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Things to Do in Sri Lanka: Ideas, Seasons and Planning

A practical guide to Sri Lanka: culture, wildlife, beaches, safaris, hiking, food, markets, wellness and itineraries shaped by season and real conditions.

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10 Little-Known Facts About Sri Lanka: History, Nature and Tea

From a tree with a historically known planting date to Minneriya’s ancient reservoir: ten checked facts about Sri Lanka’s nature, history, languages and tea, without...

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What to bring to Sri Lanka as a gift for locals

A practical guide to gifts for Sri Lankan hosts, families and colleagues: food choices, dietary preferences and customs restrictions.

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Sri Lanka Culture and Traditions: A Practical Guide

A practical guide to Sri Lankan culture: religions, languages, food, festivals, dance, crafts, architecture, Ayurveda and temple etiquette.

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Healing Ayurvedic tea for colds Samahan

Samahan tea has 14 different plants in its composition, which are collected in the most ecologically clean regions of beautiful Sri Lanka, on the world...

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Arugam Bay: Surfing, Season, Breaks and a Safer Trip

A practical guide to Arugam Bay: how to get there, when to go, which break to choose, where to stay, what to see nearby and...

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Hikkaduwa: what to see and do in Sri Lanka's popular beach resort

Hikkaduwa is a beach resort on Sri Lanka's south-west coast. Learn what to see, when to surf and snorkel, how to choose boat trips and...

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Galle Fort - colonial sea fortress of Sri Lanka

A practical guide to Galle Fort: history, ramparts, museums, lighthouse, transport, UNESCO protection and respectful visiting in a living historic town.

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Dengue in Sri Lanka: Symptoms, Prevention, and When to Seek Help

Dengue in Sri Lanka is not a reason to cancel a trip, but it is a reason to know the signs and not rely on...

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How to earn from renting out property through Airbnb

How to host a home on Airbnb: listing preparation, pricing, fees, payouts, booking settings, local checks and a practical checklist for a host or property...

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Live and Work by the Ocean

A practical guide to living and working remotely in Hikkaduwa: visa limits, housing, internet, transport, leisure and a realistic budget.

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Dishes you must try in Sri Lanka

What to eat in Sri Lanka: rice and curry, fish ambul thiyal, chicken curry, kottu, roti, hoppers, string hoppers, sambols, sweets, fruit and tea, with...

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What do you know about cinnamon?) And if you love it, read this!

A personal guide to Ceylon cinnamon and cassia: how they differ, how cinnamon is grown and processed in Sri Lanka, how to choose it and...

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Yala National Park

Yala National Park is among Sri Lanka's best-known wildlife parks. Dry forests, lagoons, coastline and a rich animal world meet here, but a good safari...

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The best surf spots in Sri Lanka

A practical guide to Sri Lanka surf spots: choose the coast by season, compare Weligama, Hikkaduwa and Arugam Bay, and check conditions and safety before...

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