"Often overlooked in favour of the glossy green tea plantations, quaint south coast beach towns and the Kandy to Ella train ride that make up much of most travellers' itineraries, Colombo has been quietly transforming without fuss and fanfare for decades. Today, with plenty of intriguing cultural spaces to visit, as well as top-notch restaurants, like Gini, and cool bars to hunt out (don't miss Uncle's), it's deserving of at least a few days, if not longer."
"A place of contrasts, where the natural world's ancient ficus trees with their vast canopies and snaking roots that upend pavements mingle with grumbling Ashok Leyland buses and daredevil three-wheelers, the city hides secrets at every turn - you just have to know where to look. I fell in love with Colombo about a year and a half ago and have since made the city home."
Colombo offers a vast array of accommodation options for all tastes and budgets, from intimate architectural marvels and luxury global chains to a high concentration of exceptional Airbnbs. The city has transformed quietly over decades while often being overlooked for tea plantations, south coast beach towns and the Kandy to Ella train ride. Colombo contains intriguing cultural spaces, acclaimed restaurants such as Gini, and lively bars like Uncle's, warranting at least a few days of exploration. The city presents striking contrasts: ancient ficus trees with vast canopies and snaking roots beside grumbling Ashok Leyland buses and daring three-wheelers, with hidden secrets to discover.
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