Sri Lanka: Off the Tourist Map - Elephants and an Untouched Local Experience

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  • @coma1345
    @coma1345 2 місяці тому +316

    As a Sri Lankan who is living in Canada, I really miss this Sri Lankan hospitality. Glad to see that you guys are enjoying your time out there.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +40

      The welcoming energy is unmatched! We feel the love and it’s incredible, I can imagine how you miss it!

    • @TakeoGamingYT
      @TakeoGamingYT 2 місяці тому +1

    • @pointblank1402
      @pointblank1402 2 місяці тому +2

      Stay there, don't come back

    • @Decki777
      @Decki777 2 місяці тому +1

      Don't come back here again. You left mother Lanka.

    • @emnd4540
      @emnd4540 2 місяці тому +10

      @@Decki777don’t talk sh** mate.

  • @thiliniwijesooriya3545
    @thiliniwijesooriya3545 2 місяці тому +299

    The way chaminda’s mom kissed the back of shanti’s head brought me tears. Thats such a sri lankan mother’s thing. My mom, my friends moms, aunties all do this not only to their own kids. Its the purest form of love ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +83

      It really was so sweet!! She spoke zero English, and we don’t know the language either. But we could feel her energy! So much love!

    • @CirieAbeysooriya
      @CirieAbeysooriya 2 місяці тому +11

      Lovely clip..authentic SL behaviour

    • @kushanbandara3407
      @kushanbandara3407 2 місяці тому +3

      Yeah true ❤💯

    • @dinindujayasinghe7401
      @dinindujayasinghe7401 2 місяці тому +2

      Exactly the same reaction from me too. I am father of two daughters but I trouble my mom to feed me from her hand every time I visit my parents place. Not because of anything, the test of the food when our mothers feed us, you cant find it from any luxurious hotel in the world. The secret is, when our mothers feeding us from their hands with all the tests of the food they mix up their endless love to each and every handful of food.

    • @charmainenelson7258
      @charmainenelson7258 2 місяці тому +2

      I agree wholeheartedly to what you say about a mother's love. So pure and limitless. My mother is no more. Every word you mentioned abv reminded me of her. 😢😢😢

  • @englishforsrilanka2535
    @englishforsrilanka2535 2 місяці тому +208

    Chaminda is very well spoken! Seems like a lovely gentleman.

  • @Dulzz242
    @Dulzz242 2 місяці тому +152

    I got tears actually... Being a Sri Lankan and seeing the hospitality of Sri Lankans this much made me cry... I'm really happy about our people...🥺❤️

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +12

      Yes, it truly was amazing! Thank you so much for watching

  • @ashen1073
    @ashen1073 2 місяці тому +158

    People like Chaminda are the real gems for travellers like you 💯

  • @skipper2594
    @skipper2594 2 місяці тому +180

    Sri Lankan accent is very different from indian , bangladeshi and pakistani accent , haha, its comforting

  • @nideshperera8442
    @nideshperera8442 2 місяці тому +128

    Chaminda, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that you have done for the county. Your command of English is truly excellent.

  • @diy_weekend_lk
    @diy_weekend_lk 2 місяці тому +121

    Thank you bro Chaminda for representing true Sri Lankans. ♥♥♥

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 2 місяці тому +2

      🤲🤲🤲🙏🙏🙏

    • @akhilapathirana7251
      @akhilapathirana7251 2 місяці тому +1

      Representing all of us

    • @dulinajayadinu767
      @dulinajayadinu767 2 місяці тому

      ​@@akhilapathirana7251 පලයන් පතිරන ගිහින් වැඩක් බලාගනිං

    • @dulinajayadinu767
      @dulinajayadinu767 2 місяці тому

      චමින්දය ඩොලර් බර ගානක් හොයා ගන්න අැති

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 2 місяці тому +13

      @@dulinajayadinu767 Noh bro, i got my own job, i did it because they are my Fam, not for the dollar bill, plus to encourage travellers, i myself atravel enthusiast. 😉

  • @Jeewzz
    @Jeewzz 2 місяці тому +78

    I have watched hundreds of tourists videos, but this one hit me differently. Your story telling is so good, I watched the entire video start to end with just one breath. Chaminda is a true gentleman. These are the people who should be appointed as ambassadors of our country. People in Sri Lanka might not have valuable things to give you, but they have their smile. What a nice video. Thank you!

