Colombo Sri Lanka is …. Interesting? 🤔🇱🇰

[@xavier2.030]

It's not about getting the full amount. When you use card for payment, Uber doesn't pay them properly. They then have to waste a day to go to bank and claim the payment. That's why most of them cancel the ride when you pay by card.

[@We_Are_Australia]

Keep up the great work your videos bring us all closer together - P.S. First

[@kadachiman7234]

I did the mystery trip on a bus in Philippines once, jumped on the first bus that pulled up at the bus depot and 5 hours later ended up at a very nice town for a 1 week stay 🙂

[@delhidebb1749]

Now thats trusting the angels! Love your travelling style.😊

[@madisoncooper9417]

Try specking british english and see if they start understanding you better. i feel like your accent is hard for them to hear, or you talk to fast, NOT being mean, but i do know when english is thought its british english....

[@KimWright-wq8cu]

U MEET ALL TYPES MARCO 🧐👏👏👌👌 GREAT VIDEO

[@realDunalTrimp]

As a Sri Lankan i love honest opinions about Sri Lanka, not the rosy stuff some vloggers like to post because the reality can be so much different.

[@marcoroams]

Thank you! I just document how my days go in a new city. You’ll see the contrast if you follow my other videos. I really enjoyed the inland and south coast towns

[@magtazeum4071]

Perhaps just go out of Colombo and travel to Sri Lankan countryside

[@stefanteuthof]

Your video made me wonder what the side to side head movement was when communcating with people, the internet said it's a common gesture in Sri Lanka known as the "head wobble" or "head shake." It's a non-verbal communication style that can convey various meanings, including agreement, acknowledgment, or understanding, depending on the context of the conversation. It's a cultural nuance that might seem unusual to those unfamiliar with it but is a natural part of communication in Sri Lanka.

[@marcoroams]

lol yeah it can mean anything :)

[@delhidebb1749]

It’s actually an Indian thing. It can mean yes,no,maybe and any and everything in between!

[@kennyx8482]

and its the type of gesture that a foregner will catch on to use themselves very very fast..cos its real raw body language u know...kinda infectious id say

[@neilstleon6251]

Top stuff Marco. Stick to the plant based lifestyle. I been doing it for 22 years lifting weights and thriving. Love the raw and real filming 👍

[@marcoroams]

Thanks mate! I did it for a bit but I am back to eating everything. I heard you can thrive on it! 🌱

[@RAEBAE-km9zs]

Those drivers tried to play you bad! Glad you stood your ground 💪🏽

[@thekernall74]

Thanks!

[@Regi869]

The creepy vibe of that street came through on the video. Can only imagine what it was like in real life. Have you though about it since?

[@marcoroams]

Yeah mate for sure. Ahh not really, but my entire vibe was off in that area, it’s not a nice feeling, hard to describe, as you saw, I was fumbling on my words. It’s very hard to describe something that is loud, but also has a eerie silence feeling at the same time… Makes absolutely no sense at all, but that’s how it felt 🤷🏽

[@Kousaburo]

When you left Colombo I hope you turned around said "Just one more thing..."

[@tka1528]

Never tell a taxi, tuktuk or any transportation driver you only been in the country for a day or even a few days, you will always get ripped of on the fares.

[@buddiraweerasekara9681]

Even the tuktuks on the road charge the same high prices from locals because of the economic problems unless we use uber or pickme because they are companies they dont charge a lot. In my opinion Rs.200 more than the price mentioned on uber is a fair price.

