After 30 war-torn years, Sri Lanka is on the rise in Southeast Asia tourism. Thousands of travelers visit the taprobane island each year to explore its amazing tea plantations, colonial townscapes, waterfalls, golden beaches and breathtaking views.…
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Many people chuckle or snicker when I ask them if they are prepared to survive a plane crash, and they ask me how could anyone actually survive a plane crash to even begin with when…
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It is not unusual to make a few silly mistakes when we travel. But these mistakes sometimes lead to wasted money, lost time, and missed opportunities. Many travel writers conveniently write about “things to…
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Growing up and being a frequent flyer to Colombo, Sri Lanka for so many years has made Tuk-tuk my favorite and most convenient mode of transportation in Colombo. No other modes of transportation can…
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Have you ever been in that moment of anxiety when your plane lands at the destination airport and as soon as the seat belt sign goes off, passengers around you immediately start scrambling the…
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Kabaragoya is the Singhalese name for water monitor (Varanus salvator) – a large lizard native to Southeastern Asia. They are commonly found in Sri Lanka, the Malay archipelago and various islands of Indonesia, living in areas close…