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How to get Sri Lanka Driving License for Foreign Tourists?

Sri Lanka is one of  Asia's most beautiful tourist destinations, with many tourist attractions such as a mild climate, attractive Beaches, Waterfalls, Wildlife, Natural parks, a beautiful mountainous environment, and tourist destinations of historical importance. Therefore, from the southern part of Sri Lanka to the northern part, you can add a lot of tourist destinations with different environmental zones and cultures to your travel destination. Traveling in Sri Lanka alone in a group as a tourist without a local tour guide or driver will be a freer and the best experience. Accordingly, you will be allowed to travel to the tourist destinations of your choice in Sri Lanka as you wish without going on the recommendations of any external party. If you wish to travel in Sri Lanka without a tour guide or an experienced local driver, you will need a valid Sri Lanka driving license.  A valid driver's license is mandatory for driving in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, Police Transpor...

Travel to Phuket Thailand; Best places to visit & more information

Phuket is the largest island located in Thailand. phuket's main island and other small islands belong to Phuket province and the capital of that province is Phuket city. Phuket Island is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Thailand and covers an area of ​​approximately 220 square miles. In the past, the island of Phuket, which was a trade route between China and India, became famous for the tin and rubber trade. In the past, various information about Phuket has been mentioned in the trade and naval records of the Dutch, Portuguese, and English nations who established colonies in the Asian region and engaged in trade activities. Surrounded by several beautiful and famous touristic beaches, Phuket Island is a tourist destination with many tourist spots and tourist activities. Chinese traditional influence is mostly seen in Phuket Island and various cultural events held according to Chinese tradition are also held on Phuket Island. Although there is a large Chin...

Santorini Greece ; Best places visit & more information

Santorini is a beautiful and famous tourist island located in Greece. And Santorini is one of the most famous islands in the world. Also, the cylindrical and white colour buildings situated on the island of Santorini add a unique beauty to the island of Santorini. Beautiful night in Santorini The island of Santorini is located in the southern Aegean Sea , about one hundred and twenty miles southeast of mainland Greece. Although the name Santorini is widespread, the official name of the island of Santorini, the largest island of this small circular group of islands in Greece, is "Thira". The island of Santorini or Thira is located at the southern end of the Cycladic archipelago in Greece. Thirasia and Palia Kameni are some other islands located in that group of islands. Santorini Volcano A large caldera was created by the collapse of the central part of the volcano thousands of years ago due to periodic eruptions. santorini caldera is the main island is santorini island. ...

Coron Island and surrounding tourist spots in the Philippines

  Among the tourist spots Located in the Philippines , Coron is one of the most popular tourist destinations as well as a unique ecological region. Coron is a tropical island located in the Calamian Islands of Northern Palawan, Palawan Province, Philippines. Coron Island is the third largest island among Calamian Islands located in North Palawan. Also, the Coron archipelago, which is located separately from the main island of Palawan, has a unique beauty to the island itself. Coron is a first-class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. The original settlers of Coron Palawan were the Calmiananen, Tagbanwa, and Cuyonon tribes. These tribal groups, especially the Tagbanwa tribe, are among the oldest traditional ethnic groups in the Philippines. And there are many legends about the history of the early settlers of the Coron Palawan islands. Later on, around 1565 AD, when the Philippines became a Spanish colony, relations between the Coron Palawan Islands and Europe bega...

Galle Southern Sri Lanka: Best Places to Visit

Galle is a beautiful coastal district located in the southern province of Sri Lanka, both touristically and historically important. Galle district, which occupied an important position during the Portuguese, Dutch, and English colonial periods, is now one of the major cities located in the southern province of Sri Lanka. A trading and shipping port since before the Portuguese and Dutch colonial period, Galle Port remained the main port of Sri Lanka for about two centuries until the British chose Colombo as the main port of Sri Lanka.  Galle city is one of the must-visit areas in Sri Lanka with several beautiful beaches as well as many tourist spots. The buildings and houses built in Portuguese and Dutch architecture as well as the narrow streets add a different beauty to the city of Galle. Touring the city of Galle allows you to experience the beauty of the Galle Fort by bike and the narrow lanes that pass through houses built during the colonial period. There are opportu...

Sacred Sankhapala Ancient Temple - Ratnapura Sri Lanka

Sankhapala Ancient Temple beautiful Buddhist temple with historical significance, located in the Pallebedda area of ​​Ratnapura district in Sabaragamuwa province, Sri Lanka. Consisting of natural rock caves, past constructions, and currently built Temples, this Sankhapala Rajamaha Vihara Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple with a history dating back to the BC era. Many ancient inscriptions, artifacts various ancient constructions have been found in the Sankhapala temple as well as in the temple area. The history of this Sankhapala temple is related to the period of King Dutugemunu, who was a great king who reigned in Sri Lanka around 161-137 BC. Historical sources mention ten people with special abilities known as the Ten Giants who were in King Dutugemunu's army. Among these ten great giants, the one known as "Phussadeva" lived in the area where the present Sankhapala temple is located. During the war between King Dutugemunu and the South Indian invader Elara, it is sta...

Travel to Sri Lanka: useful travel tips

  Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation with a mild climate that has won tourist attraction. Sri Lanka is perfect with beautiful beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, and beautiful parks like Wilpattu and Yala as well as many tourist attractions and historical places. Also, Sri Lanka has a unique culture as well as a proud history. Come and experience the Sri Lankan culture and be inspired by the beautiful natural environment of Sri Lanka as well as witness the beauty of the beautiful tourist spots. Also, come to Sri Lanka to enjoy various types of sweets and different types of food that are unique to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Travel Map Travel tips: Sri Lanka  By getting an understanding of the culture and folk life of Sri Lanka before traveling to Sri Lanka, the trip can be enjoyed to the fullest and successful trip. Sri Lankan society as a whole is friendly and hospitable. But when traveling in Sri Lanka, understanding the local society and people can make the trip successful. Traf...

Characteristics of Sri Lankan lakes and ancient irrigation industry

Sri Lanka is a country with an agricultural economy in the past. Therefore, water management was essential. Many irrigation systems can be seen in the dry regions of Sri Lanka such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and the North Central Province. In the past, due to the development of settlements centered in the dry region of Sri Lanka, rainwater was not sufficient for agricultural activities and general consumption as the rainfall in the dry region was received only at one time of the year. Especially in the past, water was essential to maintain rice cultivation, which was the main agricultural crop in Sri Lanka. In the early days of Sri Lanka, small lakes  were created to collect rainwater in rural areas. These small village tanks are connected  by an "Elanga" system. When the "Elanga" system is simply by definition, the "Elanga" system is an irrigation system that usually connects a lake on higher ground to several lower lakes using canals. Later, due to th...

Traditional and health beneficial spices of Sri Lanka

Spices can be simply defined as dried seeds, dried leaves, roots, or barks. Spices are mainly used for food preservation, and natural food flavoring as well as in the production of medicines and perfumes. Sri lankan spices   The quality, taste, and health benefits of Sri Lankan spices have earned a special place for Sri Lankan spices both domestically and abroad. Like Sri Lankan tea production, Sri Lankan spices also have a special place in the world. Throughout history, evidence has been found that Sri Lankan spices were exported to India, Burma (Myanmar), and European countries. When Sri Lanka became a colony of the Portuguese in 1505 AD, the spice trade, which was previously occupied by Arab traders, passed into the hands of the Portuguese. Later, when Sri Lanka was colonized by the Dutch, the spice trade in Sri Lanka expanded further. The Dutch started the cultivation of spices in Sri Lanka and employed special teams to formally export the spices. After the Dutch...