First Time In North Sri Lanka! Is It Different Here? (Jaffna First Impressions) 🇱🇰

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  • @KenAbroad
    @KenAbroad  2 роки тому +23

    🚗 Road trip to get to Jaffna ➡ ua-cam.com/video/oeQUZuoH0So/v-deo.html
    🇱🇰 My Sri Lanka travel guide (over 60 pages, travel tips, routes etc.) ➡ tinyurl.com/kenabroadsrilanka

    • @rotorgamingyt
      @rotorgamingyt 2 роки тому +2

      Hi Ken👍🏼😊

    • @janakiabeysundera1734
      @janakiabeysundera1734 2 роки тому

      Ken you are exploring real world, like to see your interaction with people around the world.If you can you must visit Meemure. Mandaramnuwara,Pitawalapathana, Riverston, and so many heavenly beautyful places in Sri Lanka

    • @christinegatchalian1228
      @christinegatchalian1228 2 роки тому +2

      I lived in Sri Lanka most of the 1980s and sadly never got to visit Jaffna because of the war. Lucky you 💞

    • @Rapsterog
      @Rapsterog 2 роки тому

      Come to india 🇮🇳 my friend ❤

    • @wishwasvlogs969
      @wishwasvlogs969 2 роки тому +1

      Brother, thank you very much for promoting srilankan content. The country needs the support of foreign tourist more than ever. Your support is highly appreciated.

  • @Adniwhack
    @Adniwhack 2 роки тому +24

    Man, I love your enthusiasm and how you interact with the locals. It genuinely brings a smile to my face

  • @bhavanikidnapillai292
    @bhavanikidnapillai292 2 роки тому +32

    Hi Ken. You learnt many tamil words so quickly. Good on you.🇱🇰

  • @giannishen
    @giannishen 2 роки тому +11

    This is a great food discovery tour, thanks for sharing!
    這是很棒的美食探索之旅,謝謝分享!👍😃🙏

  • @s.t.kabilan
    @s.t.kabilan 2 роки тому +1

    Best jaffna vlog ever😊

  • @michaelprinz8178
    @michaelprinz8178 2 роки тому +2

    ich finde es sooo schön zu sehen wie du mit den Lokals umgehst und vorallem wie sie mit dir umgehen. Das zeigt uns das du immer sehr freundlich und positive bist auch wenn mal die kamera aus ist. Bleib wie du bist und hab eine schöne zeit

  • @FurbyPurrson
    @FurbyPurrson 2 роки тому +6

    Really happy to see you in Jaffna Ken.. our tamil brothers and sisters need recognition as well as our southern half of the country.. Kudos to you KEN you are truly amazing vlogger...

  • @Dodilafir
    @Dodilafir 2 роки тому +2

    Vanakkam Ken enjoy the pristine natural beauty of the North....

  • @sivabalasingham9918
    @sivabalasingham9918 2 роки тому +2

    Ken Nice to see you in Jaffna 🙏

  • @whatranch
    @whatranch 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Ken! We were in SL almost 20 years ago but were unable to visit the far north. Hope to return some day.

  • @nrehtuosretaw5151
    @nrehtuosretaw5151 2 роки тому +3

    Its great to see a video from my hometown uploaded on the same day it was filmed! Your video was so interesting :) But please for your own health, please be more careful with your hand hygiene otherwise you will end up being sick! Wishing you safe travels.

  • @BreakawayBites
    @BreakawayBites 2 роки тому +16

    I love the sights and sound here.... Always an amazing experience exploring local markets & trying out local products in a new place whenever you go....So many different type of muruku, i see which is favourite with Malaysians.... Those muruku are pretty good for light snacks if you feel like munching something....Nice!.. Another new subscriber for you .....Stay safe, be vigilant, Take care mate!!

  • @ngpranavan7553
    @ngpranavan7553 2 роки тому +7

    Love from jaffna srilanka 🇱🇰

  • @vodkadave69
    @vodkadave69 2 роки тому +3

    Great vlog Ken.
    I loved tasting all the different varieties of bananas when in Sri Lank,
    I seem to remember one tasting like an apple 😋

  • @kirthisingamsingamuththu4653
    @kirthisingamsingamuththu4653 2 роки тому +6

    Hai ben. Its lovely to see jaffna through ur video. There are so many jaffna traditional foods. In that try palmyrah roots. In there language odiyal.

  • @sivaranjanishanmuganathan6497
    @sivaranjanishanmuganathan6497 2 роки тому +11

    Ken lovely to hear you speak tamil words . You pronounce the words so well. Its like music to the ears.

