The 1190 islands of the Maldives are spread out across the Indian Ocean and form 26 natural atolls. They boast a rich cultural tradition of beautiful beaches, an underwater paradise and historic royalty and pageantry.
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15 miles east of Matara is the town of Dikwella, where there is one of the most extraordinary Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. The Wewurukannala Vihara temple is dominated by an image of a seated Buddha. It is 160ft high,
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Standard Sri Lankan foods are spicy and it is advised to approach curries with caution – while all seafood is a staple of both the Maldives and the Sri Lanka.
Read moreDuring this Globe Guide we criss-cross the globe searching out the world’s greatest experiences to be had during July, taking
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