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +5

      Thank you so much for the amazing comment! We have put a lot of time and effort into making good stories! And we really appreciate you noticing!

    • @Freddy-599
      @Freddy-599 2 місяці тому

      Enjoyed every single moment of this video. Thanks all! Special thanks to Chaminda!

    • @sujeewa8067
      @sujeewa8067 Місяць тому

      same

  • @udraj914
    @udraj914 2 місяці тому +92

    So Chaminda had to hithike everyday to go to school? That story about "I had to cross rivers, climb rocks to go to school" from our parents are literally true :D

  • @tootsie7122
    @tootsie7122 24 дні тому +3

    Sri Lankans are one of the friendliest and helpful people I've met

  • @sdiss14
    @sdiss14 2 місяці тому +49

    As a Sri Lankan, appreciate that you owned up to the mistake of riding the elephant, and were willing to share it so that people will be more aware so that such practices are not patronised, which is really the only way that it can be stopped! Thank you 😊 You guys look like such a great family, hope you enjoy the stay in Sri Lanka! ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      We're so glad that you appreciated us sharing our experience.

  • @voimgkl9098
    @voimgkl9098 2 місяці тому +45

    Shanti has a pure soul May good bless her

  • @dinukagamage
    @dinukagamage 2 місяці тому +42

    My regards goes to Chaminda who's a class act for showing around the country for you guys. Also to showcase what Sri Lankan hospitality is about.

  • @KavinduNishan-g8b
    @KavinduNishan-g8b 12 днів тому +2

    Love from Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 ❤🇱🇰. Hats off to Chaminda. ❤❤

  • @thiliniwijesooriya3545
    @thiliniwijesooriya3545 2 місяці тому +75

    You came from not getting a single smile in India to the land of smiles 😅

    • @sanukapathirana1994
      @sanukapathirana1994 2 місяці тому +7

      yup😁😁😁😁😍😍

    • @mrmongoose4001
      @mrmongoose4001 2 місяці тому +29

      It's not a good way to talk, brother. We can feel proud of our country but its wrong to speak low of another country.

    • @thiliniwijesooriya3545
      @thiliniwijesooriya3545 2 місяці тому +8

      @@mrmongoose4001 um not talking low about another country. Did u watch their first video? I guess not. Watch it and then come back n comment. It was their opinion not mine. And um not a brother

    • @Antidemonn
      @Antidemonn 2 місяці тому

      Triggered? ​@@mrmongoose4001

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +15

      Yes absolutely!! I understand the mongoose guys comment. It’s a very moral way of living to not talk low of others. But yes, he would have to watch the first video to understand!

  • @akhilapathirana7723
    @akhilapathirana7723 2 місяці тому +67

    Watching from Adelaide Australia. Saved this to watch during my lunch break. Your videos are great mate. Story telling is so good. I am enjoying my country so much through your camera lense.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +20

      @@akhilapathirana7723 hey! Thank you so much for appreciating our story telling! I put in so many hours of editing exactly for that purpose. To tell a great story. Thank you so much for watching - Matt

    • @akhilapathirana7723
      @akhilapathirana7723 2 місяці тому +5

      Well done mate. When i see the arial footage of that house I knew you guys putting so much efforts to this. Appreciate your work and hopefully you guys had a memorable time in Sri Lanka

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +3

      @@akhilapathirana7723 yes thank you 🙏🏼

  • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
    @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 2 місяці тому +42

    oh man, absolutly love the video, and thank you for all great comment about me, means so much to me, looking forward for the next videos. much love family 🥰🥰🤗🤗

    • @pubudutharanga6641
      @pubudutharanga6641 2 місяці тому +8

      Machan, change your username coz nobody can identify you. Btw you've done a wonderful thing bro.. ❤

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 2 місяці тому

      @@pubudutharanga6641 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @madushanka7859
      @madushanka7859 2 місяці тому

      Nope he can choose as he likes, And people identify him even without his name..But I know you said that with good intentions ❤​@pubudutharanga6641

    • @thusharamaduwantha6279
      @thusharamaduwantha6279 2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for representing Sri Lanka and everything ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +3

      Love you brother!!!

