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What I Learned About Sharing Meals the Sri Lankan Way

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  • August 17, 2025
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My First Shared Meal Experience During my first week in Sri Lanka, I was invited to a local...
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Why Hiking to Diyaluma Falls Was the Best Decision of My Trip

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Discovering a Hidden Gem During my travels in Sri Lanka, I kept hearing whispers about Diyaluma Falls—tall, cascading,...
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The Unexpected Challenges and Rewards of Trekking Knuckles Range

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Setting Out on a Legendary Trek When I first decided to explore the Knuckles Mountain Range in Sri...
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A Sunrise Hike to Little Adam’s Peak: A Moment I’ll Never Forget

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Why I Chose Little Adam’s Peak During my time in Sri Lanka, I had heard countless travelers rave...
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The Story Behind Sri Lanka’s Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

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Stepping Back in Time As I wandered through the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, I felt like I had...
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Legends of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Fact vs. Myth

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Arriving at the Lion Rock The first time I laid eyes on Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock,...
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Exploring the Ancient Irrigation Systems That Powered Sri Lanka

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Discovering a Hidden Marvel During my travels through Sri Lanka, I stumbled upon something unexpected: the ancient irrigation...
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Surprising Sri Lankan Words I Learned That Made Me Laugh

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First Encounters with Sinhala When I arrived in Sri Lanka, I quickly realized that language would be both...
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How I Used Simple Sinhala to Make Friends in a Remote Village

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Arrival in the Village My journey took me off the beaten path to a small, remote village in...
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Travel Phrases That Saved Me in Busy Colombo Markets

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First Impressions of Colombo’s Bustle Stepping into Colombo’s crowded markets was overwhelming. Vendors called out their prices, tuk-tuks...
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