On the trail with Jetwing – Culture
Sri Lanka’s culture is vibrant and unique. In this edition of On the Trail with Jetwing, we explore the island from its ancient past to modern times to find out what makes us truly Sri Lankan.
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On the trail with Jetwing – Food
food and drinkFew facets of society can become as truly an ambassador for the identity of a country as its cuisine.
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On the trail with Jetwing – Wildlife
natureSri Lanka provides multiple habitat niches for a stunning collection of fauna and flora
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Nuwara Eliya Beyond Tea
nature / routes and journeys / UncategorizedHarking back to Sri Lanka’s colonial past, the hill country of Sri Lanka still preserves in its quaint towns and villages, the architecture and idiosyncrasies of a European past.
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The Great Gathering
eco and sustainability / natureIn drawing together elephants from across the north-central dry zone, it functions as an intermingling event for genes of different elephant groups.
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The Faith of Yalpanam
cultureIn the heart of Jaffna, the resplendent Nallur Kandaswamy Temple holds its sacred, annual 27-day long Nallur Festival, the island’s longest festival.
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A Procession of Colours
cultureExperiencing the island’s most colourful procession- a fusion of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and culture.
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Heroes in a Hard Shell
eco and sustainability / natureCreating a safe haven for the humble beginnings of an eternal journey
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CLEAN CONSCIENCE
eco and sustainability / nature / routes and journeysWelcome to the 7-day luxury eco-tour of Sri Lanka that doesn’t cost the earth
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SRI LANKA: EAST COAST ROAD TRIP
culture / food and drink / nature / routes and journeysA 7-day guide to the beaches, temples, wildlife and surf spots on the undiscovered side of Sri Lanka
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SLENDER IS THE NIGHT
eco and sustainability / natureFrom night walks to see slender loris to the elephant gathering at Minneriya – the wildlife wonders of Jetwing Vil Uyana
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48 HOURS IN THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE
culture / eco and sustainability / nature / routes and journeysThe ultimate two-day tour, taking in Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temples
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NEW BALANCE
culture / eco and sustainability / routes and journeysDiscovering the secrets of Ayurveda on a life-enhancing tour of Sri Lanka
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RISING STARS
eco and sustainabilityHow the Jetwing Youth Development Programme is changing young people’s horizons in Sri Lanka
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THE ISLAND KITCHEN: Hoppers
culture / food and drinkLearn how to make amazing egg hoppers with our authentic Sri Lankan recipe
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GALLE: To The Lighthouse
culture / food and drink / nature / routes and journeysCombine cultural wonders and incredible wildlife watching in this definitive 4-day guide to Galle
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48 Hours in Colombo
culture / food and drinkFrom secret street food spots to historic city walks, discover the best of Colombo with this two-day city guide
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A Slow Train To Hill Country
culture / nature / routes and journeysThe many natural and cultural highs of train travel from Colombo to Ella
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The Insider Guide To Yala
natureFrom leopard spotting to diving shipwrecks – expert tips on Yala National Park safaris and Sri Lanka’s southeast coast
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Tea Story
food and drink / natureFrom meeting pluckers to tasting Ceylon Tea’s finest flushes – a tea lover’s trip through Sri Lanka’s Hill Country
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Chasing Waterfalls
natureGetting wet in Wellawaya – home of Sri Lanka’s finest waterfalls and wild swimming spots
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In The Land Of Giants
nature / routes and journeysSea turtles, blue whales and Sri Lankan elephants on a three-day wildlife tour of the south coast
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The Island Kitchen
culture / food and drinkFive authentic Sri Lankan ‘Rice & Curry’ recipes you have to try
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Field To Fork
culture / eco and sustainability / food and drinkExperiencing the life, culture and home-cooking of traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers
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