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More beautiful than Switzerland, cheaper than Thailand! A visa-free country unknown to 90% of people

More beautiful than Switzerland, cheaper than Thailand! A visa-free country unknown to 90% of people

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7-Day Sri Lanka Road Trip: The Ultimate Adventure in Just One Country!

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7-Day Sri Lanka Road Trip: The Ultimate Adventure in Just One Country!

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Sri Lanka | The rainy season is ending, and the most beautiful season is coming

Sri Lanka | The rainy season is ending, and the most beautiful season is coming

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Better than Switzerland, cheaper than Thailand! 2k is enough for a week

Better than Switzerland, cheaper than Thailand! 2k is enough for a week

Blissful doufu

Blissful doufu

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Better than Switzerland, cheaper than Thailand! Enjoy a comfortable full week for just 2k

Better than Switzerland, cheaper than Thailand! Enjoy a comfortable full week for just 2k

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Sri Lanka trip is back! 5 tough days, stayed up all night to organize a pitfall avoidance guide after being scammed

Sri Lanka trip is back! 5 tough days, stayed up all night to organize a pitfall avoidance guide after being scammed

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Better for photos than Switzerland and more affordable than Thailand! Enjoy a full week in Sri Lanka for 2,000 yuan

Better for photos than Switzerland and more affordable than Thailand! Enjoy a full week in Sri Lanka for 2,000 yuan

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Matthew@345 Turner

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Explore Sri Lanka for 1 week with a budget of 2k per person｜Better value than Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia

Explore Sri Lanka for 1 week with a budget of 2k per person｜Better value than Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia

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Popular Types of Attractions in Ella

Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Exhibitions & events | Skybound experiences | Water sports

Popular Attractions in Ella

Ella Children Park | Little's Adams Peak View Point | Ravana's Cave | Secret Waterfall | Nildiya Pokuna Ella | Suwadivi Ayurveda Natural Beauty Centre | Shri Bodiyanganaramaya (Hela Pupula Temple & Vishnu Kataragama Dewale.) | Kital Ella Waterfall | Ella Rock Trailhead | Ravana waterfall | Taxi park ella

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