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Welcome to bite-sized South Asia \u2013 an Island to give you a taste of the dazzling subcontinent.&nbsp; Travelling Sri Lanka: An Introduction. For an island often described as the \u201cteardrop\u201d of India, Sri Lanka punches well above its weight. It would be hard to find another island that offers the range of history, culture, diversity of religion, beaches, tropical rainforests and mountains that Sri Lanka does, not to mention its 8 UNESCO world heritage sights. Sri Lanka is safe, welcoming and beautiful \u2013 and it has been seeing an influx of tourists since around 2014. Following 20 bloody years of civil war, peace has been fully restored, even to the north of the country which offers a completely different taste of Sri Lanka (and a chance to get well off the beaten path for those who want to experience a quieter version of Sri Lanka \u2013 see our itinerary recommendations below). The\u00a0history of Sri Lanka\u00a0is a story in its own right, and today influences of Portugese, Dutch and British bids for power can be seen around Sri Lanka\u2019s port and colonial towns such as Galle, along with relics from the Sinhalese culture dating back to 900AD in the \u201cCultural Triangle\u201d in the centre of the country. Although Sri Lanka may look small on the map, don\u2019t let that deceive you. There\u2019s a huge amount to see and experience here, and a 2 week Sri Lanka itinerary will give you just enough of a taste to leave you desperate to return. A 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary allows time to take in a few less-visited spots as well. When to Visit Sri Lanka The weather in Sri Lanka is affected by two different monsoon seasons \u2013 meaning that it\u2019s nearly always sunny somewhere in Sri Lanka! For those focusing on the west and south of Sri Lanka, December to March is the best time to visit for dry wether (although surfers bear in mind that the best waves for surfing in the south are May \u2013 October), and December to March is generally high season when prices shoot up and visitor numbers soar. May \u2013 October is the best time of year for dry weather in the North and East of Sri Lanka, and for surfers. It\u2019s also when you\u2019ll find better deals in most of the country. For those who want to see it all, the shoulder seasons of October \u2013 November and April can be a good time to visit. We travelled in November and had dry weather in most places, except in the central cultural triangle area near Sigiriya where it rained for several days. Getting Around Sri Lanka Another misconception of Sri Lanka, is that it will be quick and easy to get around. It may be an island (a pretty big one at that \u2013 Sri Lanka is about the same size as Ireland), but roads are narrow and trains run slowly. It takes time to get around Sri Lanka, as well as a little patience. Don\u2019t make the mistake of trying to fit too much in, especially on your first trip to Sri Lanka. Public Transportation&nbsp;is cheap and widely available in Sri Lanka. Trains&nbsp;are the most comfortable option but don\u2019t go everywhere. Lines mainly run in and out of Colombo to different parts of the country. We don\u2019t recommend taking mail trains as these are incredibly slow, and overnight sleeper trains are not necessary either. The&nbsp;Tea Train(that\u2019s the train that runs from Colombo \/ Kandy to Ella) may have become an instagram sensation, but board any long distance train in Sri Lanka and you\u2019ll be treated to beautiful vistas of beach, jungle and tea country. Fortunately booking and travelling by train is a much more simple affair than it is in neighbouring India \u2013 you can try and book tickets in advance (only available in country) or else turn up at the train station an hour or two before the train leaves to buy unreserved tickets. Buses&nbsp;are not for the faint hearted (mainly because the drivers careen down the middle of the road honking at whatever gets in their way) but are speedy (!) and connect most large towns with each other. They\u2019re also very cheap; you just hop on and pay on board. There\u2019s limited space for luggage (you may end up with it on you for most of the journey) and large bags usually have to go next to the driver. The bus, however is efficient and safe for travellers: our accommodations tried to steer us away from buses and to get private drivers instead \u2013 presumably because of the commission in it for them, but we found the bus just fine! Hiring a Car + Driver&nbsp;is one popular way to get around Sri Lanka \u2013 especially if you are on a schedule and don\u2019t feel like sitting cheek-to-cheek on sweaty public transport. Costs start from $60 USD per day, it\u2019s best to meet your driver first to see if they are a good fit, or commit to only a day or two at a time to keep your options open. Drivers tend to encourage their passengers to stay and visit where the commissions are better for them \u2013 if you do hire a car and driver remember you are the boss and choose where to go, not them! Renting a car in Sri Lanka&nbsp;(without a driver) is possible, but is not recommended unless you have experience of driving in South \/ South East Asia. Roads are narrow, filled with obstacles ranging from elephants to market stalls, not to mention the carefree bus drivers. If you are planning on hiring a car there are few different rental agencies in Colombo. Officially, you need an International Driving Permit to [&hellip;]"}