Sri Lanka's Two Monsoons: Where to Go in Every Month
How Sri Lanka's south-west and north-east monsoons mean there's almost always a dry coast somewhere — with a month-by-month guide to the south, west, east, north and hill country.
Planning
First trips, seasons, monsoons and festivals.
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A First-Timer's Guide to Travelling in South Asia
How to approach a first trip to India, Nepal or Sri Lanka: pick a small area, travel in the right season, build in time, manage health and expectations, and handle attention and touts calmly.
Monsoon Season: What Travellers Should Know Before Visiting
How the south-west and north-east monsoons move across South Asia, what rain actually looks like on the ground, transport disruptions, health precautions and why some travellers choose the monsoon on purpose.