Travel Tips & Tricks

Practical advice for a smoother journey

Transport

Taxi Apps in Sri Lanka

PickMe and Uber: fair fares, where they work, and what nobody tells you

Transport

How to get your BIA permit, spot new bikes with the 3-letter rule, and survive the local traffic.

Wildlife Guide

Why Udawalawe is the 99.9% exception to the safari gamble, plus transit home feeding times.

Etiquette

What to wear, when to go, and what never to do inside

Practical Info

Which ATMs work, the 3% card fee trick, and the truth about tipping

Connectivity

The best tourist data plans, why to buy at the airport, and how to get Fiber speeds for remote work.

Food & Culture

How to order tea like a local, the 3-meal rice culture, and finding authentic street food.

Communication

What actually works when Google Translate fails, and a free local helpline.

Practical Info

A guide to the 1990 ambulance, tourist police, and navigating local hospitals.