New: Pirith at The Abode and a unique ceremony to celebrate harvest.
Village people live simply in harmony with the environment, including insects which bite! Read our advice on how to deal with them and about the traditional way of life in remote Buddhist villages of the Knuckles Mountains…
Two Weddings!
We attend two Tamil Christian Weddings in six months on the remote island of Mannar. This was a unique opportunity to experience traditions that have not changed for centuries……
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Jaffna, Jewel of the North!
In February 2010 we visited this little known area for the first time. It is truly the Jewel of the North!! We have again been in September 2011, June and December 2012. It is a truly wonderful place – and safe – but see for yourself….
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The NE is Safe
The North East of Sri Lanka suffered greatly during the civil war, but it is both safe and tremendously beautiful. We have travelled there since 2009 and can show you the remarkable sites we have discovered which are not on any maps or in any tourist guides.
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Travel and Tips for Avoiding Scams
NEW. Latest tips and advice for travel and security in January 2013 and new section about avoiding overcharging. The vast majority of Sri Lankans are decent and offer superb hospitality and for balance we have also included examples of the tremendous welcome you will find away from the tourist areas.
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