Friday, June 29, 2018

Roar Life


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Roar Life


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Monday, June 25, 2018

‘Island Mentality’ Sri Lanka exhibition at Saskia Fernando Gallery invokes the renowned 43 Group modernists | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

‘ISLAND MENTALITY’ SRI LANKA EXHIBITION AT SASKIA FERNANDO GALLERY INVOKES THE RENOWNED 43 GROUP MODERNISTS An exhibition entitled ‘Island Mentality’ at the renowned Saskia Fernando Gallery in Colombo takes a sideways look at what the term means in Sri Lanka. The catalogue notes that “island mentality refers to the notion of isolated communities perceiving themselves as exceptional or superior to the rest of the world”. What? While this might—might—have been the case in British colonial days, few would suggest that it is the case today. So what is behind the hyperbole? #SriLanka #SaskiaFernandoGallery #IslandMentality
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Raid Amazones challenge set to take adventure and achievement tourism in Sri Lanka to new heights | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

RAID AMAZONES CHALLENGE SET TO TAKE ADVENTURE AND ACHIEVEMENT TOURISM IN SRI LANKA TO NEW HEIGHTS Adventure and ‘achievement’ tourism is taking hold all over the world—and one of the most challenging women-only events is coming to Sri Lanka. The annual Raid Amazones international event attracts 500–600 competitors for the week-long challenge that includes orienteering, cycling, canoeing, running, and archery. The Sri Lanka News Times reports that it “provides women a chance to test their mental and physical endurance while enjoying the beauty as well as the enthralling culture of the host country”. #SriLanka #RaidAmazones #SriLankaNewsTimes
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Inspector de Silva novels set in colonial-era Nuwara Eliya put Sri Lanka on the detective thriller map! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

INSPECTOR DE SILVA NOVELS SET IN COLONIAL-ERA NUWARA ELIYA PUT SRI LANKA ON THE DETECTIVE THRILLER MAP! When Inspector Shanti de Silva moves to the fictional Sri Lanka town of Nuala he finds an arrogant plantation owner with a lonely wife, a crusading lawyer, and a death in suspicious circumstances. Nuala is based on the colonial-era hill country retreat of Nuwala Eliya in pre-independence Ceylon of the 1930s, as told by acclaimed thriller writer Harriet Steel. Her Inspector de Sliva series has been compared with the legendary detective whodunits of Agatha Christie, the British creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. #SriLanka #NuwaraEliya #InspectorDeSilva #HarrietSteel
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Saturday, June 23, 2018

Roar Life


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Friday, June 22, 2018

The 150-year-old story of Sri Lankan tea-making

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YogaWineTravel blog tells all you need to know about elephant safaris in Udawalawe National Park


Yoga, wine and travel go together like, er, red, white and sparkling—and this luxury, boutique and beyond-the-ordinary travel experiences blog offers good advice on all three. This post highlights elephant safaris in Udawalawe National Park, which is “quite possibly the best place in Sri Lanka to see elephants throughout the year”.

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YOGAWINETRAVEL BLOG TELLS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ELEPHANT SAFARIS IN SRI LANKA’S UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK Yoga, wine and travel go together like, er, red, white and sparkling—and this luxury beyond-the-ordinary travel experiences blog offers good advice on all three. This post highlights elephant safaris in Udawalawe National Park, which is “quite possibly the best place in Sri Lanka to see elephants throughout the year”. Moreover, “if beautiful beaches, delicious food, rich culture and stunning landscape aren’t enough, take a look at the amazing wildlife that this little island in the Indian Ocean offers”. #SriLanka #YogoWineTravel #Udawalawe
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Epic landscapes of Sri Lanka, historic Dambulla, and the elephants of Minneriya star in ‘happiness’ blog | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

