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The Day I Swam with Sea Turtles in Hikkaduwa

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  • August 15, 2025
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Morning at the Beach The sun was just beginning to warm the soft sands of Hikkaduwa as I...
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Hiking Horton Plains: Chasing the View at World’s End

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The Chill of Early Morning I arrived at Horton Plains National Park just as dawn was breaking. The...
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What I Learned About Patience from Sri Lankan Bus Rides

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  • August 15, 2025
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The Adventure Begins On my second day in Sri Lanka, I decided to hop on a local bus...
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Why Every Sri Lankan Greeting Felt Like an Invitation

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First Steps into the Streets From the moment I arrived in Sri Lanka, I noticed something instantly warm—the...
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Why Masks from Ambalangoda Tell More Than Just Stories

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The Journey to Ambalangoda Driving along the southern coast of Sri Lanka, I found myself in Ambalangoda, a...
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Inside Sri Lanka’s Sacred Triangle: What the Guidebooks Don’t Tell You

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  • August 1, 2025
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Everyone told me about the Cultural Triangle before I went—Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa. The usual. But no one warned...
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Hiding in the Hills of Nuwara Eliya: A Cold Escape in a Hot Country

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When most people think of Sri Lanka, they imagine golden beaches, spicy street food, and tropical heat. But...
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I Took the Train from Kandy to Ella — This is What I Saw

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They told me it was the most beautiful train ride in the world. But no one told me...
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Sigiriya at Sunrise: Climbing the Lion Rock Changed Me

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  • August 1, 2025
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I wasn’t expecting a spiritual awakening. I just wanted a cool view. But Sigiriya—Sri Lanka’s iconic Lion Rock—had...
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From USD to LKR: My Money Mistakes in Sri Lanka and How to Avoid Them

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I thought I had currency conversion figured out. I’d traveled across Southeast Asia, handled baht and dong like...
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