  • @nikie_dila
    @nikie_dila 2 місяці тому +38

    I literally cried!!! I miss my home country😭🇱🇰 Absolutely amazing vlog🫶🏻

  • @skipper2594
    @skipper2594 2 місяці тому +48

    even tho Sri lanka doesnt have seasons like far northern/southern countries do , rubber trees make it happen, unlike many other trees in sri lanka which is evergreen, rubber trees have a season the leaves turn orange and yellow , then they fall after few weeks, rubber trees giving total Autumn vibe in Lanka , such a cool season to walk inside rubber forests

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +6

      Wow, that is really amazing to hear. I would’ve never thought that! Thanks for letting us know!

    • @AloysiusHettiarachchi
      @AloysiusHettiarachchi 2 місяці тому

      Who discovered the usefulness of the Rubber tree, like over 50% of invensions that we use today it may be the British in Singapore when local showed a white blob that came out of a tree which he called 'geta pachcha', perhaps a mixture of two languages. And they found it's insulation property. So, the rubber was invented.
      Thanks for the video!.

  • @jeewanthads1724
    @jeewanthads1724 28 днів тому +1

    Srilankans are rich in Humanity and Hospitality and love other than anything ❤

  • @sunmoonjyakho3104
    @sunmoonjyakho3104 2 місяці тому +8

    My heart feels so warm seeing people filled with full of love and affection for other people❤❤ Love from Nepal ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      Miss you Nepal!! Yes, the world really is full of love

  • @naomigarusinghe5145
    @naomigarusinghe5145 2 місяці тому +8

    Chaminda is a gem.. he showed you how my country really is..

  • @asirisadun-u5c
    @asirisadun-u5c 2 місяці тому +26

    My Country Sri Lanka is Most Beautiful Country in the World..

  • @bk911w
    @bk911w 2 місяці тому +46

    Watching from japan 🇯🇵 love you guys ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +3

      Amazing!!! Thank you for watching

    • @xyl4123
      @xyl4123 2 місяці тому

      Same! Watching this made me realize the things that I miss fr 😭. Been in tokyo for almost 8years, and everday that I spent here feels so empty. Enjoy your stay in Sri Lanka🙏🏾

  • @troshanisuru1579
    @troshanisuru1579 2 місяці тому +6

    Best travel video I have ever seen. Our man Chaminda is a humble man for us because in past few years Sri Lanka faced a hardest economy crisis and Sri Lanka try to stand again. Hats off for him because he tries to do his job for the country. If you try to thank for him please tell your friends, neighbors and your closed ones to travel in Sri Lanka. thank you for creating a beautiful video and your little girl is so lovely. Love you from Sri Lanka.

  • @shankadarshana294
    @shankadarshana294 2 місяці тому +2

    I really love this video man. Chaminda you are great dear. You make proud our country. ස්තුතියි චමින්ද...

  • @dharakaweerasinghe
    @dharakaweerasinghe 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you brother Chaminda for your kindness and hospitality. People like you make us proud to be Sri Lankans. You are a wonderful human being and your family is so kind and generous. May the noble triple gem bless you and your family always

  • @වීරවර්ධන
    @වීරවර්ධන 2 місяці тому +15

    This little girl is amazing what a lovely little heart ♥

  • @nalin8182
    @nalin8182 2 місяці тому +14

    Guys you are very lucky.
    You experience the real Sri Lanka. This is exactly how rural Sri Lankans live. Hat's off to Chaminda. Down to earth guy. I am pretty sure this trip is going to be a lifetime memory for Little girl Shanthi. And you both. You all will fall in love with Sri Lanka 😊
    Have a safe and happy journey.❤ from Sri Lanka.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      We feel so lucky to have met Chaminda, he’s amazing!

  • @prabhathgoonatillake
    @prabhathgoonatillake 2 місяці тому +15

    It was an absolute thrill to watch your video while sipping my morning “Ceylon tea”, especially as I’m currently away from Sri Lanka. Chaminda’s place is mesmerizing, and hats off to him for showing the true Sri Lankan hospitality, which I believe is unmatchable. Guessing that this has been filmed a week or two ago, and I hope you were able to fully enjoy your entire stay in Sri Lanka. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your Sri Lanka videos - great content! Happy Traveling.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for the kind words, we were so lucky to meet Chaminda, we couldn't have asked for a better host!