  • @sivaranjanishanmuganathan6497
    @sivaranjanishanmuganathan6497 2 роки тому

    Love nothern Sri Lanka. Looking forward to more videos. Ken you sure are treating us to lovely videos. Thank you👍

  • @rotorgamingyt
    @rotorgamingyt 2 роки тому +7

    This vlog also was interesting and amazing to watch like your usual videos..😊
    Enjoy your every moments in Jaffna and stay safe Ken..💖
    Always love from Sri Lanka😊🇱🇰💖

  • @kevinperera18
    @kevinperera18 2 роки тому +1

    Good job Ken - thanks for going to Jaffna.

  • @jsmurthy7481
    @jsmurthy7481 2 роки тому

    Very good market survey and your impression about the place is 100%

  • @sukaanth2009
    @sukaanth2009 2 роки тому +1

    Nicely speaking with people…. Always welcome 🙏…

  • @bryananthoney
    @bryananthoney 2 роки тому +11

    Welcome back to Malaysia Ken. Nice to hear you trying out some Tamil words you can also use them when you meet up some indians here in Malaysia.

    • @manekaperera5134
      @manekaperera5134 2 роки тому +1

      This is not malaysia..!! It's Sri Lanka. He is in Jaffna. Northern Sri Lanka.. Tamils live there. So the language is tamil of course.

    • @bryananthoney
      @bryananthoney 2 роки тому +1

      @@manekaperera5134 I know that he filmed this video in Jaffna Sri lanka. Incase you dont know Ken left Sri lanka last Sunday and he's now back in Malaysia. He said that he has 8 more videos of him in Sri lanka and this is one of em. You can follow him on instagram and check out his stories.

    • @manekaperera5134
      @manekaperera5134 2 роки тому

      @@bryananthoney oh.. I didn't know that.. 😁 I don't have an instagram account also. I came back to this channel after a long time. Thanks for replying though.. 🤗

    • @bryananthoney
      @bryananthoney 2 роки тому

      @@manekaperera5134 no problem 👍🏻.

  • @SaveUpandFly
    @SaveUpandFly 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Ken, we would like to explore the north also

  • @kasunwarnakulasuriya8118
    @kasunwarnakulasuriya8118 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Ken, nice video again. In Kandy you ate juggery made of Kithul tree/Sugar cane. The one you eat at Jaffna is made out of Palmyrah tree. And the honey you tried was Bee honey. And if you hang around, pay a visit to Malayalan cafe, one of the best classic Jaffna Vegetarian food you can enjoy on a Banana leaf 😊

  • @chaw294
    @chaw294 2 роки тому +6

    "Vanakam" Ken😀😀 lt's always fun learning new words from all your videos. As always, it's interesting to tag along with you to the market. Oh, l haven't seen a red banana before. Wonderful to try stuff/snacks as you explore around the town. Aha...you love that colourful candy biscuits so much that you never missed buying them...👍🤓
    Great interaction with the locals in the dried fish shop and one of them even subscribed to your channel. They are indeed very friendly. "Nandri" for this fun video, Ken.

  • @julianniro2916
    @julianniro2916 2 роки тому +7

    Hi Ken . Thanks for visiting Jaffna . It is indeed a unique place and as you said it feels like being in a different country 🙂. Its my hometown and I love being there all the time . Your first impressions are great and same for me as well because i moved out of Jaffna to Colombo when i was just 10 odd years old due to the conflict. Do consider visiting Rio Icecream, near Nallur temple (special Jaffna ice cream ), Nilaavarai (a pond kind of a thing where you don't see where the water ends up ,it's like a Hole and it has a history), other beaches although it might be hot these days . Also everyplace you go better check out the local foods and small snacks giving the Jaffna flavor !.
    Stay safe , have a great time ! God bless you🙂🙏

  • @mettbel634
    @mettbel634 2 роки тому +7

    Hospitality is superb regardless of the place in SriLanka

  • @apparsuper3106
    @apparsuper3106 2 роки тому

    Vielen Dank für deinen besuch in Jaffna . deine freundliche art und weise beim unterhalten bringt viele freunde von ganzen Welt .

  • @carlitasingco2159
    @carlitasingco2159 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Ken good evening wow the amount of dried fish there in Sri Lanka it looks like l'm also on vacation there with my eyes full watching your videos!!!🇵🇭❤❤❤❤

  • @kasunliyanage9416
    @kasunliyanage9416 2 роки тому

    Thank you for these beautiful vlogs ken .always enjoying them..stay happy and safe

  • @roshinikahandawala2365
    @roshinikahandawala2365 2 роки тому

    Jaffna,nice video Ken,I love it,my beautiful country with nice people

  • @keerthirahu
    @keerthirahu 2 роки тому +5

    Don't forget to see The Nilavarai Well, Jaffna Fort, Delf Island

  • @eruthayamarythiagarajah8960
    @eruthayamarythiagarajah8960 2 роки тому

    Great Job Ken.

