Sri Lanka
What do expats in Sri Lanka appreciate most about the local culture?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they appreciate the most about the local culture in Sri Lanka. They wrote...
"Friendliness of people and their willingness to help you at every turn. I was working in London and Latvia before and I was depressed then due to the fact that I did not find genuine people around me," commented one expat who made the move to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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"It is clean, people are more educated amongst south Asian people, nature is beautiful, weather is nice, great fruits and sea food," remarked another expat in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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What do expats in Sri Lanka appreciate most about the local culture?
If you live in Sri Lanka, newcomers to Sri Lanka would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
