SRI LANKA First 24 Hours | Essential Arrival Information & Prices

All You Need to Know about Arriving in SRI LANKA and the essential information you need to get going travelling here.
In the first 24 hours in Sri Lanka you will need to:
Find an ATM to get cash out
Buy a SIM card to get online
Take a taxi or tuk-tuk to your first destination
Colombo or Negombo to begin with? We explain why we stayed in Negombo and then moved to Colombo. We show the train journey to Colombo and the best place to stay in the Fort area.
Keep watching to see our experience as we travel for 7 weeks around Sri Lanka and as always, give you the best frugal travel advice to help you travel on a budget in Sri Lanka!
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[@AS72831]

“We’re all set for Sri Lanka and we’ll smell nice” 😂 classic! I love your joy in the most simple things.

[@FrugalTravellers]

There's nothing like smelling nice for all the people you share the bus with. ❤️😁

[@aviationkid1286]

This is a much better video than some other vloggers who are searching for 1st world luxury during their stay in Sri Lanka.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for the compliment 🙏 We're doing it on a budget and showing how it's possible to really enjoy a place this way. 😍

[@praburammadhan2618]

I really love both of you.... both of you have no expectation..... open to receive anything with smile.... that is a big lesson for me.☝️ When I go somewhere, go with lots of expectation and see non of them are there as i expect...☹ the whole tour is a mess.☹ So this is the secret, should go with open and accept as it is.👈 Thank you both for your beautiful lesson.👏 I love you two. ❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your special comment. 🙏. Yes it is always best not to have expectations too high or you will be disappointed. Life is all about finding joy in simple things. We often don't notice all the amazing things around us because we are caught up in other thoughts. It's a great habit to stop and appreciate everything. We're so fortunate to live in such a beautiful world. ❤️❤️

[@VagabondRob555]

Hi from the Sunshine Coast Australia. I have loved watching your journey for a while now. Safe travels! Cheers

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏❤️ We really appreciate it. 😊

[@pixel-unlimited]

Welcome to sri lanka... so lovely people. Thank you very much for showing the beauty of our country to the world.. ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️ We love Sri Lanka and have met so many wonderful people there. Thank you for your kind hospitality. 🙏❤️. We hope you enjoy all our Sri Lanka videos to come. 😍😍

[@rogerpotger9261]

Hello from Australia .. my family for 250 years lived in Ceylon being the Dutch/Portuguese burghers .. I really love your joy and your advice could not be better for the budget traveller. I met a German girl in Hikkaduwa and married her in Galle in 1983 .. thankyou so much for loving travel adventures.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Roger. That's an amazing story. 👍. I'm fascinated by the burghers and was always delighted to see the variety of different surnames cropping up over shops and businesses. What an incredible, chequered history Ceylon had. I hope our videos bring you great pleasure. ❤️

[@rogerpotger9261]

@FrugalTravellers happiness and health I wish upon you both, and may you continue to enjoy the wonderful paths that run, east of the moon and west of the sun !!

[@udarakoshala2763]

hi im from srilanka and Nice to see you in srilanka. I have been a fan of yours for a long time. ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 We hope you enjoy our Sri Lanka videos as we really loved travelling there. ❤

[@WarlordMoA]

Hey Mandy & Lee glad to see another video up, I hope you enjoyed your time in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yay 🎉🎉 Sri Lanka was amazing and we have many more videos to come to share our adventures there. 😁

[@ClareFD]

Absolutely brilliant video when arriving into Sri Lanka. We will be visiting in July for the 1st time and will now feel more confident in the basic’s like the best SIM card, ATM machines, and using a TukTuk. Thank You Clare

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, Claire. This has made us so happy to know that the information in this video has reached someone who will find it useful. ❤️ We spent some time researching before we travelled and found it difficult to get together all the useful arrival information that we needed. We're happy to pass it on. We'll have more videos out soon that you may also find useful. 😊 Have a great trip. Sri Lanka is awesome. 😍

