Dutch Hospital in Galle
Dutch Hospital in Galle Flag Rock, at the southernmost end of the Fort, was once a Portuguese fortress. Today it is easily the most well known place to catch a…
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Okanda and Panama near Arugam Bay
The countryside and coastline south of Arugam Bay is beautifully unspoiled. Buses run three times daily along the narrow, paved but boneshakingly potholed road, which runs a short way inland through rice paddies…
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Jungle Beach, Sri Lanka
Jungle Beach, located just northwest of Unawatuna and a short drive from Galle, is a serene and semi-hidden gem perfect for a day of snorkeling. This tiny bay, surrounded by…
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The Sri Lanakn language and useful Sinhala phrases and Sinhala words
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…
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Anuradhapura History & Culture
Anuradhapura 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…
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Visiting Sri Lanka? What to take with you
If 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…
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Hikkaduwa Marine National Park
Hikkaduwa’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…
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Sri Lanka cycling Tours
Bicycle 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…
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Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura?
Many 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…
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Tangalle Beach
Tangalle 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…
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