Tag: sri lanka
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A guide to bus and train travel in Sri Lanka – Kandy to Ella and more
Many visitors to Sri Lanka fall into the trap of forking out large amounts of money for expensive private transfers. While this may be the quickest and most convenient way to get around, it isn’t necessary at all. Sri Lanka’s relatively developed network of bus and train travel means that the whole island can be Read more
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Galle self-guided walking tour
By far the most intact colonial fortified city in Sri Lanka, Galle marks the location of the first Portuguese landing on Sri Lanka in the early 1500s. Following its capture by the Dutch in the 1640s, Galle was heavily fortified, briefly functioning as the capital and then becoming the major port of the Dutch East Read more
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Negombo self-guided walking tour
As the closest city to the nation’s main international airport, Negombo is a popular entry or exit point for visitors to Sri Lanka. With its touristic strip featuring a plethora of seafood restaurants and beachfront hotels, the city is favoured by many as a laid-back alternative to the bustling metropolis of Colombo. While it is Read more