Gangaramaya is way too chaotic during Vesak. Are there any hidden, quiet temples in Colombo where I can sit and meditate peacefully....

We are doing the elephant gathering safari in Minneriya. Will a 200mm lens be enough, or do the jeeps stay very far back....

I am paddling out to the left point in Hiriketiya tomorrow. What is the local etiquette to avoid angering the instructors, and how shallow is the reef....

We were in Pettah when a monsoon downpour started. Every tuktuk driver refused to use the meter and demanded 2000 rupees for a 1km ride. How do you get a fair ride in the rain....

A guy on Mirissa beach promised a 100% money back guarantee if we do not see a blue whale. Is this a legit promise or a scam....

We are tired of mild tourist curries. Where in the hill country can we find homestays that serve the unedited, fiery local estate food....

We are heading to the Mambo Saturday night party in A-Bay. Is it safe for a group of females, and are there issues with spiked drinks....

I want to film the train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge. Are there strict drone bans, or can I just launch it from the hillside....

I want to photograph the remote Ritigala forest monastery ruins at sunset to get the golden light. Is it safe to be in that jungle at dusk....

I want to do a wellness yoga retreat in Ahangama, but I also want to surf during the day. Do retreats there have strict curfews or schedules....

We want to hike from Haputale down the Devils Staircase to Bambarakanda falls. Is the trail marked or do we need a local tracker....

A guy wearing a lanyard at the Kandy bus station told us the Dambulla bus was broken down and led us to a private AC van. Is this a scam....

We are in Colombo for Vesak. I know bars are closed for the alcohol ban, but is it safe for foreigners to eat at the free street food stalls (Dansal)....

I need a power bank for my hikes. Are the electronics stalls in Pettah market selling genuine items, or are they fake capacities....

We are renting a tuktuk. What is the absolute safest thing to do if we encounter a wild elephant blocking a rural dirt road....

Hiriketiya beach has great cafes, but I want cheap, authentic local food after surfing. Are there any hidden local gems within walking distance....

We are staying at a surf hostel in Arugam Bay and taking the overnight luxury bus from Colombo. Will they let us put our 6 foot boards underneath....

We are booking a whale tour in Mirissa. How do we know if the boat is operating ethically and safely, and what rules should they follow....

Lipton Seat is great but very crowded. Are there any hidden trails through the tea estates in Haputale where we will not see any other tourists....

I want to take photos of the giant stupas in Anuradhapura. Are there restrictions on using tripods or taking photos with monks....