Colombo
Sri Lanka's commercial capital moves fast. Colombo pairs colonial-era arcades and Buddhist temples with a skyline that has changed more in the last decade than the fifty years before it. It is the country's busiest market for property, vehicles and professional services — and the place most listings start.
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The Four Faiths of Sri Lanka
Buddhist stupas, Hindu gopurams, a candy-striped mosque and Portuguese cathedrals — often on the same street. A traveller's guide to the island's religions and how to visit respectfully.
travel · 3 min read
Getting Around Sri Lanka by Train, Bus and Tuk-tuk
The train is the reason to travel slowly here, the bus goes everywhere for almost nothing, and the tuk-tuk covers the rest. How the island's transport actually works.
motors · 8 min read
Buying a Used Car in Sri Lanka: What to Check Before You Pay
Import restrictions have made Sri Lanka's used car market unlike any other — cars appreciate, mileage tampering is common, and the paperwork matters more than the test drive.
travel · 3 min read
A Traveller's Guide to Colombo
Most itineraries treat Colombo as a night either side of the airport. Here's what the capital actually has, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, if you give it a day or two.
property · 4 min read
Where to Live in Colombo: A Neighbourhood Guide for Renters
A practical comparison of central Colombo and the surrounding residential areas, based on commute, housing style, walkability and daily life.