Lonely Planet Sri Lanka
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Lonely Planet Sri Lanka
Joe Cummings , Teresa Cannon , Mark Elliott , and Ryan Ver Berkmoes
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ASIN: 1740599756 |
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Marco Polo thought Sri Lanka was the finest island of its size in all the world - and we agree. Explore the majestic ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. Stretch out on secluded palm-fringed beaches. Follow the glowing strings of lights on the pilgrim trail up Adam's Peak. Ride through hillside tea plantations in a rattling train. This guide gives you the inside information on Sri Lanka's richest experiences.
o GET THE LOWDOWN - our dedicated Snapshot, Culture and History chapters are your ticket to understanding local life <BR>o GO ON SAFARI - get up close to Sri Lanka's birds, elephants and leopards: our detailed national parks information shows you how <BR>o DON'T JUST LIE THERE - we tempt you off the beach with Sri Lanka's best diving, hiking and surfing <BR>o KNOW YOUR KITUL FROM YOUR KIRI BATH - our Food & Drink chapter will help you gobble your way through the island's celebrated cuisine <BR>o FIND YOUR WAY - easy-to-read maps show you where to go
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Very Helpful.......2007-04-02
This book helped me navigate my way through my very interesting recent trip.
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Lonely Planet Sinhala Phrasebook
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ASIN: 086442597X |
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Make the most of your travel tin Sri Lanka: speak Sinhala! If you're after a ticket for the cricket, the best way to the beach or a taste of Ayurveda treatment, this is the book for you. Seek out the striking Sigiriya frescoes or kick on with the kolam dancers at Ambalangoda. Barter for your batiks or talk tea at the plantation - whatever you choose, add sparkle to you, speech on the Isle of Gems. <ul>
get the lowdown on full moon days and festivals </li>
don't be thrown by signs in script </li>
curry favour with your waiter - order in Sinhala </li>
use the comprehensive dictionary to find words fast </li>
know the right vocab for monk communication </li>
wise up on Sinhalese pronunciation and grammar </li></ul>
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Lonely Planet Sinhala Phrasebook.......2007-05-13
Nice little book even though the language is crazy to try to learn.
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- The Pearl of the Orient
- Great guide
- useful and informative
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Lonely Planet Sri Lanka
Richard Plunkett , and Brigitte Ellemor
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ASIN: 1740594231 |
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Whether you want to marvel at ancient cities or the Buddha's tooth, comb idyllic beaches or follow the paths of elephants, this guide to the colour and flavours of Sri Lanka is your key to unlocking its secrets. <ul>
43 maps, including a colour country map </li>
colour section on the wildlife of Sri Lanka, plus essential tips for birdwatchers </li>
the flavours of Sri Lanka, from a morning hopper to an evening arrack </li>
from cheap dens to colonial mansions - the scoop on where to puff your pillow </li></ul>
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Great service!.......2006-07-06
I received the book in excellent condition and quite fast! Would use this company again without a doubt!
Lonely Planet Sri Lanka Travel Guide.......2005-08-15
I barely give "Lonely Planet Sri Lanka" 5 stars as they have some nice color photos of different activities and areas in Sri Lanka, they also have good individual area maps though straight black and white not topographical or color as they have in "Insight Guide Sri Lanka". Basically a very nicely laid out guide with just about all the information you would hope to expect or need.
The Pearl of the Orient .......2005-01-19
Sri Lanka is an island of exceptional beauty -- but there is trouble in paradise. For two decades the island has been torn apart by violence between the two largest ethnic groups, Buddhist Sinhalese and Hindu Tamils. One of my most vivid memories of Colombo was a march of Buddhist monks carrying signs with political sentiments such as, "Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country." The Tamil Tigers, on their part, will probably be remembered as virtuoso suicide bombers. So much for "tolerant" Asian religions.
Most of the violence has now ceased and the traveler need not be concerned with it, although traveling by land from Colombo to Jaffna in the north one has to pass along a dirt highway lined in places with minefields. Military fortresses will also be encountered along main highways.
I'm not much of a beach fan, although that's why most tourists go to Sri Lanka. Given the ravages of the tsunami most of the beach resorts on the South and East coasts have probably been damaged. So this is an excellent time to go to Sri Lanka to see the beautiful tea estates in the cool, cloudy hill country and the Buddhist monuments near the center of the island. For the sand and sea set, some decent beach resorts near Colombo on the West coast were probably not affected by the Tsunami.
The Lonely Planet Guide sums up the many attractions of this beautiful country. As always, it includes reliable information on history and practical matters plus sidebars on interesting subjects such as birds, turtles, train schedules, and 101 uses for a coconut.
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Great guide.......2004-11-18
I traveled to Sri Lanka for New Year's 2004, and found the information contained to be extremely helpful. Especially the accommodation information. When I arrived to Sri Lanka, I had nothing planned - and was going to hire a driver to take me around. Finding a driver, we sat down to plan the trip, book the hotels etc... I was able to compare the prices listed in the Lonely Planet Guide with those quoted and used the book to bargain the prices down - it was great! Most of the stuff in the guide was tourist orientated - where I prefer to take the road less traveled. I definitely recommend getting this guide before you head over - and read it over a few times before getting there, it will help you out heaps!
useful and informative.......2003-12-07
I used the latest edition of this book (published August 2003) while travelling around Sri Lanka for a month in November 2003. I found the information in the book to be accurate and easy to find. Like most Lonely Planet guide books its strength is detailed logistical information such as bus and train times, accommodation and opening times. The only negative point is that sometimes the historical and background information is a little vague and lacks specific dates. Still I would thoroughly recommend this book for any independent traveller in Sri Lanka. It will save you time and money and help you enjoy your holiday even more.
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Sri Lanka (Lonely Planet French Guides)
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Lonely Planet Sri Lanka: Guide De Voyage (Lonely Planet Travel Guides French Edition)
Christine Niven
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Sri Lanka (Lonely Planet Sri Lanka: Travel Survival Kit)
Tony Wheeler
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ASIN: 0908086326 |
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- Excellent value
- Not very useful
- Not a Good Way to Learn Singhalese
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Lonely Planet Sri Lanka Phrasebook (Lonely Planet Sinhala Phrasebook)
Margit Meinhold
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 0908086946 |
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Excellent value.......2001-03-02
I found this little book to be a good value- there is so little available on the languages of Sri Lanka- There a lots of little cultural tips as well- An audio tape would be a good accessory-
Not very useful.......2000-05-01
This little book is not very useful for learning such a complex language. There is nothing about the alphabet and the pronunciation guide is confusing.
Not a Good Way to Learn Singhalese.......2000-02-29
Right before my trip to Sri Lanka I purchased this book. I find the culture and language fascinating, but I was incredibly frustrated by my lack of understanding of Singhalese. Nearly every word in the Singhalese language is at least twice as long as any word in English.
For a person w/ no previous experience w/ Singhalese this book will be too cursory to provide much benefit. I don't recommend taking it w/ you to Sri Lanka unless you have nothing else. On the other hand, it doesn't cost much, and is probably worth its price tag.
When you're in Sri Lanka you might try to take some impromptu language lessons from a friendly stranger. You'll get more from it.
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