How Expensive is Sri Lanka? | Negombo, Colombo

[@naveedcruzz401]

Get well soon Mandy. I'll pray to god for the soon recovery. Lots of Love frm Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 Mandy is going very well now. 🙏❤️

[@sicilian-american]

im not fat YET... but when i arrive in sri lanka in december im sure ill gain a few hundred kilos from all that cheap yummy food.i still cant believe those prices..WOW !!!! im pretty well off but i love cheap prices and awesome food. i cant wait to see sri lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so cool 🤗😊 There's so much delicious and healthy food in Sri Lanka, so I really hope you have an awesome time in December. Please let us know how it goes, as it would be great to hear if our favourite places are as good for you as they were for us 🇱🇰❤️

[@EDOUARDSIQUET]

@@FrugalTravellers lots of young male prostitutes in negombo

[@kanishkaherath2850]

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 truly an amazing country to visit. It has a unique flavor of tourism.

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's awesome here. We will return again and again. 🙏❤️

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

Hi Mandy & Lee, So that's the last video from Sri Lanka then? It was a pleasant série to watch. This country surely has potential for tourism: beautiful landscape, preserved colonial buildings, beaches, food, wild animals, etc. I've never heard of an avocado drink / smoothie before. I wouldn't mind trying that. Enjoy your week down under. Take care 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Sergio 👋 There's one more round up video on the best Sri Lankan food 😋 then we'll be on to the Philippines with maybe a Perth video in between 🙏 So glad you enjoyed them as much as we enjoyed it there. It does have so much to offer and we really hope to return one day. 🙏. The avocado smoothie is really nice 😋 Have an awesome week. 😍

[@Gordon_Highlander]

Hi Chaps. I found Negombo to be one area that was staunchly ROMAN CATHOLIC; especially among the Fisher Folk. I remember that area so well as I lived in what was formerly the Dominion of British Ceylon back in the early 1950s' when my dad (a former Marine Chief Engineer) was sent out to Ceylon in 1954 to carry out repairs of the Shaw Saville liner ss "GOTHIC" which her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip used when touring the Commonwealth in 1954. "Gothic" was struck by a cargo ship in Colombo Harbour and dad was sent out to Ceylon to supervise the repairs. I loved Negombo Beach. We used to travel there from our residence in Cinnamon Gardens (Colombo 7) to Negombo every fortnight where we would book into a REST HOUSE and have a great Crab Curry lunch. I suppose REST HOUSES don't exist any more, but back in the 1950s, they were prolific and excellent for staying overnight or to drop in for lunch. Cheers friends. *SAFE TRAVELS!*

[@vijayafernando1]

Lovely reminiscences. My parents came to London in 1949 ,went back to Colombo and came back again to London in 1954. Then they returned to Ceylon in 1957 when I was born. I have been in England for 50 years and love the British. Still have fond memories of Negombo as that is where my dad's family come from.

[@Gordon_Highlander]

@@vijayafernando1 Hello VijayaFernando. Thank you for your kind comment. Wow your parents went to London in 1949. I was two years old at that time. I am a Scot, born at a wee town in the Highlands by the name of Drumnadrochit, which is west of Inverness. Looks like your parents went back to the UK when we left the UK for Colombo. I remember that we were initially put up at the Galle Face Hotel for four weeks by which time Lloyds of London had offered my dad a contract to stay with them for a period of two year. We were scheduled to go back to the UK in 1956, but dad was asked to stay on for a further 2 years and that contract was further extended to 1960. By that time, things were becoming somewhat edgy in Ceylon, and the parents decide to move on. The old man was offered a a job as Chief Engineer in Australia and on 12 April, 1961, we departed Ceylon on the Orient Liner RMS "ORONSAY." I have often thought about things in Ceylon, and remembered a few chaps I went to school with, one of whom I became re-acquainted with in Australia. He reminds me often of the way I screwed up my pronunciation of Singhalese words, and got a belting from the teacher who had a grudge against foreigners. All in all, I loved Ceylon and the food but especially the tropical fruit. Once again, thanks for your comments mate, which is very appreciated. Cheers!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful experiences with us. It is always fascinating to hear stories from people with an interesting history with the place. It must have been very different then. I love the fact that there are so many different religions here living side by side. The catholic side of Negombo really stands out. Wonderful country. ♥️

