White sand beaches, a vast and complex history, gorgeous mountains and delicious food: Sri Lanka truly does have it all. Once ravaged by war, it is now a thriving and vibrant country that rewards the ...

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.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Livia Hengel is a travel journalist covering Italy, Asia and beyond. Jul 16, 2024, 06:00am EDT Jul 17, 2024, 08:27am EDT Sri Lanka ...

Something is quietly changing in the way people are travelling to Sri Lanka and it shows in the numbers. In January 2026 alone, more than 223,000 international visitors arrived on the island, making ...

The past few years have not been easy on this South Asian island, but the place — and its people — are on the upswing. Prasad Ramamurthy is a former Condé Nast Traveller, India editor with over two ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ann Abel is a Lisbon-based writer covering luxury travel with a soul Entrepreneur Malik Fernando likes to begin interviews by ...