Driving a tuktuk or rickshaw is an amazing experience! But as it is a different type of vehicle and not common in most (western) countries, you will sometimes not be covered by your own normal travel insurance. […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka (2019)
The Ultimate Guide to everything you need to know about and what you can do in, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka.
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Do I need to get an International or Sri Lankan license if I want to drive my own car/tuktuk/scooter in Sri Lanka, or how do I apply for an International Driving Permit while still in Canada?
First things first: if you want to drive your own tuktuk, car or even a scooter around Sri Lanka, your Canadian driving license is not a valid license to go on the road with. Regardless of the […]
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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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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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