With the recently introduced air taxi services, the Paradise isle of Sri Lanka is now open for closer scrutiny from way above the top for a bird’s eye view of the country that reveals its beauty as never before. Fondly termed the pearl of the Indian ocean in the ancient world, the country being surrounded by the Indian ocean on all sides offer a great coastal strip and its view over from the air planes is as spectacular as is expected with the bronze beach appearing like a ribbon next to the blue green waters of the ocean that gleams with the golden sunlight...
Sri Lanka is sometimes called the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' and it is not hard to see why. The island has been blessed with splendid natural beauty. The country has many tourist spots, some of which are man-made such as the Tooth Temple in Kandy, and others which are natural such as the cloud forest at Horton Plains...
Night safaris in wildlife parks are not very common in Sri Lanka. Yet, at the few places that do offer these tours, it gives wildlife enthusiasts a unique chance to observe many wild animals after sunset. One of the best places to go on a night safari is along the borders of Yala, well known for its massive flocks of birds, many leopards and families of elephants and their babies in tow, roaming the wild under the moonlight...
Sri Lanka is a country that is largely based on agriculture and till very recently its GDP was largely reliant on agriculture and the growing of crops. Thus, scenic paddy fields, lush green farm areas and quaint tree houses used by farmers are still common sights all over Sri Lanka. Amongst the many types of farming methods used by the country’s farmers, Chena cultivation holds an important place...
Located in close proximity to the International Airport in Katunayaka, Sri Lanka and around 37 kms away from the commercial capital Colombo, Negombo is a popular tourist destination in the country. This coastal area is an ideal place to visit for those who do not have much time to spend in the country and who are in the island for a short visit or on transit...
As the largest collection of art and craft items from the Lanaa culture, the Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park in Thailand continues to amaze its visitor with a profound insight into the fine traits of that era and culture. ‘Lanna’ actually means the Kingdom of northern Thai people, which was later incorporated into the kingdom of Siam...
It is a lesser known fact that Sri Lanka is one of the best places to go whale watching as it is has one of the world’s largest habitats for these gentle giants of the sea. In fact whale and dolphin watching are becoming increasingly popular in the Southern and North Western coast of Sri Lanka...
Ratgama Lake is a large salt water lagoon in Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka, located roughly two kilometres inland from the coast. The lake is known for its large population of aquatic birds, and even houses a sizeable population of water monitors and mongooses. Bird lovers will enjoy visiting Ratgama Lake and trying to spot the various species of avian fauna...
Beijing (once called Peking) is the capital of China, and is arguably its greatest city. It is the home to many of the country's most iconic historical monuments, its best schools, hospitals and scientific and cultural institutes. No trip to the Orient is complete without a visit to Beijing. Visit an endless list of tourist spots, try out an amazing variety of exotic dishes and experience an ancient culture full of spirituality and mystery...
The Chinese New Year is a widely celebrated annual event amongst the varied Chinese communities spread across much of Asia. The event usually falls in January or February based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Bangkok has a significant population of Chinese and Chinese descendants. Although the Chinese New Year is not an official holiday, most of the country assumes a festive atmosphere and it is an event celebrated by all...
