A year ago, Dinesh Perera and his friends owned and operated the only two LGBTQ-friendly accommodations in Colombo: Mahasen by Foozoo and Mahasen Terrace by Foozoo. Both hotels sat opposite each other ...

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, ...

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 ...

KANDY, Sri Lanka – November to January are usually the busiest months for Herath Gedara Rohan Anil Kumara’s three-bedroom homestay in Sri Lanka’s hill country, famed for its tea plantations, historic ...

2023 has marked a triumphant chapter for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry; a return to 1 million visitors by September and a total of 1.5 million anticipated for the year. With rebranding for a strong ...

Sri Lanka is rising on the world’s travel radar – a jewel of the sun, drenched beaches, misty tea estates, and hidden waterfalls. Although Thailand dazzles with scale neon lights, bustling party ...

Sri Lanka isn’t called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” for nothing. With its eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, stunning white-sand beaches, abundant wildlife, distinctive architecture and rich ...

Sri Lanka has always had a way of pulling travellers in. Some come for its palm-lined beaches, while others arrive chasing wildlife safaris, misty hill towns or centuries-old temples. For many, it is ...

Sri Lanka launched a digital nomad visa to coax workers to explore its impressive wildlife, beaches and culture. Here's what to know about income and stay requirements.