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For how long will Trinco's pristine beaches remain pristine? There’s something indescribably pristine about places rarely visited that does wonders for the soul of the unconventional traveler. 30 years of civil war kept nearly half this nation in such a state, making travel to Arugam Bay, Trincomalee, Jaffna and the lot unforgettably breathtaking and quiet. It seemed almost untouched by the classic Sri Lankan footprint of refuse thus far. Peace opened many kilometers of travel to Sri Lankans living in the west, south and central parts of the island, letting them venture into territories that most have never had a chance to see in their lifetime until last May. A year down the line, these places have become wastelands for the adventurous soul who knows the world is his garbage dump.