Sinhala and Tamil are national languages in Sri Lanka, with English commonly used to make communication possible between persons not sharing a native language. It’s easy to get by with English, and…
View PostAnuradhapura first became a capital in 380 BC under Pandukabhaya, but it was under Devanampiya Tissa (r 247–207 BC) – during whose reign Buddhism reached Sri Lanka – that it…
View PostIf you're planning a trip to Sri Lanka, understanding what to bring (and what to leave behind) can make your journey smoother and more enjoyable. Here’s a guide to help…
View PostHikkaduwa’s overexploited marine national park stretches along the northern end of the beach. Once upon a time this was a magnificent garden of fi shy colours and flowering corals, but…
View PostBicycle are available for hire in most tourist towns. Just ask at your guesthouse ,they’ll probably have or know someone who has a spare bike hitting around, or who will be prepared to…
View PostMany visitors to Sri Lanka only have the time or the archeological enthusiasm to visit one of the island’s two great ruined cities, but as the two are sufficiently different…
View PostTangalle Beach offers a standout amongst the most charming shorelines of the South Coast of sri lanka because of scenic rock rock formations in the local center Goyambokka. The stunning…
View PostAyurveda is an ancient system of medicine utilizing herbs, oils, metals and animal products to heal and rejuvenate. Influenced by the system of the same name in India, Ayurveda is…
View PostFrugaltarian Your backpack's stuffed with swiped breakfast buffet rolls, your radar for free MOB'S off the scale and you're considering chancing the Metro today without a ticket Again. Stingy HOPI.…
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