2018-11-26 09:42
The train journey from Ella to Kandy in the Sri Lanka hill country is famed as being one of the best and most scenic in the world.
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2018-11-26 07:37
The post Yala National Park in Sri Lanka and its myriad wildlife is a must-visit for travellers appeared first on Pledge Holidays Travel Blog Read More
2018-10-26 02:52
The UK’s top-tier Guardian newspaper hails Lonely Planet as ranking Sri Lanka as the number one must-visit tourist destination for 2019.
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2018-10-18 05:00
World Travel magazine’s Luxury List 2018 of the best hotels on the planet is featuring the über-de-luxe Shangri-La in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka.
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2018-10-18 04:24
Sri Lanka’s tourism bosses have stepped in to revoke a beach bikini ban imposed earlier this year by ‘rogue’ police officers at a popular south-coast resort.
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2018-10-18 03:48
Tourists who want to make the most of their time seeing the best of Sri Lanka will be pleased to hear that the island’s seaplane service is being extended.
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2018-10-12 06:25
The huge potential for nautical tourism and pleasure boating in Sri Lanka will be on display at the Sixth Boat Show & Boating Festival in Galle later this month.
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2018-10-12 05:21
A massive beach cleanup at the popular west-coast tourist resort of Negombo, dubbed the ‘gateway to Sri Lanka’, has proved a huge success.
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2018-10-12 04:42
Never buy a 'grotty rustic beach hotel when you’ve had one rum cocktail too many—but for a young British couple on honeymoon in Sri Lanka it has changed their lives for the bette… Read More
2018-10-09 05:58
Amidst the froth and fandango of the tourist circuit in Sri Lanka it is still possible to get a glimpse of a mysterious past still buried in forest, folklore and mythology.
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2018-10-04 05:31
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana won the World Travel Awards accolade for being the best family resort in Sri Lanka at the Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony earlier this month.
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2018-10-03 06:13
Sri Lanka’s famed ayurveda treatment opens up ‘a whole new world of wellness’ at Anantara Peace Haven Spa in Tangalle for CNA Lifestyle writer.
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2018-10-03 05:12
Give Sri Lanka’s renowned beaches ‘human rights’ to protect them from marine pollution says prominent local lawyer and eco-activist Harindrini Corea.
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2018-09-29 04:23
For an Aussie kiteboarding fanatic Luke Crantock and his family, Sri Lanka is the adventure playground that has everything, as he writes in The Weekend Australian.
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2018-09-28 05:37
Luxury living for visitors to Sri Lanka doesn’t get much more luxurious than the Tanamera beachfront bungalow at Talpe, just 20 minutes from historic Galle Fort on the south coast.
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2018-09-25 07:08
The “secret eco-paradise” resort of Diyabubula in Sri Lanka was originally created by artist Laki Senanayake as a personal retreat.
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2018-09-25 05:25
The amazing Boulder Garden Resort nestling beside the Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, personifies the best of eco-tourism in Sri Lanka.
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2018-09-24 03:46
Australian travellers are saying bye-bye Bali and flocking to Sri Lanka for its “pristine beaches, perfect weather and bargain resorts”, says the UK’s Mail Online newspaper… Read More
2018-09-21 11:21
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2018-09-21 06:23
A high-profile effort to keep popular tourist beaches in Sri Lanka clear of plastic rubbish washed in on the tides has been launched.
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2018-09-19 12:20
Some ladies of a certain age grow old gracefully, and some set out to see the world and Sri Lanka on a wing, a prayer—and a gin and tonic or two!
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2018-09-19 05:06
A family restaurant in Tangalle, home to a famed Sri Lanka south-coast beach resort, is a huge hit with tourists for its über-delicious fresh seafood.
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The World Loves Sri Lanka—but We Must Do More To Attract Tourists, Says Hard-hitting Survey Report
2018-09-19 03:40
The overwhelming majority of visitors to Sri Lanka love our friendly locals and the natural beauty of our tropical paradise—and that’s official!
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2018-09-12 04:09
The post Celebrated Indian blogger hails Hiriwadunna eco-tourism project in the shadow of Sigiriya Lion Rock appeared first on Pledge Holidays Travel Blog Read More
2018-09-12 03:13
The post Big off-season Sri Lanka tour package discounts target MidEast and Chinese millennials for tourism boost appeared first on Pledge Holidays Travel Blog Read More
2018-09-06 04:54
First it was ‘influencers’, travellers who used social media to tell the world what a great time they were having as they ticked off their bucket-list destinations.
Now its &lsqu&hell…Read More
2018-09-05 06:58
The historic Galle Fort, ever-popular Unawatuna beach and a fantastic breakfast in our capital city Colombo were highlights of a recent trip for Business Insider writer Jhinuk Sen.
