A place where everyone is an expert at something
Aptly nicknamed ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka is an eclectic mix of all things exotic. Being a sociology student, I was naturally interested in understanding how the social fabric of the island had been weaved over the years, and how it continues to change even today. For this, I planned a seven-day…
Sri Lankan history goes back more than 2500 years, in which the little island has witnessed a myriad of events over the years. Regardless of whether it was the kingdoms that thrived, the culture, the economy, or the subsequent European conquests, the island has so much vibrancy. One easy way of understanding its history is…
There is a good chance that when you search for anything about Sri Lanka through Google or even ask a friend that has gone to the country, Sigiriya will be mentioned many times – it is considered to be the 8th Ancient Wonder of the World by archaeologists after all. However, something that the ancient…
