Sri Lanka

Putting My File on the Top of the Pile

While travelling through Sri Lanka, I was fortunate to visit the city of Anuradhapura. Here, I took in a visit to Mahamevnawa Dhammachethiya Buddhist Monastery to learn about Buddhism. In particular, I was here to learn more about Theravada Buddhism, the more conservative of the two major traditions of Buddhism (the second being Mahayana). It’s […]

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Travelling with Elephants in Kayankerni, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a small country where human and Asian elephant populations try to co-exist. With so many people (about 20 million) and disappearing natural habitat, the Asian elephant population of approximately 4,000 is struggling to survive. As reported by the Elemotion Foundation, a non-profit organisation working to improve the lives of Asian elephants, up

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Hands Up for Vegan Rice and Curry in Sri Lanka!

The island nation of Sri Lanka is one that prides itself on its national dish of rice and curry. Sri Lanka is placed in good stead geographically; a strategic ‘pit-stop’ on the historic spice trade route from centuries past. Prolific spice trading occurred in Sri Lanka, as it was the perfect spot connecting the Middle

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An All-Vegan Poya Day Buffet Fit for a Queen at Mount Lavinia Hotel

Poya Day is one of the most auspicious days of Sri Lanka’s calendar and one of the most celebrated days when you can enjoy a gigantic all-vegan feast at Mount Lavinia Hotel in Colombo. This is one of, if not the vegan food experience to try when you’re in Colombo. Poya Day is the name

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Health and Fitness Travel Trips to Asia that Cater for Vegans

Global luxury wellness travel company Health and Fitness Travel has created a series of bespoke wellness holidays throughout Asia. This meets the demand for travellers seeking a digital detox, fitness, better nutrition or a life transformation. So, what about vegan travellers seeking a luxurious wellness holiday? According to Euromonitor International, Australia is the third-fastest growing

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