Practical guides to traveling, staying and everyday life in Sri Lanka.
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…
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…
A practical Sri Lanka packing list: clothes, first-aid kit, documents, electronics, cabin baggage and battery rules.
A practical guide to living and working remotely in Hikkaduwa: visa limits, housing, internet, transport, leisure and a realistic budget.
Hikkaduwa beaches, surfing, diving, seasons, water safety, food, fruit, accommodation and trips along the south coast of Sri Lanka.
A practical family guide to planning Sri Lanka with children: health, water, food, transport, heat, animals and beaches.
Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka's cool highland town of tea estates, waterfalls, colonial architecture, Hakgala Botanic Gardens and Gregory Lake. Plan the route, transport and…
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…
Rich and diverse in both nature and culture, Sri Lanka is one of the pearls of South Asia. When you are planning your trip to…
Big turtles, which can be seen almost every day and completely free of charge, is one of the main features of Hikkaduwa. You can easily…
In a bid to rejuvenate tourism, the Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a pilot project offering visa-free entry to travelers from India, China, Russia, Malaysia,…
Concrete retail examples for rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat and fish in Sri Lanka, with ranges, averages and a practical note about Hikkaduwa.
How to choose a SIM/eSIM and internet in Sri Lanka: current Dialog and SLT-Mobitel plans, checking Wi-Fi in accommodation and a backup for remote work.
A practical guide to money in Sri Lanka: LKR, exchange rates, cards, ATMs, cash, DCC and current currency rules.
Current Sri Lanka entry rules: ETA, the 40-country free tourist regime, documents, fees, transit and visa extensions checked on 3 September 2026.