Come and say 'Ayubowan'

Ayubowan means "may you live long." It's how strangers greet you here, palms together, eyes warm, like they've been waiting for you. Sri Lanka is an island you don't just visit, you feel it, and it stays with you long after you've gone home. Come and find out why.

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The Betrayal, the Myth and the Sky Palace of Sigiriya

A king who killed his own father, a palace built in the sky, and a kingdom lost in a single battle. The wild true story behind Sri Lanka's most famous rock.

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Why Sri Lanka Became the Wellness Retreat Capital of the Indian Ocean

Yoga teachers from Melbourne to London are now running their own retreats here. Here's why Sri Lanka became the wellness escape everyone's talking about.

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