Our magazine for Feb is out. We’ve got Calorie Counter on the cover, cause we’re still trying to keep our New Years Resolutions. Inside new restaurants and shops as well as places to get hoppers, tips for Valentines Day and more.

Here’s a round up of what’s happening for Valentines, places to dine at, events to go to, things to buy for that special someone.

The Navam Perahera is the biggest procession of its kind in Colombo. These are some photos taken by Nazly Ahmed, who you should follow on Twitter (@nazly).

Sri Lanka celebrates its 67th Independence Day today. It commemorates the granting of self-rule to the Dominion of Ceylon from the British Empire on the 4th of February, 1948.

Sri Lankans tend to eat Chinese food like it’s rice and curry. The way Chinese people eat, however, is very different. We met a Chinese national (who goes by the name Kasun) and went out to dinner with him to get some tips.

What’s going on this weekend? FYI did you know if you took the Monday off, it’s just one long weekend?

Here are some of our favourite out-of-town getaways for the long weekend.

The Good Market at Diyatha Uyana now goes on till 11PM. It’s a lovely combo of chill vibes, organic food and art & craft.

Here are 6 photos of Colombo – then & now – to show you the insane make-over that Colombo has undergone.

Colombo is not a planned city. Shops and offices are in in residential areas and the city has evolved organically and, at times, randomly. That