  • @frescomicstudio4517
    @frescomicstudio4517 2 місяці тому +28

    Chaminda hats off brother!❤️❤️❤️

  • @raviseneviratne8846
    @raviseneviratne8846 2 місяці тому +3

    Benchmark of hospitality, you made the country proud with your excellent hospitality ❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely! Chaminda really treated us so well

  • @anushkahapuarachchi9954
    @anushkahapuarachchi9954 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much for telling the whole world about my country. This is a time when my country needs a lot of help. Because of your visit, my country is getting a lot of support. There are people here who know the best hospitality in the world. The most beautiful travel places in the world are here. I invite you again and again to come to my country. We love you guys so much. ❤️

  • @Roxchatzdabest
    @Roxchatzdabest 2 місяці тому +3

    චමින්ද, you are truly a Gem. ❤

  • @ThejakaDharshana
    @ThejakaDharshana Місяць тому +1

    You guys found an absolute gem. Most of the tourists that come to Sri Lanka won't have chance to go explore rural area like that. Believe me other than the famous tourist locations, Sri Lanka rural areas are heavily unexplored by tourists. So many beauties hidden in this land. It actually protects the nature massively. Even local tourists mostly won't get a chance to go such places

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому

      Yes! We are so grateful we got this opportunity to go to Chamindas family home 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @KD-zj4ye
    @KD-zj4ye 2 місяці тому +10

    The location of Chaminda's family home, the trek to get there through jungle and streams, and the views omg!!! It DOES look like a movie setting - it looks too good to be true! If we loved it this much watching it on a screen, can't imagine what it would have been like for you guys to experience that nature in real life.
    I loved how Shanti was with the baby, it was so cute. And Chaminda's mum was the sweetest omg, the way she started helping Shanti take off her shoes straightaway, and the way she kissed Shanti's head when she gave Shanti the sweets, it was like she was spending time with her own granddaughter 🥰🥰🥰.
    Chaminda sounds like a really nice guy, and he's cute too 😍👀
    It's the country's people that make a holiday a good or bad experience - loving these Sri Lanka videos so far, keep them coming :)

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 2 місяці тому +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +2

      It was such an amazing experience and more to come! And yes, absolutely agree. When people ask us what’s her favorite place we’ve ever been it is 100% about the people.

  • @malakaperera7265
    @malakaperera7265 2 місяці тому +6

    Sri lankan living in australia, Miss my country after watching these. You both are such beautiful story tellers. Wish you all best for all your journeys.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for watching! We love sharing our travel stories.

  • @Nafeelnawfer
    @Nafeelnawfer 2 місяці тому +9

    I really love chamida home. I loved the environment and surrounding its very peaceful.

  • @Chanuli-moon
    @Chanuli-moon 2 місяці тому +2

    As a Sri Lankan this fills my heart with joy and i feel so emotional

  • @lloydlandersz5153
    @lloydlandersz5153 2 місяці тому +22

    Thank you for coming to Sri Lanka ...love your video and all you guys

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @balasooriyaabewardana4199
      @balasooriyaabewardana4199 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for visiting Srilanka .....enjoy our motherland ....love from Srilanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰

  • @Sanuthi-o1d
    @Sanuthi-o1d 2 місяці тому +22

    I got tears. I am really happy to see how my people treat others. I am happy to be a Sri Lankan ❤. Enjoy your time in Sri Lanka guys we always welcome you 🙏

  • @rajithaseneviratne4
    @rajithaseneviratne4 2 місяці тому +10

    Your videos and the narratives have an appealing flavour. Awesome to walk up to an incredible house. personally, I myself as a native had never been to such a unique location. Wow

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for complementing our storytelling! We really spend a lot of time to make the stories enjoyable! And yes, it really was an incredible place to see! Thank you for watching!

  • @imalshaprs
    @imalshaprs 2 місяці тому +13

    Chaminda if you're seeing this. machan uba patta

  • @CHRISHOKITCHEN
    @CHRISHOKITCHEN 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks Chaminda & Family _ Happy Trails Enjoy

  • @pathumwijayasooriya4302
    @pathumwijayasooriya4302 2 місяці тому +10

    it's great to see you guys down here in our little island. Enjoy our cuisine, and the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality. Tell the world about who we are :)

  • @pjhdon3058
    @pjhdon3058 2 місяці тому +9

    watching your video from FLORIDA USA....love your video,,,as a sri lankan miss my country, nature ,food mmm everything..

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +2

      Awesome! That’s actually where we are from!