[@suebowman7258]

HI Mandy and Lee, thank you for sharing the ATM at the airport and the tuktuk. The breakfast looks good, I would need a lesson how to eat that delicious looking food .😋 Both hotels look nice and the price is very good. WOW! The train and bus are a very reasonable price. Sri Lanka is on my travel list. Mandy and Lee look amazing! ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Sue. It is always so lovely to hear from you, and we absolutely love your wonderful comments 🥰❤️ Sri Lanka is an amazing country to visit and we had an awesome 7 weeks there, so there'll be loads more videos to come. We hope you enjoy them, and that this finds you well. Sending big hugs and best wishes xx😍♥️ ~ Mandy

[@paul0gb]

Great Vid ..Thinking of travelling to Sri Lanka in the near future. If you have a dual sim phone It is possible to turn the roaming off on your home country sim just before you leave the country and set the new country sim to wifi and calls. Better than losing your sim card :)

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's a very good tip. Losing your home SIM would be a nightmare. 👍

[@cactus_stirfry]

Thank you Mandy and Lee, we just landed in SL and this video was so handy for us to know where to go and what to do ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@cactus_stirfry We are happy to hear that this video was so helpful for you! We want to share as much frugal travel information as possible in our videos, so it's wonderful to receive such brilliant feedback, thank you! 🙏🤗❤️

[@meghanfitz-james49]

So helpful! I am heading there in early September and needed all of the info you shared! Brilliantly helpful. Thank you!

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@meghanfitz-james49 That's great to hear, Meghan, and thank you so much for your lovely feedback 🙏🤗. We had an amazing 7 weeks in Sri Lanka, and have many other videos in our Sri Lanka playlist. We hope you enjoy them: Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰♥️: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@meghanfitz-james49]

@@FrugalTravellers I am going through them with great pleasure. I love to travel in the same style as you two lovely folks. I have to say that watching how you two engage with those you encounter is so much nicer than the mass majority of other travel bloggers I have watched. And your smiles are awesome. I have a question or two for you if you don't mind giving me some advice. I am working on writing a book and will be spending 4.5 weeks in Sri Lanka. If you could recommend three towns to stay in from which I could do day trips and dedicate myself to writing where would you recommend? I am wanting as much surroundings of green as possible and an ability to sit and write on quiet balconies (like the Ella place you stayed at is perfect). Also, I am still undecided on whether to travel in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Any suggestions on pros or cons relayed to that? Any effort to respond would be much appreciated.

[@Kassius11]

Ahhhh this video was SO helpful. We have just arrived in Sri Lanka and you had so many great tips that have made it so much easier for our arrival after a long day travelling. You seem like such lovely people too! Will be following your Sri Lanka journey :) thank you!!!

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so wonderful to hear that our video has helped you on your arrival. ❤️. That's exactly the information we were searching for before we travelled and couldn't find so we thought we'd make one for others. 😍 If you could like, subscribe and share with any others you think it may help, that would really help our channel too. 😍. Have a wonderful trip in Sri Lanka. It's an amazing country. We hope our other videos inspire you too. If you have any questions, please ask. 🙏😊

[@o-carolina]

wow. I am just blown away by this content, you are a joy to watch :) Absolutely fabulous! You covered everything I need for my trip in August.

[@FrugalTravellers]

So pleased it helped you 🙏. It was exactly the information we were looking for before we travelled too. 😊. Please share with anyone you meet who may find it useful. Thank you 🙏😍

[@srilion489]

srilanka is the best travel destinations enjoy it you will never again find this from any other country

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏. Sri Lanka is such a great country to travel in. 😍. Such friendly people too. ❤️

[@mariafigueiredo7405]

Hello Mandy and Lee looking forward to seeing the journey through Sri Lanka with you. Enjoy. Safe travels.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Maria 👋 It's so lovely to hear from you, and we hope you enjoy our Sri Lanka series 🤩🤗 ~ Mandy

