Colloquialisms

It’s amazing the power that language holds over us. It shapes our thoughts and ability to communicate an idea and tell a story. The words we use define our mind.  Language is defined by our culture, and our vocabulary. When I travel I love learning the...

Bridging the Divide

This article was originally posted on LatLong. The sun was slowly climbing the early morning sky as I roared down the A29 on the back of a motorcycle. The morning was hot and we had been on the road for about three hours. The roads were in a state of disrepair after...

What is Cultural Diplomacy?

Cultural diplomacy – the attempt by a government to win the hearts and minds of foreign nationals – has a long tradition in the history of the world. Akin to an early form of globalization, cultural diplomacy served as a tool of statecraft for ancient civilizations of...

Yamu

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...