How to do Lanka for Dummies - Guide Book
Food scene
They have good Nai Miris (Sri Lankan Spicy Pizza and local beer)
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Arthur's Pizzeria & Pub
220 Galle RoadThey have good Nai Miris (Sri Lankan Spicy Pizza and local beer)
Grab yourself a Cheese Kotthu. They are open till late and serves good Kotthu but they won't guarantee the state of your stomach the next morning.
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Subway Mount Lavinia
275 Galle RdGrab yourself a Cheese Kotthu. They are open till late and serves good Kotthu but they won't guarantee the state of your stomach the next morning.
The Road House
They have the best Kotthu you can find in the city. Run by a friend of yours truly.
Strip of beach facing the galle road. TBH Nothing much to see here but its a good place to chill and have some "Issowadey" (local street food) and walk around.
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Galle Face Beach
Strip of beach facing the galle road. TBH Nothing much to see here but its a good place to chill and have some "Issowadey" (local street food) and walk around.
Got a good bunch of places to get yourself a nice drink amidst the colonial architecture. There's a few bars and an Asia's 50 Best Restaurant called "Ministry of Crab". ( Ask me more details)
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Hospital StreetGot a good bunch of places to get yourself a nice drink amidst the colonial architecture. There's a few bars and an Asia's 50 Best Restaurant called "Ministry of Crab". ( Ask me more details)
Sightseeing
Dharmarama Temple
Sri Dharmarama RoadTemple in Mount Lavinia close to the vacation rental.
Amazing beach with the whole strip giving you the best sunset views between 6- 6:30pm. There's life guards available. Packed with locals on weekends.
61 lokale anbefaler
Bjerget Laviniastranden
Amazing beach with the whole strip giving you the best sunset views between 6- 6:30pm. There's life guards available. Packed with locals on weekends.
Lots of historic stuff to see here. 10 minute drive from the vacation rental.
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Sri Lankas Flyvemuseum
RatmalanaLots of historic stuff to see here. 10 minute drive from the vacation rental.
Elefantbørnehjemmet - Pinnawala
B199If you love Elephants this is the place to go!
A temple in Colombo you can visit to get a taste of the lankan culture. Interesting place.
105 lokale anbefaler
Gangaramaya-templet
61 Sri Jinarathana RdA temple in Colombo you can visit to get a taste of the lankan culture. Interesting place.
Some old architecture and a playground. I really don't see the hype about this place but it's supposed to be touristic.
62 lokale anbefaler
Uafhængighedspladsen
7 Independence AvenueSome old architecture and a playground. I really don't see the hype about this place but it's supposed to be touristic.
Tattoo Parlour
One of the best spots in the city to get a good tattoo to remember the paradise island after you leave.
Tattoo Paradise
224 1/1 Galle RdOne of the best spots in the city to get a good tattoo to remember the paradise island after you leave.
Turtle Hatchery
You can see turtles here. duh!!! xD jokes apart.. most places like this just bring turtle eggs from the original laying site and separate from the mother turtle just to show off to tourists and make money but we're not sure about the details of this exact spot.
Sea Turtles Conservation Station
You can see turtles here. duh!!! xD jokes apart.. most places like this just bring turtle eggs from the original laying site and separate from the mother turtle just to show off to tourists and make money but we're not sure about the details of this exact spot.
Experience the true local market vibe here! You can pretty much find anything around Pettah and dont forget to bargain!!! :)
1st Cross Street
1st Cross StreetExperience the true local market vibe here! You can pretty much find anything around Pettah and dont forget to bargain!!! :)
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Sådan kommer du omkring
Tuk Tuks are the most convenient way to get around.
Download the Pickme Or Uber an order a ride to the house so you wont get ripped off. If you have hail a tuk from the road make sure its a metered taxi.
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Dehiwlala Mount Lavinia is home to a lot of mosquitos
Better pack some mosquito repellent spray or cream or buy some from a super market.
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Let me help you out.
As your host, I can introduce you to the local customs and ways of getting things done so that you don't spend unnecessarily. May it be food, transport, shopping, partying or swinging some dope (jokes) ill help you have the best time possible in Colombo.
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A trekking trip in Ella
Ella is a beautiful hill country town with lots of cool cafes and tourists. The weather is cool and amazing with just the right vibes for you to chill and forget all the worries in the world. I can reccomend some places there. Just ask.
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Surfing and all the beachy, tropical stuff down south
Plenty of superb beaches to catch a surf wave here, and amazing restaurants and culture with the best of tropical island vibes