Comments on: Experiencing Sri Lanka’s Providence- Part I: Trincomalee’s Koneswaram Hindu Temple

By: Liz Borod Wright

Liz Borod Wright — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:11:31 +0000

RT @toddwassel: Sri Lanka's East Coast is Safe and Beautiful http://su.pr/2rqnZP #lp #travel

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:08:50 +0000

Sri Lanka's East Coast is Safe and Beautiful http://su.pr/2rqnZP #lp #travel

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:22:45 +0000

Thanks for the advice Nancy. What type of work are you doing in Badulla? I love the area so you are really lucky to be living up there for so long.

By: nancy Shamban

nancy Shamban — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:02:31 +0000

Kathy, I am in my 60s and now volunteering in Sri Lanka for 18 months. I am in a town in the tea country called Badulla. I have had no problems at all on any form of transportation. I now take the buses from place to place because they are shorter then the trains which take forever. Some of the night buses leaving around 11pm are great because they are air conditioned and require a reservation. Other buses just keep pouring people in so there is really no breathing room. Please email me when you get here if you like and I shall be happy to help you. Nancy

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:33:50 +0000

Hi Jeremie, I’m not in the country at the moment so I don’t have the latest information. My suggestion would be just to head to Trinco and find the information from there. Cheers
Todd Wassel´s recent [type] ..Hiking Dragash- Kosovo- Brod to Mount Cule

By: jeremie

jeremie — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:20:11 +0000

Hi, Is it ok to go to pottuvil by the coast road ? because I’ve read in a guide that this road was close…
and if it is the case what is the best way to do trinco – pottuvil ?? Thanks!

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:46:36 +0000

Sri Lanka Series, Temple, Buddhas, Tea Country- 1: http://su.pr/2rqnZP 2: http://su.pr/2Tnxif 3: http://su.pr/25y5VD #travel #lp #MatadorN

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:19:10 +0000

Exploring Sri Lanka's Koneswaram Hindu Temple. Is the East Safe for tourists? http://su.pr/2rqnZP #MatadorN #lp #travel

By: Kavindu

Kavindu — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:03:42 +0000

Great photos and story, Now the troubles are over, now you all are welcome to our beautiful country.

By: Kavidu Kavisha

Kavidu Kavisha — Thu, 27 May 2010 05:00:13 +0000

Experiencing Sri Lanka’s Providence- Part I: Trincomalee’s Koneswaram Hindu [..] – http://b2l.me/qhhv6 (via @toddwassel)

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:12:04 +0000

I have travelled alone through the Indian subcontinent (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka) and had no problems although it was a long time ago (1980-81).
I stayed on a beach near Batticaloa with a family for a few weeks and it was simply divine although I did get rather fat eating that yummy buffalo milk curd every day.

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:49:50 +0000

No worries, you will love it there. I also lived in Japan for 5 years so if you want any advice let me know. Cheers, Todd

By: Kathy aka mytimetotravel

Kathy aka mytimetotravel — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:43:27 +0000

Thanks Todd – that’s cool. Since I travel solo I usually avoid having a car and driver just for me (plus I had a bad experience doing that in Romania), but I think it might be in-budget for Sri Lanka, or at least for part of the time.

I’m really looking forward to SL – my father served on a battleship there during WWII, and sounds like good scenery and historic sights. I won’t get there until Jan 2011, so am planning for Japan and South Korea right now.
.-= Kathy aka mytimetotravel´s recent blog ..Where Next? =-.

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:35:51 +0000

Hi Kathy,

Thanks for visiting the site. Lonely Planet is right that there can be some issues with women on very crowded buses (usually the none air conditioned in town ones) and crowded trains. Although this also happens in Japan, so it is just a matter of being aware.

As for car and driver vs tour, it all just depends on your budget. Train travel can be a slightly less crowded option, or the intercity air conditioned buses that are smaller and thus not as easy for people to get frisky.

Prices are relatively cheap in Sri Lanka so hiring a car and driver can be reasonable. Like I said, it all depends on your budget. Perhaps a car and driver to start and then more local transport the farther you get from Colombo.

By the way, you are officailly this sites 300th commenter! Thanks a bunch and while I don’t have a prize for you, I’m happy to help with your Sri Lanka trip where I can. Cheers
.-= Todd Wassel´s recent blog ..Experiencing Sri Lanka’s Providence- Part 2: The Ancient Buddha Rock Statues of Polonnaruwa =-.

By: Kathy aka mytimetotravel

Kathy aka mytimetotravel — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:22:44 +0000

I’m planning to visit Sri Lanka as part of my RTW, but I’m a solo female traveler (60+) and Lonely Planet is really off-putting about travel in S.L. for women. Especially on trains, where they say sexual assault is a possibility. What’s your take? Should I be looking at a tour or a car and driver?

By: cheapbackpacking

cheapbackpacking — Sat, 01 May 2010 18:44:58 +0000

Fantastic photography and blogging on Sri Lanka http://su.pr/2KSz8M

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:55:51 +0000

RT @RunawayJuno RT @toddwassel: The War is Over, now is the time to visit Eastern Sri Lanka http://su.pr/2rqnZP #lp #travel #traveltuesday

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:55:51 +0000

RT @RunawayJuno RT @toddwassel: The War is Over, now is the time to visit Eastern Sri Lanka http://su.pr/2rqnZP #lp #travel #traveltuesday

By: Jiyeon Juno Kim

Jiyeon Juno Kim — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:48:25 +0000

RT @toddwassel: The War is Over, now is the time to visit Eastern Sri Lanka http://su.pr/2rqnZP #lp #travel #traveltuesday #MatadorN

By: Todd Wassel

Todd Wassel — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:12:55 +0000

The War is Over, now is the time to visit Eastern Sri Lanka http://su.pr/2rqnZP #lp #travel #traveltuesday #MatadorN