[@chrisbarry7836]

My favourite Island ,been visiting since 1978

[@FrugalTravellers]

I can totally see why. We loved our 7 weeks there and hope to return to see more. 🙏❤️🇱🇰

[@morenmore8968]

Welcome to sri lanka 🇱🇰❤❤❤ Subscribed ✅ Love your channel and videos

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 Welcome to our channel and we hope you continue to enjoy the many more Sri Lanka videos we have to come. ❤️🇱🇰

[@mydogsmells1733]

Hello Mandy and Lee! I missed your last few videos so have some catching up to do. I'm really looking forward to your Sri Lanka series! I hope you're both well! Take care!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi mydogsmells. 😍 Always nice to hear from you. ❤️. We hope you enjoy our Sri Lanka series as much as we enjoyed making it. 👍😁

[@manjulaperera]

I just subcribe your chanel.. Thank you so much for visiting Sri Lanka and exploring.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello M P, and welcome to our channel 👋🤗 Thank you so much for subscribing and for taking the time to comment. We spent an amazing 7 weeks in Sri Lanka, and there will be many more videos to come every Wednesday and Saturday ♥️🇱🇰

[@shirazbaba-xi7xu]

Lee Mandy thanks to visit our country, and best of luck to both u, to do this programme long time ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Shiraz, for your kindness and support. I know you've probably seen it, but here's our Sri Lankan playlist Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@SLFuture-w8k]

Very happy People ...love to see u guys .. welcome to Sri Lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, SL Future 🙏🤗 We had a wonderful time in Sri Lanka, and there will be many more videos to come! 😃😁

[@mauricedesilva1195]

Greetings from London, enjoy one of the most beautiful islands on earth and its wonderful people. Enjoy, take care and stay safe. ❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 We agree with you there ❤️ I can't believe how green and fertile it is. Like a real garden of Eden, full of friendly, happy people. 😍

[@AndrewKing-pm5ip]

Sri Lanka is so beautiful country of the world.

[@FrugalTravellers]

We ❤️ Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🇱🇰 Such a beautiful country. ❤️

[@ClareFD]

Hi both, we have just completed our 2 week adventure around Sri Lanka, and thank to you both we went straight the SIM card desk (easy process) and took a couple of train journeys in 3rd class (absolutely loved it) The Sri Lankan’s are so friendly. Thanks again to you both for the informative videos, it gave us so much confirmation in knowing what to get and to try! Have a great week.

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're pleased to hear that our videos were so helpful, Clare... that's exactly what we're aiming for, and we don't often receive such lovely messages confirming that we're providing the practical information and prices that we ourselves are after. Isn't Sri Lanka amazing! We'd return in a flash 🇱🇰♥️ We hope you have an awesome week as well 🤗😁

[@anjelosachintha9980]

I am a sri lankan and I really enjoyed this video!!. Also, you both seem to be very kind, so please just be careful of scammers when travelling in south asia.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much for the advice. 🙏👍 We are always cautious of scammers and fortunately had no problems in Sri Lanka. 🙏😊

[@evacalder7386]

Traveling solo in Colombo next week, I now know what to do when I get there. Thanks for this very informative video! Happy travels!

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great that our video has helped you. 🙏. We were searching desperately for all this information too before we travelled so we are happy to share and help others. 🙏 We'll have more Sri Lanka videos to come soon which may be of help to you. ❤️🇱🇰

[@chandanaliyanage6656]

Nice presentation..... Enjoy Sri Lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 Such a beautiful country and nice people. Hope you enjoy our videos. 😍

[@ekokusumo4583]

I love the way you travel. You don't care about brand and others. You just enjoy the simplest thing at very best. Very good attitude. Thanks for inspiring.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your kind words. You have figured us out. 😂 Finding joy in simple things is the best way to live a happy life. ❤️

[@zadeeqmg5921]