[@marcoroams]

Yes bro but KZbin is my business and everything needs to be documented and go through accounting software for me to claim and pay tax. I won’t cancel and pay cash so they can avoid paying tax. I understand Uber probably take too much and that’s an issue for the Sri Lankan government to take up with Uber. For me Uber / Grab are great systems where you know the price upfront, you can see a map and duration and you don’t need to deal with cash, you can contact the driver or Uber if you leave an item in the tuktuk / car and you are covered by Ubers insurance along with knowing you are in safe hands with a driver who has their details on file. As you saw I sometimes give tips to the drivers too to say thank you if they were good. I’ll pin this comment so people understand the reasons 🙏🏽

[@jonklause5130]

I totally agree having a record helps keep you safe.@@marcoroams

[@marcoroams]

Ahh… he signed up to Uber and found me on it, I requested a ride on Uber, not in a random tuktuk paying cash … how hard is it to work that out 🤡

[@marcoroams]

Most of them are scammers, Uber keeps them inline

[@BabeRexha-ii4le]

​@@marcoroamsdon't false accuse ppl

[@ZMEK1]

Real and raw is what is most respected 💓

[@marcoroams]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@melanieallen8980]

haha..chewing on beatleleaf...funny guy!!😂😂

[@idkyoo]

it's because uber takes 30% from them for using the app. So technically uber ruined their tuktuk economy gig. but i'm sure they would make consistent money if they just work with uber throughout the day.

[@marcoroams]

Yeah it sucks mate! I’ll give them a cash tip or on the app at the end usually, but just need the Uber system for what I do

[@idkyoo]

@@marcoroams yeah it's a lot more safer in case any accidents happen. That boy lost money and wasted time in his end tho for not continuing the ride.

[@grantparfitt1565]

You can get a tuktuk in Colombo for 1000 per hour.Their are lots that speak good english.You just have to ask.Ask until you find one that does.Sri lankans are awesome.And so are heaps of tuktuk drivers.Find a good one and get their ph no🙏👍😎

[@BurtonOutdoors]

I prefer raw videos Marco... Say it how it is, no sugar coating 👍 Lee

[@josephhurst1117]

Not a big fan of chaos but enjoy the content

[@marcoroams]

Cheers my friend

[@thusharaw1973]

Hi Marco If you are still in Sri Lanka . Use google translate then they will understand you

[@thusharaw1973]

I watched the rest . Feel like reporting some of the individuals to police. They are tarnishing SL name . I think some guys are on drugs. Very sad.

[@marcoroams]

Ahh it’s all good mate! As soon as I left Colombo I had a good time and met the nicest people. A lot of Sri Lankans are getting angry at me, however I just vlog and what you see is a true reflection of my experiences. Next vlogs in kandy and Ella you’ll get to see how much fun I had with the locals (also the Marissa vlog already up)

[@calvinluongvan9245]

Who’s in the right mind wants to go there.

[@marcoroams]

😂😂😂 trust me bro the next few videos you’ll see the beauty when I get away from this crap!

[@G_707]

Maybe do some research as to what the country is.. this blogger is struggling to do any justice to the city. For god sakes stop haggling over 1 dollar! If you’re that cheap just stay back home!

[@Nuwan.99]

​@@G_707agree

[@calvinluongvan9245]

@@G_707 Indian and Sri Lankan are the Cheapest of the Cheap.

[@ude3333]

Many!

[@adriansenewiratne3615]

Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka

[@Nuwan.99]

dude Don't thank him.Read the comments in this video.this man is trying to give a wrong opinion about Sri Lanka to the world.

[@marcoroams]

@Nuwan.99 how it showing how my trip went the wrong opinion? Wait till you see my other videos where I show off the great places and people of the country. No idea why you are backing up the dishonest people of your country

[@ChannaJayawardhana-h1o]

​@@marcoroams different people with different opinions.. anyways glad u came to sri lanka.. thank you❤..

[@Nuwan.99]

​@@marcoroamsDid I say anything about the tuk tuk driver? Why do you say that I stand for dishonest people

[@marcoroams]

@@Nuwan.99 what seems to be the problem with my video then? I would really like to know … You are super angry and commenting on everything 😂 The good people get shown, the bad people get shown, exactly how it happens. Please explain

[@summerdragonfly]

😊👍💙

[@jacquelinerichardson5809]

Ill give this part of sri lanka a miss thanks. Maybe hire a tuk tuk to drive yourself around if youre game that is. Look forward to you getting away from the city. &, carry hand wipes !! Eeek

[@xwhite2020]

In India snd Sri lanka you are lost if you can't talk about cricket.

