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Артур Бакаев
Николай Захаров001
Bus fell off a cliff: two dead, 26 injured
Two people died and 26 were injured when a bus fell off a cliff in central Sri Lanka — the editors urge caution on the roads.
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Daily life
Everyday life: food, transport, shopping and daily habits on the island.
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Review of Souper Cafe in Weligama
The author enthusiastically describes a nondescript-looking cafe in Weligama specializing in soups: the pho is 'from Buddha himself,' the menu is small but the quality is superb.
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Recipe for a Perfect Island Morning
Channel tips for a perfect morning: breakfast at Shifting Sands cafe, the ocean, and a massage at Sanctuary SPA — with prices in the comments.
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Where to party on Friday: TRAX, Monkey, and Vibration
A brief announcement of Friday parties: TRAX in Ahangama, Cheeky Monkey in Midigama with Ivan Nosikov, and Hotel Vibration in Hikkaduwa.
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Good morning February 17: Ekadashi and Victory Beach
Morning digest with the day's celebrations and a recommendation to visit the 'Victory Beach' restaurant — their creamy shrimp soup is named the dish of the day.
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Renting a car in Sri Lanka: accident story and negotiations
The second part of the car rental story: locals try to shift blame for the accident onto the tourist, a crowd gathers, and the rental owner comes to resolve the dispute.
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The Crazy Bus Is Always Right in Sri Lanka
A humorous reminder that the phrase 'there's a crazy bus behind us' is taken as a genuine safety threat in Sri Lanka.
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First car rental experience in Sri Lanka: accident with a dog
The author rented a car for a trip to Yala but had to brake hard shortly after departure when a dog ran into the road.
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Excellent Pasta and Wine at a Beach Restaurant
A brief enthusiastic recommendation of a restaurant serving great pasta and wine.
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Lobster or crayfish: where to buy and the price
The author describes buying a large lobster at Weligama's fish market: a big one costs 25,000 rupees, a small one 7,000.
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Yandex Food delivery launched on the island
Yandex Food delivery has launched in Sri Lanka — long-awaited news for the island's Russian-speaking community.
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Tuk-tuk driver fell asleep and crashed into a crazy bus
A short ironic note about a typical island road incident involving a tuk-tuk driver falling asleep at the wheel.
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Best European Breakfast Cafes in Unawatuna
A selection of European-style breakfast spots in the Unawatuna area with interior photos and menus in the comments.
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A Japanese Akita Fed on Fish from a Lankan Market
An expat shares how his Japanese Akita switched from dry food to fresh seafood from Galle market, which turned out tastier and cheaper.
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Living by the ocean for $10 a day? Sri Lanka: food, sea, prices
Everyday life on the island through a tourist’s eyes: prices, food, transport and locals.
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