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Blogs from Tikalanka are designed to enhance your knowledge of Sri Lanka and Maldives and keep you up to date with recent developments. We intend to post regular features on travel, news, lifestyle and accommodation as well as guest articles from current and past customers, which will give you first-hand experience of Tikalanka, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Archive: June 2025

A solo traveller meeting the locals in Sri Lanka

TikaWeeks #26/2025: Sri Lanka update

Posted by John on 25th June 2025

Travelling solo may feel daunting to some but other free spirits find it liberating and exhilarating. We have our fair share of solo explorers on our holidays, and in recent years the number has grown. A one-to-one trip with your very own dedicated chauffeur guide can enhance the overall travel experience and enables you to get firsthand and intimate knowledge of Sri Lanka unachievable within a group. So, if you are looking for an independent and unconventional holiday experience, read on…

TikaWeeks #23/2025: Sri Lanka update

Posted by John on 2nd June 2025

Swimming with whales isn’t just unethical – it’s illegal in Sri Lanka. A recent study found 32 tour operators offering illegal swim-with-whales experiences in key whale-watching areas. Protecting these gentle giants requires collective action – from government and tour agencies, accommodation providers, boat operators, and tourists. For years, Sri Lanka’s tourism model has been framed around distinct “high” and “low” seasons, dictated largely by the island’s monsoonal patterns. This binary view, however, fails to reflect the island’s true potential. The reality? Sri Lanka offers rich, varied experiences throughout the year.

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TikaWeeks #26/2025: Sri Lanka update

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