[@prabatharathnayake5723]

Thank you so much for visiting ❤my country 🙏I hope Mandy is feeling better now ❤️I am also praying for her. I am going for a vacation to Srilanka to see my mom and family there on June. Will remember you always, travel safely and be happy always 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 Mandy is going very well after surgery and we are fortunately still able to travel. 🙏 We hope you have a wonderful time there with family in June. ♥️. We'll be visiting Maldives and India at that time too. 😍

[@dollymando]

You are such adventurous travelers! Thank you for sharing

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Dollymando 🙏🤗❤️

[@EDOUARDSIQUET]

@@FrugalTravellers lots of male prostitutes in Negombo!

[@juliehawkes1050]

Really enjoyed your srilanka vlogs,such a lovely country. Hope your your ok mandyxx

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks Julie. We've really enjoyed making them. Mandy is going well thank you. 🙏♥️

[@carlmiles8948]

I really enjoyed your Sri Lankan videos.... I was there about 6 weeks ago and I really miss it...Take care !

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 it's a wonderful country to visit. Glad you enjoyed them. 😁 One more to come on the top Sri Lankan food. 😋😍

[@fardinhossain4757]

Love from Bangladesh❤️🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 we'll be travelling in Bangladesh in July ♥️🇧🇩 😍 If you have any recommendations to visit we'd appreciate it! 🙏

[@kanishkaherath2850]

Thanks n love from Sri Lanka to Dhakha, Chattogram, Shylshet etc.

[@Cat-c2e]

I wish for a speedy recovery madam, you are in Sri Lanka , you are going to recover real quick

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, My Little Pony 🙏🤗 I appreciate your kindness and support. I am so grateful for the excellent attention and service I received from Asiri Hospital Kandy. If you are interested in finding out more, here is the playlist of my Journey to Wellness: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrlOvGhh0vS_FBVmplwc-hvD&si=cEUYGyylnO5dsRj5

[@susangranger3089]

I have enjoyed watching your travels through Sr Lanka, the Videos have been Amazing and thank you so much for sharing with us. Wish you well Mandy with your ongoing treatment, stay positive and strong, look forward to your upcoming videos. ❤❤❤ xx

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much Susan. 🙏. We enjoyed Sri Lanka so much. We never thought we'd make so many videos. 😍. We had to stay longer than expected due to Mandy's diagnosis but don't regret it at all. 😊. Mandy is doing very well thanks. 🙏

[@lasithakamalpriya5688]

May the blessings of the triple gems always be with you. Lots of love from Sri Lanka.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Lasitha 🙏🤗 Have you seen any of our other Sri Lanka videos? 🇱🇰♥️ Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@CuriousKani]

Stay strong Mandy, you'll get through it.🎉

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 She's doing really well and staying strong ❤️

[@MrRobert2040]

great video very much appreciated.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great to hear, Robert. We're so pleased you enjoyed this video 🙏🤗 ~ Mandy

[@faz2352]

Love your vibes guys, heading to Sri Lanka from Perth and your videos are inspiring

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so cool, Faz! I keep filming loads of footage of Perth and Freo but haven't made a video from there yet! In case this is the first of our Sri Lankan videos you've seen, we made 30 others that show our amazing 7 weeks in this awesome country: Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@CynthiaDeKretser]

As A Sri Lankan who has lived In Australia for 54 years..watching both if you brings tears to my eyes I love the way you travel and the places and eateries you visit..so real and un pretentious. Mandy I hope your recovery is swift and xou make many more trips. All the Best to both of you and thanks for evoking so many happy memories for me

[@FrugalTravellers]

This has brought tears to our eyes too to read this. It gives us so much pleasure to know that our videos can touch people in this way. 🙏. It has been an honour to visit your country and to share it with you. Thank you for your kind words. 🙏😍

[@FrugalTravellers]

