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The Faith of Yalpanam

In the heart of Jaffna, the resplendent Nallur Kandaswamy Temple holds its sacred, annual 27-day long Nallur Festival, the island’s longest festival.

Experiencing the island’s most colourful procession- a fusion of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and culture.

A 7-day guide to the beaches, temples, wildlife and surf spots on the undiscovered side of Sri Lanka

The ultimate two-day tour, taking in Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temples

Discovering the secrets of Ayurveda on a life-enhancing tour of Sri Lanka

Learn how to make amazing egg hoppers with our authentic Sri Lankan recipe

Combine cultural wonders and incredible wildlife watching in this definitive 4-day guide to Galle

From secret street food spots to historic city walks, discover the best of Colombo with this two-day city guide

The many natural and cultural highs of train travel from Colombo to Ella

Five authentic Sri Lankan ‘Rice & Curry’ recipes you have to try

Experiencing the life, culture and home-cooking of traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers

Calling Geoffrey Bawa’s masterpieces home on an architecture tour of Sri Lanka

From crab curry to beach cricket – a taste of the real Negombo on Sri Lanka’s west coast