I Got A Lift From A Stranger in Matara Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Let’s explore Matara Sri Lanka - A lovely beach town in south Sri Lanka
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I arrived at a beach town called Matara here in southern Sri Lanka. I will take you along the afternoon, exploring around for the first time. We are going to see Matara beach, get some drinks and some food. I also met a subscriber, who offered to give me a lift…
Timestamps:
00:00 Walk Around Matara
07:39 Stranger Offered Me A Ride
12:00 Ice Cream At The Beach
14:49 The Destroyed Bridge
16:24 First Time Trying Lassi
20:42 First Time Trying Egg Hoppers
#srilanka #travelsrilanka #matara
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[@KenAbroad]

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[@lendmioNoai]

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[@shmwmlam3953]

Hello, Ken when walking in the streets always walk from your right hand side. That way you can see oncoming traffic. Also, for Sri Lankan juices try woodapple juice and Kirala juice. Both are native fruits and very delicious. And as for hoppers I like to eat plain and egg hoppers with lunu miris. It's a spicy condiment like coconut sambal minus coconut. Also if you have any free time during the stay I would really like to invite for a day out. We can take you to bath in a river

[@vidyutmulki2807]

Watching from India. The people of Sri Lanka are very kind and hospitable. I have spent a lot of time in beautiful Sri Lanka. Every minute and every day was very special and memorable

[@lakshithacharith]

Thanks 👍

[@user-ce5yg2vo6h]

Thanks bro I love India. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@d.uthpalani3416]

Thank u so much

[@udayadesilvadesilva4242]

And special thanka tp kan doing great jab in you tube sri lanka tourists board doing nothing and present government has screwed up the country .Not only the present past government as well. Such a beautiful country politicians has fucked up

[@sampaths9222]

Thanks, love from Sri Lanka ❤️❤️

[@maverickxrng606]

Pedestrians usually walk on the right side of the road, So that you can see the oncoming traffic.

[@jomontanee]

Such a beautiful country, such beautiful people Sri Lanka. 😇⭐️ Respect from Thailand. 💖

[@manoriekanayake4173]

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[@stlaw08]

You should walk against the traffic, in Sri Lanka, on the right side of the road, so that you can see the traffic in front of you. If the traffic is behind you, you are not safe.

[@addhu26]

Yes he's walking wrong side in this video

[@nuwanthilina4940]

Hi Ken, Matara is my home town. You can go to Polhena beach. Just 5 km away from matara town. You can bath there safely. Wish you to have a wonderful journey ahead.

[@kingsexploits]

Try to walk on the Righthand side of the roads, whenever you are on foot. At least you can be prewarned of the oncoming crazy drivers hurling at you. Yes, that bridge that was built after the Tsunami gave away a few days ago due to neglected maintenance.

[@crudhousefull]

Love your videos! I was actually born in Bonn, Germany, though I'm Sri Lankan. I love how you react to everything around you. Hope you keep coming back for the rest of your life! We love having you here!

[@vakthragunasekara570]

Hi Ken when u are walking on the roads in Sri Lanka always u have to walk on right side 🙂 have a nice holiday in Sri Lanka

[@SaveUpandFly]

Sri Lanka so amazing and so much adventure, we still need to try the lassi, looks good! 😁

[@KenAbroad]

It's delicious 💪

[@ruhanimohamed3934]

@@KenAbroad You Re walk ing on ythe wrong side of the road. Here pedestrians hvmi must wa1k on the roght aside of the road. Then you meed not 1ook back every time

[@tonygreenmike]

01:41 always walk on the side of the on coming traffic (like you did at 04:07), so that you can see the approaching vehicles and position yourself easily....

