HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

or decades, Sri Lanka has been hiding in plain sight. Years of uncertainty kept the country off travel itineraries, but 10 years after the end of its civil war and following the aftermath of the Easter bombings in early 2019, the country is moving forward with renewed optimism for the future. Known as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean,’ Sri Lanka is fast becoming recognised as the ideal destination: uncrowded beaches, timeless ruins, flavourful food and a diversity of” on every corner – not by shopkeepers, but by welcoming locals who simply wish to say hello. After years of hardship, this is a place appreciative of tourism, and the warm people are what truly make a visit memorable.