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What is the local food like in Sri lanka?
How much does the food cost?
What are some places to eat?
What local dishes to try in Sri Lanka?
What can I eat in Sri Lanka as a vegetarian?
Can I drink tap water in Sri Lanka?
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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Is there a special etiquette?
Sri Lankans say that you can’t properly enjoy the flavours and textures of food unless you eat with your fingers, although tourists are almost always provided with cutlery by default. As elsewhere in Asia, you’re meant to eat with your right hand.
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 …
Can I drink tap water in Sri Lanka?
... Unfortunately, you can't drink the water in Sri Lanka as most of the supply is …
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 alcoholic drinks to try while in Sri Lanka?
... Arrack is one of the most traditional drinks in Sri Lanka which is distilled from …
What soft drinks are available?
... Ginger beer is particularly common, and very refreshing – the Elephant brand uses natural ginger, …
How do I go on a safari in Sri Lanka?
... Instead, consider visiting a national park to see wild animals in their natural habitats.