[@chaw294]

What a lovely beach to enjoy the cool breeze and an ice cream. Too bad that the bridge leading to the temple is destroyed/ damaged. No mango lassi as there's no electricity to use a blender to blend the drink...😀 Anyway, at least, you still can try Lassi. Haha...no healthy day for you as both the drink and ice cream are sweet... it's ok once in a while. Egg hopper is quite similar to our "appam" in Malaysia. The appam here has a sweet and coconutty flavour. Great video, thanks as always, Ken.

[@phuoc-huutran6303]

When you habe a drone with you on this travel, then a view of the whole landscape from above should be very wonderful ....... A very interesting video-serie about Shri-Lanka. Good job, Ken ! 👍👍👍

[@sathayeesuppiah3671]

Enjoyed watching your videos thanks Ken.

[@sandya1160]

Hi Ken, Lovely to watch your videos always. Thanks for your excellent job

[@BreakawayBites]

Best to walk in the direction of the oncoming traffic. Less risky. Off the beaten path on foot. Always a nice feeling to bump into a subscribers. Stay safe, be vigilant, take care mate.

[@jimmystewart1974]

hello ken nice to see you you are doing fine in coastal areas. i had some difficulties in my personal life so i wasn't in a good mood to comment in your previous videos still i watched and liked those videos. yes ken there's a special chili based sambol to eat with hoppers. we call it as "Lunu Miris" (katta sambol) Lunu=salt Miris=chilis with some maldives fish flakes and raw onions. it is super spicy (traditionally) but very delicious with Hoppers. you can also dip in a fish or chicken curry as well. ketchup is not a good match. really enjoying your content ken glad to see you are interacting with sri lankan subscribers. be well....

[@KenAbroad]

Happy to see you back 🤙😊

[@monimusiccovers6608]

Hi Ken…. I’m interesting your videos in Sri Lanka. Waiting to watch what’s the next video everyday since we love to see how you are enjoying our lovely country. Actually you don’t find a pavement on the sides of each roads there but I would say the pedestrians should walk on the right side of the road not the left since vehicles drive on the left side. So you are safe because you see the vehicles comes toward you. Next…. The power cut is scheduled to happen everywhere in Sri Lanka these days due to lack of rain to generate electricity and the fuel issues. So sorry about the inconvenience. Next….. the bridge to the Paravi Dúpatha( dove island) is broken few days ago. I need you to try our country’s very own fruit Divul juice( wood Apple) and also original Kiri Peni( Curd with Kithul Treakle) you can easily find those two at Matara or at Hambanthota (southern province). Pure domestic products. I’m also from down south but living abroad now. Visit Deniyaya if you can. Enjoy your tour ♥️

[@mfindingfootprints]

There are several hoppers available in Sri Lanka. Hoppers, Egg hopper, Honey hoppers, Jaggery Hoppers, Milk hoppers and String hoppers. All the hoppers except String hoppers are made similar way like normal hoppers but the taste is varying. String hoppers cannot eat with out any gravy or sambol, but other hoppers can be eaten without any gravy or sambol.

[@swissthamilfox]

Die Videoqualität ist sehr gut. Danke

[@homemadestreetfoodvideos4709]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RustyLid]

Always nice to see our "Hero" making new friends and enjoying the hospitality of Sri Lanka. I must admit that I've never seen someone "just do it" so well that they blow the Nike swoosh right off their shirt.

[@kensimpson3272]

Walk on the side of oncoming traffic, Stay Safe Ken.

[@WalkWithRooha]

love from me to you

[@simmo3730]

Greetings from Simmo on my lunch break in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 That looked like a very interesting walk. You should always walk with the opposing traffic coming towards you where possible 😏 Again, you met amazing, friendly, helpful people. That's so good to see. Stay safe and well my friend 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇱🇰🙏

[@KenAbroad]

Enjoy your lunch 🤙

[@filbritfrolics9315]

i really like how clean their streets are :-)

[@kushal809]

Awesome video 🔥🔥👍❤️

[@jonathanjoestar8498]

I am excited to see the Ken and Ali collab 🙌

[@whereisgabri3641]

Heading to Matara in a couple of days! I experienced some power cuts as well but fortunately they only lasted no more than 30mins. I was in Sigirya and Kandy

[@vinodagerreyn2266]

Fantastic video.

