Sri Lanka can be best described as south Asia in miniature form, filled with beaches, elephants, tea plantations, curries, sacred rituals, colourful ceremonies, and most of all, warmly welcoming ...

Sri Lanka is an enigma. A little bit of India, a splash of the Maldives and a hint of Bali, the country retains a distinct personality all its own, discernible only in its startlingly diverse corners.

About two hours after Sri Lanka announced they would reopen their borders to travelers in January 2021, I bought tickets to go there. I live in Hong Kong, which has done a good job containing the ...

The island nation of Sri Lanka is now open to tourists from all countries. Sri Lanka Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga made the official announcement during a press conference on Thursday, ...

Sri Lanka is having a travel moment in 2026, with record-breaking tourist numbers and a mix of cultural, natural, and coastal ...

Sri Lanka, often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean', is a treasure trove of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Whether you are drawn to its ancient Buddhist temples, mesmerised ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. The western coast of Sri Lanka offers miles of wide sandy beaches, ...

The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April. But the reason for it is disputed. The price hike followed Sri Lanka's transition from using internal Electronic ...

Sri Lanka’s cities have that frenetic, cheerful chaos common to Asian cities, whether it’s Colombo ’s colonial grandeur or Kandy’s exalted lakeside lifestyle. Either way, the coast’s serenity is never ...