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This is the guide that answers the questions you'd ask a friend who lived in Sri Lanka. Which places are really worth seeing? What excursions shouldn't be missed? Where are the great places tourist haven't yet discovered? Written by a local host, it is based on intimate knowledge of the island. *History and culture Sri Lanka's past and present explained in a nutshell. *Tailor-made itineraries Seven itineraries cover the main sights of Colombo and its surroundings. *Selected excursions Six excursions explore the hill towns and beaches of Sri Lanka. *Shopping, eating out and nightlife Tips on what to buy, where to eat and where to stay out late. *Essential practical information Hotels, climate, currency, getting around, useful addresses, etc. *Detailed pull-out map This gives an overview of the tours and can also be used independently of the guide --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.
Vijitha Yapa is a local host of Sri Lanka. He was born in the south of the island and grew up amidst tea and coconut plantations owned by his father. Working as the editor of three major newspapers in Sri Lanka, he travelled throughout the island. He hopes that your journey will be just as memorable. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
This is the guide that answers the questions you'd ask a friend who lived in Sri Lanka. Which places are really worth seeing? What excursions shouldn't be missed? Where are the great places tourist haven't yet discovered? Written by a local host, it is based on intimate knowledge of the island. *History and culture Sri Lanka's past and present explained in a nutshell. *Tailor-made itineraries Seven itineraries cover the main sights of Colombo and its surroundings. *Selected excursions Six excursions explore the hill towns and beaches of Sri Lanka. *Shopping, eating out and nightlife Tips on what to buy, where to eat and where to stay out late. *Essential practical information Hotels, climate, currency, getting around, useful addresses, etc. *Detailed pull-out map This gives an overview of the tours and can also be used independently of the guide --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.
Vijitha Yapa is a local host of Sri Lanka. He was born in the south of the island and grew up amidst tea and coconut plantations owned by his father. Working as the editor of three major newspapers in Sri Lanka, he travelled throughout the island. He hopes that your journey will be just as memorable. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Colombo's hotchpotch of fine Victorian buildings, grey concrete blocks and rickety wooden shacks is not a sprawling giant like many Asian cities. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, Galle Road, Adam's Peak, Ceylon Tourist Board, Mount Lavinia, Sri Pada, National Museum, Yala National Park, Colombo Fort, York Street, Dry Zone, Indian Ocean, Lewis Place, Temple of the Tooth, Tissa Wewa, Botanical Gardens, Cinnamon Gardens, Gal Vihara, Galle Face Centre Road, Gem Museum, Grand Hotel, Kalu Ganga, Mahaweli Ganga, Nanu Oya New!
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Colombo's hotchpotch of fine Victorian buildings, grey concrete blocks and rickety wooden shacks is not a sprawling giant like many Asian cities. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sacred tooth, image house Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, Galle Road, Adam's Peak, Ceylon Tourist Board, Mount Lavinia, Sri Pada, National Museum, Yala National Park, Colombo Fort, York Street, Dry Zone, Indian Ocean, Lewis Place, Temple of the Tooth, Tissa Wewa, Botanical Gardens, Cinnamon Gardens, Gal Vihara, Galle Face Centre Road, Gem Museum, Grand Hotel, Kalu Ganga, Mahaweli Ganga, Nanu Oya New!
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- Sri Lanka (British Documents on the End of Empire) (Pt. 1) by HMSO on page 107, and page 109
- Gran Canaria by Lanzarote Fuerteventura on page 92
- Sri Lanka by Guides Marcus on page 113
- Landmark Visitors guide Italian Lakes (Landmark Visitors Guides) by Richard Sale on page 92
- Landmark Visitor's Guide Yorkshire Dales (Landmark Visitor's Guides) by Ron Scholes on page 92
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