by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Oct 20, 2024 | Food, Travel
Sri Lanka is a paradise for food lovers, and Negombo, a coastal town just north of Colombo, stands out as a food haven. Famous for its fishing culture, Negombo’s street food reflects a blend of tradition, spice, and abundant seafood. Whether you’re a...
by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Oct 20, 2024 | History
Negombo is a city that wears its history proudly, with traces of colonial influence, centuries-old fishing traditions, and a multicultural population that make it truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re intrigued by the long stretches of sandy beaches or fascinated...
by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Oct 15, 2024 | Lifestyle
In the Negombo Lagoon, Sri Lanka, shrimp fishing is a way of life. Local fishers have relied on this lagoon’s rich waters for generations to provide for their families, using methods passed down through the years. But things aren’t as simple as they used to be. As the...
by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Oct 15, 2024 | Lifestyle
The Padu system, a centuries-old fishing practice deeply rooted in Sri Lanka’s Negombo Lagoon, is more than just a way to catch fish. It’s a living example of community, tradition, and shared responsibility. For over 250 years, this system has survived,...
by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Oct 15, 2024 | Travel
Just 30 kilometers north of Colombo lies the vast and mysterious Muthurajawela Marsh. Spanning over 3,000 hectares, Muthurajawela is the largest coastal peat bog in Sri Lanka; from vibrant birds to rare reptiles, this marsh is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a...
