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Con Men Working in Tandem

by ViajesdelMundo

As with many places, a trishaw driver OR someone walking will offer to take you to a nearby celebration/festival/procession, or tell you the street is closing and offer to take you elsewhere. Problem in Colombo, is that all these things may be true; BUT these people will try to soak you for MUCH MUCH more than a reasonable fare for the ride. I noticed that the same men are working the area of the Galle Face Hotel as have been there for MANY YEARS!!! I gave them a good lecture and told them they were running down their beautiful country.

DRUGS = DEATH

by DAO

As my plane was nearing Sri Lanka all the passengers were handed landing cards to fill out before we landed. These cards had to be handed in when we went through immigration and Passport control. It simply said at the bottom of the card:DRUGS CARRY THE DEATH PENALTY IN SRI LANKAPlease don’t ruin your holiday.

Monkeys can steal from windows

by josephescu

Try to avoid placing objects near the windows of your room and leave the window open, even if there are window bars. Monkeys usually wander around and would grab anything they can catch between the bars to play with, and you’ll never have the chance to get the object back. It happened to me with a lighter in Kandy, but wouldn't like to imagine what if it happened with a compact camera :-).

Tamil Tigers liberation army (LTTE)

by josephescu

been ended, and downtown Colombo looked like under siege. Since then, there seem to have changed to the worse, several reports of bombings in Colombo and on a number of buses criss-crossing the country. Travelling by bus remains a potential threat, but bear in mind the chances you’ll travel with a bomb in a bus are extremely low, considering the ratio between the number of bombs / number of buses travelling each day. From time to time, “security checks” take place on the road, with all Tamils being taken off the bus to have their papers and bags controlled. Meanwhile, the Sinhalese and the foreigners are left to wait in the bus. Secondly, remember that Tamil Tigers have nothing against foreign tourists and do not target individual foreigners. Areas of the island controlled by the Tamil Tigers (north and some spots in the east) are not off-limits for foreigners, and once inside it is...

NEVER put valuables into checked baggage !!!

by WStat

Like at many other airports,also in Colombo your baggage may be controlled by customs or police after you have checked the luggage in.It happened to my wife at our last visit in Colombo, that she - in the hurry of departure - made the big mistake to put a small golden bracelet into her cosmetic-bag, that was stowed in our trolley.We checked the trolley in, together with a suitcase, on our direct-flight to Vienna.After arrival it turned out, that the trolley's lock had been broken, the cosmetic-bag opened and the bracelet stolen.It was not a very big deal, but with an irreplaceable emotional value !So, just to stay at the safe side, NEVER put any valuables into your checked baggage, as it may be opened and especially small pieces may easily get "lost".

Delhi Belly: Don't Panic

by Maxus

I've had a worse stomach in Gran Caneria than I ever had in Sri Lanka and in your hotel you will probably be fine. However if you are going to hit the road the chances are something is going to upset your tummy for a day or two. Prevention is better than a cure, drink lots of bottled water (anything fizzy is ok too, the carbonisation process kills the bugs) and plenty of tea. Dehydration causes lots of problems so get as much non-alcoholic fluid down you as you can during the day. Keep yer mitts clean and watch what and where you eat. Be as vegetarian as you can and if in doubt have another banana. Most shops in Sri Lanka sell a range of soft drinks made by the Elephant company, which make a change from the same four soft drinks available everywhere else in the world. They make a ginger beer which is reputed to be good for a dicky stomach, I swear by it. The locals will also tell you...

Hotel exchange rates

by rosandron

In many hotels in Sri Lanka the room rates are listed in US$. If you have £ sterling or SL rupees they give you a very poor exchange rate. If you are planning to travel about and book into hotels as you go it is more economical to buy dollars in Britain and pay with them. Or book by internet before you go.

Scams – gems edition

by tayloretc

If things like the photo here make your eyes go big you’re in danger of a very expensive vacation, and probably of getting very seriously ripped off. If someone finagles you into going to a gem shop be wary. The shop may or may not be legitimate, and you simply won’t know. If you have any real interest in buying gems learn about them thoroughly before you arrive, research for reputable dealers, and get certifications when you buy. If you just think gems are pretty and are told you’re getting a good deal, don’t buy anything. Seriously, don’t buy anything.A couple of varieties of intro-to-the-scam are outlined in my travelog Things that Glitter.

Touts

by alycat

Touts will try to persuade you to go to their recommended hotel, store, or restaurant, and those places then pay them a commission. So maintain your will, or consider hiring a car during your stay if you’re going long distances and want unbiased recommendations. Try n book all places of stay in advance.

Salty Pineapple

by jungles

Fresh pineapple (annasi in Sinhala) is often sold by vendors on buses and trains and is a wonderful refreshing snack in the tropical heat. But Sri Lankans, who like everything spicy, ruin it by pouring a salty concoction of spices all over it. So just make sure to stop the guy when he gets his shaker of spices out. This also applies if you buy a whole pineapple at a fruit market and ask them to cut it up for you. Mango is also widely available, but it's usually sour and not yet ripe; pineapple is a much safer bet.

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