Colombo, Sri Lanka

The city is undergoing a building boom, turning it into an eclectic mix of old and new, where clusters of high-rise offices and hotels stand over colonial-era buildings and sprawling street markets. A cosmopolitan centre, you’ll find Colombo’s entertainment options equal parts international and local, with modern restaurants, shops and galleries, as well as local food shops, street stalls, and cafes.

Local tuk tuks and taxis are the fastest and most efficient way of navigating the city.