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Anyone for Scrabble in Sri Lanka?

SriLanka-International-Scrabble-TournamentIf you want to play scrabble in Sri Lanka take care who your opponents may be.

The world record for highest score over a 24 hour period goes to a Sri Lankan pair of scrabblers called Lakshan Wanniarachchi and Yeshan Jayasuriya.

The couple managed to get a cool 196,525 points in a 24 hour game on 10th/11th November 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

And it is not just the adults who are playing.

scrabbleIn the World Youth Scrabble Championships in 2015, Sri Lanka walked away with six awards, one of which was the best team award and the under 14 title.

The Sri Lankan National Scrabble 2016 Championships takes place on 13th August 2016, venue still to be decided.



Baby Elephant Rescued from Storm Drain in Sri Lanka

baby elephant rescued from storm drainThe event of the saving of a baby elephant caught in a storm drain in Hambantota has reached world news.

From CBS news in USA to the BBC in the UK, the event has been broadcasted as a a story of animal interest.

Having fallen down a concrete storm drain, workers hammered their way at an interconnecting slab of concrete to widen the gap, before managing to pull the elephant to rescue.

We all wish the little beauty the best of health.

The video can be seen HERE

 

5% of Sri Lanka is Water

AnuradhapuraAmazing I know, but 5% of Sri Lanka is made up of rivers, lakes and tanks.

“Tanks” are man-made lakes, a bit like reservoirs.

No more is this visible than the area of Anuradhapura, where the former capital resorted to protect the water source in order to use it to irrigate the surrounding fields. In this way, the population of Anuradhapura could become self-sufficient on its neighbouring crops, especially rice. At the time, this was an amazing feat of engineering.

Examples of  “tanks” in this area include Basawkkulama Tank, Tissa Wewa and Nuwara Wewa. “Wewa” is sinhala for “lake”.

To explore these tanks, we have great places to stay in Anuradhapura:

HOLIDAY RENTALS IN ANURADHAPURA

From $30 Per night

Lievi's Tourist Guest House, Anuradhapura (0 )

Lievi's Tourist Guest House of Anuradhapura is a small delightful little guest house with lovely natural surroundings and peaceful garden. BOOK SECUR...
  •  Bed & breakfast
  •  7 bath
  •  7 bed
  •  1 parking
From $25 Per night

Hotel Shalini, Anuradhapura (0 )

Hotel Shalini is located in Anuradhapura, along Harischandra Mawatha water tower which runs from clock tower to hospital. Each room comes with a TV. S...
  •  Hotel
  •  14 bath
  •  14 bed
  •  1 parking

From $18 Per night

Hotel Gaily, Anuradhapura (0 )

Hotel Gaily is a friendly small family run hotel in Anuradhapura set in a quiet rural area between Anurahapura and Mihintale, ideal for those seeking ...
  •  Hotel
  •  8 bath
  •  8 bed
  •  1 parking
From $25 Per night

Sunshine Tourist Rest, Anuradhapura (0 )

Sunshine Tourist Rest offers excellent value for money accommodation in Anuradhapura. Full English breakfast is included. BOOK SECURELY THROUGH AIRBN...
  •  Bed & breakfast
  •  2 bath
  •  2 bed
  •  1 parking

From $31 Per night

Heaven Upon Rice Fields, Anuradhapura (0 )

Heaven Upon Rice Fields in Anuradhapura has amazing views over the rice fields, as the name suggests. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free Wi...
  •  Bed & breakfast
  •  2 bath
  •  2 bed
  •  1 parking
From $22 Per night

Hotel Linaya, Anuradhapura (0 )

Hotel Linaya in Anuradhapura is set in natural beauty close to the lake Nuwara Wewa. BOOK SECURELY THROUGH AIRBNB - PRICES FROM $22 PER NIGHT AC roo...
  •  Bed & breakfast
  •  6 bath
  •  6 bed
  •  1 parking

From $33 Per night

Kivga Holiday Bungalow, Anuradhapura (0 )

Overlooking Nuwarawewa Lake in Anuradhapura, Kivga Bungalow houses a small dining area where Sri Lankan food is served. BOOK 2 DIFFERENT ROOM TYPES...
  •  Bungalow
  •  4 bath
  •  4 bed
  •  1 parking
From $58 Per night

