Prana Home, Colombo
Our top spot for yoga in Colombo – nothing beats gazing up at hand-painted wooden ceiling of the Mandala Studio as you move through your sun salutations! – Saskia, visited in November 2019 Popular for yoga classes, holistic healing treatments and marvellous massages, Prana Lounge enjoys a fabulous location in a renovated hundred-year-old villa in […]
Where to shop in Colombo
Whether you’re buying gifts or shopping for yourself, Colombo has plenty of retail treats to offer. Here’s where to shop in Sri Lanka’s biggest city.
Horathapola Estate
Tranquil, spacious and soothing, Horathapola Estate has been in the hands of the same family for almost a century. The main house – bedecked with carefully chosen antique pieces – is white-walled and green-roofed, with cool, terracotta tiles underfoot. You’ll find naturalist’s paintings of birds on the walls, coffee table books with scribbled inscriptions to […]
Where to eat in Galle Fort
Brunch, lunch or dinner, these are the best places to fill your belly in the Fort
7 small & sustainable Sri Lankan brands
From ethical clothing to sustainable swimwear, these small Sri Lankan brands all champion creativity, craftsmanship and the environment.
Colombo quarters: where to stay in the city
Don’t skip the city: these boutique boltholes will make for a truly special stay in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital.
The Kip, Ahangama
Gathering hand-crafted furnishings and carefully chosen decorative touches from makers, artists and artisans across Sri Lanka, The Kip’s owners have mastered the art of laid-back minimalism. Think rattan seating, terracotta tiled floors, woven lampshades and naturally-dyed textiles – all adorning a restored villa that’s flooded with sunlight, tropical breezes and chilled vibes for days. Owners […]
The Fort Printers, Galle Fort
The real magic of Galle Fort lies in the many layers of history harboured by its walls – and The Fort Printers is no exception. Fusing Dutch foundations with British post-1796 renovations, the impressive colonial-era mansion has, at different times, served as a boys’ school, a bank and a printing press, before finally re-opening as […]