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2018-09-05 06:19
National Geographic's sustainable travel expert Costas Christ highlights Sri lanka as one of nine destinations around the world that are “doing tourism right”.
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2018-09-05 05:56
CNN Travel is spotlighting the über-luxurious Amangalla hotel within the historic confines of Galle Fort, one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.
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2018-09-02 15:29
Kat is from Kuala Lumpur—her travel blog Kat Pegi Mana means ‘best places’—and she says “Sri Lanka is simply lovable”.
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2018-09-02 15:07
Amid growing worldwide concern about exploiting elephants for tourism, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka gets the thumbs up.
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2018-09-02 14:24
Pledge Holidays whole-heartedly supports WAP efforts to stop this cruel abuse of elephants, and wishes to make clear that we do not support any form of elephant exploitation.
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2018-08-28 03:27
Veteran US travel blogger Laureen Lund loves Sri Lanka—and says it was worth every ounce of the time and effort it took to get here!
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2018-08-23 06:17
But from time to time we get a Google alert about a blog that’s posted a sensible traveller’s guide to the idiosyncrasies of our emerald isle, and here’s one of them.
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2018-08-23 05:15
Veteran travel blogger Absolutely Lucy has returned to our island paradise where she experienced “one of my favourite and most eye-opening countries to date”.
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2018-08-23 04:31
A young Indian woman’s love affair with arrack, Sri Lanka’s favourite home-grown alcoholic tipple, is described in LiveMint, a leading business news websites.
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2018-08-20 03:28
Vegan food in Jaffna, Sri Lanka’s northernmost city, is the delicious subject of A Southern Gypsy blog’s peregrinations around “a land steeped in history”.
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2018-08-20 02:40
The simple life doesn’t get much simpler than when staying at one of the many minimalist wooden tourist cabins to be found dotted around Sri Lanka.
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2018-08-20 02:01
Arugam Bay has one of the best-known surfing beaches in Sri Lanka—but there is much more to this idyllic tropical resort than just sea’n’surf!
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2018-08-16 12:42
Australian lifestyle website The New Daily says forget that bucket-list African safari and discover the wildlife wonders in Sri Lanka’s many nature reserves.
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2018-08-16 04:45
Tree-house living, ‘glamping’ (glamorous camping) and authentic ‘out-of-the-box’ experiences are what drive today’s wealthy young millennial Chinese travellers… Read More
2018-08-16 02:45
Australia is helping boost the booming surfing scene in Arugam Bay, the premier east-coast beach tourist playground in Sri Lanka.
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2018-08-14 04:21
Melbourne photographer Stef has a love of travel and a passion for taking great pictures—this time in Jaffna, the most northerly city in Sri Lanka.
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2018-08-13 08:55
Travel blogger Lauren travelled all the way from Ontario, Canada, to immerse herself in the mindfulness of Mahagedara, “a luxurious getaway in the Sri Lanka jungle”.
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2018-08-13 03:50
‘Exciting and sexy’ global homestay phenomenon Airbnb is poised to hit Sri Lanka big time, according to tourism boss Kavan Ratnayaka.
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2018-08-13 02:33
Toronto Sun travel writer Pat Lee was the first to admit that “probably, like many North Americans, I had many things to learn about Sri Lanka. I was ready to be schooled”.
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2018-08-09 06:57
It’s a real foodie focus for Condé Nast Traveller’s latest UK-centric visit to the Sri Lanka tourist hotspots Galle Fort and Weligama.
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Dutch Mom Laura Writes How Husband And Young Daughters Loved Their Fabulous Sri Lanka Family Holiday
2018-08-09 06:00
Globetotting.com is all about how to get the best out of foreign holidays with young children—and this latest post focuses on the joys of Sri Lanka!
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2018-08-06 09:51
Google ‘Croatian coffee culture’ and you’ll get 17 million results—so not necessarily the best place to go for a nice cup of tea. Except it is. Enter the Tea Chronicl… Read More
2018-08-06 07:58
World eco-tourism guru Costas Christ for National Geographic has placed Sri Lanka top of the list of nine destinations around the world “that are doing tourism right”.
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2018-08-03 06:34
Time Out magazine’s Sri Lanka edition is highlighting Kandy, our island nation’s ancient inland capital city and home to our most revered Bhuddist relic.
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2018-08-02 05:21
Lots of things will take you by surprise in Sri Lanka, nearly all of them good—including how easy it all is, especially the buses, the trains, the tuk-tuks, the accommodation.
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2018-08-01 04:07
Good news for foreign visitors to Sri Lanka! The ubiquitous tuk-tuk, everyone’s favourite form of transport, is going tourist friendly!
