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    Lydia Swinscoe

    Lydia is a nomadic travel writer who contributes to an array of titles, including The Sunday Times, Condé Nast Traveller, The Guardian, Service 95, BBC Travel, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Marie Claire and The London Standard. She is currently based in Sri Lanka, where she delights in the arts, culinary and architectural scenes of the addictive tropical island.

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    Only true Bawa fans know about this intimate building, and it’s just opened as Colombo’s latest boutique hotel

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      Inviting reflection and contemplation, leading wellness retreat Santani introduces serene villas designed by Thisara Thanapathy

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      Spend the night at architect Geoffrey Bawa’s former home in Colombo

      The godfather of Tropical Modernism’s Number 11 residence now features a brand new guest suite furnished with the Sri Lankan architect’s very own curios

      By Lydia Swinscoe Published 15 August 25

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