  • @alexgreen4831
    @alexgreen4831 2 роки тому +4

    I love your enthusiasm bro ❤

  • @anomagunasekera3342
    @anomagunasekera3342 2 роки тому +6

    Love from Sri Lanka ❤️🙏🏻🇱🇰🔥

  • @judyoh9008
    @judyoh9008 2 роки тому +4

    Wow, you have learnt a few Tamil words and also tried several local tidbits. I think the spicy snacks that you bought in 10:35 could be one of the many types of Tamil spicy snacks, it is delicious and also commonly available in Malaysia (I mean the type of snacks, not referring to the brand). Congrats you got a new subscriber in the shop selling dried fishes. 👏👏👏 I am sure you feel like being in a new country as the people there speak a different language, but there are just as friendly although they are not used to seeing foreigners in Jaffna.

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video.

  • @y.v.5069
    @y.v.5069 2 роки тому +1

    Your Travelling alone videos are more attractive, enjoyable and perfect than travelling with someone 🤗❤️

  • @chumroowazira8804
    @chumroowazira8804 2 роки тому

    Hi. It's very nice to be able to see and learn about this country. What is interesting are these waterfalls. Balangoda is a nice little town, if you are not far, go there.

  • @sathayeesuppiah3671
    @sathayeesuppiah3671 2 роки тому

    Nice video Ken thanks for sharing.

  • @kushal809
    @kushal809 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome video 🔥🔥👍

  • @chaanulife8514
    @chaanulife8514 2 роки тому

    Hi,ken , nice to see you in Jaffna

  • @kushal809
    @kushal809 2 роки тому +3

    Love your videos 🔥❤️🙌

  • @georgejobe961
    @georgejobe961 2 роки тому +16

    That’s what I remember about being in Sri Lanka. “What is your name”and “Where are you from” if I had a pound for every time I was asked it, I would be a millionaire! 😂😂😂

    • @KushanMahela832
      @KushanMahela832 2 роки тому +2

      Because pretty much most of us know that basic 😂

    • @NetITGeeks
      @NetITGeeks 2 роки тому

      I am a Canadian of Sri Lankan background (my parents are Sri Lankans). I speak fluent Sinhala but I cannot write. So people get confused when I travel in Sri Lanka. 😂😂😂

  • @filbritfrolics9315
    @filbritfrolics9315 2 роки тому

    very nice, people in Jaffna are friendly too.

  • @vidyutmulki2807
    @vidyutmulki2807 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed this vlog..I have not been to Jaffana will visit some day

  • @lizthabit4899
    @lizthabit4899 2 роки тому

    Lovely video I'm so glad you are staying in Siralanka.

  • @shivaattanayake4904
    @shivaattanayake4904 2 роки тому +2

    In the northern parts you get Palmyra Jaggery. In Kandy it's kithul Jaggery. Both are substitute for sugar

  • @All_About_Coc
    @All_About_Coc 2 роки тому +5

    Next time when u visit Sri Lanka please do visit Eastern Sri Lanka...Trincomalee And Batticaola after the crisis...Many tourists don't visit there too..But you have the most beautiful beaches there..
    Amazing hospitality..While u were visiting their warehouse..One guy was saying give him to taste first...They are soo welcoming...Forget the politicians at least the people are good..🇱🇰:)

  • @dominiczenais4991
    @dominiczenais4991 2 роки тому +2

    Squid Fish Curry with Jaffna Masala is Great...too

  • @mylittleworldsrilanka1442
    @mylittleworldsrilanka1442 2 роки тому

    Happy to see you in srilanka,

  • @craigb2644
    @craigb2644 2 роки тому

    Hi Ken, great video, never seen a red banana before!

  • @gayanperera3400
    @gayanperera3400 2 роки тому +1

    hey You can go to Naloor covil, Rio Ice cream, Jaffna fort, Jaffna library ,Other Islands such as Delphs,Mandathivu, etc, Nagadeepa island, point pedro in Jaffna area.

  • @glentiller349
    @glentiller349 2 роки тому +2

    So glad you went to the North. Very similar to the south of India.

  • @kandiahsivathasan3809
    @kandiahsivathasan3809 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome brother

  • @nuwanthilina4940
    @nuwanthilina4940 2 роки тому +21

    Hi Ken,
    Normally people say that southern people are most welcoming people of sri lanka. But it is not. As my experience, northern people are the most welcoming people of sri lanka. I must say that even though I am a southern person. Best wishes for your journey.

