by Sean | Apr 22, 2013 | Entrepreneur, Food, Sri Lanka, Travel
Yamu means ‘let’s go’ in Sinhala. Yamu.lk is a startup based in Colombo. Right now they’re a city guide, but they’re quickly evolving to cover all things Sri Lanka. If you’re looking for a good restaurant, bar, or activity...
by Sean | Mar 4, 2013 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
One of the reasons I applied for a Fulbright was to expand my worldview. I had never been to the Indian subcontinent, and The Fulbright provided me a vehicle to get there. I find myself continually searching for new ways to expand my worldview, I think it’s...
by Sean | Jan 31, 2013 | Culinary, Food, Fulbright, Sri Lanka
The first time you attend a wedding in Sri Lanka you will likely notice a beautifully decorated cake somewhere in the reception area. You may be surprised when you are served an individually wrapped piece of cake, not from the wedding cake. Upon close inspection of...
by Sean | Jan 29, 2013 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka
I came across this poster in town a few days ago. It is amazing how the tsunami lingers over Trinco; the shells of buildings litter the beach front. Fallowed plots of land are common sites, the salt from the ocean water have rendered them useless.
by Sean | Jan 21, 2013 | Fitness, Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
Over the past two weeks I’ve started biking to work every day, and I have to say its been a welcome improvement to my daily routine. Between a cold shower, cup of coffee, and twenty minute bike ride I’m energized and ready to start teaching by the time I...