    • @pjhdon3058
      @pjhdon3058 2 місяці тому

      @@TheirHappyTrails nice.. where in FLORIDA?

  • @kaushalyahansana5844
    @kaushalyahansana5844 2 місяці тому +2

    The reason I still believe in humankind is because of people like Chaminda.

  • @SarathKumarSS18
    @SarathKumarSS18 2 місяці тому +8

    Lots of love from Srilankan Travel Couple living in UAE 🇱🇰🇦🇪

  • @ravindumirihana2784
    @ravindumirihana2784 2 місяці тому +3

    Oh my god. This entire video was so beautiful.
    I love it!!! ❤❤
    Chaminda and his entire family were so nice and kind.
    Thanks, man, I'm so proud to be a Sri Lankan.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! Chaminda is truly one of a kind.

  • @savithridissanayake
    @savithridissanayake 2 місяці тому +1

    I watched both videos on Sri Lanka. I felt super proud. Chaminda represents Sri Lankanness massively! Hats off to the gentleman for giving them an unforgettable experience. Thanks to you family too for all the love to our country. Miss my country so much, love from 🇨🇦 🇱🇰

  • @yu_k23
    @yu_k23 Місяць тому

    Its so amazing to see how even the smallest things you do in life leads to so far.
    You met him in Qatar & he suggested u visit sri lanka. Then he flies back to guide u through ur journey. He takes u to his hometown to see his mother & a meal.
    Im so happy for chaminda too, he came from the hillside to become a head chef in Qatar.
    This video is so pure & it brings me such joy as a sri lankan to see ur experience. It makes me so happy how good we are as a people in such hard times.
    Such a wonderful family. A great idea to give ur daughter that experience so she would cherish it all.
    Wonderful man 10/10

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much for that great comment!! And yes, absolutely. It's amazing what life can do by following what is presented. Thank you so much for watching and, even more, enjoying the video!!

  • @madushanka7859
    @madushanka7859 2 місяці тому +2

    This is such a wholesome video literally in the end of it I was tearful ..Such a cool and kind family Chaminda has and the surroundings of his house is simply breathtaking. Also Shanti and Erica looking beautiful as always😊😊 Such a blessed and kind man are you

  • @srilankacricketwith3379
    @srilankacricketwith3379 2 місяці тому +7

    Man I was so moved when you talk about Kumari , not everyone thinks from that particular angle about the elephant...you guys will be the best parents to Shanti ...

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +2

      @@srilankacricketwith3379 thank you so much 🙏🏼

  • @dylanpinto7940
    @dylanpinto7940 2 місяці тому +9

    Wow man, I already bought a ticket to srilanka ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      You're going to love it!

    • @gorya5472
      @gorya5472 2 місяці тому

      You english peple killd our haunted our elephant for fun.please don't mind about our things.Think about how kind that tiny man he didn’t use a gun like you guys did.He just using that stick just guide the elephant not to harm or else how how cana tiny man control a big elephant.🤨

    • @sadeepanethmini-tm5ll
      @sadeepanethmini-tm5ll 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@gorya5472Gun or stick we have no right to control animals. You are acting like that ' tiny man ' doing that bc he love elephant. He is doing it for money

    • @gorya5472
      @gorya5472 2 місяці тому

      @@sadeepanethmini-tm5ll hope you don’t have pet dogs .

  • @glue12324
    @glue12324 2 місяці тому +2

    This is such a great vlog man. So wholesome

  • @rndnnm7864
    @rndnnm7864 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for visiting us and all the compliments you made about my country. I guess you are doing all the production by yourself..as the cameraman, director..etc, it's very professional and educational.
    I hope my fellow Sri Lankans would follow and support your channel. That's the least we can do for you guys.

    • @erikmeetei
      @erikmeetei 2 місяці тому

      Hi, how's the flood situation in colombo and other places. We have planned everything for 26th. But saw the news of flood I colombo, schools closed and business closed. Kindly advice shall we cancel it or not. We are planning colombo_kandy- galle

    • @rndnnm7864
      @rndnnm7864 2 місяці тому

      @@erikmeetei Everything is back to normal already. By the time you arrive, the rains will be over too. You won’t have to cancel your plans, and I hope you enjoy your time in Sri Lanka.