  • @ransithpahansara7620
    @ransithpahansara7620 2 роки тому +4

    You can visit Nallur and Nagadipa in jaffana. 😊

  • @sweet-b6p
    @sweet-b6p 2 роки тому +1

    Dude Ken - Dried fish curry is so delicious
    the fish, add salt and let it dry for a while - your attitude very nice
    - dont forget to visit place call >> "Keeri malai" Nature Swimming Pool

  • @anonmousy5264
    @anonmousy5264 2 роки тому

    The Srilankan Muslim guides are such beautiful people and show the hospitality of all Srilankans. I will now visit this beautiful country and its people ❤

  • @tharindujayawardhana7776
    @tharindujayawardhana7776 2 роки тому

    18:33 In Haputale you ate Kitul Jaggery. This is palmyra jaggery.

  • @lynia6587
    @lynia6587 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Ken 👋 what a great experience trying out some local products like sweets and crackers and some are similar to the Indian community here in Malaysia love that you visited the market and I think I’ve seen the red banana but I’ve never tried it 😅 The people are so friendly like always 👍🏻 this must be your last or fewer videos that you couldn’t post because of some internet restrictions , wonder why? Anyway , glad that you’ve safely arrived in Kuala Lumpur , now you could find lots of food bazaar i.e bazaar Ramadhan because it’s fasting month for the Muslims , I’m sure you’re going to enjoy the food not forgetting your favourite , the Ramly burger 😂🥰

  • @tomihonkanen8512
    @tomihonkanen8512 2 роки тому

    Good video!

  • @wasanthikandakubura8394
    @wasanthikandakubura8394 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir we enjoy your video. J.p

  • @simmo3730
    @simmo3730 2 роки тому

    Greetings from myself and Julia J in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
    You received such a warm welcome from everyone there. It's great to watch. The red banana looked very tasty. It's very impressive watching you talk to different people. They really seem warm and friendly.
    Stay safe and well Mein Freund 🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇱🇰

  • @eruthayamarythiagarajah8960
    @eruthayamarythiagarajah8960 2 роки тому

    Yes. It’s really different from other part of Sri Lanka.

  • @ayomiwijenayake201
    @ayomiwijenayake201 2 роки тому +1

    Safe journey ken 🥰

  • @zereendeen9924
    @zereendeen9924 2 роки тому

    interesting videos .enjoy

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 2 роки тому +1

    Would love to visit the north part of Sri Lanka someday!

  • @jayasiriwithana4081
    @jayasiriwithana4081 2 роки тому

    Interesting video.

  • @georgethandayutham8505
    @georgethandayutham8505 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Ken, the red banana is very very healthy.

  • @rotorgamingyt
    @rotorgamingyt 2 роки тому +1

    Like you said, It's way more hotter there in Northern side than the other places of Sri Lanka..

  • @opagodaswirling9383
    @opagodaswirling9383 2 роки тому

    There was a hotel near the station called the 'Green Grass '. They had an interesting beer garden with local food . Have you tried it yet ?

  • @annapeszek7791
    @annapeszek7791 2 роки тому

    Hi Ken! It would be great to see Batu Caves, but please go there by train, necessarily! I was there in 2007 but the railway was under construction so it was need to go there by bus.

  • @thongchin6745
    @thongchin6745 2 роки тому +2

    Ken is asking whether the dried fish catch today?

  • @kaustubhamsharma9436
    @kaustubhamsharma9436 2 роки тому +2

    1:01 pushpa's oo antava song in background

  • @chaw294
    @chaw294 2 роки тому +1

    Hi hello and good evening, Ken. Welcome back to Malaysia 🇲🇾

    • @samyap5471
      @samyap5471 2 роки тому

      He's not in Malaysia

    • @chaw294
      @chaw294 2 роки тому

      @@samyap5471 Yes, he is. Go and check from Ken's IG.

    • @Xeras10
      @Xeras10 2 роки тому

      He arrived in Malaysia 2 days ago

    • @chaw294
      @chaw294 2 роки тому

      @@Xeras10 yes, that's right 😄

  • @chembits9115
    @chembits9115 2 роки тому +1

    Ken, try some foods in jaffna.. Like food tour 🍲🍲🍲.. But bit spicy but too tasty 😋😋😋

  • @shaliniprabaharan4554
    @shaliniprabaharan4554 2 роки тому +4

    Welcome to my home town.