[@marcoroams]

😂😂😂

[@Damosfishingescapades]

great video bro, sri lanka looks so horrible, i will never go to sri lanka!

[@marcoroams]

It gets better lol

[@LSnew1224]

Dont go then, no one forced you lol.

[@nburnett5002]

Compared to other channels like yours, you dont seem to embrace the culture of where you travel. You always seem lost, disoriented, confused, grossed out by the food, and put off by lack of cleanliness. 😂

[@marcoroams]

Cool

[@p.n7524]

Always sad to watch countryes full of corruption and scams.

[@ChannaJayawardhana-h1o]

Nah.. is not how it used to be..

[@marcoroams]

It gets better out of the Capital city my friend!

[@monikacorgi]

I've watched it feeling so disgusted by how they try to f you over at every step if you only approach them to ask for a price. That will not get them anywhere. I understand they struggle financially but so do most people nowadays. There's a misconception that white people are always loaded with billions. It really makes them look bad and surely won't attract crowds to use their services. I also felt that this place had a weird vibe, maybe it's just a wrong city. It's still cool even if you walk and record your experience with people, you still make an effort to get there. I enjoy your content 🥰

[@marcoroams]

Haha totally! And I literally never set out to make a negative video, this is just totally real how it went down. I had real negative vibes there, but trust me, it gets better …. I’ve met some amazing people once we get away from the main city 🙌🏽 Thank you!!

[@nanaonsafari7719]

Need to stay one step ahead of the scammers. :)

[@eshikaudayanawanigasekara]

Normally the inflation in sri lanka normal prize for item goes 2* or 4* higher than 2019. Its normal.other than giving rs100 - rs500 for people for more not as much higher.

[@hiranyaamarasinghes7150]

I will never subscribe u for letting my country down😢disgusting 😢spend some money then u will see good things😏

[@bro_math]

Sri Lanka is paradise compared to India. Was just there for 3 weeks. Paid cash for EVERYTHING, and OVER PAID for EVERYTHING, and it was still cheap as fuck. Give em an extra $1, for God's sake. (Also, no one in Sri Lanka can read a map. It's shocking. They don't know how)

[@marcoroams]

Sounds crazy! I’m not ready for India

[@5thdimension625]

Thanks!

[@5thdimension625]

Appreciate all you do for us, Marco. Keep bringing it to us just as you are.

[@marcoroams]

Thank you so much man!! 🙌🏽😁

[@nukiepie]

Just did a week in Sri Lanka last week and whilst most the people are friendly and helpful. I couldn't stand that most people were being fake in the name of trying to get money from you in some way. Tuk tuks were by far the worst, not content with taking you to where you asked they try to pressure you into using them to go everywhere and keep recommending stops on the way so they get a kick back. They target solo travellers especially I noticed. I asked a conductor for a bus how much the ticket was to Kandy from Dambulla he said 500 and then halfway he told me its 650 when I told him of our conversation he pretended to act stupid like I meant another destination. These people let the country down big time.

[@marcoroams]

Yeah definitely happens like that! I spent a fair bit of time in Ella and Marissa and the people were great :)

[@kumarimapa7595]

At the start of journey they give tickets and collect money. Harf way he wanted to give yoy another ticket ?

[@hakeemzain64]

Next time you come to Sri Lanka make sure you visit the correct places or contact me for guidance. (Not a tour guide or for Money 😊)

[@webshealth7877]

Use only Uber or Pick me, as a Sri lankan I never go with other threewheels, they are scam me too once from that day, I never go with road threewheels.