    • @erikmeetei
      @erikmeetei 2 місяці тому

      @@rndnnm7864 Hello, the weather is fine to travel right? I have been looking at the weather forecast and it's worrying me. Next 10 days thunderstorm and rain. Don't know what to do. Please suggest. Plan in Colombo-Kandy-Galle- Hirakaduwa- Colombo. Are these areas affected?

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, we are the full production crew! Shanti Erika and I 🤣😃 we really appreciate you noticing the effort 🙌🏽🙏🏼

    • @rndnnm7864
      @rndnnm7864 2 місяці тому

      @@erikmeetei rain seems to be consistent for a while I guess. Perhaps you should postpone if you are going to make local travels a lot. There is no flooding in those areas, though

  • @akalankabandaraekanayake
    @akalankabandaraekanayake Місяць тому +1

    I missed my country. I feel sorry about my self living far away from my country. Beauty of Sri Lanka.❤

  • @mohamedshiraz5950
    @mohamedshiraz5950 2 місяці тому +1

    I loved my country Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Thank-you for showing Fantastic Friendly people very proud about chaminda bro❤

  • @MilaVeera
    @MilaVeera Місяць тому +1

    Very beautiful home , I really enjoyed the village life. Happy journey

  • @krishanthilakarathne7273
    @krishanthilakarathne7273 2 місяці тому +1

    Chaminda, you make proud me as Sri Lankan. Made tears into eyes. What a wonderful place in your house to share with Happy Trails. Typical natural experience at its best. Also we can understand how much difficulty in supplies and live day to day there. That is the cost of happiness, being close to nature. Your hospitality is appreciated by full of heart. Happy Trails, you sharing great experience. Its making happy ourself how the Shanthi, Matt and Erika enjoy through out all journeys. Wish you good luck in Next Trails !!!

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      We were so touched by his hospitality and generosity. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @KasunTalwatta
    @KasunTalwatta 2 місяці тому

    What an emotional video. Its amazing to see how welcoming Chamiinda's family is and it is this kind of hospitality you get in rural townships. Kudos to Chaminda for guiding you guys through this journey. Truly miss this place.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Chaminda is the best! We miss Sri Lanka too 😭

  • @kushanbandara3407
    @kushanbandara3407 2 місяці тому +7

    The way you look at the elephant is great. You do not just say good things like in some vlogs, but the way you present it by praising the good things and criticising the wrong things is impressive. Appears. I have watched many different vlogs, and from all of them, this video is very important and lovable. The moment you spend at the local friend's house is very beautiful.(hats off chaminda , proud of you the way you treat them with your heartfull gesture , some time like a own brother of them ) A very valuable experience for your cute daughter. I wish you safe and successful travel. The value of a beautiful family like this, with a beautiful vlog, cannot be measured by the comment and subscribe count. I hope your trip to Kandy was also a beautiful one. I am also in Kandy.❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate it. Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel ❤️🙏🏼

    • @kushanbandara3407
      @kushanbandara3407 2 місяці тому

      ​@@TheirHappyTrailsYour welcome ❤

  • @sicilian13
    @sicilian13 24 дні тому +1

    Chamindas house is a million dollars view a paradise with nature

  • @TakeoGamingYT
    @TakeoGamingYT 2 місяці тому +8

    Srilanka very beautiful 😮 peopels very hospitality ❤❤❤

  • @IreshaSilva-hx6bg
    @IreshaSilva-hx6bg 2 місяці тому +1

    It shows another level of Love, Compassion & true Humanity ❤️ excellent video my be the one of the greatest ❤️

  • @Nim-fu5kn
    @Nim-fu5kn 2 місяці тому +9

    Welcome to SL guys ,nice to see you in my motherland ❤❤

  • @RosenGraphic
    @RosenGraphic 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for visiting us and sharing our motherland to the world!

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      It was such an honor to meet the amazing people of Sri Lanka!

  • @TironEusious
    @TironEusious Місяць тому +1

    Santi is so cute babe..thank for coming here you all ..❤❤

  • @chanujansz8011
    @chanujansz8011 2 місяці тому +1

    I literally couldn't express my feelings watching this video. My mind just flew back home all the way from Qatar.It's so overwhelming.Later on i realized that Chaminda's home is not so far away from my home. Enjoy ❤ cheers to your beautiful family.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      We are so glad you enjoyed the video! And actually, Chaminda lives and works in Qatar also! He is at Boho Social a restaurant in the city!

