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 | Feb 14, 2013 | Diet, Fitness, Food, Travel
Living in a developing country there are lots of things you get used to not having: Hot water Electrical appliances (namely washer and drier) A stable (and fast) internet connection Toilet paper Many food items Arguably, one of the hardest things to get used to is the...
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 16, 2013 | Food, Fulbright, Politics, Sarvodaya, Sri Lanka, Teaching English, Travel
Today marks the final day of the Tamil harvest festival, Pongal. The first day of Pongal is spent worshiping the Sun; the Sun is the giver of life, and without it crops would not grow. The second day is spent paying respect to cows. They are critical to life on a...
by Sean | Jan 12, 2013 | Food, Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
Anyone who has traveled through Sri Lanka will be familiar with the plethora of food vendors that sell their snacks on trains and busses. Wadi, a fried ball of chickpeas, curry leaves, and seasonings, is a staple in Sri Lanka. Sometimes your food comes in plastic...
by Sean | Oct 9, 2012 | Food, Fulbright, Sri Lanka
A man walks down the street, It’s a street in a strange world. Maybe it’s the Third World. Maybe it’s his first time around. He doesn’t speak the language, He holds no currency. He is a foreign man, He is surrounded by the sound, sound...