{"id":440,"count":5,"description":"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThroughout the years, Sri Lanka has been known by many names, but the one that perhaps describes it best is the old Persian name, Serendib, meaning \u2018serendipity\u2019.\r\n\r\nIn just 2009 Sri Lanka saw the end of a brutal 26 year long civil war. The entire nation breathed a sigh of relief, and finally, this beautiful teardrop shaped island opened up to the rest of the world once again.\r\n\r\nSince then, the entire country has been in a constant state of growth. The skyline of Colombo, Sri Lanka\u2019s capital city, is shooting skyward as rapid developments take root, one after another. The bustling streets of Kandy and Anuradhapura are quickly filling with tourists.\r\n\r\nBut outside of the urban meccas, Sri Lanka\u2019s tangled green jungle, rolling hills, and surf-washed shores draw a different kind of traveler.\r\n\r\nExtreme nomads with a burn for outdoor adventure have long known Sri Lanka\u2019s real charm isn\u2019t something you\u2019ll find in the city.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll find it in the butter flat lagoons, strong wind, and barreling surf.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll find it in the desolate islands, the hidden waterfalls, and the mysterious mountain temples.\r\n\r\nSurrounded by hundreds of kilometers of coral reef, and inland, covered in winding rivers and rugged jungle tracks, Sri Lanka is paradise for any outdoor explorer.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re planning a trip to this beautiful country, make sure to check out these handy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/souldrifters.com\/sri-lanka-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>conseils de voyage<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0avant de partir.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","link":"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/fr\/destinations\/sri-lanka\/","name":"Sri Lanka","slug":"sri-lanka","taxonomy":"category","parent":460,"meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/440"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/460"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}