[@Semarngiseng]

There a few types of hoppers. Egg hoppers eaten with sambal. Then there Paal Hoppers with sweet coconut milk poured at the centre and sweet hoppers served either with jaggery or palm sugar.

[@Sajidh_Bro]

You have to use right side of the road when you walking in sri lankan's road which is a RDA guidelines to avoid padestrian accidents

[@carlitasingco2159]

Wow very nice place ken GOD BLESS good evening everyone 🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@WalkWithRooha]

hello hello love❤️ from me too

[@videomakerskandy]

Still your videos amazing enjoy your holiday much love from Kandy

[@vodkadave69]

Great vlog Ken, Definitely try the mango lassi next time,it’s delicious 😋

[@PrincessNicole14an]

Hi Ken, it's sad to say whole Sri Lanka having this power cut issue. They say no fuel to power supply. People have to wait hours & hours in the queues at fuel stations even for the vehicles. Sorry even you have to suffer because of the power cut in this hot whether.

[@headlinesgenerator5426]

India helped with $500M Que passa amigo?

[@cristinablejusca272]

Hi Ken, we love your videos! Thank you for being realistic and respectful in your videos 😊 Would just like to say though I felt like I was going crazy cause your Nike tick was falling off your shirt the whole video and I couldn’t fix it haha

[@HamNoytheDutchGuy]

Keep eatin the local food Ken, i love it 👊 enjoy mate, and as always, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌🍻

[@chaw294]

Oh gosh, it looks quite dangerous walking along that road as there isn't a pedestrian lane for pedestrians. Very helpful of that subscriber to offer you a lift on his bike. Your lucky day, Ken 😄 An awesome view from that stupa...am loving it. Thanks for that walk about and showing us random stuff that come along the way.

[@NickyDunn]

Great video

[@oanhoanh2205]

SriLanka is in energy crisis. Power is cut usually from 5-7 hrs/ day now.

[@KardosoMedia]

such kind people in Sri Lanka

[@darshiliyanage9429]

You have positivities, good luck

[@zailinzainol6226]

That was such a kind YT subscriber Ken.

[@anthonymf4754]

Glad you enjoyed the hopper

[@hashinimedika2064]

Hi ken,usually we eat hoppers and egg hoppers with ‘lunu miris’. It’s a mixture of chili powder,onions,salt and lime juice.sometimes add some Maldives fish to increase the taste.

[@mozzbiesharp3728]

Good to see you walking on the correct, safer side of the road. Oh no.

[@lynia6587]

Hi 👋 Ken , Oo there’s no walking paths for pedestrians , it’s not safe you should be extra careful when walking at the roadside , how nice of a guy to give you a lift 😂👍🏻 after all he’s not a stranger he’s your new subscriber , that’s great 😃 finally you’ve arrived at the beach , ice cream would be a good idea after all the long walk 😅👍🏻 Quite troublesome if there’s no electricity I couldn’t stand...even an hour 😢 this happened all the time in every district or only at certain area ? I really love lassi especially mango lassi it’s super delicious Ken but have to watch out the sugar content 😂 anyway thanks for taking us around today , have a great day Ken 🥰👍🏻

[@KenAbroad]

The Power cuts are currently daily in the whole country ☹

[@d.uthpalani3416]

Nice video😍 Stay Safe..

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 😊

[@andrewjoseph1047]

Ken, always walk on the opposite side of the traffic👍😄 thats the safest as you can see oncoming vehicles easily !!! I'd never walk with traffic coming behind my back unless i plan to meet God early😄🙏 stay safe bro.....chok dee krap🙏

[@AndyMacho2011]

Please walk on the Right side of the road when you are walking on a main road. Otherwise it's very dangerous. In Sri Lanka we are all supposed to walk on the Right side. Thanks.