The post ‘Caring and sharing’ tuk-tu… Read More
2018-08-01 02:55
They say that a picture speaks a thousand words—and here we have some terrific scenes of elephants in Kaudulla National Park in Habarana, shot by Dinuka Liyanawatte for Reuters and pu… Read More
2018-08-01 01:59
An amazing new house in the Sri Lanka capital city Colombo has won a top award from the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2018 International Chapter Architecture Awards.
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2018-07-30 10:37
A drive to attract more golfers to Sri Lanka has tee’d off with a visit by top journalists flown in from Germany and Switzerland.
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Colombo Hotels Told To Open More Nightclubs To Attract Tourists As YAMU Names Top Good-time Hotspots
2018-07-30 09:51
Colombo hoteliers have been getting a telling off for not providing enough nightspots for tourists anxious to let their hair down in Sri Lanka’s capital city.
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2018-07-30 08:34
Sri Lanka is the fourth-fastest-growing tourism market in the world, according to a report from UK-based GlobalData, which covers five primary global industries.
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2018-07-30 06:44
The so-called tourism ‘off season’ in Sri Lanka runs from September through November during the monsoon rainy season—but there’s still a huge amount to see and do!
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2018-07-26 06:13
It was Indian blogger Manjulika Pramod’s first visit to Sri Lanka’s capital city Colombo. She followed her instincts—and was glad she did!
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2018-07-25 03:39
Philippines-based travel blog Finding Jing was recently in Sri Lanka’s “incredibly thrilling” Bundala National Park, a birdwatchers’ paradise.
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2018-07-23 09:31
Amazing Sri Lanka city walks in Kandy and Colombo get a rousing shout-out from top Singapore travel blog Aspirant SG.
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2018-07-23 07:50
Sri Lanka has everything for the world’s holidaymakers: adventure, amazing landscapes, terrific beaches, wildlife, magic, mystery—and food to die for!
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2018-07-23 05:48
The dreaming spires of Oxford University in the UK now boasts a new neighbour—The Coconut Tree restaurant featuring the best of Sri Lankan street food.
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2018-07-19 10:24
WorldWideWendy is a pean celebrating the good life, and her latest post looks at luxury tented camps around the world—including three centred on Wilpattu National Park in Sri Lanka.
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2018-07-19 04:58
The magnificent Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city, is one of the oldest on the island and a magnet for tourists.
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2018-07-17 09:21
When the cast of UK TV megahit 'Made In Chelsea' was whisked off to Sri Lanka for some much-needed R&R, where better than the Shangri-La Hambantota, one of our most über-deluxe beac… Read More
Camping On The Shores Of Paradise! Blue Beach Island, A Haven Where Sri Lanka Meets The Indian Ocean
2018-07-17 06:57
Blue Beach Island is where Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, meets the sea—how better to enjoy it than camping under the stars just a few feet from the seashore!
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2018-07-10 05:40
The clue is in the title—Veggie Vagabonds, a delightful travel blog, written by a young couple who are dedicated to healthy and sustainable eating. They found it in Sri Lanka.
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2018-07-10 04:11
There are many magic and mysterious sights and locations in Sri Lanka that create lifetime memories for everyone who has had the pleasure and privilege to see them.
You can include any one o… Read More
2018-07-05 06:10
Survive Travel, Living Like A Local blog tells you how to get the best from Sri Lanka, from beaches to sightseeing to the best of our island food.
The post Finding ‘secret’ Jungl… Read More
2018-07-05 04:34
The Old Dutch Hospital building in the Sri Lanka capital Colombo, now beautifully restored as a shopping and restaurant precinct, is spotlighted on the Well Known Places travel blog.
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2018-07-04 06:34
There are a lot of good reasons to visit Sri Lanka—our “wild, a little chaotic but undoubtedly stunning” tropical paradise—and the Exploring Kiwis blog lists nine of… Read More
2018-07-04 05:16
Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife, especially the Minneriya Elephant Gathering, are the lures for a new campaign to woo Tourists from the Middle East and Gulf.
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2018-07-04 04:29
Ceylon tea, which comes from Sri Lanka, not only tastes good—delicious, in fact—but it also does you good. A lot of good!
The post Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka lauded as ‘the… Read More
2018-07-03 05:30
As this writer for the upmarket Forbes business and lifestyle magazine says, “even the most luxurious airport hotel is often hardly worth a mention. The Wallawwa in Sri Lanka is the ex… Read More
2018-07-02 09:07
The town of Ella in Sri Lanka’s renowned Hill Country is a magnet for tourists itching to experience one of the most beautiful train rides in the world.
