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

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @coma1345
    @coma1345 Місяць тому +303

    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  Місяць тому +40

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

    • @TakeoGamingYT
      @TakeoGamingYT Місяць тому +1

    • @pointblank1402
      @pointblank1402 Місяць тому +1

      Stay there, don't come back

    • @Decki777
      @Decki777 Місяць тому

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

    • @emnd4540
      @emnd4540 Місяць тому +10

      @@Decki777don’t talk sh** mate.

  • @thiliniwijesooriya3545
    @thiliniwijesooriya3545 Місяць тому +285

    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  Місяць тому +80

      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 Місяць тому +10

      Lovely clip..authentic SL behaviour

    • @kushanbandara3407
      @kushanbandara3407 Місяць тому +3

      Yeah true ❤💯

    • @dinindujayasinghe7401
      @dinindujayasinghe7401 25 днів тому +1

      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 22 дні тому +1

      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. 😢😢😢

  • @ashen1073
    @ashen1073 Місяць тому +143

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

  • @englishforsrilanka2535
    @englishforsrilanka2535 Місяць тому +198

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

  • @grandpas-weekend-projects
    @grandpas-weekend-projects Місяць тому +107

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

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

      🤲🤲🤲🙏🙏🙏

    • @akhilapathirana7251
      @akhilapathirana7251 Місяць тому +1

      Representing all of us

    • @dulinajayadinu767
      @dulinajayadinu767 Місяць тому

      ​@@akhilapathirana7251 පලයන් පතිරන ගිහින් වැඩක් බලාගනිං

    • @dulinajayadinu767
      @dulinajayadinu767 Місяць тому

      චමින්දය ඩොලර් බර ගානක් හොයා ගන්න අැති

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l Місяць тому +12

      @@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. 😉

  • @Dulzz242
    @Dulzz242 Місяць тому +142

    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  Місяць тому +12

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

  • @skipper2594
    @skipper2594 Місяць тому +172

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

  • @nideshperera8442
    @nideshperera8442 Місяць тому +120

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

  • @Jeewzz
    @Jeewzz Місяць тому +74

    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  Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

  • @udraj914
    @udraj914 Місяць тому +86

    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

  • @sdiss14
    @sdiss14 Місяць тому +48

    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  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @voimgkl9098
    @voimgkl9098 Місяць тому +43

    Shanti has a pure soul May good bless her

  • @dinukagamage
    @dinukagamage Місяць тому +40

    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.

  • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
    @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l Місяць тому +41

    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 Місяць тому +8

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

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l Місяць тому

      @@pubudutharanga6641 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @madushanka7859
      @madushanka7859 Місяць 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 Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for representing Sri Lanka and everything ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому +3

      Love you brother!!!

  • @thiliniwijesooriya3545
    @thiliniwijesooriya3545 Місяць тому +71

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

    • @sanukapathirana1994
      @sanukapathirana1994 Місяць тому +7

      yup😁😁😁😁😍😍

    • @mrmongoose4001
      @mrmongoose4001 Місяць тому +28

      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 Місяць 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 Місяць тому

      Triggered? ​@@mrmongoose4001

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць 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!

  • @nikie_dila
    @nikie_dila Місяць тому +37

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

  • @skipper2594
    @skipper2594 Місяць 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  Місяць тому +6

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

    • @AloysiusHettiarachchi
      @AloysiusHettiarachchi Місяць 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!.

  • @akhilapathirana7723
    @akhilapathirana7723 Місяць 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  Місяць 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 Місяць 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  Місяць тому +3

      @@akhilapathirana7723 yes thank you 🙏🏼

  • @naomigarusinghe5145
    @naomigarusinghe5145 Місяць тому +7

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

  • @troshanisuru1579
    @troshanisuru1579 25 днів 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.

  • @bk911w
    @bk911w Місяць тому +45

    Watching from japan 🇯🇵 love you guys ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому +3

      Amazing!!! Thank you for watching

    • @xyl4123
      @xyl4123 Місяць 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🙏🏾

  • @dharakaweerasinghe
    @dharakaweerasinghe 24 дні 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

  • @raviseneviratne8846
    @raviseneviratne8846 Місяць тому +3

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

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому +1

      Absolutely! Chaminda really treated us so well

  • @sunmoonjyakho3104
    @sunmoonjyakho3104 Місяць тому +6

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

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @frescomicstudio4517
    @frescomicstudio4517 Місяць тому +27

    Chaminda hats off brother!❤️❤️❤️

  • @asirisadun-u5c
    @asirisadun-u5c Місяць тому +25

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

  • @වීරවර්ධන
    @වීරවර්ධන Місяць тому +15

    This little girl is amazing what a lovely little heart ♥

  • @nalin8182
    @nalin8182 Місяць 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  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @prabhathgoonatillake
    @prabhathgoonatillake Місяць 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  Місяць тому +2

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

  • @shankadarshana294
    @shankadarshana294 19 днів тому +2

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

  • @anushkahapuarachchi9954
    @anushkahapuarachchi9954 18 днів 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. ❤️

  • @KD-zj4ye
    @KD-zj4ye Місяць 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 Місяць тому +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць 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.

