Colombo is messy, loud, and strangely addictive. The capital of Sri Lanka is where colonial churches sit beside new malls, tuk tuks weave through traffic, and the ocean breeze cuts across the heat. A trip to Colombo means temples to explore, street markets to wander, and evenings by the water at Galle Face Green.

This city is not polished, and that is what makes it interesting. One hour you are in the chaos of Pettah Market, the next you are sipping strong tea in a quiet café. It is busy, a little chaotic, but also warm and unforgettable.