SRI LANKA for Digital Nomads in 2024 - DIDN'T EXPECT THIS!!

[@JooseTheNomad]

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[@ameerh1]

Hey Joose! I will be there in a couple of days, appreciate your videos! very helpful

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ameerh1 Thanks, enjoy!

[@malan-r8d]

How to find remote job ? any suggestion or any other tools

[@shaolin6]

is it full of arrogant russians?

[@selmanbarcin]

In 10 days I'm going from Vietnam to Srilanka and this video was great.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! Enjoy🙏🏽

[@helenwilliams7977]

Me too! Agree, loads of great info

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@helenwilliams7977 thanks😊

[@pasanuvindu3622]

Mirissa is not a Sri Lanka. It's just a 0.01% of Sri Lanka. Mirissa is very touristy crowded and expensive place.Do not judge by its cover. Sri lanka has way more beautiful places that you should visit. Thanks for your videos much love from Sri Lanka... #VisitSriLanka 🇱🇰

[@ankaralion]

Any recommendations?

[@somebody69747]

@@ankaralionApart from the places you can get by a google search, if you have time go to the hill country and near the Knuckles range there's an area called Riverston. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@dadavido]

I'd love to hear some of your tips as well. I'm coming in a few months and I want to have good internet, but also want to see Sri Lanka and not just be in a place filled with Europeans. Any tips are appreciated

[@hyper.chick9]

True... and you can not go to a jungle area and say internet is not great. Also it depends on the internet provider/package.

[@arjayneyra]

Sri Lanka is such a beaut of a country

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yea man🙏🏽

[@TheBrownVanlife]

Went to srilanka in 2020 and felt like it might become the next bali eventually. Such a beautiful place and great vibe. Just needs a little better infrastructure for serious digital nomads looking to work online. I think we are going to give it a shot again this year 😬 awesome video

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes it definitely has lots of potential! Thanks🙏🏽

[@hyper.chick9]

True....SL was on pause for 30 years because of the war. After it ended in 2019, it slowly began to develop again.

[@ianpatrick23]

Sri Lanka looks pretty incredible. Thanks for sharing!

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure🙏🏽

[@monstrositizen]

Awhh this video made me miss srilanka so much Was there for 2 years, love it

[@JooseTheNomad]

🥰🙏🏽

[@HeavenofAsiaSriLanka]

Welcome to the enchanting paradise of Sri Lanka! 🌴✨ We extend our warmest greetings to all our foreign visitors, embracing you with open arms as you embark on your journey of discovery in our beautiful island nation. Your presence enriches our culture and adds vibrancy to our communities. Thank you for choosing Sri Lanka as your destination, and may your experiences here be filled with endless adventures, unforgettable memories, and boundless joy. Welcome, travelers, to your Sri Lankan adventure! Team - Heaven of Asia - Sri Lanka - 💚

[@hindagala]

Great show.!! Please visit our little Villa in the mountains where Time stands Still!. Its a Great place for Digital nomads. It has breathtaking mountain views. Hindagala Retreat Kandy Sri Lanka

[@miguelo.]

great objective reviews of SL. I appreciate the Bali benchmarks.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks😊🙏🏽

[@berrykrijnen3363]

Hi There, So amazing video's! Thank you for the insparation! You are the best!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@deneward8194]

Hey Joos, the beach, food and venues you went to looked absolutely epic. Your video quality really does it justice ie: A1. Just to be clear, when you quote prices, is that USD, or other?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks man! Yes it's USD😊

[@christianweidtke7439]

We totally agree. Mirissa is the place to go in Sri Lanka.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Nice🙏🏽

[@inox9094]

Very helpful ❤ thanks joose

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure😊🙏🏽

[@enoughtime2waste602]

You make the best vids keep it up !

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@enoughtime2waste602 thanks so much!

[@thariqthassim820]

Just a tip internet plans in Sri Lanka are not really expensive. If you are really looking for good speed get a SIM with a plan and use a pocket WiFi router it's really light and you could carry it anywhere.

[@thariqthassim820]

Make sure the router is unlocked internationally so in case you can fly out and use it in some other country as well.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@thariqthassim820 nice thanks🙏🏽

[@edojap]

Hey Joose, nice video! I’m looking forward to start my digital nomad journey in Asia soon and being a vegan myself, I was wondering which are the best destinations for vegan digital nomads that want to stay there long term (maybe a new video idea?) The more affordable the better of course but I would also enjoy a decent degree of general cleanliness (trash and party bros filled places aren’t really my thing) and being surrounded by nature. Got any suggestions?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks! Canggu & Ubud are the best for vegan food. Canggu might have too much trash and party bros for your liking but it would be okay if you stay in Pererenan area😂 Ubud doesn't have ocean.. but lots of nature. Da Nang is good for foor and very affordable but not so much nature other than beach. Koh Phangan has amazing vibe and nature, and good vegan food options too!

