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It is low season in Trincomalee because of the monsoon period that has just started. However, we are lucky and the weather is beautiful. It only rains at night. During the day the sun shines bright. We sleep in a cute cabana (a kind of wooden cabin) near Uppuveli Beach, but we immediately decide to explore some other beaches in the neighbourhood. And so we rent a scooter and go to Nilaveli Beach, a beach 15 minutes’ drive...

The next day we ride the scooter to Fort Frederik, an old Dutch fort. It is still in full use by the army, so looking around freely is not possible, but that is not our intention either. We are here to visit the colourful temple of Thirukkoneswaram Kovil. This is on a cliff overlooking the sea, a beautiful sight! We walk around, take pictures of the temple, the cliffs and the deer that roam...

Sustaining its brand visibility and universal appeal on a global platform, Sri Lanka Tourism is once again in the spotlight with the recent recognition by Bloomberg Businessweek. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress was listed as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, making Sri Lanka the only Asian country to make it onto the list along with six other iconic sites appealing to the new age traveler with a thirst for adventure. These marvels include archaeological...