Grand re-opening of Chill Café in Ella
Yesterday was the Grand Re-Opening of Chill Café in Ella! If you have explored this little island full of wonders, we are pretty sure you...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Feb 27, 2021
- 1 min
Surf seasons in Sri Lanka
Do you surf? Here is some surf inspiration from our little paradise Sri Lanka!🏝🏄🏿♂️🌊🇱🇰 The Sri Lanka surf season is devided into...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Feb 27, 2021
- 1 min
Buduruwagala Rock Temple
The ruins of Buduruwagala Rock Temple dating back to the ninth or 10th century. It consists of seven ancient Buddhist figures carved into...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Feb 27, 2021
- 1 min
From fishing fish to dry fish...
In the ocean around Sri Lanka, the fishermen catch fish and dry it using the ancient method of open air drying. Leaving freshly caught...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Feb 27, 2021
- 1 min
Srilankan Pol Sambol with a Dutch twist
Did you see our recipe of a great SriLankan side dish, called Pol Sambol yet? It’s first published in one of our Newsletters and later on...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Feb 27, 2021
- 1 min
Who introduced cacao to Sri Lanka?
Cacao in Sri Lanka On 2 June 1603, Dutch admiral Joris van Spilbergen stood before King Vimaladharmasuriya I of Kandy. Van Spilbergen had...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Kalpitiya here we come
On our way too small bicycles we went for a bike ride along the Kalpitiya lagoon and the mangroves. What an amazing peninsula!...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Navam Full Moon Poya Day at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy - Sri Dalada Maligawa
Today is Navam Full Moon Poya Day 🌕 Every full moon (usually one a month) is a public holiday in Sri Lanka. Each of the full moons has...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 1 min
Jaffna
Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka and it is closer to India than to Colombo. Nallur Kandaswamy is a huge Hindu temple...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min
Anuradhapura
The ancient city of Anuradhapura The city of Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been the center of Theravada Buddhism...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 1 min
Colombo
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese,...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 3 min
Ella
Ella is a small village in the highlands of Sri Lanka which are filled with tea estates, mountains, waterfalls and of course with some...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min
Trincomalee
Well known for its pristine and undisturbed beaches, Trincomalee is often overlooked by visitors as a historic destination. However, its...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min
Hatton
Hatton is, in one word, green. Almost every available hillside is bright with tea bushes trimmed so neatly that, from a distance, the...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 1 min
Trekking in Knuckles Mountains
The Knuckles Mountain Range is one of the finest destinations in Sri Lanka for an exciting backpacking adventure. With its numerous...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min
Wilpattu
Wilpattu Sanctuary was declared a National Park in 1938. Wilpattu National Park is located on the west coast close to the historical city...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min
Kitulgala
Kitulgala is a famous adventure activity destination in Sri Lanka, where you can do thrilling water activities and outdoor camping. This...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Dec 6, 2019
- 3 min
Sigiriya
Sigiriya is one of the must-sees and must-do's in central Sri Lanka. Per day 1500 - 2000 travelers come to Sigiriya. If you are visiting...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Nov 29, 2019
- 1 min
Play with waves in Weligama and Mirissa Sri Lanka
For surfers Sri Lanka is an adrenaline paradise. Every corner of the country is covered by sea. Weligama and Mirissa Bay surf point are...
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SriLankan Pearl
- Nov 27, 2019
- 1 min
Wewurukannala Vihara Temple
23 Kilometres east of Matara is the town of Dikwella, where there is one of the most amazing Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. The...
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