[@WaffyMuffy]

Well here's a tip from a Sri Lankan. Never get in a tuktuk who speaks a lot. They're pure scammers. That security guy was so rude A new subscriber here 🙋‍♀️❤

[@marcoroams]

Hahaha, it’s all good fun looking back! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@glitchard3685]

Your passion and curiosity for all the things this world has to offer, just pours out in every video. It's fantastic! Reporter Roams!!!

[@marcoroams]

Thank you man!! 😁 I may have to change the channel name now haha

[@Tooby1972]

Yeah, Stay Raw and Real Marco. Your so different to everybody else. With your vids. Thanks for your content, have a great new year and keep up the uniqueness 👍🏻. This vid was good. I had no idea what was going to happen

[@shanepemmelaar7519]

Marco moans his way through Thailand, Malaysia and now he moans his way through Sri Lanka.

[@marcoroams]

Lol thanks for coming along on the journey Shane ❤️😂

[@heathermitchell571]

I had Ubers do that to me in the Dominican Republic. I got out each time just out of principle.

[@arunshan6808]

not fair uber .. u have no idea how evil is uber is,,, what do u think ur in us or euro

[@marcoroams]

Cool

[@Rio-mn1cw]

A very nice place to go is a place called NEGOMBO…RIGHT BY THE SEA..…MUCH MUCH BETTER THAN COLOMBO CITY

[@janetceniza8091]

# 4 it has been a few years but my wife would go to a big fish market in Cebu - stinks to the high heavens but Filipino think it is perfume to them. Anyway she would buy a lot of dried fish that looks like it had been dead for 100 years to take back to the states. Wrap it up in news paper and plastic and hope you can use your suitcase again.

[@digitalcanuck7944]

I had to laugh out loud at this comment. My wife took me to that same big Cebu fish market downtown. It reeks of rotting fish. I was dry heaving 30 seconds into the place, and my wife seemed totally unaffected. She was buying some fresh shrimp. How can fresh seafood smell so terrible?? I swear I almost died that day😂

[@australianoutback]

I don't even think I could swim in the ocean there lol. Not being racist.. just feels like such a dirty place

[@marcoroams]

Haha! Watch my birthday video! You’ll see how beautiful the ocean in there! This area just sucks

[@australianoutback]

@marcoroams yeah will have a look! Lol cheers mate love the travel raw vlogs with a beer. Cheers 🍻

[@marcoroams]

@@australianoutback thank you mate! Cheers 🍻

[@raymondbear6454]

3:50 lol. But yeah i can understand how you feelin. Seems really wound up that dude. Cant get a word in 😂... Him and one of my aunts would make good couple. The language barrier would drive me nuts to be honest lol 9:18 😂 I need to stop saying thing lol.... Man best Uber driver. The miscommunication is insane

[@thekernall74]

Great video thanks for showing us the reality of traveling solo and first impressions. 👍

[@DiminishingDawn]

I’d be careful about eating stuff people hand you. One of these times I fear of someone giving you a drug or something.

[@marcoroams]

Yeah you are right!

[@RuvitheExplainer]

I pity thkse who say they wont visit sri lanka after one video. They havs no idea what thry are missing out on 😂

[@bbdog141414]

You should find the fine white wine man! The best man you’ll meet in Sri Lanka!

[@malakagirley]

Looks like this guy is ripping off the poor tuktuk driver 😂😂 500rupees is equal to 1.50 dollar 💵💵..he drove more than 15 kilometers in traffic road for more than 40 minutes..what a sob .. Do a video in Dubai and see😂😂

[@marcoroams]

Cool

[@sujeevas.desilva2871]

Marco, welcom to Sri Lanka. There seem to be miscommunication with these Tuk Tuk drivers. May be your accent is too strong for them to understand. Happense with a lot of turist and local people.