And following what Lee has said, thank you so much for your beautiful words, Cynthia. I appreciate your kindness and support 🙏🤗♥️ ~ Mandy PS. I'm not sure if you've seen many of our other Sri Lanka videos? In case you are interested, this is our Sri Lanka playlist: Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@narougdetyodthongdee3420]

ทักทาย​จาก​เมือง​ไทย​ครับ​😊❤🎉

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏🤗🥰

[@sharondavidson4639]

Excellent info and great to see prices! Strength and wellness to you Mandy, you will rock this one with such a good outlook on life. ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 It was a great place to end our stay in Sri Lanka. Very handy for the airport! Mandy is doing well with her recovery, thanks so much 🙏♥️

[@pradeepperera312]

Wow 🤩 lovely 🥰 video Thank ❤u so much to show my Home 🏡 town Beautiful 😍 Negombo 😍😍

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@pradeepperera312 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏🤗 We're so pleased you enjoyed this video of beautiful Negombo ♥️🇱🇰

[@jcsufi]

I am going to miss your adventures in my home country

[@FrugalTravellers]

We've loved our travels here and hope to return and see more soon 🙏❤️

[@ThaaruSachini]

Really inspiration for me sir thank you soo much ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 🙏 we're so pleased you liked it. 😍

[@roshinikahandawala2365]

Get well soon,love from Sri Lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much. Mandy is doing very well thankfully. 🙏♥️

[@manjulaperera]

Welcome to Negombo my home town... oh.. Jesus I really miss Negombo

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, M P... I'm so pleased we were able to visit your home town! Negombo was so lovely, and we had a great time there 🇱🇰❤️

[@carolinacadabra8278]

Wonderful video that transports us to Negombo and to share all your lovely experiences.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, Carolina 🙏 We enjoyed Negombo and it was a nice place to end our travels there. We hope you enjoy the next videos too. 😍

[@Amos18289]

Those young Jack fruit can be used as a substitute meet, specially for chicken

[@FrugalTravellers]

I've heard that, Amos, but haven't tried it yet. I love jackfruit... so delicious when ripe! 🤗😊 ~ Mandy

[@LeslieBaldwin-k4u]

I’m coming there next week with my Indian wife,so watching you guys lots,can you give rooms info,xx Les from London

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Les. We're sure you'll have an amazing time. Check out our Sri Lanka playlist, as we give a room review almost everywhere we go: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF&si=Vwi1DrR-TkwQ5Gjd

[@duoduro]

Hey guys HAPPY VESAK to you guys ❤ enjoy in 🇱🇰

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏. Happy Vesak 😍

[@knightofceylon-ms1us]

Ohh I'm so sorry to hear that sad news, wish Mandy a speedy recovery. Stay strong you two, courage could overcome anything. Bless ya both.❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

That is so very kind, knightofceylon. Thank you so much for your kind words and support 🙏🤗❤️ This is the playlist of my Journey to Wellness, which shows everything from pre-surgery fears to post-surgery meltdowns and my beautiful scar 😊🙌 kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrlOvGhh0vS_FBVmplwc-hvD&si=hhJZbC3mvVxC_MRI

[@knightofceylon-ms1us]

@@FrugalTravellers Thank you very much for the link. Take care, God bless Mandy and Lee.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@knightofceylon-ms1us Thank you so much, and the same to you 🙏🤗

[@knightofceylon-ms1us]

@@FrugalTravellers Great to see your path to wellness, I was told by a Sri Lankan relative of mine "soursop" a kind of a spiky fruit bit similar to durian but green in colour is a strong anti-cancer fruit. I haven't googled this yet but I'm sure it must be authentic.

[@RoshanAlwis-d8i]

Wow nice ...this is my hometown ... nice video 🎉🎉🎉

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's a great city 🙏❤️🇱🇰😍. Thanks 🙏

[@rayhistoria]

❤❤ You're Very Nice and kindly couple! TKS a Lot!

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@rayhistoria Thank you so much for your extremely kind words 🙏😍♥️

[@sallycooke4836]

Fab videos - loads of great info ready for our trip in July 🙂 Thank you. Any tips on laundry - what did you do for 7 weeks??

