Tales under the cat tree
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The sounds, hazards, and culture of driving in Chile and Sri Lanka
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The sounds, hazards, and culture of driving in Chile and Sri Lanka

We go from Chile to Sri Lanka looking at the different driving norms and road culture. From using your hazards proactively to driving with your horn
From the Atacama, Chile to Colombo, Sri Lanka. © 2025 Duleepa Wijayawardhana

This podcast combines two pieces from Tales under the cat tree with some additional content.

The "hazards" of driving in Chile

Every country has its driving norms and after driving 2,500 kilometres in Chile, I think I've figured out at least one that you might want to have in the back of your mind before visiting! Read the full piece.

Photos: Scenes from the Atacama, Chile, Carnival in Arica, Chile

The Colombo Traffic Symphonic Orchestra

What was it like to drive through the busy congested streets of Colombo, Sri Lanka? Let me take you on a "musical" journey. In some parts and times in the city, this is not yet ancient history. Read the full piece

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