  • @anthonymf4754
    @anthonymf4754 2 роки тому

    Thank you Ken for showing us part of Jaffna. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, I would like to meet up with you for a drink or meal. I'm there on Sunday.

  • @minuliyuhansa2564
    @minuliyuhansa2564 2 роки тому

    Wow super 👍ken ,🥰🥰

  • @thiliniwijerathna57
    @thiliniwijerathna57 2 роки тому

    Visit Nagadeepa island in Jaffna, it is religeous island and you'll get a super experience in the ocean by travelling in a boat to that island.

  • @dominiczenais4991
    @dominiczenais4991 2 роки тому +23

    Hi ! Ken if u r in Jaffna u must try Pittu kotthu.. it's very famous in there. Also Ask Odiyal Kool

  • @rotorgamingyt
    @rotorgamingyt 2 роки тому +5

    In Northern Sri Lanka and the Eastern side, mostly people speak Tamil language like South Indians. Btw, we are not like Indians and we are Sri Lankans..😊🇱🇰👍🏼

    • @Dodilafir
      @Dodilafir 2 роки тому +4

      Northern and Eastern speak proper Tamil than India...🙂

    • @nero8837
      @nero8837 2 роки тому +2

      It’s called TAMIL EELAM ( TAMIL LAND)

    • @s.sadewniperera8738
      @s.sadewniperera8738 2 роки тому

      Nice joke 😂😂😂

    • @Dodilafir
      @Dodilafir 2 роки тому

      @@nero8837 Yes Tamil Eelam.

    • @heshangunarathna3262
      @heshangunarathna3262 2 роки тому

      @@Dodilafir wasn't real eelam like somewhere in the middle of mainland asia. 🥲🥲

  • @teirinrinteirinrin2536
    @teirinrinteirinrin2536 2 роки тому

    Wow.......😮, Super 👍👍

  • @rotorgamingyt
    @rotorgamingyt 2 роки тому +2

    Actually, the red Banana have more nutrition than the other Bananas.👍🏼😊

  • @andyhawkins7988
    @andyhawkins7988 2 роки тому

    14:23 I love how they told the truth when they could've easily told you it was from that day

  • @cecilialibago8449
    @cecilialibago8449 2 роки тому

    locals are so friendly ..👍

  • @phonesmartapura
    @phonesmartapura 2 роки тому +1

    Hi brother you have not come to our side yet, Our North Central Province Anuradhapura is full of famous historical sites,,I think it would be better if you visited these places before you go

  • @sanugamunaweera7079
    @sanugamunaweera7079 2 роки тому

    First comment again ❤️❤️❤️

  • @zainzulfy
    @zainzulfy 2 роки тому

    Nice to see you ken 👍 try Nungu

  • @Shichman
    @Shichman 2 роки тому

    Trying honey in the back of a dried fish store. Awesome.

  • @veeran3314
    @veeran3314 2 роки тому

    Welcome bro🙏🙏🙏

  • @pointblank1402
    @pointblank1402 2 роки тому +1

    Kitul is from KANDY area, Palmyra is indigenous to JAFFNA. Both make Jaggery, but different taste.

  • @sureshpara8965
    @sureshpara8965 2 роки тому

    Hi thanks for vist my home town 🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏👍👏

  • @ShehanMs2
    @ShehanMs2 2 роки тому

    That yellow one is called Coconut Toffee. Made with coconut

  • @tanfoonjeng623
    @tanfoonjeng623 2 роки тому

    You must try Sri Lanka ginger biscuits. Best in the world

  • @brianodonnell1664
    @brianodonnell1664 2 роки тому

    Make sure you go and see old bath

  • @jsmurthy7481
    @jsmurthy7481 2 роки тому +1

    VANAKKAM..... 🙏
    NANDRI ......THANKS
    NALLAA IRUKKU ...IT IS GOOD
    NALLA RUCHI ...TASTES GOOD
    ITHU YEVVALUVU.... HOW MUCH IS THIS?
    That sesame ball you ate was ELL URUNDAI

  • @sighaaa
    @sighaaa 2 роки тому

    ellu urandaiP(sesame ball) (ellu = sesame,urandai = ball) ,tamil food, red banana is common in asia, u can get also in malaysia, thailand and cambodia also, the red to pinkish colour is riped already u can eat. red banana is more nutritious then the yellow banana. tq

    • @sighaaa
      @sighaaa 2 роки тому

      welcome back to malaysia ken

  • @stlaw08
    @stlaw08 2 роки тому

    Good that you are out of Colombo where there is disturbance against the government. Enjoy the North. Since it is nearer to South India, there is more Indian influence. The Pakoda is also called Muruku - a form of Lentil based savoury snack.