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  1. Pirate_at_50 avatar

    RE: Sri Lankan trip cancelled due to excessive visa costs

    by Pirate_at_50 13 November 2011

    There are many reasons not to go to Sri Lanka these days, but since you flouted how much they won't get from you, it seems quite petty…

  2. mattlv avatar

    RE: Sri Lankan trip cancelled due to excessive visa costs

    by mattlv 13 November 2011

    How much is the visa cost?

  3. superchiseller avatar

    Sri Lankan trip cancelled due to excessive visa costs

    by superchiseller 13 November 2011

    No big deal really but just wanted to inform any SL officials tbhat may be lurking ,me and 3 mates decided to travel in Thailand for…

  4. albertcentari avatar

    Sri Lanka festival like thai pussam 2012

    by albertcentari 13 November 2011

    Does the hindu festival THAI PUSSAM exist in sri lanka under a different name? Celebrates lord merugu and is about feb 07 in malaysia..…

  5. trekkingmonk avatar

    RE: Second Entry Visa

    by trekkingmonk 13 November 2011

    Why did you and your sister get different visas? When crossing back into India from Nepal through a land border, others have reported…

  6. DORLETAR avatar

    RE: Second Entry Visa

    by DORLETAR 12 November 2011

    Hi, Thank you. It is what I was thinking but someone was telling me the opposite so I was a little bite confused. My sister has got a…

  7. Mib5 avatar

    Driver in Sri Lanka

    by Mib5 12 November 2011

    Hello, When I went to India I found a driver who was absolutely perfect, just what I needed. He was always on time, he had a comfortable…

  8. Pirate_at_50 avatar

    RE: New Fee to Enter Galle Fort

    by Pirate_at_50 12 November 2011

    LOL What's Sri Lanka going to do when it has no more feet to shoot itself in?

  9. tortuga444 avatar

    tuk tuk - the way to Sri Lanka off the track

    by tortuga444 12 November 2011

    Most I enjoyed - after having found my favorite tuk tuk driver Chanaka at the beach of beruwela - was to tell him in the afternoon after…

  10. tortuga444 avatar

    Sri Lanka in off season

    by tortuga444 12 November 2011

    We had a 2 weeks package deal end of Oct/beginning of Nov.11 in the South (Beruwela) and I feel I have to share the downsides with you.…

  11. tortuga444 avatar

    Couchsurfing Sri Lanka-very helpful people

    by tortuga444 12 November 2011

    I had a package deal in the south, so I did not need a Couch. However I contacted some Couchsurfers registered in Sri Lanka for tea (no…

  12. Fifitrixibelle avatar

    Sri Lanka Report

    by Fifitrixibelle 12 November 2011

    Hi, Just returned from Sri Lanka and thought I would put a couple of bits down .. Actually we ( son 13yrs old) spent the whole time…

  13. putriduyung avatar

    RE: A week in Sri Lanka (10-18 December)

    by putriduyung 12 November 2011

    Some very nice food....The Paradise Road cafes are great, and even the "fast food" there is interesting. You might try Trip Advisor…

  14. octavemouret avatar

    RE: A week in Sri Lanka (10-18 December)

    by octavemouret 12 November 2011

    I don't mind a day in a crowded city at all - I live in Taipei! Was just being put off by what I read. I'm interested in decent museums…

  15. tortuga444 avatar

    Re: iPad in Sri Lanka

    by tortuga444 12 November 2011

    DIALOG seems to be the most frequently used SIM card. I bought it at the Airport (1000 Rupies - 850 Rupies for use included) and all the…

  16. capperj avatar

    Re: 12 days in Sri Lanka

    by capperj 12 November 2011

    Hi, I have just returned from spending 11 weeks in Sri Lanka so have some good details of places you can stay around Kandy and other areas…

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    Re: sri lanka budget

    by capperj 12 November 2011

    HI, I have just spent 11 weeks in Sri Lanka and stayed in great accomodation for around SR3000- per night and most times, this price includ…

  18. Konniandmatt avatar

    Re: Scuba in Sri Lanka in December

    by Konniandmatt 12 November 2011

    Hi timetotravel78: Konni, my companion, dived Nov 2010 off Galle. During the NE monsoon the SW coast is in the lee of the island, relatively…

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    Re: iPad in Sri Lanka

    by capperj 12 November 2011

    Hi, I've just returned from an 11 week stay in Sri Lanka and used Dialog ISP. I had very few dead spots and I travelled to Jaffna in…

  20. markmanley avatar

    Re: Multiple entry visa for Uk tourists (not double)

    by markmanley 12 November 2011

    I have just applied in the UK for a single entry visa to India and have received a multiple! I hope to make use of this and visit Sri…

  21. putriduyung avatar

    RE: A week in Sri Lanka (10-18 December)

    by putriduyung 12 November 2011

    James: I was recently in Colombo for several days and thought it was interesting enough to spend some time there. The National Museum…

  22. Konniandmatt avatar

    Re: 3 weeks itinerary, starting this week end

    by Konniandmatt 12 November 2011

    Hello kiwolah: My wife and I backpacked the south of Sri Lanka for three months, only a few months ago. Public transport is cheap, food…

  23. Gumnut avatar

    iPad in Sri Lanka

    by Gumnut 12 November 2011

    We're planning a trip to Sri Lanka in february and would like to take our iPad with us. Just wondering how easy it will be to buy a sim…

  24. colomboeighter avatar

    RE: Best way to see the magnificient ancient cities of SriLanka!

    by colomboeighter 12 November 2011

    Are you in any way related to Mr Arangala? Nice try, but don't gush quite so much and go easy on the exclamation marks next time. …

  25. xxdfarre avatar

    RE: Best way to see the magnificient ancient cities of SriLanka!

    by xxdfarre 12 November 2011

    Fancy! Five days only!! Must be great to be able to fly in and out for such a short time. Money clearly not a prob.

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