  • @Sanuthi-o1d
    @Sanuthi-o1d Місяць 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 🙏

  • @lloydlandersz5153
    @lloydlandersz5153 Місяць тому +22

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

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @balasooriyaabewardana4199
      @balasooriyaabewardana4199 Місяць тому

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

  • @malakaperera7265
    @malakaperera7265 Місяць 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  Місяць тому

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

  • @pathumwijayasooriya4302
    @pathumwijayasooriya4302 Місяць 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 :)

  • @SarathKumarSS18
    @SarathKumarSS18 Місяць тому +8

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

  • @Nafeelnawfer
    @Nafeelnawfer Місяць тому +9

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

  • @CHRISHOKITCHEN
    @CHRISHOKITCHEN 19 днів тому +2

    Thanks Chaminda & Family _ Happy Trails Enjoy

  • @ravindumirihana2784
    @ravindumirihana2784 Місяць 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  Місяць тому

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

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

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

  • @rajithaseneviratne4
    @rajithaseneviratne4 Місяць 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  Місяць 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 Місяць тому +12

    Chaminda if you're seeing this. machan uba patta

  • @pjhdon3058
    @pjhdon3058 Місяць тому +9

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

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому +2

      Awesome! That’s actually where we are from!

    • @pjhdon3058
      @pjhdon3058 Місяць тому

      @@TheirHappyTrails nice.. where in FLORIDA?

  • @srilankacricketwith3379
    @srilankacricketwith3379 Місяць 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  Місяць тому +2

      @@srilankacricketwith3379 thank you so much 🙏🏼

  • @yu_k23
    @yu_k23 4 дні 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  День 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!!

  • @TravelwithChanulk
    @TravelwithChanulk Місяць 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  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @kaushalyahansana5844
    @kaushalyahansana5844 26 днів тому +2

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

  • @akalankabandaraekanayake
    @akalankabandaraekanayake 15 днів тому +1

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

  • @TakeoGamingYT
    @TakeoGamingYT Місяць тому +8

    Srilanka very beautiful 😮 peopels very hospitality ❤❤❤

  • @kushanbandara3407
    @kushanbandara3407 Місяць 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  Місяць 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 Місяць тому

      ​@@TheirHappyTrailsYour welcome ❤

  • @Nim-fu5kn
    @Nim-fu5kn Місяць тому +9

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

  • @dylanpinto7940
    @dylanpinto7940 Місяць тому +9

    Wow man, I already bought a ticket to srilanka ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому +1

      You're going to love it!

    • @gorya5472
      @gorya5472 Місяць 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 Місяць тому

      ​@@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 29 днів тому

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

  • @madushanka7859
    @madushanka7859 Місяць 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

  • @ravindranimalawansha652
    @ravindranimalawansha652 Місяць 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 🔥🔥🔥

  • @akhilapathirana7251
    @akhilapathirana7251 Місяць тому +5

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

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому +2

      Absolutely! Way more Sri Lankan viewers than anywhere else!

    • @akhilapathirana7251
      @akhilapathirana7251 Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

  • @savithridissanayake
    @savithridissanayake Місяць 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 🇨🇦 🇱🇰

  • @paris3279
    @paris3279 21 день тому +1

    You guys are true travellers!! Doing transformative traveling... Your daughter is so fortunate.. I am Sri Lankan and seeing my country through your eyes is a real treat.. Hooe you had a good time.. Wish you more lovely traveling experiences. Hugs little Shanti ❤ Visit Sri Lanka when you are older as well.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  15 днів тому +1

      That’s a great compliment! Thank you friend ❤️🙏🏼

  • @RosenGraphic
    @RosenGraphic Місяць тому +1

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

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому

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

  • @glue12324
    @glue12324 Місяць тому +2

    This is such a great vlog man. So wholesome

  • @Roxchatzdabest
    @Roxchatzdabest 17 днів тому +2

    චමින්ද, you are truly a Gem. ❤

  • @mohamedshiraz5950
    @mohamedshiraz5950 23 дні тому +1

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

  • @knightofceylon-ms1us
    @knightofceylon-ms1us Місяць 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  Місяць тому

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

  • @rushilabeykoon3162
    @rushilabeykoon3162 Місяць тому +6

    Superb hospitality is probably in all Sri Lankan blood. Its gotta be a genetical thing

  • @chanujansz8011
    @chanujansz8011 Місяць 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  Місяць 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!

