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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?
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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 local dishes to try in Sri Lanka?
... The traditional Sri Lankan omelet is your usual omelette fried in coconut oil with vegetables …
What legal problems might I face in Sri Lanka as a foreigner?
... Just as Sri Lanka has a religious freedom law, it also has a law which …
Where to buy alcohol in Sri Lanka and how much does it cost?
... You can buy alcohol from wine stores, restaurant bars, hotel bars and from some supermarkets. …
What food can children eat in Sri Lanka?
... To ease children into Sri Lankan food, try a breakfast of pittu.
What can I eat in Sri Lanka as a vegetarian?
... Dhal is a spicy lentil dish that is served with rice, curries, roti bread or …