Sri Lanka is an interesting island country south of India in the Indian Ocean. It is a tropical island with a diversity of culture and people. There are two official languages, Sinhala, which is spoken by the majority population of Sinhalese, and Tamil, spoken by the minority Tamil and Muslim groups. In most large cities you can find people who speak English but it is more challenging when you're in the smaller towns and rural areas.

The island has two major monsoon seasons, the first from October to January and the second from May to July. The island is relatively flat with some rolling hills and mountain areas on the interior.

Arugam Bay: A strip of beach on Sri Lanka's east coast that is very traveler friendly.
Ella: A small town with an incredible view through Ella Gap.
Yala National Park: The national park in Sri Lanka where you can do a safari and see elephants, leopards, and reptiles of all kinds.

Kottu Roti: A mixture of roti (bread), vegetables and meat.
Coconut Sambol: A side dish made from ground coconut, chilies, fish and lime juice.
Lamprais: Rice cooked in a curry sauce and served with meatballs.