EPIC LANDSCAPES OF CENTRAL SRI LANKA, HISTORIC DAMBULLA, AND THE ELEPHANTS OF MINNERIYA STAR IN ‘HAPPINESS’ BLOG The upbeat travel blog Travelynn Family is spotlighting the joys of family holidays in Sri Lanka in a chat with Kaylie, a regular visitor with her husband and two children. Originally from New Zealand, Kaylie describes her love of Dambulla in particular, the site of our famed cave temples in the heart of the Cultural Triangle. She says: “Sri Lanka was the perfect half-ways point to meet my parents for an epic Christmas holiday, they travelled from New Zealand to meet us there.” #SriLanka #TravelynnFamily #Dambulla #Minneriya
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Epic landscapes of Sri Lanka, historic Dambulla, and the elephants of Minneriya star in ‘happiness’ blog


The travel blog Travelynn Family chats about the joys of family holidays in Sri Lanka with Kaylie, a regular visitor with her husband and two children. “The landscape is breathtaking. Lush green jungle, impressive rocky spires, lakes and pristine national parks full of wildlife."

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Crackdown on freeloading social-media travel ‘influencers’ looking for a week (or two) of free everything! | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

CRACKDOWN ON FREELOADING SOCIAL-MEDIA TRAVEL ‘INFLUENCERS’ LOOKING FOR A WEEK (OR TWO) OF FREE EVERYTHING! The travel and tourism blogosphere and social-media channels are over-run with freeloading so-called ‘influencers’ looking for a freebee holiday at resort hotels. Not just a free lunch, either—a week (or better still, two) of free everything in exchange for a posy beach bikini-pic story touting that particular resort, location or country—and themselves, of course. It’s the case with neighbouring Maldives, but it also happens here in Sri Lanka, as the Pledge Holidays blog, which monitors such things 24/7, can readily attest. #SriLanka #Influencers #Maldives
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Tourist protection at Sri Lanka hotspot, overdevelopment at top attractions, a boost for homestays


NEWS BRIEFS: Police act to protect tourists at Ella, one of Sri Lanka’s most vibrant hot-spots. Is hotel over-development at popular attractions damaging tourism? A welcome financial boost for budget-travel homestays.

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Monday, June 18, 2018

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Beaches and baby elephants—Pasikudah, Kalkudah, and an ‘ethical review’ of Pinnawala


Australian travel blogger Stef at Mel365 has a passion for photography that takes him round the world, and this time its two of Sri Lanka’s top east-coast beaches—Pasikudah and Kalkudah. His travels also took him to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage after the Sri Lankan tourism board asked him to write an ethical review, warts and all.

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BEACHES AND BABY ELEPHANTS—PASIKUDAH, KALKUDAH, AND AN ‘ETHICAL REVIEW’ OF PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE Australian travel blogger Stef at Mel365 has a passion for photography that takes him round the world, and this time its two of Sri Lanka’s top east-coast beaches—Pasikudah and Kalkudah. His travels also took him to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage after the Sri Lankan tourism board asked him to write an ethical review, warts and all. It was a timely assignment, as the issue of elephant tourism is attracting increasing attention around the world, much of it negative do to its exploitative nature. #SriLanka #Pasikudah #Kalkudah #PinnawalaElephantOrphanage
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Sri Lanka’s spectacular landscapes and cultural heritage featured in the Great Big Story series by CNN


A major tourism promotion collaboration between Sri Lanka and US broadcaster CNN has produced a series of compelling videos showing different aspects of our cultural heritage. Called the Great Big Story, the first spotlights the 80 amazing Caves of the Golden Buddah at Dambulla, which contain many priceless statues and 1,500 paintings and murals.

