Sharing the Wadiya
We are now in our 25th year at the Wadiya. Hard to believe, looking back at those early images of barren grounds and now seeing the...
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Arthur Max
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Peace in Wartime
I’m living in a bubble, insulated from all around. Ukraine is shattered by war. Europe is in pain — the world is, in fact — from...
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apmax46
Jun 19, 20213 min read
Misguided Parakeets
I’m sitting in my favorite spot on the deck of my English garden. The air is fresh after the first rain in weeks. Normally at this quiet...
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Arthur Max
Apr 12, 20212 min read
C’Mon Back!
There’s barely a spot or a soul on earth that hasn’t been touched by the Corona virus. But among the most affected are the restaurants,...
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Arthur Max
Aug 4, 20201 min read
2020 Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Award
We are excited to share that The Max Wadiya was recognized as Tripadivsor Travelers' Choice winners, known for consistently earning great...
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Arthur Max
Mar 19, 20203 min read
Reflections on 20 Years
How things have changed in two decades — almost a generation at the Wadiya. We see the passage of time in Ranjan’s three children who...
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Arthur Max
Apr 24, 20192 min read
A Study in Contrast
Much time has passed since our last blog entry. Things move apace at our idyllic patch of beach: guests come, relax, enjoy, catch up on...
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Arthur Max
Nov 20, 20162 min read
Nature's Fist
Like most people, we come to Sri Lanka for the Nature. We come for the warm Indian Ocean water, and for its turtles, whales, dolphins and...
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Arthur Max
Jul 20, 20163 min read
Letter to Foodie Friends
We’ve been eating at Max Wadiya for more than 15 years, often staying at our luxury villa for a month at a time. How many meals do you...
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Arthur Max
May 29, 20162 min read
A Time for Renewal
The weather can’t be nice everywhere, can it? The glorious summer months in northern Europe and America are the worst times to be in our...
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Arthur Max
Feb 27, 20164 min read
Our Turtles
It was a glorious evening. The moon was full, the air was clear. As dusk fell, we released into the Indian Ocean 74 tiny turtles that had...
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Arthur Max
Feb 13, 20163 min read
Wildlife Hunting
He was just a big pussycat, sort of. He sauntered down the road, lolled about in the shade, licked his paws, rolled onto his back,...
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Arthur Max
Feb 7, 20162 min read
Living on the Beach
It can be tough living on the beach. And wonderful at the same time. A walk on the beach is one of the joys of the Wadiya. The soft sand...
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Arthur Max
Feb 1, 20162 min read
Room with a Diminished View
If I had to do it all over again, maybe I’d be a farmer. Don’t get me wrong. I had a wonderful career as a foreign correspondent. It took...
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Arthur Max
Dec 23, 20153 min read
The Tsunami Story
It was in the afternoon 11 years ago when the waves smashed into Max Wadiya. Ranjan, the manager, had gone to Galle Hospital for a...
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Arthur Max
Dec 4, 20152 min read
Living Oceans
The waters off Sri Lanka are among the world's richest for whales and dolphins. A few hours drive from Max Wadiya is Mirissa, the home...
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Arthur Max
Nov 26, 20152 min read
The Power of Green
A lot of hotels claim to be green, and ask their guests to participate. “Help us save water and energy: hang up your towels if you don’t...
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Arthur Max
Nov 15, 20152 min read
Why We Established The Max Wadiya
What's the genesis of The Max Wadiya? As we launch our refashioned web site, it's a good time to tell a bit of our story.. It began as a...
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