Ten years ago, an idea was born. It's only mandate was to cater to a lacuna in luxury travel, a space that was hitherto unoccupied. We felt the time was ripe to...
When the pandemic was at its peak in Sri Lanka, our national parks were closed for a few months. Listen to a local expert in wildlife and find out whether the long closures gave the animals a much-needed break from overcrowded parks and how the impact of the pandemic has affected the conservation efforts in Sri Lanka.
"Wildlife expert Nuwan Amarasuriya from Authenticities in conversation with wilderness guide & sustainable tourism consultant, Arran Sivarajah from Ceylon Wild Safaris."
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Resplendent Ceylon | Owner, Malik Fernando: 50 Shades of Green, Sri Lanka's Stunning Diversity, and An Accidental Hotelier
Our guest today is Malik Fernando, Founder and Managing Director of Resplendent Ceylon, a collection of luxury boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.
It’s hard to even call Malik’s properties hotels. They’re more like beautiful places to rest your head wrapped into a full on experience of living life and diving into Sri Lankan culture. From the palm fringed shores of Cape Weligama, to relaxing on a working tea plantation in the mountains, to being on safari at Wild Coast Tented Lodge - you can’t get more immersed than this.
Malik’s father is a famous figure in Sri Lanka, having founded Dilmah Tea which is exported to over 100 countries around the world. When Sri Lanka opened up to tourism, Malik noticed an increasing number of tea drinkers reaching out to ask to come visit… so he renovated some bungalows and invited them to come along.
Today his 3, and soon to be 4 hotels are the top luxury options in the country.
Malik and I discuss why Sri Lanka is such an underrated destination. He also tells insider stories about the building of the lodges, their passion for community development, and why true luxury is about feeling pampered AND being immersed in the local culture.
Credits - https://luxurytravelinsider.libsyn.com/resplendent-ceylon-owner-malik-fernando-50-shades-of-green-sri-lankas-stunning-diversity-and-an-accidental-hotelier
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Fatevi accompagnare alla scoperta di questa bellissima isola da Rita !!
Fatevi accompagnare alla scoperta di questa bellissima isola da Rita, una giovane donna italiana che qui si è trasferita circa cinque anni fa: le sue parole danno voce al fascino, alla grazia, alla bellezza che avvolgono ogni cosa in Sri Lanka!
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Breve introduzione al Buddismo
Breve introduzione al Buddismo: non una religione, ma una vera e propria filosofia di vita.
Nata in India e diffusasi poi in vaste zone dell'Asia orientale, questa dottrina filosofica ha segnato profondamente la sua epoca e tutte quelle successive, mantenendo intatti il suo fascino e la sua forza fino ai giorni nostri... scopriamo insieme perchè!
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A Brief Guide to Birdlife and Bird Behaviour - by Professor Sarath Kotagama
Meet Professor Sarath Kotagama, a dedicated environmentalist and an ornithologist who’s here with us to shed some light on local birdlife and highlight the importance of birding and birds in Sri Lanka.
Hailing from a rural area in Bandarawela, Sri Lanka, Professor Kotagama's education extends from a reputed school till he entered the university in 1969. After completing a BSc degree in Zoology Special with a second class (Upper Division) in Marine Ecology in 1974, he continued completing his post-graduate PhD in Ornithology, studying the “Feeding and Behavioural Ecology of the Rose-Ringed Parakeet” in 1982.
With an impressive set of educational qualifications and practical experience, Professor Kotagama continued his field of work by devoting time for academic contributions at Brandeis University in the USA, Konan university in Japan and Bharathiya Agricultural university in India, appearing as a guest lecturer.
Recognised as the first professional Ornithologist in Sri Lanka in 1982, today Professor Kotagama is the chairman of the Asia Council of the Birdlife International Asia Partnership and a Global Council Member in the Birdlife International Global Council.
Ten years ago, an idea was born. It's only mandate was to cater to a lacuna in luxury travel, a space that was hitherto unoccupied. We felt the time was ripe to introduce a flavor of travel that encompasses the soul of a destination and new travel perspectives. To this was added the blend of luxury travel and impeccable service that would be bespoke and highly personalized. Thus was born Authenticities.
We wanted to showcase the best that Sri Lanka has to offer, but doing it in our unique style -creating innovative and authentic experiences.
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