Decided to subscribe since I plan to fly to Colombo from Kuala Lumpur sometime in October of this year (2024). This is pretty informative for me. Thank you!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Welcome to our channel, Zadeeq! It's great to see you here, and it's free to subscribe! Keep watching as there'll be more Sri Lanka videos to come 🤗🙏 kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF&si=fAGVZ0HW8euy7c2f

[@zadeeqmg5921]

@@FrugalTravellers I appreciate your “1st 24 hours” video in Sri Lanka that I decided to book a hotel for a day in Negombo before heading down to Colombo the next day after with the assumption of me arriving at the Bandaranaike Int’l Airport in the evening. Do u have any idea of a hotel in Colombo that’s equipped with a fitness center and a pool that’s tagged at $50 or less for a day? Thank you!

[@aatifrahman9183]

Hello I'm Aatif what a nice video from srilanka ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@aatifrahman9183 Thank you so much, Aatif, that's very kind of you to say 🙏🙌 We're happy to hear that you enjoyed this Sri Lanka video... it was the first one, and there are many more in our Sri Lanka playlist 🇱🇰♥️ Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@thisarajeewantha3941]

Hi, the way you are communicating is very polite and friendly so that make me to watch your videos completely. Thank you guys for being in srilanka ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much. 🙏 The people here have been very kind and friendly to us and we are happy to show the good things of Sri Lanka. We will be showing much more. 🙏❤️🇱🇰

[@robertrogina]

Keep on rockin it -

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Robert, and thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏🤗

[@DamsithBenjamin-qq2en]

Thank You Sir For Your Coming!!! 🇱🇰 ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you to all of the kind people who have welcomed us. 🙏😍

[@ricardomarcel6251]

Great food too., Only the scammers are spoiling your fun!! Will be there again in less than two months. 5th visit!!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Nice one 👍. The scammers can easily be sidestepped. Enjoy your time. 😍

[@Indunilweerasinghe]

Safe travels both of you! ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Lusha 🤗🙏

[@Passau10]

So glad I came across your vlog; Im also a budget traveller so its so cool to get a lot of tips from you guys.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great 👍 Really hope our vlogs help you on your budget adventures around the world. Happy travels 😊

[@kalumip1]

Auybowan! 🙏 Welcome to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 It's a pleasure to visit 🇱🇰

[@farhanfazni5460]

You guys have beautiful energy! Love the video too, you guys made me miss home so much

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 The people here make us happy. It is a wonderful place to be. 😍

[@traveleverywherewithme]

Enjoy Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Looking forward to seeing your adventure 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much and you are most welcome. 🙏❤️ Hope you enjoy our further videos as we travel around this wonderful country. 😊

[@gogochami4218]

Lovely couple.❤ Welcome to Sri Lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for your lovely comment, GoGo! 🤗🙏 We spent 7 wonderful weeks in Sri Lanka, so keep watching as there are many more videos to come 🇱🇰♥️

[@moila04]

Great videos😊. I’m going to Sri Lanka with my family for 10 nights and really excited. I’m staying at Occidental Eden resort in Beruwala. One thing I’m a little bit worried about is, will it rain too much and what will the weather be like at the end of September to early October?. Is it safe to swim in the beaches?

[@FrugalTravellers]

We hope you have a wonderful time there. The weather was mixed for us on the coast there in July and August. I think September and October will be better for you. 🙏 It's always best to ask the local people about the conditions of the water before swimming. They will know the best places and where to avoid. Have a lovely time. ❤️

[@moila04]

@@FrugalTravellers Thanks😊. I really hope the weather will be nice, I don’t mind a bit of rain and I love swimming in the warm sea water. I’ve been to Thailand, Malaysia and Mexico around September to October before and the same thing crossed my mind when I looked at the weather forecast beforehand. It said it would rain everyday but when I got there it was beautiful sunny weather, only few days of rain for a short period then it was all dry again, so I think Sri Lanka will be like this too.

