Health Guide
Arugam Bay Safety
Arugam Bay Safety
Diving and Snorkeling Around Arugam Bay: Ear Equalising, Decompression Sickness, and Medical Clearance
Diving and snorkeling trips out of Arugam Bay bring their own risks: ear equalising, decompression sickness, and knowing when you need medical clearance first.
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Road Rash: Treating Scooter and Motorbike Abrasions in Arugam Bay
Road rash from a scooter slide picks up dirt fast and infects easily in the tropics. Here's how to clean it properly and when it needs more than a plaster.
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Tuk-Tuk Safety in Arugam Bay: What Riders Need to Know
Tuk-tuks are the easiest way to get around Arugam Bay, but they have no seatbelts, no doors, and no airbags. Here's how to ride safely and what to do if things go wrong.
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Rip Currents in Arugam Bay: How to Spot Them and What to Do If You're Caught
Rip currents are the biggest ocean hazard in Arugam Bay, for swimmers and surfers alike. Here's how to spot one, escape it, and help someone who can't.
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Scooter and Motorbike Safety in Arugam Bay: Avoiding the Injuries We See Most
Rented scooters are how most travelers get around Arugam Bay, and road accidents are the most serious injuries we treat. Here is how to stay off our table.
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Arugam Bay Safety Guide: A Local's Perspective
Arugam Bay is one of the safest surf towns in Sri Lanka, but there are still local hazards worth knowing. Tuk-tuks, swimming, wildlife, monsoons, and more.
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