[@parapratheeb853]

Don't try to hide SLs are always trying to scam tourist like us. We always use tour companies to avoid these low lifes

[@HuyQLe-fe1qp]

These poor people are so dishonest and greedy

[@YyyyooHeee]

The only person dishobest is the white guy in that video. Not those innocent people

[@dwendel8512]

Thanks for sharing looks horrible definitely wont be going there anytime soon

[@PraveenMadushanka-yz7gx]

Your not rrejected bro he didnt see that

[@alfonsosanchez7137]

Hi Marco. Love your videos. Enjoying this one while I eat ice cream.

[@ChristianMiller89]

What ever you do Don't eat any pagpag that Sh!t is Crazy 😬

[@adriansenewiratne3615]

What you just eat is called beetle… Some nice places for you to chill out in Mount Lavinia (Sugar Beach) in Dehiwala ( The Station)

[@sunethwickramaratne6231]

You cannot blame the driver 100%. When you say "take me to a cool place", it is a hit or miss statement. He needs an address to check the fare.

[@marcoroams]

Hahaha I’m not blaming him for anything … he only annoyed me at the end when he pretended he said 600

[@kumarimapa7595]

Another youtube begger. If you can't tolerate our country get out asap.

[@parapratheeb853]

Don't blame us tourist these guys are scammers just admit

[@kumarimapa7595]

@@parapratheeb853 We pay about 700rp for 4 km.

[@BabeRexha-ii4le]

Dude i see a lot of ppl comment saying they never will visit srilanka bcz of your efn uber. I dont know wtf you were thinking. Its more of a misunderstanding tham whatever shit you were buzzing

[@marcoroams]

Lol okay mate! They can decide after they seen the other 4 videos that show how good the country and people are. Not going to show a dishonest video about how perfect everything is

[@BabeRexha-ii4le]

​@@marcoroamsif that's your ambition is about wish you no success and your people who kill children

[@lance202520]

It seems you deleted my first comment and corrected your description. If you don't like negative comments about yourself, then please refrain from commenting on anything negative about someone else. The Uber driver didn't try to cheat. You didn't let anyone speak or even listen to them. Also, you speak too fast with an accent. Most people won't understand what you're saying. Enjoy your stay, and always remember to go with a positive attitude and things will go your way.

[@marcoroams]

I haven’t deleted any comments, you are free to say anything you like here. I changed “Colombia” to “colombo” yes… autocorrect. I seemed pretty calm and let the people talked in the video I watched 🤷🏽

[@hijazmahin3305]

Mate no offense you are one oblivious traveler. You need to open up your mind and smarten up on your street smarts. You need to do more research before you travel to each location. But must admit you are doing good trying..

[@marcoroams]

😂 I’m doing great bro! No research was done for this intentionally… it’s just a roaming first impressions video

[@budgirtley5705]

46:30 scammer alert 😂

[@alanlars628]

shilling for uber is fucking wild

[@marcoroams]

Shilling for my finances

[@tommybattista]

“I’m coming”. “Can you just wait til you go home to do that?” 😂

[@marcoroams]

😂😂😂

[@katotosvloginspain9418]

Go back and explore more in the Philippines like islands and beaches if you are looking for VIEWS, but if you are learning other cultures, explore Asia..

[@teeganadikaram3499]

Seems like you are bit too naive. Didn’t you do the proper research before you travelled to Sri Lanka?

[@marcoroams]

No, just rock up and film what happens. I’m not your tour guide

[@teeganadikaram3499]

@@marcoroams 😂😂😂… WTF are you talking about ? Who’s talking abt tour guide sh!t?

[@shimoda5771]

I think Uber takes at least half the money so of course a driver will prefer cash

[@marcoroams]

It’s 25% which provides them with the advantage of getting work and also provide insurance and safety for the rider. It’s a great system

[@VoltesWithElias]

Interesting video especially your discussion about edited vs raw video. Just came across your channel. as I'm also vlogging. It seems the raw video puts people in the location more. Just my take. Great content. You have a new subscriber.

