
Travelling by train
Tips for train travel, including transfers and how long the routes take.
Open sourcePractical guides for expats: connectivity, transport, rentals and daily life.

Tips for train travel, including transfers and how long the routes take.
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The mobile operators Dialog and Airtel, and buying SIM cards at the airport.
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Mobile internet speed and network coverage on the island.
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The cost of SIM cards and data packages, and managing them through the operators' apps.
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Renting a motorbike, learning to ride, and rules for using transport safely.
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Which medicines and sun protection products to bring with you.
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Whether vaccinations are needed for a trip to Sri Lanka.
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Goods that are hard to find on the island: hygiene products, wine, and sports nutrition.
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Online shopping, local marketplaces, and delivery of international orders.
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Delivery services on the island and the particulars of sending parcels.
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Power outages and the availability of generators in cafes and hotels.
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Finding flights, aggregators, charters, and the second airport at Hambantota.
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What to do if your bike breaks down on a trip and how vehicle repair works.
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Traveling independently through the central part of the island by bus and train.
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About the Sri Lanka guide covering transport, venues, shopping, and useful information for tourists.
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The PickMe Food and Uber Eats services for ordering food from cafes and restaurants.
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About the big Sri Lanka guide: transport, shopping, more than 100 venues, and useful services.
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Information on transport, venues, shopping, and useful services for traveling around the island.
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How to check ride fares through PickMe and avoid being pushed onto imposed routes.
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Where to buy Ayurvedic products at real prices and how to assess the value of the goods.
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Tips for assessing the value of goods and services before making a purchase.
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Information on transport, venues, shopping and other useful services around the island.
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Why it's important to double-check advice and directions given by random passersby.
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When a package tour can turn out cheaper than organizing the trip yourself.
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Using package tourists' transfer buses as a budget way to reach the coast.
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The popularity of tuk-tuk rentals among foreign tourists and ways to find one.
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Organizing trips through central Sri Lanka with a driver or a group of friends.
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Curated lists of cafes, hotels, routes and contacts for independent travel.
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The practice of taking fruit home in luggage and tips on choosing the right ripeness.
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Where to find saunas and wellness centres in the south of the island.
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The pros and cons of travelling around the central part of the island on your own.
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Recommendations on how long to travel in order to get to know the island.
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Using ready-made itineraries, choosing hotels, exchanging currency and organising trips.
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A comparison of transport options, car sharing and public transport.
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Currency exchange at the airport, choosing between the Dialog and Airtel mobile operators, transfers, and first steps after arrival.
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