Ceylan Lodge with Pool, Anuradhapura (0 )

Set amidst lush tropical greenery, Ceylan Lodge of Anuradhapura offers peaceful and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access, a swimming pool a...
  •  Bed & breakfast
  •  16 bath
  •  16 bed
  •  1 parking

From $25 Per night

Bevary Holiday Home, Anuradhapura (0 )

Bevary Holiday Home is located in Anuradhapura. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Spacious rooms features combine the opulence of our guest ...
  •  Bed & breakfast
  •  5 bath
  •  5 bed
  •  1 parking
From $15 Per night

City Resort Guest House, Anuradhapura (0 )

The City Resort Guest House is situated 1.2 km from the Sacred City of Anuradhapura. BOOK 6 DIFFERENT ROOM TYPES THROUGH AIRBNB - PRICES FROM $15 PER...
  •  Bed & breakfast
  •  11 bath
  •  11 bed
  •  1 parking

Public photography etiquette in Sri Lanka

photographerThe colour and culture of Sri Lanka makes it a photographer’s paradise however there are a few things to consider before getting too snap happy.

Depends on where you plan to photograph, some sites require a permit which covers photography, filming, parking and entrance fee.

No photography of sensitive locations (inside and outside), inside of shopping malls and inside tea factories (outside OK). Be especially careful in Fort, Colombo (except on the beach). If local soldiers are standing guard, it probably shouldn’t be photographed.

Don’t rely on signs alone, as sometimes they are old or missing. For example, one end of a bridge may have a “No Photography” sign, but not the other. There have been instances where foreign nationals have been detained by the police after taking photographs of buildings or vehicles used by VIPs. These include numerous sites in central Colombo. Use of video and/or photography is prohibited near military bases and government buildings.

 

Fly to Sri Lanka from 151 European Destinations

turkish_airlines_pic11Turkish Airlines (TK) is an international airline based in Turkey. It serves over 280 routes in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Turkish Airlines is also a member of Star Alliance, which currently has 28 member airlines that fly around the world.

Fly to Colombo, Sri Lanka from 151 European Destinations, including:

Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Birmingham, Bordeaux, Berlin, Bucharest, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Faro, Geneva, Helsinki, London Gatwick, Lisbon, Madrid, Malaga, Manchester, Munich, Milan, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Prague, Rome, Sofia, Tallinn, Valencia, Vienna, Venice, Warsaw.

Flights operate via Istanbul which is well known for excellent restaurants, cafes and shopping.

Turkish Airlines operates an Airbus A330 aircraft 5 days a week from Istanbul to Colombo via Male in The Maldives.

Days Departure/Arrival
Istanbul-Maldives- Colombo
Monday,Wednesday,
Thursday,Friday,Sunday		 01:10 – 11:55 – 15:10    (TK730)
Colombo-Maldives– Istanbul
Monday,Wednesday,
Thursday,Friday,Sunday		 21:40 – 22: 40 –  05:45

(TK 731)

Don’t be put off by flying via The Maldives, there is no need to change aircraft, it just stops in Male to drop off/pick up passengers and is on the ground for aprox just 55 minutes. Actually landing in the Maldives is quite an experience if you’ve never done it before, just make sure you get a window seat. Check out our photos.

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Economy Class

More Legroom

Passengers on Turkish Airlines flights have about 2 feet 9 inches of legroom. Compared to other international airlines, Turkish Airlines flights have about 1.79 Inches of additional legroom.

Slender Seats

Seats are about 1 foot 5 inches wide and recline about 6 inches, which is slightly smaller than the average for all international flights.

Recline Farther

Seats recline about 6 inches, which is 33% farther than the average for all international airlines.

“One of the best flying experience!”

Overall a perfect flying experience! Great service amazing food extremely friendly staff and perfectly maintained aircraft! Had a free wifi during all flight! Extremely good service not just for economy class but especially for economy class! Welcome package with socks, lipbalm, slippers etc .. great flying option for a very affordable price!

To Book Turkish Airlines and any other major airlines to Sri Lanka, click HERE