Canada says "exercise a high degree of caution" - is that 2022 energy again?
Checking advisories before we fly 22 Aug. Canada/US still talk demonstrations, terrorism, landmines. Is anything actually kicking off in Colombo right now or is this boilerplate?
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Day-to-day tourist Sri Lanka this month is temples, rain, and tuk-tuks, not barricades. Advisories stay cautious because of leftover terror-risk language, possible short-notice demos that can block a road, and mines in the north. Perahera week in Kandy is heavy police and road closures, not a protest. Follow local news the week you arrive. If a march is called, take a different street. Tourism hotline 1912. Register with your embassy if that is your habit.
No demo. Normal Colombo. Extra cops around the lake for Perahera, that is it.
Boilerplate plus the mine leftover plus "protests can happen". Not 2022 queues.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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