[@cwchow9081]

You should always be walking in the opposite direction of the traffic. That way, you can always see the oncoming traffic for safety.

[@sarawakguy2997]

In Malaysia we are advised to walk facing d incoming traffic so that it is easier to see d traffic coming our way ... I believe in Sri Lanka too .... O ya that lassi and d egg hopper looked delicious ....

[@dangerhasa]

Always walk right hand side of the road in Sri Lanka. That way you can see vehicles coming towards you. Lift side is very dangerous.. 👍

[@Sigrid-deSilva]

Ken, I would eat the hopper with Lunu Mieris, a spicy, tangy type of raw onion sambol. Others may prefer Seeni Sambol, also made with onions and spices and sugar (seeni), but it is cooked. Many also add a curry as well (i.e. fish, chicken)

[@YUPAKU]

Wowww zana ol good luck host

[@Looop321]

To eat egg hoppers it's enough to sprinkle salt and pepper to your taste. But plain hoppers are nice with sambal or a banana. .

[@hspitiyegedara]

Hi ken.. eating hoppers with some onion sambal or chicken gravy is more tasty... you should try some sri lankan sweets.. they are so good.. kalu dodol, wali thalapa, pani walalu, konda kawum are some of them..

[@junhengchin6416]

Ken, go towards The trafic in such circumstances. Much safer, at least you see whats coming from The front.

[@judyoh9008]

Good to meet your subscriber, very kind of him to give you a lift to the beach. They don't have pavement for pedestrian to walk along the side of the road, maybe the locals use their own transport to move from one place to another, even for short distance. Lassi is delicious, tried a few times. The egg hoppers is similar to our Malaysian apam balik. In Malaysia, there are also varieties with fillings such as sweet corn, banana, peanut butter, ect.

[@WalkWithRooha]

so sweet of you please visit me sometimes

[@honeybear5222]

Yes. Here in SL there are no pavements and other constructions supposed to be. The reason is the shocking, currupted politicians here. They have a big commission over a project and also keep ( steal ) a huge part of the cost that has been reserved for the particular construction. So every project here results in a terrible outcome, a considerable money (more than 3/4) in the relative politician's pocket. So its not suprising to see such poor constructions here :D

[@judyoh9008]

@@honeybear5222 That's very sad.

[@85bawa89]

Believe, the entrance for the temple on the road @03:48 could have directed to the mountain part of the temple which you were looking for. The white wall starting @02:45 is a general indication that inside is a temple though it may not be always true.

[@darshanediriweera4056]

Ken, If you are at Matara, don't miss to see the Hummane" the Blow hole at Kudawella which is about 40 km from Matara.

[@Paul-rx6wz]

A simple advice When you walk on a road in any country ensure to walk on the side where traffic is moving towards you. This ensures you can see the vehicles approaching you rather face to face rather to your rear In Sri Lanka you always walk on the right side of the road

[@JeewPanagoda90]

Welcome to Matara

[@WalkWithRooha]

dear wish to visit there for my page too

[@Dilankalw]

Hi Ken You must visit Polhena beach in Matara which is a tourist village like Mirissa located 5km away from Town

[@ooinyetking6665]

You must walk facing the incoming traffic so you can see and avoid dangerous vehicle

[@lindyashford7744]

There are other quieter roads you are on the busy main road. If you are still there check out the old Dutch fort, the little Dutch church, also the pretty university campus. And watch out for the crocodiles! (Only kidding a little). The island is called Taprobane island. There is also a big rock on the beach which is a landmark called Dondra Head.

[@markusosmanczyk6606]

Wenn du noch nich da warst, würd ich dir mirissa empfehlen, da kannst du Blauwale draussen im Meer , war ne mega Erfahrung 🐋

[@piumidkaushalya1178]

Love from SL❤

[@madusarasadadewani9942]

Ken,you look so innocent and so beautiful😊💓👌.....i am from sri lanka matara🇱🇰🙏

[@donmcfaul5181]

You should always walk facing traffic. As a young fella it was drilled into me.

