The little-known coastal town of Galle is almost a Sri Lankan secret. It takes about a two-hour drive from Colombo to reach this port city that was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century when the ...

A move by the Cultural Affairs Ministry to charge USD 15 from foreigners entering the Galle Fort ramparts has drawn strong reactions from residents and those with business interests in the area. They ...

The beautiful capital of the Southern Province, Galle boasts of a history stretching back centuries, even before the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial times. In the old days when Galle was a busy ...

We wandered through Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with colonial charm, ocean views, and cobbled streets. From the lighthouse to the iconic ramparts, every corner had a story to tell.

Winter is certainly settling in across the UK, but this stunning city has so much to offer along with hot temperatures.

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Sri Lanka looms as the new alternative to Bali, sans the over-development and the undesirables, with ...

“You are standing on 400 years of history,” says Nalin Wasantha, a butler at the luxury resort Amangalla, as we stand in a large living area with polished teak floors, a small cabinet bar, and ...

Dondra Head Lighthouse, an offshore Lighthouse in Galle.The light station stands within the walls of the ancient Galle fort, the country's most often visited lighthouse. The capital of the southern ...

Staged alongside the Galle Literary Festival in Sri Lanka, the Art Trail has art shows, open houses and artists’ tours and makes a ‘living canvas’ of Galle FortGalle is a gateway to explore the island ...

Remember those moments when you find that perfect holiday destination that matches your vibe and promise yourself that you will keep returning? For me, that place is Galle in Sri Lanka. It has been ...