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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 8 MIN

Negombo's Monsoon Season and the Long-Stay Question

from Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera · host Tharushi Perera

On day four in Negombo, Tharushi navigates the town's rainy season, checks in on the aftermath of the prison riot, and weighs the practicalities of renting a flat in Katuwapitiya against her plans to head inland. She also enjoys a quiet coffee at a local café and contemplates the fishing town's rhythm between the downpours. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Sri Lanka: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Sri Lanka guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Places in this episode: Sky Cafe Negombo, Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro, Negombo Dutch Fort, Lellama Fish Market, Angurukaramulla Temple, Katuwapitiya, Sigiriya. Covered: Monsoon weather in Negombo, Reflection on staying vs moving, Negombo harbour and fishing community, Café culture in Negombo, Practical costs of living in Negombo. Chapters:00:00 Katuwapitiya01:25 Cafe terrace04:53 Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro05:39 Sigiriya A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Negombo #SriLankaTravel #MonsoonSeason #TravelPodcast #Kottu #SigiriyaDayTrip #NegomboRain #DutchFort #SriLankaWeather #LongStayTravel #Katuwapitiya #LocalCafesNegombo #TravelDecisions #SriLankaOnABudget #FishingHarbour #IslandJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/sri-lanka/

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