[@nidushannilochana8922]

Welcome to Sri Lanka! One of the most beautiful places in the country is upcountry, where you can find lovely couples enjoying the stunning scenery.❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏. We did visit the hills too. Such a beautiful place and one of my favourite parts of Sri Lanka. ❤️🇱🇰. We'll be showing these places and the amazing train journeys in further videos. 😍

[@mravina1614]

Wishing you safe and happy travels in Sri Lanka!!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much! Sri Lanka is awesome, and there will be many more videos to come of our incredible 7 weeks there 🇱🇰♥️

[@paranoidman2002]

1:20 did you have to transfer Sri Lankan rupees to your Wisecard, or can you transfer any currency to that card and go to an ATM in SL and get rupees out? Thank you.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's a great question. We didn't open a Sri Lanka Wise account, instead we had funds in our GBP Wise accounts, and the ATM withdrawals came from that account instead.

[@paranoidman2002]

@@FrugalTravellers cheers. Thank you.

[@ChamathMadusanka-js1ii]

Yo yo i am chamath (train friend ) 🇱🇰

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Chamath! 👋 It was so much fun meeting you on the train! That video will be coming soon, so make sure you keep watching 🤗😁 Sri Lanka is an amazing country, with the loveliest people 🇱🇰♥️

[@starr2870]

Recently watching your videos and I love how bubbly you guys are! Such great videos 😇

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 That's so sweet. We really enjoy life and are so happy to be travelling this way. We hope you continue to enjoy our videos. 🙏😍

[@bitterqueen7065]

Welcome to Sri Lanka. Enjoy your stay!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, dd 🤗🙏 We spent 7 weeks in Sri Lanka and loved it! There are many more videos to come, and we hope you enjoy them.

[@rasunsameendrawasalathilak3341]

I really love to see you guys smiles. So genuine, and even sooo Sri Lankan. Enjoy your time here :D

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 Sri Lanka really did make us smile a lot and so many people smiled with us. It is a place that warms your heart. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Lochanatissera]

Well come to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏🤗

[@Amos18289]

Welcome to Sri Lanka guyss, Enjoy your stay

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, NW 🤗🙏 We had an amazing 7 weeks in Sri Lanka, and there'll be loads of videos coming, so keep watching 🇱🇰♥️

[@renukaperis1789]

Welcome to Sri Lanka. Hope you will enjoy your holiday in our beautiful country ❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much! We spent 7 weeks travelling around your beautiful country, and have so many videos to share. We hope you subscribe, and keep watching, and please keep these lovely comments coming 🙏🤗🇱🇰♥️

[@samanthanamal5460]

Appreciate mam &sir..warm welcome always srilanka ❤mam u has lovely voice 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so kind of you, Samantha. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏😍❤️

[@ruwanpiyathilake]

Your presentation is wonderful 🎉

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Ruwan! It is always uplifting to receive such wonderful feedback, and we so appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙏🤗😍

[@theerthakaya8427]

Very interesting episode.love you guys.welcome to Srilanka ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, that's so lovely 😍🤗 Thank you so much! There will be plenty more Sri Lanka videos to come, and we hope you enjoy them.

[@theerthakaya8427]

@@FrugalTravellers Yes cant wait.🤗 if someone hope to visit srilanka,they must follow your channel..everything included..keep going.good luck😊😘

[@Skf5146]

Hi both, absolutely love your content! What types of electric sockets does Sri Lanka usually have? Travelling there in a week! Thank you!

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're so pleased you found this video helpful! We actually buy a Sri Lanka adaptor in this video when we went to Pettah Market... and it's a completely different plug to any we'd ever seen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4HUlYiYZdN3jck

[@spanky010]

thanks for posting this. which month & year did you travel there?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello DD. June-July last year.

[@kasunliyanage9416]

Welcome to sri lanka enjoy beautiful sri lanka ...

