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Everyday life: food, transport, shopping and daily habits on the island.


A restaurant in Galle Fort known for serving seafood right on the table and a large set of crab, shrimp, and squid.
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A specialty cafe with durian desserts: ice cream, buns, coffee, and other unusual items.
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A Turkish cafe in Ahangama with homemade breakfasts, Turkish coffee, and signature dishes.
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Mexican cuisine: tacos, quesadillas, burritos, sauces, and signature desserts.
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A Chinese cafe in Galle Fort with dumplings, soups, and traditional Chinese cuisine.
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A specialty coffee shop in Ahangama, the story behind the brand, and signature drinks.
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A cafe in Nuwara Eliya with desserts, cheesecakes, and a strawberry theme.
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An Italian bakery and cafe with breakfasts, desserts, cheeses, and Italian products.
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A Vietnamese cafe in Colombo with pho, noodles, Vietnamese coffee, and quick service.
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A surf cafe and surf school with breakfasts, events, and a Russian-speaking community.
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A coffee shop at the Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya with pastries, coffee, and breakfasts.
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A final roundup of restaurants and tips for finding the best places to eat in Sri Lanka.
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Authentic Sri Lankan cuisine: curry, red rice, lassi, mixed fruit juice, and traditional desserts.
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A Russian cafe in Unawatuna: syrniki, vareniki, blini, business lunches, delivery, and a kids' room.
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An Italian restaurant in Galle Fort with Neapolitan pizza and ingredients from Italy.
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A popular vegetarian cafe in Weligama: smoothie bowls, avocado toast, hummus, and a digital-nomad vibe.
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A Japanese restaurant with tuna, rolls, bao, signature cocktails, and mochi for dessert.
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Indian cuisine in Galle: a variety of curries, naans, and traditional presentation.
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Colombo's main evening street-food strip: kebabs, drinks, desserts, and the local atmosphere.
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Takeaways on the island's culinary diversity: from Sri Lankan to Japanese, Italian, and Persian cuisine.
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Examples of a typical grocery basket: tuna, fruit and local ingredients.
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Local cuisine, rice and curry, international restaurants, and the dining scene.
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Features of the local cuisine, tips on ordering non-spicy food, and average prices at cafes.
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A detailed look at exotic fruits: mango, durian, rambutan, soursop, red bananas, and more.
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Vanilla, tea, coffee, spices, toothpaste, chocolate, and other popular goods.
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What coffee shops in Sri Lanka are like outside the tourist areas.
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Local street food, non-spicy dishes, and practical advice on eating well.
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How to get enough protein while traveling: tuna, rice, and simple foods.
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What surf camps are like: shared living, lessons, barbecues, and the social scene.
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The role of yoga and body balance in learning to surf.
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The surfer community, shared living, and the social atmosphere of surf camps.
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Restaurant culture at upscale hotels, the quality of the coffee and the presentation of dishes.
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The cost and contents of breakfast at a premium hotel and features of the local cuisine.
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Local coffee in Sri Lanka: how it is prepared and what it costs.
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Hoppers, coconut roti and dhal curry as traditional dishes of Sri Lanka.
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The spiciness of the local cuisine and how tourists adapt to Sri Lankan food.
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Yoga, meditation and wellness practices as part of a holiday on the island.
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Fish as an important part of the island's diet and dining culture.
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An amusement park and karting as an option for family leisure on the island.
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Whether the water park is worth visiting and what impressions it leaves.
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Hoppers, roti, and kottu as the staple dishes of Sri Lankan cuisine.
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What to know about street food and the spiciness level of local dishes.
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When hoppers and kottu are cooked, and tips for finding traditional dishes.
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The price of kottu at a local café — around 1,000 rupees.
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Hoppers as a popular item in Sri Lankan street food.
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