[@marcoroams]

Yeah I really like Raw as well, bringing people along for the journey instead of just showing them.

[@ambientmelodies3250]

All your videos are so inspiring Marco and raw! I love all of your footage man keep the good energy and enjoy the travels friend! I can’t wait to one day be on this path.

[@nilanthafernando1098]

This guy has no idea how to be a KZbinr for traveling..

[@marcoroams]

😂 how many people watch your channel?

[@kadachiman7234]

I have had trouble with Taxis, Trikes and Tuktuks in Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia....the only place that was 100% no hassle and always used the meter or agreed Grab/Uber price was Malaysia. I can only assume that the laws must be enforced on rouge drivers in Malaysia, which is a big plus for tourism, as the others just get so annoying with rip-off drivers.

[@nukiepie]

Vietnam is good too. If you use Grab you will be fine but if you hail random normal taxis they are scammers.

[@adriansenewiratne3615]

Tell the tuk guy you want to go to Colombo Fort that will be the city center

[@ChannaJayawardhana-h1o]

Well, thought u are still in the country but saw one of the comments of yours😂.. was about to write some suggestions where to go and visit.. guess u did visit better places n waiting for those experiences u had..❤

[@marcoroams]

Of course! Just started here which I openly admit I hated. The rest were beautiful ❤️🙌🏽

[@success5764]

Welcome to srilanka 😊❤

[@thepalacesaloon5617]

Now I know why I have never wanted to visit Sri Lanka.

[@nanaonsafari7719]

He said chew 3 times, not 30!! and if you talk cricket your in.

[@marcoroams]

Haha! I ended up buying a Sri Lankan cricket jersey and they loved it

[@SadunJayalath]

What the fucking cheking

[@techlab6243]

You try your best to stay in the worst side of the country.lol

[@marcoroams]

Lol I just roam!

[@Tomattoism]

Nah man, you're a reporter now. No turning back

[@marcoroams]

Marco Reports! It’s official 🫡

[@Monica.Tomkov]

We love your videos, whichever way you choose to make them!

[@janetceniza8091]

# 8 final comment - tomorrow is New Years Eve in the PH, so happy NY to you - take a day off and relax. This story was an adventure for sure.

[@marcoroams]

Thank you! Will do, I am spending my New Years Eve in Cebu! 🥳 Enjoy yours too!

[@janetceniza8091]

Where in Cebu ?@@marcoroams

[@t.s.g.9221]

uber runs the service but uber is also a billion dollar company on the back of its hard working drivers. a little humanity goes a long way.

[@delhidebb1749]

Sinhala and Tamil are the main languages spoken in Sri Lanka and from my study the seafood is awesome and cheap unlike here in Australia where we paid $50kg for prawns for Christmas and $25 for a 200 gram frozen lobster from woolies! I’m even going to Sri Lanka purely to eat seafood! Go to ministry of crab and do a video please 😊 bit sad that people are willing to take money from your hand but not willing to shake it 😢also i think you’re meant to rehydrate the dried fish by soaking it in fresh water

[@janetceniza8091]

# 3 wow, what are you chewing ? folks smiling and I don't know if that means this guy is ok, he is trying what ever and then maybe they are smiling at a sucker who will be floating along shortly. No English sure makes travel hard.

[@ILyekkaKai]

Thank you for taking us along, Marco. =-)

[@HasibulHossainShanto-sq2kn]

Dear brother, coming visit Bangladesh vlog vedio... It's very nice beautiful country... Every person are very friendly and hospitable

[@kraftuber]

✅

[@janetceniza8091]

# 5 side comment - at the fish store, the large man in back with the red shirt, smiled - most of front teeth gone. You see that so much in the PH. It is like the dentists don't know about fillings. My wife had one tooth pulled when she was in her late teens or early 20's. The dentist can charge more for in extraction than a filling. I will be age 81 in Jan. and I still have all my original teeth. Had my first root canal a few months ago, $1800. then a month later a new filling on top of that dead tooth for another $200. Fillings and crowns but the teeth are still mine. Taking them all to the grave with me.

