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What is the local food like in Sri lanka?
How much does the food cost?
Is there a special etiquette?
What are some places to eat?
What local dishes to try in Sri Lanka?
What can I eat in Sri Lanka as a vegetarian?
What soft drinks are available?
Is there a tea and coffee culture in Sri Lanka?
Where to buy alcohol in Sri Lanka and how much does it cost?
What are the restrictions regarding alcohol consumption?
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Sri Lanka?
Are there any grocery stores with Western food?
Sightseeing
Legal
Money
Safety & Health
Family travel
Can I drink tap water in Sri Lanka?
Unfortunately, you can't drink the water in Sri Lanka as most of the supply is unsafe. It’s advised to drink boiled or treated water to avoid any potential gastro bugs. Same goes for any fruit and vegetable you plan to eat, wash it only in treated or boiled water or peel it. It’s better to avoid ice cubes and icy drinks as well.
I'm afraid of snakes. Are there any snakes in Sri Lanka? Can you find snakes in hotels?
... Sri Lanka has quite a lot of snakes but they usually keep out of open …
What type of adapter do I need for the outlets?
... Sri Lanka uses power outlets and plugs of types D & G. All power sockets …
Am I expected to tip in Sri Lanka?
... There is a strong tipping culture in Sri Lanka; wages are low so it’s an …
Do people in Sri Lanka speak English?
... Sinhalese and Tamil are the two primary languages spoken in Sri Lanka, but you’ll find …
What food can children eat in Sri Lanka?
... To ease children into Sri Lankan food, try a breakfast of pittu.
What NOT to do in Sri Lanka?
... Just know this – you will get stopped by the police if you ride a …