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An island of ancient cities, mist-covered highlands, wildlife-rich forests and warm-water coasts. Discover where to go, what to do and what is available across Sri Lanka.
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Essential Sri Lanka guides
Practical advice and local context for travelling, living and buying across the island.
guides · 5 min read
How to Create a CeylonFind Listing People Can Trust
A strong listing answers the buyer's first questions before they need to ask. Use the right category, honest details, accurate location, price and clear photos.
travel · 4 min read
Jaffna and the Northern Peninsula: A Practical Guide
Jaffna rewards travellers who slow down: living Hindu temples, island ferries, palmyrah country and one of Sri Lanka's most distinctive regional cuisines.
guides · 4 min read
How to Support Local Businesses While Travelling Sri Lanka
A practical guide to keeping more of your travel spending in Sri Lankan communities—without turning every purchase into a performance of 'responsible tourism'.
travel · 4 min read
Trincomalee and Nilaveli: Harbour, Temples and East-Coast Sea
Trincomalee is more than a beach base: a deep natural harbour, an active pilgrimage city and the gateway to some of the east coast's clearest water.
motors · 4 min read
Renting a Car, Tuk-tuk or Scooter in Sri Lanka: What to Check
A self-drive checklist covering licence validity, insurance, deposits, vehicle condition and the practical differences between cars, tuk-tuks and scooters.
motors · 3 min read
Selling a Vehicle in Sri Lanka: From Advert to Ownership Transfer
How to prepare the vehicle, create a useful advert, handle inspections and payment, and complete the ownership transfer properly.
property · 4 min read
Where to Live in Colombo: A Neighbourhood Guide for Renters
A practical comparison of central Colombo and the surrounding residential areas, based on commute, housing style, walkability and daily life.
property · 4 min read
Renting a House or Apartment in Sri Lanka: A Practical Checklist
What to inspect, what to put in writing, and what to verify before paying a deposit on a house or apartment in Sri Lanka.