December 2022

MONTHLY NEWS BULLETIN - DECEMBER 2022

“You can walk in a dream while you are awake: Just walk in the foggy morning of a forest!”

- Mehmet Murat ildan

Dear Trade Colleagues,

Christmas was celebrated with much joy in Sri Lanka! It was a joyous occasion, as all communities momentarily forgot the difficulties of the last few years and just focussed on the good things in life. Christmas was celebrated with much joy in Sri Lanka! It was a joyous occasion, as all communities momentarily forgot the difficulties of the last few years and just focussed on the good things in life. Christmas always has a way of making us believe things will be alright and we will carry that air of positivity to the New Year, where we hope we can finally say the worst is now behind us.

The faith that travelers are showing in Sri Lanka as a holiday destination is absolutely amazing and the number of arrivals are growing every day. This is a great sign for the travel trade and we’re overjoyed to see so many guests in the country after such a long time. So without further ado, let’s get going and escape to a cool embrace in “Little England”, sit down for a breakfast in a paddy field, find out about how we at EXj ended our year 2022

I wish you and your clients an experiential journey, a prosperous New Year and look forward to seeing you soon.

Anuruddha Bandara (AB)

Founder,

Experiential Journeys

Ending the Year With a Blast …

Ending the Year With a Blast … A fitting end of the year celebration for Exj and Eco Team!A fitting end of the year celebration for Exj and Eco Team ! The entire head office team of Exj and our parent company Eco Team spent the day recently and bonded over an exciting bowling session.The day managed to bring out many hidden talents to light among them ending with a fun-filled evening of HAPPINESS!

Our very own “KIT” - “ Kithsiri “

Our very own “KIT” - “ Kithsiri “ Growing up surrounded by nature in the foothills Kurunegala, Kithsiri Tennakoon or ‘KIT’ as he is known to everyone. Encouraged by his family, he pursued a career in the Travel Trade and graduated NVQ 4 Certified and National Tourist Guide in Travel and Tourism. Now, with over 22 years of experience, KIT is the Senior Travel Guide and an integral part of our team. In his spare time, he scoots off on his bicycle exploring Sri Lanka by himself and occasionally getting lost on hikes. His adventurous spirit, cheerful attitude towards life and...

Breakfast in the paddy field ……. The Farmer’s Style…

Breakfast in the paddy field ……. The Farmer’s Style… The open air Rice Field restaurant in haputale overlooks paddy fields and wetlands, a dizzying canvas of greens, muddy brown edges dotted by the wild wetlands. These lands produce almost 85% of the produce used by these outdoor kitchens including yams, root vegetables, fruits and herbs but mainly rice. The fields are laden with traditional heirloom varieties of rice, the same grains that once nourished the royal families, armies and giants of Royal Kingdoms that make up Sri Lanka.The open air Rice Field restaurant in haputale overlooks paddy fields and wetlands, a...

The Little England by Joes

The Little England by Joes Little England by Joes is the perfect place to stay for a family holiday, a romantic break or a group getaway Surrounded with lush greenery of the Nuwara Eliya. This showcases the elegance of British architecture infused with Sri Lankan charm.Little England by Joes is the perfect place to stay for a family holiday, a romantic break or a group getaway Surrounded with lush greenery of the Nuwara Eliya. This showcases the elegance of British architecture infused with Sri Lankan charm.The Cottage holds a majestic view of the tea fields and the rolling Blue Mountains.A perfect...