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 We are loving this wonderful country. 🙏😍

[@pocahoetaz]

Informative video as always, hope you're doing well dear Mandy (well not just Mandy ofc both of you). I watched Harald Baldr videos from Sri Lanka as well, he made very good vlogs there too. I don't know if you two are familiar with his youtube channel.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Pocahoetaz, always so lovely to hear from you. 😍 Glad you liked this video and we're pleased to say there will be many more of our amazing adventures in Sri Lanka. ❤️. We've heard of Harald but haven't seen any so thanks for the tip and we'll check him out. 🙏👍😊

[@PlanetImo]

What a fab vlog. I enjoyed that! :)

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks Imo. We may convince you to go to Sri Lanka once this series is over. 😍

[@chacmool2581]

Plan to go all over on a bicycle. Which one is the SIM mobile carrier to choose?

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@chacmool2581 We can only go by the SIM card we bought in this video, as don't have any experience with the other carriers.

[@NikhilPatildriving]

Helpful, thanks 😬😇

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're so pleased you enjoyed this video, Nikhil 🤗☺️

[@ellioth-w7246]

Which phone adapter can you use in Sri Lanka for iPhones?

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@ellioth-w7246 They use a two-pin adapter. We bought one in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4HUlYiYZdN3jck

[@marzookhibraznajreeem28]

welcome to srilanka............... have a great stay...

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 It is absolutely beautiful in Sri Lanka and the people are so nice. 😍 We will show more of our adventures here in videos to come. ❤️

[@ktcgaminisubasena]

thank you respecting us

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for welcoming us with such kindness. ❤️. We will continue to show Sri Lanka for what a wonderful place it is. 🙏

[@kalumwanigasekara8292]

You guys are very lovely 😍.. love from Srilanka 🇱🇰

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️ We hope you enjoy all our Sri Lanka videos to come. 🙏😍

[@sinnappojogathas5829]

Well comme ஸ்ரீ லங்கா

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, sinnappo. We had an amazing 7 weeks travelling around beautiful Sri Lanka, and this is the playlist of all our videos: Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@dew10120]

Welcome to Sri Lanka!!!!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much! There are many more videos to come of your wonderful country 🇱🇰♥️

[@goodevening4616]

Kangaroo Cabs offer a special fixed price fare into Colombo , [ 5000 rupees pre booked ] Tell the Driver to go via the expressway [ 400 rupees extra ]

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@goodevening4616 That's good to know. Thank you for sharing this information 🙏🤗

[@husainpainter2585]

The ATM transaction you did with BOC, was that without any fee? Or how much fee did it ask for?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Husain. That's a great question. If there was a fee, we would have mentioned it in the video.

[@husainpainter2585]

Thank you for the answer. I will be rest assured on my trip in like 3 days.

[@ruwanfonseka]

Hello Mandy and Lee, The Roman Catholic influence seen by you in Negombo, Sri Lanka is incorrectly mentioned in your video as influence from the Dutch. Roman Catholic religion spread in Sri Lanka not because of the Dutch, but it was because of the Portuguese. During the time Sri Lanka was a Portuguese colony (before it became a Dutch Colney) Roman Catholic Churches came up in Sri Lanka, while Sri Lanka became a Dutch Colney, the Dutch tried with little success to supplant Roman Catholicism with Protestantism while the majority of Sri Lankan Christians remained Roman Catholic. During the time Sri Lanka was a Dutch Colney, Catholics in Sri Lanka were persecuted for practicing Roman Catholicism. It was nice to see that you both had tried PickMe which is a service like Uber, while PickMe is a Sri Lankan company unlike Uber, and is more popular in Sri Lanka than Uber among the Sri Lankan Citizens.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for this great information. I think I did mention the Portuguese but apologies if I didn't make it clear. It certainly is a colourful mixture of religions represented there. We loved Sri Lanka so much. ❤️. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 👍

[@ruwanfonseka]

