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12 Things to Do in Arugam Bay

Colorful Boats Arugam Bay

Give me the sun, the sea and a little spot to be…

Located on the east coast of Sri Lanka is Arugam Bay, or A-Bay as it is also known. A small beach and fishing town with an eclectic mix of cultures – from the more conservative local Muslim community to the hippy vibe of all the foreign surfers who flock to the area. You’ll see brightly colored board-shorts and surfboards next to traditional ox carts carrying fruit. The pace is slow in Arugam Bay and it’s easy to lose track of time while you’re there. It’s the perfect spot to spend a few days unwinding on the beach. But don’t worry! If you are like me and love lots of activities while on holiday, there is still plenty to do. In this post I’ve detailed 12 things to do in A-Bay!

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4 In Asia/ Sri Lanka/ Trip Guide

Two Weeks in Sri Lanka: What to See, Eat and Do

Located southeast of India and northeast of the Maldives, the small island of Sri Lanka can easily be over looked. But, despite it’s size, Sri Lanka has it all – jungle beaches, mountain hikes, interesting wildlife, temples, surfing, friendly people and the most amazing street food. This country definitely deserves to be on your bucket list!

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25 In Asia/ Photo Inspiration/ Sri Lanka

20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Sri Lanka

Galle Fort

“Sri Lanka is an island that everyone loves at some level inside themselves. A very special island that travellers, from Sinbad to Marco Polo, dreamed about. A place where the contours of the land itself forms a kind of sinewy poetry.” – Romesh Gunesekera

Walking out of the airport we were hit with a wall of humidity, touting taxi drivers, endless honking and the wild dustiness of Colombo city streets. Once we escaped the chaos of Colombo, we saw the Sri Lanka we had heard and dreamed about. A tiny island of jungle beaches, melancholy hills, an array of curries and street food, colorful fishing boats, tuk tuks and wildlife. And despite it’s complex past, both in terms of the still very recent civil war and detrimental tsunami, people were incredibly friendly and open. Tourism has really started to kick off in Sri Lanka and hopefully the country manages to keep its small island charm!

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