Travel

Today in loafer’s diary, we travel towards the north of Colombo to explore Sri Lanka’s ‘Little Rome.’ Located 7 km from the Bandaranayke International Airport, Negombo is famous for its beach, crafts and is a hotspot with tourists. It also houses the second largest fish market in the country.

Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Friday began daily direct state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 flights from Colombo to Delhi and Mumbai.

Sri Lanka is to expect 100, 000 tourists to fly in from Japan in 2011 due to renewed interest in the country and the 'Visit Sri Lanka 2011' campaign.

Starting off our list of guy things to do I thought we’d entail a bit of fishing. Most guys I know fish; but in a totally different sense!! I spoke to a few ‘actual’ fishing enthusiasts about the thrill of fishing and how it all happens and will continue this discussion for a few more articles to come.

On October 7th 2010, Grand Oriental Hotel re-launched an exotic Mixed Grill known as the “Taprobane Mixed Grill” to be served from 24th October at the famous Harbour Room with added sensation of 70’s music with ‘Sam the Man’.

The DestinAsian correspondents visit dozens of new properties across Asia and Oceania and select only those that, in their esteemed opinion, excel in terms of design, location, service and value.

Yet another year to celebrate Germany’s largest festival…..where better than at The Bavarian German Restaurant & Pub.

The hot dog people have done it again. Besides giving the humble hot dog a makeover and creating a buzz about their wondrous 10 -inch delights, which also includes a vegetarian option; Star Dogs has brought their tasty treats right to your doorstep. What’s more their new outlet, situated in the heart of Mount Lavinia offers you the pleasure of savouring your favourite hot dog in absolute comfort.

 The 2^nd edition of the Tuk Tuk rally was held in Sri Lanka with many colorful three wheelers brightening up the streets of Colombo.

 

 

 

Sri Lanka’s KumbukRiver has been included in a list of the world’s top 20 most unusual hotels, just announced by an international portal dedicated to the unusual and the audacious, a statement said.

Nihonbashi restaurants celebrated its 15th anniversary recently and to mark the important milestone, founder and owner of Nihonbashi Dharshan Munidasa whipped up the world’s most expensive Sashimi dish.

There’s no missing Colombo’s newest, possibly ‘coolest’ spot in town; as you stroll or drive by Colombo 04 along Galle Road, its white picket fence and loud red and white sign announce the arrival of Bubble Queen, a sleek and modern Taiwanese snack bar complete with a friendly and helpful Taiwanese staff that eagerly serve customers with wide smiles and colorful bowls of yummy treats.