​@@FrugalTravellers Glad you enjoyed your stay in Sri Lanka. You might have already heard that Negombo is called/identified as "Little Rome" owing to the many Portuguese-era Roman Catholic churches that are there and the large Catholic community that live in Negombo, Sri Lanka. As you see my last name that is Fonseka, it is one of the Sri Lankan surnames in Sri Lanka that are among many last names that have it's origin of Portuguese names like De Silva, Perera, Pereira, Pinto, Silva, Fernando, Boteju, Fernandez etc. Many who have these Portuguese origin last names like me are Roman Catholic and as a result of the Ancestors becoming Roman Catholic they took these Portuguese origin last names as well during the time Sri Lanka was a Portuguese colony. Hope you will be able to visit Sri Lanka once again and also visit with a few other friends and family together as well. Best wishes with your travels around the world.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

I wish you guys safe journeys & good luck always in peace to arrives safety in Colombo, Sri Lanka from the Middle East last Month in 2024❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so lovely, thank you 😊🙏

[@niroshananayakkara2806]

Thanks for visit our country

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 🙏 We love Sri Lanka and are excited to be able to show it in our videos. ❤️🇱🇰

[@niroshananayakkara2806]

@@FrugalTravellers thanks a lot both of them 🙏

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Am hooked on your videos now. Please can you answer 2 questions... realistically could I get by on 900 gbp a month whereever, I ask as everything has shot up plus cannot hike uphill as asthmatic.. also do you use any specific mosquito repellant apart from one from Sri that was super efficient and cant remember name cannot dind 1 natural or deet or citronella etc that works. Thank you for your really honest videos that say how it really is. ❤❤❤😊😊😊 Ps havent got my head round transport costs that s where money goes on transfers. As solo even in Sri and Thaland tuk tuks were asking as nuch as taxis like 10gbp for 5 minutes.. Love the way you got straight into buses trains etc cheap rooms and authentic food... lovely to see...

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Ibunny, and thank you for another great comment. It's difficult to advise on a monthly budget as Lee and I are frugal by nature, so the channel name is perfect for us! We've found it helpful to jpin Facebook groups for a particular country and find out about things like the best taxi app; best SIM card etc, as they keep the costs down. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, and we're so pleased you enjoy our videos 🙏🤗

[@arshadyousuf9444]

Welcome to our wonderful mother land 😍 😍

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Arshad 🙏🤗 We had such a wonderful time in Sri Lanka, and there will be many more videos to come 🇱🇰♥️

[@supunsandika5455]

Love from Sri Lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 It's beautiful here and such friendly people. ❤️. We will have many more videos showing this wonderful country. 😍

[@travelsdzoon223]

Welcome to Sri Lanka ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 🙏 It's a pleasure to visit. We hope you enjoy our videos. 😍

[@travelsdzoon223]

Would like to be a friend of yours. I am Dileep

[@chaturanuwankumara9513]

Welcome to srilanka 🇱🇰

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Chatura! We had such an amazing time in Sri Lanka,and have made loads of videos, so make sure you keep watching ♥️🇱🇰

[@steves7013]

Hope you are both well, i don't know if this is post opp or pre op? But either way you are both looking good! Take care & stay safe x 🙏🇬🇧

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Steve 🤗🙏 This is actually pre-diagnosis - that all came about 3 weeks later when we were in Uppaveli and Kandy. We had an awesome time in Sri Lanka, both before and after the diagnosis, and we really hope you enjoy these videos 😁☺️🇱🇰♥️ ~ Mandy

[@Holazanee-h2z]

Welcome to srilanka ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Half SriLankan 🙏😁 Keep watching as we made loads of videos during our amazing 7 weeks in your beautiful country 🇱🇰♥️

[@sicilian-american]

hi.i wanted to ask if there is ac on the negombo to colombo train, or if you have to take second/first class for that and if so do you know the prices..thanx great vid peace

