Because buying Christmas presents makes you broke.

With digs like these, we wouldn't mind going back again and again.

And write your own piece with expert help.

Prepare to weep nostalgic tears.

Got your own old photos? Upload them to create a more complete picture of the island's history.

Photographer Steve McCurry and writer/comedian Stephen Fry will also be at the big-deal literary event

Be seen at this cool new hangout.

Mughal and colonial history nerds, take note.

There's Zoukout, of course, but also a Berlin-based art gallery pop-up, Xmas markets, Sri Lankan dinners and lots more.

May the force be with you on your next ride.