Arthur MaxApr 72 minPeace in WartimeI’m living in a bubble, insulated from all around. Ukraine is shattered by war. Europe is in pain — the world is, in fact — from...
apmax46Jun 19, 20213 minMisguided ParakeetsI’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...
Arthur MaxApr 12, 20212 minC’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,...
Arthur MaxAug 4, 20201 min2020 Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice AwardWe are excited to share that The Max Wadiya was recognized as Tripadivsor Travelers' Choice winners, known for consistently earning great...
Arthur MaxMar 19, 20203 minReflections on 20 YearsHow things have changed in two decades — almost a generation at the Wadiya. We see the passage of time in Ranjan’s three children who...
Arthur MaxApr 24, 20192 minA Study in ContrastMuch time has passed since our last blog entry. Things move apace at our idyllic patch of beach: guests come, relax, enjoy, catch up on...
Arthur MaxNov 20, 20162 minNature's FistLike 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...
Arthur MaxJul 20, 20163 minLetter to Foodie FriendsWe’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...
Arthur MaxMay 29, 20162 minA Time for RenewalThe 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...
Arthur MaxFeb 27, 20164 minOur TurtlesIt 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...
Arthur MaxFeb 13, 20163 minWildlife HuntingHe was just a big pussycat, sort of. He sauntered down the road, lolled about in the shade, licked his paws, rolled onto his back,...
Arthur MaxFeb 7, 20162 minLiving on the BeachIt 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...
Arthur MaxFeb 1, 20162 minRoom with a Diminished ViewIf 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...
Arthur MaxDec 23, 20153 minThe Tsunami StoryIt was in the afternoon 11 years ago when the waves smashed into Max Wadiya. Ranjan, the manager, had gone to Galle Hospital for a...
Arthur MaxDec 4, 20152 minLiving OceansThe 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...
Arthur MaxNov 26, 20152 minThe Power of GreenA 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...
Arthur MaxNov 15, 20152 minWhy We Established The Max WadiyaWhat'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...