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SRI LANKA'S SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE FEATURED IN THE GREAT BIG STORY SERIES BY CNN A major tourism promotion collaboration between Sri Lanka and US broadcaster CNN has produced a series of compelling videos showing different aspects of our cultural heritage. Called the Great Big Story, the first spotlights the 80 amazing Caves of the Golden Buddah at Dambulla, which contain many priceless statues and 1,500 paintings and murals. Says tourism minister John Amaratunga: “We are looking forward to showcasing the hidden gems of Sri Lanka that are beautiful and undiscovered. #SriLanka #GreatBigStory #CNN #Dambulla
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Monday, June 11, 2018

Sri Lanka ‘clean, green and serene’ while attracting Hindu devotees, says Indian media professor | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SRI LANKA ‘CLEAN, GREEN AND SERENE’ WHILE ATTRACTING HINDU DEVOTEES, SAYS INDIAN MEDIA PROFESSOR More and more Indian tourists are visiting Sri Lanka, especially during the school holidays, writes Professor Ujjwal K Chowdhury in the Deccan Chronicle. Not only that, but he quotes statistics showing that 70 percent of those visitors find our tropical paradise “delightful”, with the remaining 30 percent saying we are “satisfying”. Meanwhile, 45 think “Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical country; 30 percent that the people of Sri Lanka are nice and hospitable; 24 percent talk about the pristine beaches with golden sand”. #SriLanka #Hindus #Tourism #DeccanChronicle
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Sri Lanka ‘clean, green and serene’ while attracting Hindu devotees, says Indian media professor


More and more Indian tourists are visiting Sri Lanka, especially during the school holidays, writes Professor Ujjwal K Chowdhury in the Deccan Chronicle. Not only that, but he quotes statistics showing that 70 percent of those visitors find our tropical paradise “delightful”, with the remaining 30 percent saying we are “satisfying”.

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What to do, see, and love in Sri Lanka ‘which is fast gaining star status as a travel destination’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

WHAT TO DO, SEE, AND LOVE IN SRI LANKA ‘WHICH IS FAST GAINING STAR STATUS AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION’ The South China Morning Post’s style section says of Sri Lanka: “Enjoy tea, sea and safari on this diverse and beautiful island, which is fast gaining star status as a travel destination.” Tea tops the travel menu, and it recommends taking a tour “to learn about the tea-making process, see the working machinery in action, meet the staff, and put the kettle on”. However, “it’s hard to identify just one thing that’s attracting travellers to Sri Lanka as it offers something different and special for everyone” #SriLanka #SouthChinaMorningPost
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What to do, see, and love in Sri Lanka ‘which is fast gaining star status as a travel destination’


The South China Morning Post’s style section says of Sri Lanka: “Enjoy tea, sea and safari on this diverse and beautiful island, which is fast gaining star status.” Tea tops the travel menu, plus a walk on the wild side!

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Monday, June 4, 2018

Say Hello! to a dream destination: ‘Sri Lanka is an island so beautiful you won't want to leave…’ | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SAY HELLO! TO A DREAM DESTINATION: ‘SRI LANKA IS AN ISLAND SO BEAUTIFUL YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE…’ The UK’s glossy celebrity and lifestyle magazine Hello! is giving Sri Lanka the full glossy celebrity treatment alongside various British Royals and Hollywood stars in its latest edition. Writes Laura Weatherburn: “Sri Lanka’s serene South Coast boasts palm dotted bays, world-renowned safari parks and top-notch food. We can almost guarantee you won’t want to leave…” She begins with two hotels that illustrate the contrasts between übe-luxury and ‘eco-glamping’ simplicity to be found on our paradise tropical island. #SriLanka #Hello
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Say Hello! to a dream destination: ‘Sri Lanka is an island so beautiful you won’t want to leave…’


The UK’s glossy celebrity and lifestyle magazine Hello! is giving Sri Lanka the full glossy celebrity treatment alongside various British Royals and Hollywood stars in its latest edition.
Writes Laura Weatherburn: “Sri Lanka's serene South Coast boasts palm dotted bays, world-renowned safari parks and top-notch food.”

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Sunday, June 3, 2018

Whale death after eating plastic bags reinforces Sri Lanka’s ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign


Following our story on the ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign in Sri Lanka, the world’s media reports the tragic death of a whale that swallowed 80 plastic bags. The bags, weighing 8kg, were found during an autopsy after the pilot whale died in southern Thailand.

