Sri Lanka: paradise or Bali 2.0? The fine line between dream destination and nightmare
Sri Lanka - this enchanting island in the Indian Ocean - has become an increasingly popular travel destination in recent years. With its beautiful beaches, lush tea plantations, ancient temples and the warm hospitality of its people, it captivates travelers from all over the world. But the more people learn about the wonders of Sri [...]
Electrical adventures in Sri Lanka: A travel guide to sockets and adapters
Welcome to Sri Lanka, the land where the palm trees grow taller than your biggest dreams and the beaches are so inviting you'll never want to go home. But before you plunge into this paradise, let's talk about something that sounds so mundane but is oh so important - power sockets! The basics: [...]
Withdraw money in Sri Lanka
Withdrawing money in Sri Lanka is quite easy. The currency is the Sri Lankan rupee, 230 rupees are approximately 1 euro. ATMs are generally available in every large and small town, and credit card withdrawals are usually free of charge. If you are planning to travel to more remote or not yet too [...]
Arrival and onward journey / traffic in Sri Lanka
Colombo Airport There are good local bus connections from the airport to both Negombo and Colombo. Alternatively, private drivers can be booked at the cab counter. Cab apps such as Uber, Grab and Pick-Me also work in and around Colombo and often offer cheaper rides (unfortunately these apps are not currently available in the rest of the country). Traffic in the [...]