I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a life-long lover of trains. Not so much in the ‘notebook at the end of the platform’ kind of way. Far from it, in fact. But there’s something undeniably liberating […]
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Kerala Survival Guide
Whether you’re a hardened traveller or venturing onto the Indian subcontinent for the first time, Kerala is a truly magical place, unlike almost anywhere else in India. The state’s ever-enterprising tourism department have dubbed the region ‘God’s […]
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The 5 Rules for Driving in India & Sri Lanka
India has a long and, arguably, well-deserved reputation for being home to some of the craziest and seemingly lawless traffic to be found anywhere in the world, and Sri Lanka isn’t far behind. From the sheer volume […]
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Is it safe to drive a tuktuk?
We get a lot of questions about tuktuk and safety. Also, there are a lot of people warning that the roads in Sri Lanka are not safe, that you should not drive there, that you are playing […]
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Everything you need to know about visa and visa extension in Sri Lanka!
We are getting a lot of questions about visa’s for Sri Lanka; how to apply for a Sri Lankan visa, where to get your Sri Lanka visa, how to get a longer visa for Sri Lanka, and […]
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Traveling Sri Lanka in a Three-Wheeled Glorified Lawnmower
Traveling Sri Lanka in a Three-Wheeled Glorified Lawnmower Exhaustion was setting in. We paid our bill, thanked the staff and stepped out into the fresh night air. The rain had finally stopped and we’d just finished an […]
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Arugam Bay: how to spend a day
Arugam Bay: how to spend a day Arugam Bay (Arugambay or A-bay) is a surfing wonderland located on Sri Lanka’s East coast. The small beachside town is the home of surfing in Sri Lanka, and with good […]
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A 3 week journey through Sri Lanka in a Tuktuk
Three wheels of Tuk Tuk Magic No need to open the door. I jump into the driver’s seat, twist the key and press the little red button… A short cough and my 4 stroke engine begins to […]
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Travel Sri Lanka: Top 5 things to see in Sri Lanka
Travel Sri Lanka: Top 5 things to see in Sri Lanka If you’re planning to travel around Sri Lanka these are some places you simply can’t miss! 1. Sigiriya & Dambulla What is a trip to […]
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