  • @ravindranimalawansha652
    @ravindranimalawansha652 2 місяці тому +1

    Let’s take a bow to Chaminda ❤
    You are such an amazing person who shows our value of true hospitality to the world 🔥🔥🔥

  • @mifik1158
    @mifik1158 2 місяці тому +1

    Even as a local traveller, I am truly envious because this kind of experience is growing harder to find as the tourism industry develops. Luckily, I've experienced it myself a few times, but Chaminda is truly impressive. What a dude.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      It is a real shame how the tourism industry can change these types of experiences. We are really happy we got to meet Chaminda!!

  • @aaticontracts
    @aaticontracts 2 місяці тому +1

    For some reason this video brought tears to my eyes. I missed my home country. Enjoy Sri Lanka - following ur videos from Melbourne.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      It is so good to know this video brought back good memories of home!

  • @Aurora-h7b
    @Aurora-h7b 2 місяці тому +1

    after having two and half years of long foreign residency nd just right before to be in the flight back to my motherland ,and suggestion of this video is not a coincidence anymore..this would be preplanned one to lose my sleep in rest of waiting hours😂.Now its 3.am..will be counting each second of next couple of hours to see my mother and mother.
    Thank u so much for the honest review about srilanka ..and wish u
    all safe journey and happiest life journey too.🩷

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Awhhh ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for watching :)

  • @JREG07
    @JREG07 2 місяці тому +1

    This is one of the best videos of Sri Lanka

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for the amazing compliment ❤️🙏🏼

  • @maheshrajakaruna2173
    @maheshrajakaruna2173 2 місяці тому +3

    Tks chami for the wonderful video of my countries hospitality.we wish u all the best theruwan saranai

  • @rohanacp
    @rohanacp 2 місяці тому

    The best travel video I have seen so far. A different dimension of humanity. The flow of the video is even more beautiful because of Shanti, the little angel.
    Love from Dubai Nepal ❤

  • @knightofceylon-ms1us
    @knightofceylon-ms1us 2 місяці тому +2

    Shanti is a lucky child, big thank you for her parents as well. I live outside SL as well, it is a wonderful country, so diverse in such a tiny Island. Chaminda is a gem, take care people and safe❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for watching! And we are lucky parents!

  • @TravelwithChanulk
    @TravelwithChanulk 2 місяці тому +11

    Wow... I can't believe how they bulit their house in such a location 😮❤❤❤ The food is the best. Mouthwatering 😍 I want to eat that aasmi (the sweet thing that shanthi ate) ❤❤❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      We loved the food too! The aasmi was definitely a highlight!

  • @shakya74
    @shakya74 2 місяці тому +2

    I loved the video and the way you brought out very minor details. hats off to Chaminda for his generosity. Enjoy the rest of your stay in this tiny beautiful country.
    p. s. Most of the things I wanted to comment on are already there.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! More Sri Lanka videos to come!

  • @RunForgood-ip6dd
    @RunForgood-ip6dd 2 місяці тому +1

    Everyone's heart was stolen chinda.....u are the man ...keep ur kindness for good man.....

  • @HashanKo
    @HashanKo 2 місяці тому +2

    chaminda this comment is to you homie, when i see you very taking care of little girl my first impression is wow man such a great guy you are.thank you for show them our hospitality our rural life style. wish you the very best මචං ✌

  • @Pa-thabanno
    @Pa-thabanno 2 місяці тому +1

    WOW. Thank you for showing people the beautiful world of my country.❤🎉

  • @daviper3892
    @daviper3892 2 місяці тому

    Sri Lankan living in Kuwait. Miss my mother land. Thank you Chaminda for representing Sri Lanka. This video made me cry. Glad to see you enjoy my country ❤

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 2 місяці тому +1

    What such a amazing experience that brought tears to my eyes. Tears of happiness of course. Love n Hugs Always From Your Friend In Michigan Tam ❤️ 💓 💗

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Thank you Tammy!! So grateful for your long lasting support ❤️❤️❤️

  • @FurbyPurrson
    @FurbyPurrson 2 місяці тому +2

    this is such a heart warming video. good luck to you and your journey's to come. cheers love from srilanka.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! We’re loving Sri Lanka!

  • @akhilapathirana7251
    @akhilapathirana7251 2 місяці тому +5

    It seems Sri Lankans enjoying their Sri Lanka more than anyone.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +2

      Absolutely! Way more Sri Lankan viewers than anywhere else!