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2018-07-02 06:22
The iconic stilt fishermen of southern Sri Lanka are a must-visit selfie op for the thousands of tourists who throng the beaches at Unawatuna and Weligama.
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2018-06-28 05:00
The southern Sri Lanka city of Galle, one of our eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, is to be transformed into a top tourism hub in South Asia.
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2018-06-28 03:56
Sri Lanka has reportedly been voted the safest of 20 selected destinations for women travellers that included the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Switzerland and the Maldives.
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2018-06-26 04:06
The wonder of waterfalls is well known to the millions of tourists who visit Sri Lanka and gaze at some of our spectacular cataracts.
The post Tourism protects and preserves the many fantast… Read More
2018-06-25 10:04
An exhibition entitled ‘Island Mentality’ at the renowned Saskia Fernando Gallery in Colombo takes a sideways look at what the term means in Sri Lanka.
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2018-06-25 08:52
Adventure and ‘achievement’ tourism is taking hold worldwide—and Raid Amazones, one of the most challenging women-only events, is coming to Sri Lanka.
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2018-06-25 07:49
When Inspector Shanti de Silva moves to the fictional Sri Lanka town of Nuala he finds an arrogant plantation owner with a lonely wife, a crusading lawyer, and a death in suspicious circumst… Read More
2018-06-22 10:30
Yoga, wine and travel go together like, er, red, white and sparkling—and this luxury, boutique and beyond-the-ordinary travel experiences blog offers good advice on all three. This pos… Read More
2018-06-22 07:41
The travel blog Travelynn Family chats about the joys of family holidays in Sri Lanka with Kaylie, a regular visitor with her husband and two children. “The landscape is breathtaking… Read More
2018-06-22 03:40
Sri Lanka’s Hambantota airport debacle—aka the Mattala Rajapaksa International fiasco—is providing a bargain silver lining for the world’s golf lovers.
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2018-06-21 08:41
The travel and tourism blogosphere and social-media channels are over-run with freeloading so-called ‘influencers’ looking for a freebee holiday at resort hotels.
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2018-06-21 05:25
NEWS BRIEFS: Police act to protect tourists at Ella, one of Sri Lanka’s most vibrant hot-spots. Is hotel over-development at popular attractions damaging tourism? A welcome financial b… Read More
2018-06-15 10:48
Australian travel blogger Stef at Mel365 has a passion for photography that takes him round the world, and this time its two of Sri Lanka’s top east-coast beaches—Pasikudah and K… Read More
2018-06-15 09:43
A major tourism promotion collaboration between Sri Lanka and US broadcaster CNN has produced a series of compelling videos showing different aspects of our cultural heritage. Called the Gre… Read More
Sri Lanka ‘clean, Green And Serene’ While Attracting Hindu Devotees, Says Indian Media Professor
2018-06-11 09:00
More and more Indian tourists are visiting Sri Lanka, especially during the school holidays, writes Professor Ujjwal K Chowdhury in the Deccan Chronicle. Not only that, but he quotes statist… Read More
2018-06-11 07:55
The South China Morning Post’s style section says of Sri Lanka: “Enjoy tea, sea and safari on this diverse and beautiful island, which is fast gaining star status.” Tea top… Read More
2018-06-06 05:52
Breathtaking aerial views of whales off the coast of Sri Lanka are provided by F-Air to promote ‘air tourism’ from the Sri Lanka Airforce base at Koggala Airport, Galle. “W… Read More
2018-06-04 06:56
The UK’s glossy celebrity and lifestyle magazine Hello! is giving Sri Lanka the full glossy celebrity treatment alongside various British Royals and Hollywood stars in its latest editi… Read More
Whale Death After Eating Plastic Bags Reinforces Sri Lanka’s ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ Campaign
2018-06-03 09:21
Following our story on the ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign in Sri Lanka, the world’s media reports the tragic death of a whale that swallowed 80 plastic bags. The bags, w… Read More
2018-06-03 07:54
The best of Sri Lanka’s epic cuisine and culinary superstars, both local and international, has been on show at the Chefs’ Guild of Lanka Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE). Competiti… Read More
2018-06-03 06:55
Memorable lifetime experiences and not sun, sea and sand are the key to attracting more and more tourists to Sri Lanka. Sunday Times business editor Feizal Sampath reports QUO founder David… Read More
2018-06-03 06:06
The Sri Lanka Aqua Club has marked World Environment Day with ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’, a major cleanup of the beaches and coral reefs around Sri Lanka. The crusade was led by PA… Read More
2018-06-01 11:08
Photographer Aaron Joel Santos* says on his blog From Swerve To Shore that “the world is a beautiful place, and I’ve always had an easier time of showing than describing it&rdquo&hell…Read More
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