be—Travellers Today


Sri Lanka could be the new Baili or Thailand, reports Travellers Today in a piece that says "if you're wishing for an unforgettable vacation filled with pristine beaches and beautiful culture, then this country is the place to be”.

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FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE VACATION, SRI LANKA IS THE PLACE TO BE—TRAVELLERS TODAY Sri Lanka could be the new Baili or Thailand, reports Travellers Today in a piece that says “if you’re wishing for an unforgettable vacation filled with pristine beaches and beautiful culture, then this country is the place to be”. It highlights our amazing food, and quotes travel writer Lou Blair’s News.com.au saying that Sri Lankan cuisine captured her heart, with some dishes so inherently unique you wouldn’t find them anywhere else in the world. Read out Travel Blog story here: http://bit.ly/2p3Gwvn #SriLanka #TravellersToday #Tourism
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Top Sri Lanka film company highlights making of UK hit TV series Good Karma Hospital | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

TOP SRI LANKA FILM COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS MAKING OF UK HIT TV SERIES GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL One of Sri Lanka’s top film-production companies tells the Daily Mirror that the UK hit TV series Good Karma Hospital is one of the most exciting projects they have ever worked on. Shooting at various locations throughout the island was made possible by Nawala-based The Film Team, which has been a mainstay of the Sri Lankan film industry for over 30 years. Says marketing manager Tanya Darmaratnam: “Having scouted for locations in and around India, the producers and director came across to Sri Lanka as the Line Producer who worked with us on Jekyll & Hyde recommended us as a reliable and professional production company. “The icing on the cake was when our Art Director, Errol Kelly, took them to Galle and showed them the locations and possibilities of set construction. They were totally convinced that Sri Lanka was the better option.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #GoodKarmaHospital #TheFilmTeam
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Top Sri Lanka film company highlights making of UK hit TV series Good Karma Hospital


One of Sri Lanka’s top film production companies tells the Daily Mirror that the UK hit series Good Karma Hospital is one of the most exciting projects they have ever worked on.

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Sri Lanka | Wonder of Asia

FRENCH FILM-MAKER SPOTLIGHTS ‘SRI LANKA, WONDER OF ASIA’ IN TERRIFIC POETIC VIDEO This terrific video of Sri Lanka by French photographer and film-maker Clément Lefer is featured on the Cinema5D website, which looks at tech specs and reviews for professionals. Entitled ‘Sri Lanka | Wonder of Asia’, the video and Facebook post, according to Lefer, is to “let a Sri Lankan local man tell you the story of his country, through the wise words of poet Robert Frost”. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2n9lSgU #SriLanka #ClémentLefer #Cinema5D
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French film-maker spotlights ‘Sri Lanka, Wonder Of Asia’ in terrific poetic video


This terrific video of Sri Lanka by French photographer and film-maker Clément Lefer is featured on the Cinema5D website, which features tech specs and reviews for professionals.

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Media digest: 5 Sri Lankan fashion labels to look out for | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

MEDIA DIGEST: 5 SRI LANKAN FASHION LABELS TO LOOK OUT FOR Elle India—Bungalow 8 and PR Sri Lanka are bringing the best of Sri Lankan fashion to Mumbai thanks to a chance encounter with Annika Fernando in Sri Lanka that led to the collaboration of easy Mumbai and Colombo styles in a 3-day pop up event. *** ES Magazine UK—This traditional chicken curry comes from the head chef at The Sun House in Galle, a beautiful boutique hotel just outside the old Galle Fort. It’s also where our friend, Emily Dobbs, learned to make the best hoppers we’ve ever eaten, which she serves in London at her Weligama pop-ups; watch out for her cookbook this year. *** SUSTAIN LANKA: LET US GO GREEN Daily Mirror—Though the United States President Donald Trump has cast a dark cloud over the world by cancelling his predecessor Barack Obama’s executive orders to restrict climate change and go green, Sri Lanka has set a proud example to the world with the five-day Sustain Lanka National Festival which started yesterday at the BMICH. *** WHY THIS COUNTRY IS FAST BECOMING THE NEW PLACE TO BE News.com.au—Sure, a crazy bus journey packed with locals is an exciting experience for us privileged first-world folk. There’s no doubt that the country becoming a major destination for the grey nomads, mini-breakers and honeymooners will greatly benefit the country and swiftly improve infrastructure of local transport. *** FOREIGNERS WILL ADD STEAM TO TEA CUP CYCLE RACE The Nation—A cycling event from April 7-9 will share the beauty of Sri Lanka and the challenging terrain, and get to know the lesser-known parts of Sri Lanka coast-to-coast, east to west. The race will flag off from Passikudah, Mahiyangana and Kandy and finish at Negombo. *** ANCIENT ROCKS AND RUINS REVEAL SRI LANKA’S PAST The Globe and Mail—In the central highlands of Sri Lanka, my driver makes a turn on to a small dirt road. Minutes later, he turns again at an unmarked opening in the trees. Moments after that, we find ourselves in a small forest clearing. I’ve arrived at Pidurangala, an ecolodge named for the giant rock that towers somewhere above us, the dense leaf cover rendering it invisible. Click below for more. #SriLanka #ElleIndia #ESMagazine #DailyMirror #TheNation #GlobeAndMail
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Media digest: 5 Sri Lankan fashion labels to look out for


Elle India—Bungalow 8 and PR Sri Lanka are bringing the best of Sri Lankan fashion to Mumbai thanks to a chance encounter with Annika Fernando in Sri Lanka that led to the collaboration of easy Mumbai and Colombo styles in a 3-day pop up event.

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