RICE – A SRI LANKAN TRADITION Asia is the rice basket of the world. This fast-growing carbohydrate allows for up to 4 harvests per year, depending on the variety. From seed to harvest, New Improved Varieties (NIVs) may be harvested from 80 -120 days after planting. In a country where the average adult consumes more […]
by Sahan Welivitiya
Sri Lankan Villas Give You Room to Move The spacious rooms of colonial villas housed Sri Lankans for more than 400 years. They have outlived and adapted throughout five periods of cultural change. Middle Eastern traders sourced exotic spices from the island to embalm Egyptian Pharaohs. Bearing these precious gifts along trade routes into Europe […]
by Sahan Welivitiya
The rise of booking sites featuring rooms within houses highlights a trend for an ever-increasing percentage of travellers to seek out ‘living in the community’ accommodation. The villa advantage is a luxury 4, 5 and 6 star alternative Villas with expansive views. Villas with a long history. Designer appointed interiors form part of the villa advantage. […]