  • @KasunTalwatta
    @KasunTalwatta Місяць 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  Місяць тому

      Chaminda is the best! We miss Sri Lanka too 😭

  • @krishanthilakarathne7273
    @krishanthilakarathne7273 Місяць 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  Місяць тому

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

  • @rndnnm7864
    @rndnnm7864 Місяць 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 Місяць 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 Місяць 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 Місяць 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  Місяць 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 Місяць 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

  • @maheshrajakaruna2173
    @maheshrajakaruna2173 Місяць тому +3

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

  • @radicalthelithuda2043
    @radicalthelithuda2043 Місяць тому +5

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

  • @charithjg1982
    @charithjg1982 Місяць 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  Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching! Chaminda is truly the best!

  • @aaticontracts
    @aaticontracts Місяць 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  Місяць тому

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

  • @shakya74
    @shakya74 Місяць 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  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! More Sri Lanka videos to come!

  • @talyafernando6092
    @talyafernando6092 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you for supporting and advocating for the elephants by saying not to ride the elephants.

  • @HashanKo
    @HashanKo Місяць 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 ✌

  • @rohanacp
    @rohanacp 23 дні 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 ❤

  • @TironEusious
    @TironEusious 11 днів тому +1

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

  • @Gloriasplatter
    @Gloriasplatter Місяць 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  Місяць 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 Місяць 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 🙌

  • @mifik1158
    @mifik1158 Місяць 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  Місяць 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!!

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 27 днів 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  23 дні тому

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

  • @CPTLeo
    @CPTLeo Місяць тому +3

    cant wait for next video guys

  • @IreshaSilva-hx6bg
    @IreshaSilva-hx6bg 25 днів тому +1

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

  • @daviper3892
    @daviper3892 Місяць 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 ❤

  • @RunForgood-ip6dd
    @RunForgood-ip6dd Місяць тому +1

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

  • @MilaVeera
    @MilaVeera 3 дні тому +1

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

  • @prabesh_wanderer7195
    @prabesh_wanderer7195 Місяць тому +11

    Love from Nepal❤❤❤❤

  • @Aurora-h7b
    @Aurora-h7b Місяць 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  Місяць тому

      Awhhh ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for watching :)

  • @Dennis_Fern
    @Dennis_Fern Місяць тому +1

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

  • @KiyoNatsume
    @KiyoNatsume 10 днів тому +1

    Not me binging your channel haha so much love ❤

  • @JREG07
    @JREG07 Місяць тому +1

    This is one of the best videos of Sri Lanka

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for the amazing compliment ❤️🙏🏼

  • @so_sri_lanka
    @so_sri_lanka Місяць тому +2

    Welcome to Sri Lanka🙏🏼❤️🇱🇰 This was such a beautiful video emphasizing the authentic hospitality of Sri Lankan People❤ Hats off to Chaminda for being such a great gentleman and making Matt, Erica and Shanti's visit an unforgettable one. You truly made them feel like they were part of your family ❤❤❤ Best of Luck to all of you ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому

      We feel the love too! Thank you so much for watching

  • @nickchandra4890
    @nickchandra4890 Місяць тому +1

    Hats off to Chaminda for coming all the way from Qatar to show his friends Sri Lanka.

  • @Lois-k2z
    @Lois-k2z Місяць тому +3

    Omg I love the house .. he’s so luck to be living there

  • @loonu1991
    @loonu1991 Місяць тому

    I am so glad your family got to experience the authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and culture. Most tourists get a more curated experience(still the essence is there and it’s pretty good) but this is just so wholesome and I’m really glad as a Sri Lankan that you got to experience that. Have a great stay here guys! ❤️

  • @saliyaweerasinghe1201
    @saliyaweerasinghe1201 Місяць тому +3

    Such a wholesome video!!

  • @ailurophile2004
    @ailurophile2004 Місяць тому +4

    All my exam stress faded away after watching this vlog ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Місяць тому

      That’s great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @FurbyPurrson
    @FurbyPurrson Місяць тому +2

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

  • @AnjanaDharmasiri85
    @AnjanaDharmasiri85 13 днів тому +1

    No other hospitality beats Sri Lankan hospitality. Most Sri Lankans will give his shirt off his back if you are in need, even if it is the only one he has.

  • @hansanakolonnage2378
    @hansanakolonnage2378 Місяць тому +1

    Sri lanka is truly something else

  • @mufeezazam4763
    @mufeezazam4763 Місяць 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.