My stay at the 42 Lighthouse Street by Taru Villas wasn’t pre-planned. One Friday, I joined a familiarization tour organized by the Taru Villas team with a couple of other colleagues of mine, to inspect their properties. We started with the furthest (Tangalle) and moved towards Colombo, stopping by all the Taru properties in-between. By…
Rich and Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
The past couple of weeks it has been pouring, here in Sri Lanka and I have been indulging in the comforts of a mug of hot chocolate, quite often than I usually do. Today on Whimsical Connotations, let me give you my go-to recipe for this simple but delicious beverage. It certainly is for true…
Exploring the Big Apple: My First Journey to New York City
The iconic New York City needs no introduction, but if you are a first time traveller to the largest city in the United States, knowing your way around the city can be quite helpful. Anyone who loves exploring new cities would have NYC at the top of their list of ‘must visit destinations’. I have…
Beeralu Lacemakers Of The South
About a year ago, I remember scrolling through my insta feed, and seeing a bride dressed in a white cotton saree with intricate lace work. Not only was it different to the glimmering stone worked sarees bride’s usually choose, this piece of work looked quite exquisite. After admiring it for a few more minutes I…
Tick Minneriya Off Your Travel Bucket List: Experience the Majestic Elephants This Summer!
As kids we always wanted to catch a glimpse of the animals we learnt about in school. We would get so excited about a zoo visit as opposed to looking at pictures on a book. But now that we’ve grown up, we understand the sorrowful plight of these animals. Having heard and read about the…
The Allure of Washington DC: Exploring the City’s Most Iconic Landmarks
Are you dreaming of a holiday in a tropical island, sun-kissed and all? Well, your dream holiday is my home. As much as I love a relaxed beach getaway in my home country Sri Lanka, a desire to venture into unknown geographies fascinates me. However, it is no secret that if you are a Sri…
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