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're so pleased you found this video informative, Sally, and we really hope it helps you during your trip to Sri Lanka in July 🤗🇱🇰 We handwashed our clothes for the 7 weeks we were there, and the only place we struggled to dry things was in Nuwara Eliya, because it was just so cool and damp there... but the dehumidifier helped with that 😁👍

[@sallycooke4836]

Thanks Mandy. Take care x

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, Sally, and the same to you xx

[@surenlakshan]

Wishing you strength and a speedy recovery. ❤🇱🇰

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I so appreciate the positive thoughts and support 🤗♥️ This is the playlist of my Journey to Wellness 🙏🥰 kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrlOvGhh0vS_FBVmplwc-hvD&si=DV2E3LQw7I_YaXrU

[@tharindunishal]

The majority of Negombo's population are Catholics, a legacy of Portuguese colonial influence. Fun fact: Negombo is often called "Little Rome" because of its significant Catholic population and the numerous churches in this predominantly Buddhist country. The St. Sebastian Church you visited on Sea Street is architecturally inspired by the Reims Cathedral in France and is built in the Gothic Revival style. Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of Negombo.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for adding to all the very interesting local information that many have provided. 🙏. We found it fascinating as we had spent a long time in Portugal before coming here and can see the connection. Sri Lanka is so varied in many ways. 👍

[@kerriegreen9057]

Thanks for your detailed experiences! I'm going to be over there in July, just wanted to ask, when you buy the juices, they add water, is it clean water or tap water? & have you been sick yet?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Good question. I think they add water from the big bottles they buy and not the tap. Can't guarantee that though. In the 7 weeks we were there we didn't get sick once. I found the hygiene standards very good. 👍

[@SerangaSenanayake-ml5mx]

Thanks for visiting Sri Lankan🎉❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

We spent an amazing 7 weeks in Sri Lanka, Seranga, and had such a wonderful time. Here's our playlist 🇱🇰♥️ kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF&si=PPOgtFzUUTqcdP6I

[@allywhite733]

Did you ever get ill eating off the street and the local side venues? I’m coming on Friday and it worries me eating away from a hotel or mid range restaurant

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for the great question. We only really eat in local places and from food stalls, definitely nothing fancy or mid range. We also only go to places that have loads of local customers, as that way we know the food is fresh, popular and hasn't been sitting for ages. People often get sick from high end or hotel restaurants, where the food has been sitting for too long. Have a great time in Sri Lanka. I'm not sure how many of our Sri Lankan videos you've seen, so here's our full playlist 🇱🇰♥️ Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, and we didn't have any stomach upsets at all during the 7 weeks we were there.

[@duladabestsam7213]

We enjoyed your videos so much. Please visit us again. Take care and loads of love from Sri Lanka

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 We really enjoyed travelling here and we'd like to return. Hopefully one day. 🙏❤️

[@LeslieBaldwin-k4u]

We’ve been at Chelli a fortnight,lovely family,well stay another week or two while I get a cataract done,£200

[@FrugalTravellers]

Good luck with the cataract op 🙏. So lovely you stayed with the family at Chelli. A home from home. 🙏❤️

[@rohanagamage8985]

Great video ❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️❤️

[@WalkingGh0sta]

❤❤❤❤ happy people

[@FrugalTravellers]

We had an amazing time in beautiful Sri Lanka and were so happy there 🇱🇰❤️

[@shirazbaba-xi7xu]

Both u do ur programme is well, we love u very much ❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏🤗🇱🇰❤️

[@Coool-lj4wf]

Welcome to Sri Lanka ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏🤗 We had an amazing 7-weeks travelling around beautiful Sri Lanka. This is our playlist if you'd like to see more of our travels in this awesome country 🇱🇰❤️ kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF&si=2Kb1T3euHCcTFFqu

[@LeslieBaldwin-k4u]

I couldn’t find Shari’s cafe,maybe near bus stn,Bhavanss was good,but too spicy lol

[@LeslieBaldwin-k4u]

I can’t even google Shali’s😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

It was just up from our guesthouse.

[@sharondavidson4639]

What guidebook do you recommend for Sri Lanka?