    • @akhilapathirana7251
      @akhilapathirana7251 2 місяці тому +3

      @@TheirHappyTrails LOL Many of us force to leave due to political situations. It's nostalgic moment for us when we watch your videos and the story you carefully tells. But we are coming back. One day we gonna lift our country where exactly it should be. Follow our story. This can be a potential story similar to how Japan built their country after the nuclear attack.

    • @naomigarusinghe5145
      @naomigarusinghe5145 2 місяці тому

      @@akhilapathirana7251 Thank you for the hope Akill.. 💚from the home base..

  • @mufeezazam4763
    @mufeezazam4763 2 місяці тому

    Subscribed: Sri Lankan Missing Home from Australia
    Thank you so much! The storytelling and editing are captivating and you guys beautifully captured the true essence of our people.

  • @hansanakolonnage2378
    @hansanakolonnage2378 2 місяці тому +1

    Sri lanka is truly something else

  • @CPTLeo
    @CPTLeo 2 місяці тому +3

    cant wait for next video guys

  • @amaludara6930
    @amaludara6930 2 місяці тому

    Our legandry hospitality ...welcome back our paradise .... from Colombo , Sri Lanka.

  • @KiyoNatsume
    @KiyoNatsume Місяць тому +1

    Not me binging your channel haha so much love ❤

  • @charithjg1982
    @charithjg1982 2 місяці тому +1

    I am really happy seeing our great hospitality showing to the world.. And thanks to Chaminda who showed the beautiful side of Sri Lanka ❤❤❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! Chaminda is truly the best!

  • @Dennis_Fern
    @Dennis_Fern 2 місяці тому +1

    You’ve got the chance to experience Sri Lanka at its best! ❤

  • @isurusandaruwan508
    @isurusandaruwan508 Місяць тому +1

    Welcome to Sri Lanka 😍

  • @wijesiriwardaneus
    @wijesiriwardaneus 2 місяці тому

    Nice to see them enjoy SL hospitality. The faces show the warmth and welcoming they had. SL is a country where people are much more rich in hospitality, friendliness, and welcoming guests with such joy. Most of Sri Lankan are friendly in nature and speak English well and can understand also.
    Thank you, guys, for promoting our beautiful country and showing it to the world.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Absolutely 🙏🏼🙏🏼 thank you for watching

  • @dionenine
    @dionenine 2 місяці тому +1

    thats a yameee meal.... Also Chaminda you speak english so well.. great video. Blessings to everyone..

  • @radicalthelithuda2043
    @radicalthelithuda2043 2 місяці тому +5

    Damn I got really emotional seeing how beautiful my country is and lovely the people are 🥲🥲🥲🥲

  • @Gloriasplatter
    @Gloriasplatter 2 місяці тому +1

    We are Sri Lankans living in the USA. I am so glad that your video was suggested by YT! We miss the Sri Lankan hospitality. When watching the walk to the house surrounded by such natural beauty, I was like wow how peaceful getting into and out of the house (not to mention the exercise LOL) We just drive out and drive into the garage!!!! How boring is that haha Chaminda is a great guide for you guys and it's excellent that you all friended him and got to see the true beauty of Sri Lanka, away from the busy city life. I have joined your channel and will be watching your other videos. (FYI our family is a bunch of vlog lovers and every Saturday we choose a creator to watch his/her experiences with travel and food!)
    All the best and safe travels around the world! 💗

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому +1

      Hey!!!! Amazing!! Well I hope we get some time on your Saturday!! Our next video is posting Thursday 😃😃 and yes, Chaminda is amazing. So grateful for the hospitality of Sri Lanka!! I hope the video didn’t make you miss home too much!

    • @Gloriasplatter
      @Gloriasplatter 2 місяці тому

      @@TheirHappyTrails We were there in August 2023. Hats off to you guys for travelling that long to visit Sri Lanka. When we go at a stretch, it's quite tiresome, so we break the journey in another country and explore there. Take care and yes we will have your family on our big screen (living room) soon 🙌

  • @pubudupandigama
    @pubudupandigama 2 місяці тому

    Hats off for Chaminda as a person who live in abroad, he made us proud and hope you guys had a wonderful time ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 місяці тому

      Yes absolutely!! It’s incredible what he did for us