Little Gems: Beaches of Sri Lanka
Sri lanka off the south coast of India is fringed with beautiful beaches and has a lively beach culture.
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Diving in the Maldives
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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Giant Buddhist Cartoon Strip: Wewurukannala Vihara Temple
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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Some Like it Hot: Foods of Sri Lanka and The Maldives
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.
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Baby Beasts: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
One of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka is the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Situated in the Hill Country near Kegalle, it was set up to save abandoned or orphaned wild elephants. They are controlled by their mahouts (keepers), who ensure they are fed at the right times and don’t endanger anyone. Comfortingly however, it is the type of place that if an elephant steps on your foot, you’re likely to walk away with a smile.
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