Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
BANGKOK/JAKARTA – On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in modern history, claiming the lives of nearly 230,000 people across 14 countries, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand … Continue reading Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
Sri Lanka: Terrorist attacks claim over 280 victims
Colombo – After the six attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka with more than 280 deaths, there have been two more explosions in Colombo, the capital of the south Asian country. The seventh occurred at a hotel, the … Continue reading Sri Lanka: Terrorist attacks claim over 280 victims
SpiceRoads Cycling in Vietnam and Sri Lanka
Bangkok – SpiceRoads Cycling has introduced electric bicycles, e-bikes, into their fleets in Vietnam and Sri Lanka, two of Asia’s most popular destinations for adventure tourism. It was announced today. E-bikes have become popular with commuters in Europe and North America, but … Continue reading SpiceRoads Cycling in Vietnam and Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka welcomes one millionth tourist
Colombo – Sri Lanka has welcomed its one millionth tourist months ahead of its target helped largely by increased arrivals to the Indian Ocean island.Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed British couple Joshua Gladstein and Sophie Nathan who arrived in the island … Continue reading Sri Lanka welcomes one millionth tourist