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  1. Karlo avatar

    RE: Budget for Sri Lanka

    by Karlo 30 May 2012

    Having just spent March in Sri Lanka and April in Sumatra, I can confirm that Sri Lanka is far more expensive than SE Asia. I can also…

  2. Karlo avatar

    RE: Budget for Sri Lanka

    by Karlo 30 May 2012

    Having just spent March in Sri Lanka and April in Sumatra, I can confirm that Sri Lanka is far more expensive than SE Asia. I can also…

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    Weather in the South Coast

    by SallehLim 30 May 2012

    Hi all! I'll be arriving on the 29th of June and will be leaving on the 8th of July. I'll be visiting Colombo, Unawatuna, Kosgoda, Galle…

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    Re: Turtle hatcheries in Sri lanka

    by sunnyhunny 29 May 2012

    If you are in Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe, Koggala or Mirissa, the best place is the Turtle Hatchery in Habaraduwa, just beside Galle/Matara…

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    Re: Best beach in Sri Lanka? NOT for surfing

    by nuwandishan 28 May 2012

    Nilaveli and Pasikuda plus Unawatuna and Dickewella you will have a memorable experience in these place. Rather than waiting at a one…

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    Re: Turtle hatcheries!

    by sunnyhunny 23 May 2012

    If you stay in Unawatuna, you can visit the Hatchery in Koggala/Habaraduwa few kms east and release some hatchlings there, you may have…

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    RE: Turtle hatcheries!

    by fl0w 23 May 2012

    I saw a couple near Unawatuna and one just outside Hikkaduwa last September.

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    RE: Best beach in Sri Lanka? NOT for surfing

    by anniegreensprings 22 May 2012

    My favourite beach in Sri Lanka was Unawatuna. Not much of a beach as it was all washed away by the tsunami, but calm waters in which…

  9. SallehLim avatar

    Turtle hatcheries!

    by SallehLim 21 May 2012

    Good morning all! I'll be going traveling down to Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama and then onwards to Yala National Park. I would really love…

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    Re: Accommodation in Galle/Unawatuna/Hikkaduwa

    by anumazama 17 May 2012

    Hi dear With regard to your budget, you can have nice room which has air conditioned, hotwater shower and all beedings fro bout $30 per…

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    Re: Short Visit to Sri Lanka

    by anumazama 17 May 2012

    Hi Dear Unawatuna beach is very good and very relaxing. I reccommend you to stay SurfCity Guesthouse which is located 10 seconds awayfrom…

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    RE: Short Visit to Sri Lanka

    by Karlo 17 May 2012

    The snorkeling in Sri Lanka is pathetic. Unawatuna will probably just make you sad, especially if you've been reading the totally fictional…

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    Short Visit to Sri Lanka

    by arjunedaz 11 May 2012

    Hello All, We are planning on very short vacation to Sri Lanka in August. Precisely, from 24th Aug to 28th Aug. I have already booked…

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    RE: Sri Lanka – end of trip summary

    by Karlo 06 May 2012

    Having spent a month in Sri Lanka in March-April this year, I commend you on an honest and informative review. It's too bad the LP guide…

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    RE: Looking for advice on potential itinerary 7 Days in Sri Lanka

    by Karlo 06 May 2012

    Negombo and Unawatuna are, IMHO, NOT nice places to visit. Negombo has a dirty beach with dirty water where hordes of raucous crows scream…

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    RE: One way car and driver hire

    by Karlo 06 May 2012

    It's easy to book transport from point to point as you need it. The touts above should be ignored (and banned). They're like the crows…

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    Sri Lanka Report, May

    by livelongdieyoung 06 May 2012

    *Overview*: Inspired by other traveler's post of Sri Lanka I am posting my own. I am a solo male budget traveler that spent 2.5 weeks…

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    Re: Sports Bar in Unawatuna?

    by ElComandante 05 May 2012

    Aw thanks for the info..much appreciated..however don't think I'm gonna have time to get out of Unable as its on early tomorrow morning...an…

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    Re: Sports Bar in Unawatuna?

    by swd 05 May 2012

    Not Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa yes - Blue Note Guest House, Galle Road.

  20. ElComandante avatar

    Sports Bar in Unawatuna?

    by ElComandante 05 May 2012

    Long shot I know bit can anyone reccomend a.sports bar where I might find the mayweather - Cotton boxing Sunday morning? Can anyone sugge…

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    Looking for itinerary help...

    by daphne_82 04 May 2012

    hello everybody! I am planning a 3-week trip to Sri Lanka with my boyfriend, arriving in Colombo on July 18th and flying out on August…

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    RE: Driving times in Sri Lanka? Colombo to kandy?

    by colomboeighter 02 May 2012

    I'd say expect an average speed of 30 - 40 km/h on Sri Lankan roads, but, as skatersatyr says, it's very hard to predict how long journeys…

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    RE: Is four days enough to get out of Colombo?

    by mistapatch 01 May 2012

    Are you on a tight budget? You could easily hire a driver that could take you around for those days and take you to the places you are…

  24. ElComandante avatar

    Driving times in Sri Lanka? Colombo to kandy?

    by ElComandante 01 May 2012

    Just wondered if anyone can confirm to me some of the rough driving distances by bus (in hours) especially Colombo to Kandy. Having…

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    RE: Renting a motorbike in Sri Lanka

    by sabayna123 30 April 2012

    Dear all, Just checking back in now to this post. I did eventually rent a Bajaj in Sri Lanka. I went down to Hikkaduwa in the end,…

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