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in winter is definitely something you need to do!
It is also a very cheap destination (if you find a
cheap flight). After you arrive, everything is cheap.
I was actually surprised that there was WiFi almost
everywhere. Also, many people speak English and if
you’re smart and careful enough, you won’t have any
trouble. If you are looking for great nightlife, it is not
the best place for you. Be careful about spicy foods
and always buy mineral water from supermarkets.
Some symbolic things to buy are spices, tea, and
colorful clothes. I would recommend trying the
Ceylon tea with milk, and the local breakfast dishes.
I hope my story and advice will be useful while you
we went to Galle by bus. Galle is famous for the are exploring Sri Lanka.
lighthouse and the specific white dress code.
turtles. My main mission there was to cuddle a turtle, The one and
The day after, we went to Hikkaduwa to see some

but it turned out to be a difficult task. A whole
day and night passed without turtles. On the next only social
morning, which was our last, we found them. There
were big turtles, ready to be cuddled. travel network
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Final Tips
After 4 very relaxing days and cuddling a turtle, we
took a train to Colombo. It took us forever to get
to the airport, so be careful in your transportation
choices. The best tip I can give to you is to have local
cash until the end of your trip. Basically, the bus cost
160 LKR per person, Tuk-Tuk cost 100 LKR in total,
and the airport shuttle is for free. The train ride from
Hikkaduwa to Colombo cost 150 LKR per person.
Finally, be prepared for more than a few checks
at the airport. Plan your schedule to arrive at the
airport at least 2 hours before your flight.
In conclusion, I can say that exploring Sri Lanka

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