[@janetceniza8091]

husband speaking - I made it Mr. Marco - a little late but probably was taking a nap. Similar in the PH, taxies will always ask for a little extra tip. Getting one at a mall or nice hotel, they must use their meter. Giving an extra 50 peso's is ok. They have a hard job driving all over Cebu in such heavy traffic. They may be out for many hours just to make a salary. I think the drivers rent the taxi from the owner, must pay a set amount each day ? and he gets the rest. Since my wife has a car we almost never take a taxi anymore. What pisses my wife off to no end is when a taxi driver tries to cheat a little by driving a longer route to where she wanted to go. She lets the guy know right away that she knows the way, don't try to cheat your own people.

[@zipshed]

Id say uncut and raw is the way to go...video turned out great! Man I don't know if I would have the patience for tuk tuk drivers...like the city center guy who wouldn't shut up and listen while he talked so loud and ignored what you were saying. Especially the crooked ones and when he wanted the 600. I think dealing with them all day would drive me nuts! I must say I don't think I like the place too much. So did you catch a buzz off the leaf and paste stuff? Cheers

[@janetceniza8091]

# 2 car horns - there was a time in the last 45 years of my trips to the PH, that it seemed like everyone used their horns constantly. Then a time when you came to a red light my wife's brother would turn off his car. ? It seemed like everyone was doing that too. I don't know if they thought it would save gas. What drives me up a wall, and i'm not the one driving, is cars not using their lights at night, or only their running lights, motor bikes, no lights, trikes with no reflectors on the back. Just pedaling along in the dark. It is their darn life at stake and it seems like they don't care.

[@samboyle4779]

hi the tuk tuk drivers will drive you crazy trying to charge upto 10x the price the city centre mall also has the new marriot hotel we stayed there december.

[@H99x2]

Mate, me and the Mrs. just came back to Thailand, from Sri Lanka. I experienced the exact same thing with the Ubers and them asking for cash. I found out the reason: So it takes quite some time for the Uber drivers to be credited the money in their account whenever a customer pays by card. By the time these guys get their Sri Lankan Rupees from Uber in their Sri Lankan bank account, the value of it has probably plummeted due to the consequences of the Economic Crisis and poor state of their currency. They ask for cash so they can use it directly to buy goods, such as food supplies, or convert it to USD before the value of their money gets less. It was very frustrating, but seeing that these guys earn a very bad living from Uber (which is actually significantly lower than official metered taxis!) plus the state of their economy and currency, it puts them lot in a tricky spot. Oh and FYI, you can choose to pay your Uber in Cash in Sri Lanka! That was what the guy was aiming at. Cheers mate!

[@marcoroams]

Yeah mate the currency is screwed! I do feel for them, but I also need to use my money wisely too as I need to lodge and pay my own tax and the Uber app does the transaction for me. It all adds up as im using Ubers multiple times a day.

[@MrRobster55]

Another really interesting place , I would just be in a resort , sipping cocktails & eating fish 👍👍

[@janetceniza8091]

# 7 All most getting run over by a bus - that is the reason that I often just close my eyes while my wife drive around Cebu. She has the guts to play chicken with the taxies, I just tighten the seat belt and hope for the best.

[@WesleyWinter.]

Looking forward to this series! Enjoy Sri Lanka bro

[@janetceniza8091]

# 6 that busy street is amazing, so much food of all kinds being moved to stores. Where did they get it ? Does it come off the trains, or large trucks that just park and off load. Carts moving every where at once, everyone in the way of some one else. I feel stressed just watching and wonder how they all know where to go.

[@SleepyKaijuAdventures]

Simple is better, keep it raw, unfiltered and be yourself. Those dang tuk tuk drivers are shifty

[@kadachiman7234]

The main languages spoken in Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil.......but you have probably worked that out already.