Journeys Newsletter | March 2022 | EXJourneys Sri Lanka

MONTHLY NEWS BULLETIN - MARCH 2022

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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

Lao Tzu

Ahaspokuna bush-walks camp Sri Lanka

Dear Trade Colleagues,

Life is always full of challenges and how we overcome them is what defines us. Some of the hurdles Sri Lanka faced in the last two years have melted away and others have taken their place, but we Sri Lankans are determined to overcome these challenges. The good news is that travelling around Sri Lanka is as easy as it was in the pre-covid days. We’re loving the inflow of travellers and their explorations, and social media is the perfect attestment to the great experiences they are having in sunny Sri Lanka!Life is always full of challenges and how we overcome them is what defines us. Some of the hurdles Sri Lanka faced in the last two years have melted away and others have taken their place, but we Sri Lankans are determined to overcome these challenges. The good news is that travelling around Sri Lanka is as easy as it was in the pre-covid days. We’re loving the inflow of travellers and their explorations, and social media is the perfect attestment to the great experiences they are having in sunny Sri Lanka!

So, on that note, let’s find out why everything is just right in a corner of Habarana, learn how to breathe life into boring blocks of wood, have an exciting encounter with the MICE man, and also give birdwatching a boost while we’re at it!

As always, I wish you and your clients an experiential journey and look forward to seeing you soon.

Anuruddha Bandara (AB)

Founder
Experiential Journeys

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