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Theodore J.•520 rep•135
What are the best ways to interact with locals and learn about their daily lives.
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The best way to experience local culture is to stay in family run guesthouses instead of large hotels. The hosts often invite you to share traditional meals and explain their daily customs.
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Kasun D.•44880 rep•16
Always ask before taking photos of people, especially monks. Learning a few basic words in Sinhala like Ayubowan goes a very long way in building friendly connections.
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