[@FrugalTravellers]

We used a digital version of the lonely planet on our library app. That and watching other vlogs and reading blogs for information gathering. 😊

[@jjgoldstein7310]

adareyi yaluvane ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏🤗

[@FlickzTravel]

Im from Negombo

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so lovely! We really liked Negombo 🇱🇰❤️

[@SSilva-ui6mv]

❤️❤️❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks 🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@steves7013]

Not a big ice cream fan, but I guess I could be persuaded if it's hot!😂🙏🇬🇧

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, it was just such a wonderfully indulgent treat, Steve! I wouldn't have any now, but am really pleased we went for those delicious Rio ice cream sundaes when we did! 🍨😋

[@asimpleguy9667]

Sri Lanka has gotten bit expensive with the financial crisis when compared to neighboring countries like India, but still cheaper when compared to other world counterparts, travelling, always try for tuk tuk or uber, or rent vehicles, normal tuk tuks are scams

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes it is true that Sri Lanka has gotten more expensive due to financial crisis unfortunately. We used the pickme app for tuk tuks to avoid scams. 👍

[@prabatharathnayake5723]

❤😊❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Prabatha 🤗🇱🇰❤️

[@chameethmadhushanka]

❤❤❤❤💐

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 🙏❤️🇱🇰❤️

[@knightofceylon-ms1us]

I love durian but when I burp that's where it could get a bit embarrassed with tge odour 😂

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hahhha... that's never happened to either of us, luckily 🤗🤣 I love durian... such an incredible flavour and texture 😋😊

[@Ace-wj5op]

If you are interested in traditional medicine I can recommend you a place...

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks very much. It would be interesting for all if you can put the recommendation here. 🙏

[@fdd87ddfdg24]

Hi walcoto sir lanka l m sirlanka you goto galla so beautiful

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️🇱🇰 We went to Galle and made a video. Great place! You can find it in our Sri Lanka playlist. 😍

[@fdd87ddfdg24]

Am now malasiya

[@fdd87ddfdg24]

You com to malasiya l m sirlanka working malasiya

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for the invite. 🙏. We hope we can visit Malaysia again soon, someday. ❤️😊

[@chrysimpett1145]

35.cts.a.king. Coco. N.. In. My. DAY... HOPPER. 10. CTS. 2. CTS. S... Hopper

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing that, Chrys. Here's our full Sri Lanka playlist if you would like to see more prices and delicious Sri Lankan food 🇱🇰♥️ Sri Lanka Travel 🇱🇰: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm1426S5ltprrISCZunP-BF

[@RaviandFaith]

The ONLY WAY to get to the bottom of the TRUTH is expose all those who do Greedy business and are telling lies. At the same time honor the honest guy by giving him a small business. Nothing else. Go around Sri Lanka also to the North and East also as they also need you guys going there. Colombo/ Kandy and Down South there are enough Tourists. People have a better chances of surviving. The rest of the country has few chances. So try other places. There are some nice beaches and clean places elsewhere too. By going there you are acting to support people in rural areas and in the areas where the government has totally failed to make any development projects. I request you to give social justice.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much for this advice. 🙏 We made videos from Trincomalee and Nilaveli and loved the East Coast. ❤️🇱🇰 We'd like to visit Jaffna on the next trip. 🙏 Thanks for watching. 😊

[@bs-dd6cu]

What a lovely couple.. did enjoy watching your videos. You both are very friendly humble couple down to earth 🌍. Get well soon and if you visit Sri Lanka again my advice visit some aurvedic doctors and get some ideas for cancer treatment. Guaranteed.. take care and God bless you both 🙏

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 so glad you enjoyed these videos 😍 Mandy is doing well and we are very grateful we were able to get tests done whilst in Kandy at the very good Asiri hospital 🙏. We would love to return some time and Mandy is very interested in Ayurvedic treatment so if you can recommend a doctor, please do. 🙏😍

[@bs-dd6cu]

@@FrugalTravellers Don't worry. Give me some time. I will get details right aurvedic doctors details and passing to you. Take care and God bless you two 🙏

[@juliehawkes1050]

Thank you for a great series, hope mandy is doing well

[@vipulpriyadarshan85]

❤️❤️❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Vipul 🤗🇱🇰♥️