711. The History of Sri Lanka
October 26, 2012
Sri Lanka is famous the world over for it great beaches, that stretch for miles and miles along its coastline. It is also famous for producing the best tea in the world, in the cold climates of the highlands that are elevated more than two thousand metres above sea level. Sri Lanka is also famous...
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712. The History of Sri Lanka's Traditional Kandyan Dancing Style
October 26, 2012
Sri Lanka is famous the world over for it great beaches, that stretch for miles and miles along its coastline. It is also famous for producing the best tea in the world, in the cold climates of the highlands that are elevated more than two thousand metres above sea level. Sri Lanka is also famous...
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713. Galle Face Green Colombo - A Sri Lankan Icon
October 26, 2012
Sri Lanka, which was known as Ceylon until 1972, is an island nation situated in the Indian Ocean, just below the southern tip of India. The island is known for its gorgeous beaches, lush forests, and exotic wildlife. For such a small country, Sri Lanka offers visitors a number of diverse experie...
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714. Bandaranaike International Airport - The Main airdrome of Sri Lanka
October 26, 2012
Every person travelling in and out of Sri Lanka will have to use one common place of arrival and departure which is the Bandaranaike International Airport or which is also commonly known as the Colombo International Airport. It is currently the only airport which helps Sri Lanka in international ...
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715. Explore the Dutch Architecture in Galle
October 25, 2012
Blessed with a rich natural and cultural heritage, Sri Lanka offers visitors an enchanting holiday getaway which is ideal for couples, families and independent travellers alike. However, there is much more to this island paradise. Steeped in history, the country was also under the rule from colon...
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716. Kayaking in Maldives - A Dry Underwater Adventure
October 25, 2012
The name Maldives is synonymous with sparkling Blue Water. Yes that's right; when you think of Maldives there is nothing more captivating than its long alluring stretches of sea. What better way to taste this ocean than indulging in water sports, of which the Maldives boasts an interesting list. ...
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717. Kabuki Theatre - continuing Japanese tradition
October 25, 2012
The novel Kabuki Theatre was a structure made of wood back in the 1889. It is now a major attraction among locals and foreigners who love to enjoy the traditional kabuki performance. After this great stadium was built caught on fire and faced a great destruction in 1921. The second kabuki theatre...
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718. Elephant Watching in Yala - Best Safari Experience
October 25, 2012
Yala is one of the most visited National Parks of Sri Lanka secluded from the busy city life. Though it is a fine distance away from Colombo this spot of wild nature is often visited by both tourists and locals throughout the year. The best time to enter the park is early in the morning where you...
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719. Geisha - A Japanese Tradition
October 25, 2012
Japan, known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun', is a place where the future collides with the past. It is a land of duality where the old and the new exist side by side. The Japanese archipelago consists of nearly seven thousand islands although it is the biggest four, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and...
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720. Woolworth Building - The oldest Skyscraper in the world
October 25, 2012
The Woolworth Building of the United States is a magnificent creation of Cass Gilbert. This colossal structure built in the year 1913 is one of the oldest high rise buildings of America. This tower was built in a land acquired by F.W Woolworth on the 11th of March in 1910 from an Estate known as ...
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Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