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WHALE DEATH AFTER EATING 80 PLASTIC BAGS REINFORCES SRI LANKA’S ‘BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION’ CAMPAIGN Following our story on the ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign in Sri Lanka, the world’s media reports the tragic death of a whale that swallowed 80 plastic bags. The bags, weighing 8kg, were found during an autopsy after the pilot whale died in southern Thailand. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine biologist and lecturer at Kasetsart University, said the bags had made it impossible for the whale to eat any nutritional food. #SriLanka #Whales #Plastic #BeatPlasticPolution
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The delights of Sri Lanka’s epic signature cuisine on show at Chefs’ Guild of Lanka Culinary Art Food Expo


The best of Sri Lanka’s epic cuisine and culinary superstars, both local and international, has been on show at the Chefs’ Guild of Lanka Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE). Competitions pitted 500 chefs from the country’s best resorts, restaurants and hotels across the full gamut of culinary expertise.

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THE DELIGHTS OF SRI LANKA’S EPIC SIGNATURE CUISINE ON SHOW AT CHEFS’ GUILD OF LANKA CULINARY ART FOOD EXPO The best of Sri Lanka’s epic cuisine and culinary superstars, both local and international, has been on show at the Chefs’ Guild of Lanka Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE). As Mirror Business reports, “CAFE is the country’s signature event for the food industry that attracts thousands of visitors and will now be held annually”. During the three-day expo, visitors watched head-to-head chef competitions with teams from the nation’s leading hotels complete for the honours. #SriLanka #Food #Cuisine #CAFE #MirrorBusiness
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Friday, June 1, 2018

Award-winning photographer Aaron Santos tells his story of Sri Lanka with few words but great pictures | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER AARON SANTOS TELLS HIS STORY OF SRI LANKA WITH FEW WORDS BUT MANY GREAT PICTURES Photographer Aaron Joel Santos says on his blog From Swerve To Shore that “the world is a beautiful place, and I’ve always had an easier time of showing than describing it”. He describes Sri Lanka as “an incredible country, but one that defies easy description, even in its most innocuous and traveler friendly form”. But, as he writes about tea plantations of Ella and the temples and lakes and Kandy, “there isn’t much about this part of Sri Lanka that hasn’t been written about before”. #SriLanka #AaronJoelSantos #FromSwerveToShore
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Award-winning photographer Aaron Santos tells his story of Sri Lanka with few words but great pictures


Photographer Aaron Joel Santos* says on his blog From Swerve To Shore that “the world is a beautiful place, and I’ve always had an easier time of showing than describing it”. He describes Sri Lanka as “an incredible country, but one that defies easy description, even in its most innocuous and traveler friendly form”.

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Resplendent Ceylon—from ethical teas to a culturally-conscious luxury hotel brand in Sri Lanka


When the US business magazine Forbes writes a 3,000-word story about a Sri Lankan hotel chain, it’s more than just a gratuitous pat on the back. Such is the case with Resplendent Ceylon’s three family-owned properties—Ceylon Tea Trails, Cape Weligama and Wild Coast Tented Lodge.

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RESPLENDENT CEYLON—FROM ETHICAL TEAS TO A CULTURALLY-CONSCIOUS LUXURY HOTEL BRAND IN SRI LANKA When the US business magazine Forbes writes a glowing 3,000-word story about a Sri Lankan hotel chain you can be sure it’s more than just a gratuitous pat on the back. Such is the case with Resplendent Ceylon’s three family-owned properties— Ceylon Tea Trails, Cape Weligama and Wild Coast Tented Lodge—headed by Merrill J. Fernando, of Dilmah tea fame. Writes Jeanine Barone: “The family’s commitment to ethical tea, Sri Lanka, its people and the environment is paramount … and this is evident in their three hotel properties that allow guests to be immersed in this emerald isle’s myriad treasures.” #SriLanka #Forbes #ResplendentCeylon #CeylonTeaTrails #CapeWeligama #WildCoastTentedLodge
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