Colombo

Colombo offers a heavy mixture of Asian anarchy, colonial charm and modern chic. Shiny modern office blocks and air-conditioned boutiques rub shoulders and tumbledown local cafes and shops, while serene Buddhist shrines and colonial churches stand next to the garishly multicolored towers of Hindu temples. All of which offers a rewarding insight into the rich stew of races and religions which have gone into the making of this many faceted city, and even if you are only on a short trip it’s worth spending a day exploring the maze.