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi there. A great question but as we only ever took the 3rd class train, we only knew those prices.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Welcome to Colombo, Sri Lanka today’s in great joy this weekend to arrives safety in peace February of 2024❤❤❤I wish you guys safe journeys in this amazing Asia island country in 2024❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🤗♥️

[@palithaabey1829]

You have done videos nicely

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're so pleased you like them and hope you enjoy our future videos on Sri Lanka. We have so many great things to show. 😍❤️🇱🇰

[@sinnappojogathas5829]

Well comme s

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, sinnappo 🙏🤗😍

[@antonchandanaperera9409]

good luck

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Anton. We had such an amazing 7 weeks in Sri Lanka,and here is our Sri Lankan playlist: Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

I was wondering about your late night TukTuk ride from the airport. I’ve heard from some is a dangerous move in Sri Lanka. Can you please comment on that experience for you and what you’ve heard regarding safety at night there?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi. Our experience was a very positive one. The driver was polite and friendly and made sure we arrived at our destination safely. We were using the pickme app so there is an element of accountability with the driver. We thoroughly recommend using it. 👍

[@roshan4627]

Welcome to Sri Lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for subscribing, Roshan. ❤ We hope you enjoy the many more Sri Lanka videos that are coming soon. You are welcome. 😍

[@roshan4627]

@@FrugalTravellers suggest you to visit street food in Aluth kade in Colombo. Red Mosque resembles the pomegranate colors with eye catching. Galle face also good to have an evening walk. It’s a high humid season in Colombo now. Always be with sufficient water consumption!. All the very best.

[@GuessMyName234]

What did you do when you arrived? How did you get your visa? I visit for the first time in June going from the UK

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello ZaZa. The information is all contained in this video.

[@GuessMyName234]

@@FrugalTravellers I didn't see that part

[@GuessMyName234]

@@FrugalTravellers Where in the video is it?

[@Milkbaby-w6l]

Most Sri Lankan food is spicy..I love spicy food..

[@FrugalTravellers]

We love Sei Lankan food as well, and will be showing so many dishes in all the videos that will be coming 😁😋

[@Sanu19455]

A nice vedio.. 👍🥰

[@FrugalTravellers]

We are so pleased you enjoyed this video! Keep watching for more Sri Lanka videos 🇱🇰😁

[@Sanu19455]

@@FrugalTravellers defiantly 👍

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Sanu19455 That's so lovely to hear 😊🤗🇱🇰♥️

[@vihanganethmin3551]

Wellcome to srilanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you! We had a wonderful time there, and have so many more videos to come, so keep watching 🇱🇰♥️

[@slcreativevideos]

Please come to balangoda

[@FrugalTravellers]

We'll put it on the list for next time. Thanks 🙏 Sri Lanka has so many amazing places to explore. 😊

[@sathyaraj4715]

🎉🎉🎉❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@nicolasajuelos3558]

At what time did you land for buy your simcard?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Nicholas. I think we mentioned it in the video. It was sometime around 9:30pm.

[@hashanjayasingha6668]

❤ 🇱🇰 beautiful

[@FrugalTravellers]

❤️🇱🇰😁

[@dasareddy3323]

How much the ATM fee if you withdraw using wise card?

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@dasareddy3323 I can't remember but I'm sure we would have mentioned it in the video 😊🤗

[@dasareddy3323]

@@FrugalTravellersactually you guys didnt mentioned in the vdeo thats why asking

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@dasareddy3323 I think that bank didn't charge a fee... we always tried to use BOC (Bank of Ceylon)

[@dasareddy3323]

@@FrugalTravellers thanks mate

[@stanlistan5312]

Hi can you go to batticaloa

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello STANLI stan. We were planning to visit Batticaloa, but as you'll see in the many upcoming videos, things changed, and we weren't able to make it. All the more reason to return to beautiful Sri Lanka 🇱🇰♥️

[@bettydaniel1462]

❤❤❤❤❤🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks 🙏❤️❤️🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@chamidupeirs708]

👍

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks 🙏