Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka
Free to wander; walk the ramparts near sunset. Individual museums charge small fees.
Whale Watching Sri Lanka: Mirissa or Trincomalee, and When to Go
Whale watching Sri Lanka: Mirissa on the south coast roughly November to April, Trincomalee on the east roughly April to September, and how to pick a kind boat.
Things to Do in Sri Lanka in November, December and January
Visiting Sri Lanka from November to January? A local driver's honest guide to where the weather is good, what to do, and which coast to skip.
Yala / Tissamaharama to Hiriketiya: Transport Options & Costs
How to get from Yala and Tissamaharama to Hiriketiya on the south coast — why there's no easy train or bus, what a private transfer involves, and how to get an exact guide price for the leg.