[@cenagayashan6058]

Try egg hoppers with sorce call " katta sambal " Usually it is do not eat plain like you did.

[@ManojManoj-eo5oy]

First thing is if you walk anywhere in srilanka please follow the rule of walk your right hand side of the way for your safety. Second thing is the reason of huge powercut there is not received rain to upcountry hill side huge lakes which is made electricity by huge turbines rotating by water power. You can travel upcountry once again please visit to see and explore those dams(ex: victoria dam, kothmale dam, randenigala dam and laxapana dam and many more )

[@FMJonno]

Hi Ken. Its been a while since I've left a comment but always watch your uploads. I'm loving your Sri Lanka adventure. One thing I do like is your confidence travelling alone. I'm going to Budapest soon for my first solo trip and I'm nervous. I'm curious, when you first started your travels, was you nervous about being on your own?

[@KenAbroad]

You will get used to travel alone. I never regretted doing solo trip. If you feel like you need people around you or you'd like to meet other travelers I recommend to stay in hostels. There it's usually easy to meet other people and traveler 😊

[@swissthamilfox]

Hi.I.like your every video.

[@hasiWills1021]

Beautiful ❤

[@cecilialibago8449]

safe travels 😘

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks🤙

[@roshinikahandawala2365]

Hi Ken,try it fruit and nut green colour,its very tasty

[@Deepal5]

Also you must visit Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa . To see ancient cultural glory .

[@vidyutmulki2807]

My friends in Sri Lanka have been telling me that there are major power cuts every day.

[@sureshindika6909]

Please walk along right side of the Road. That is safe a little

[@teviniayathmagajasinghe2834]

I also really wanna meet and talk to you Ken !!!

[@malaniwijewardena4268]

When you eat hoppers ask them fish curry or chicken curry, it is so delicious.

[@prashanthbopearachchi7600]

Try egg hopper with lunu miris. Try lassi at sri virar in colombo

[@AlexSDU]

Here's a tips on when walking on the side of the road. Walk on the opposite side, facing the incoming traffic. That way you can be ready if there is a vehicle moving dangerously close to the side of the road. If you walk along with the direction of the traffic flow, you can't see incoming vehicle behind you.

[@sahankalpana2999]

Always use right side of the road to walk

[@tharindugimhan613]

Awesome 👏 yo

[@mohamedazharmohamedazhar3276]

Well come mahhcan

[@excellentcom2581]

welcome to my town

[@gayaniwas3435]

Always walk on the right-hand side of the srilankan roads so you can see oncoming traffic.

[@malindhaamunugama2541]

You should walk on right hand side of the road :)

[@butsayaphianjit3840]

The road too tiny no space for people walking. Pls be careful for your safety. Thank you for share your video.

[@petert.4947]

Hey Ken i think you walked on the wrong side of the road.

[@tobyprice1092]

When you walk on the other side of the road you can dodge cars.

[@sihina7777]

When you walking on the road you must use right side of the road. its very safety. Then you can see vehicles coming toward.

[@hashanbuddika1595]

Now you can visit the temple. New bridge is open now.

[@vernonmathew3504]

Try to go Anuradhapura and you can see lots of ancient pagoda which build in BC period

[@greyphantome2617]

If you get a chance try Buffalo yoghurt in clay pot , you need to mix a bit of trickle with it (palm syrup)

[@tonygreenmike]

Please dont miss Dondra Point Light house ..its just a few kilometres from Matara beach.

[@arvindupreti1913]

In such places , pedestrians should always walk against the traffic , at least you can see the oncoming traffic , rather than hit from behind .

[@TheWatcher-62]

Lassi is very famous drink in India and Pakistan for daily breakfast. You must include it and ask it as you visit different hotels.