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Sri Lanka
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Desiree Bilon 
Way to go Des! Great article and fantastic photos!
hi there, notice you’ve recently been to Sri Lanka – was wondering if you had any thoughts/tips for a female thinking of travelling there alone? Any help appreciated!
Hi, which area of the country are you planning to go to and when? What kinds of things do you want to do there? Sri Lanka is a very beautiful country and there are lots of things to do and see.
For the first part of my trip, I travelled with a photographer to the East Coast for surfing and that was great. Then I travelled to the Ancient Cities region by myself. I had a tour guide/driver for that part. Then I spent a few more days in Colombo by myself and that was alright. I just walked everywhere or took tuk-tuks.
I definitely think it is easier to travel with a companion in Sri Lanka. My advice is to dress modestly (skirts past the knees and cover your shoulders). Also, try to get an Ayurvedic massage from a reputable place. If you do go with a tour guide, watch out for them taking you to sketchy places where they get a commission.
I recommend getting a copy of the Insight Guide to Sri Lanka and A Motorcycle Journey into the Heart of Sri Lanka’s Civil War, By Mark Stephan Meadows.
Hope this helps.
Thanks so much for your advice and help – I’m not sure yet, I think I will have a month or so – probably a mix of beaches/dive spots/ seeing architecture and also heading into the tea plantations too.