Sri Lanka in May 2027: Weather, Vesak and Where to Go
Sri Lanka in May means monsoon rain in the south-west and dry, hot weather in the east. Where to go, what to…
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Sri Lanka travel guides
Practical writing about travelling here, from the people who drive these roads every week. Where to go in which month, how long things really take, and what a day actually costs.
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Sri Lanka in January: Weather, Where to Go and Events
Sri Lanka in January, region by region: where it's dry, where it's still wet, what to do, the festival dates for January…
Weligama Nightlife: A Local’s Honest Guide to Evenings
Weligama nightlife is quieter than a party town. What an evening here actually looks like, where the livelier nights are, how Poya…
Surfing in Sri Lanka in July: Arugam Bay Breaks and Tips
In July the surf is on Sri Lanka's east coast, not the south. Which Arugam Bay breaks suit which level, how long…
Cooking Classes in Galle: Fort, Unawatuna and Villages
Where cooking classes in Galle actually take place, from each class's own page or listing: inside the fort, in Unawatuna and in…
Cooking Class Cost in Sri Lanka: 80 Listings Compared
What a cooking class costs in Sri Lanka, from 80 priced listings read on 3 October 2026: prices by place and class…
Cooking Class in Ella, Sri Lanka: Classes, Prices, Tips
Six cooking classes in Ella compared from their own pages on 3 October 2026: where each one is, what it teaches, how…
Is Sri Lanka cheaper than Thailand? A working traveller’s comparison
Is Sri Lanka cheaper than Thailand? A straight comparison of food, transport, hotels, entry fees and alcohol, plus where each country wins.
What is the most famous Sri Lankan dish? Rice and curry, and it is not one dish
The most famous Sri Lankan dish is rice and curry, a whole plate rather than one dish. Plus kottu, hoppers, lamprais and…
Best food experiences in Sri Lanka: what to eat and where to find it
The best food experiences in Sri Lanka are cheap, early and unbooked. Village kitchens, morning hoppers, fish markets and how the food…
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