[@edojap]

@@JooseTheNomad Amazing Joose, thank you! :)

[@yasithajayathissa9713]

There are many places in sri lanka according to your requirements. There are thousands of options for vegan foods here. If u like more nature you can go to up country sides like kandy , riversten and many

[@redbrandy3591]

Excellent video. Enjoyed very much!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you😊🙏🏽

[@nimeshlakshan6014]

feeling awesome looking at my village from someone's point of view 🌊☀🌴🥥🌺🐚🌅

[@JooseTheNomad]

Amazing😊🙏🏽 Which town?

[@nimeshlakshan6014]

@@JooseTheNomad Kamburugamuwa 🙌

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@nimeshlakshan6014 nice🙏🏽🌴

[@yasithajayathissa9713]

In Sri lanka we mostly eat rice and curry. U can can have it even every day as we do, changing curries. But normally when having rice and curries u have to eat with your hand for the best taste, otherwise it wouldn't mix properly.

[@viduntharumika5471]

Welcome to Sri Lanka Brother

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@laurendavisa]

Srilanka is a amezing destination

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes!

[@lahirusiyambalagoda4881]

Ayubowan Welcome to World Paradise 🇱🇰🙏

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@kalleaziz4362]

Great video as usual😍 Would you recommend Weligama or Mirissa for 4days beach break?🧐

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽 Mirissa for sure!

[@sankaumayanga8615]

Both are nearby

[@minthakaw]

Mirissa is the next town to ahangama and weligama. It shouldn’t matter either way :)

[@cosmopolitanape6969]

WiFi is the main problem for digital nomads in Sri Lanka, It’s good in Colombo though but a few people other than me would stay there lol

[@JooseTheNomad]

Haha yes, it was mostly good in Mirissa tho!

[@applebeetea9301]

​@@JooseTheNomadcould you share with us the location for your stay that has 44mbp/s? Thank you ❤

[@ColinWong1026]

Thanks Joose for the great video. From your videos, I see that you always drive a scooter in different countries, may I know do you need an international license to drive in Sri Lanka? Or the law enforcement there is relatively loose for expats driving scooter?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! I personally have an international driving licence but it has never been needed to rent a scooter and only in Bali, 3 times it was asked by police during these couple of years😊 I'd say just get if you can just in case!

[@minthakaw]

Mirissa is really one small pocket and beach in Sri Lanka… this is not Sri Lanka.. internet is really good throughout Sri Lanka and getting a sim is really easy and cheap. I just feel this video isn’t a true reflection of Sri Lanka :) the reason accomodation and food is expensive at the moment is because it’s in economic recovery and huge inflation. But this is not the norm. This and last year have been the worst in terms of price. Sri Lankan food IS vegan and vegetarian :) so best to eat the local food. We aren’t the biggest meat eaters. The best seafood and Mirissa has great fresh fish caught straight from the fishermen. So I would definitely change this to a video about Mirissa :)

[@ruwanpiyathilake]

Amazing country ❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

🥰🙏🏽

[@gabisedyciasss]

videos only keep getting better joose

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks a lot bro🙏🏽

[@MudithaSandeepa]

Mirissa is only one area in Sri Lanka. there thousands of places you can stay without braking banks.

[@boysetsfire01]

Grace is back how have I missed this update?

[@kasunmahesh1862]

Prices are yes too high when you stay in a touristy area. But the prices are pretty affordable and quite ok for Sri Lankans as well. It ain't crazy expensive. It is regular price. Other fact is Sri Lanka cuisines are one of the most vibrant cuisines and if you feel boring it is upto the place you stay. Saying it is boring while eating a western dish ain't that fair for Sri Lankan cuisine.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@kasunmahesh1862 I ate mostly local food..

[@kasunmahesh1862]

@JooseTheNomad Seems like you had a bad experience though. Sorry for the inconvenience though. Hope things will get more refreshing next time. Don't always go to South but try the Central Highlands, Northern Ancient Kingdom and Eastern Beaches with Jaffna in North. You would feel so much different

[@Thedomwan]

Im moving for a couple months to Tallala so let me know what’s nice over there - I hear it is very calm:)

[@shaolin6]

omg that donk at 2:07 sheesh!!!!!!! im off to sri lanka next

[@JooseTheNomad]

😂😂🙏🏽

[@RickJohnRobinson]

Which months of the year do you recommend traveling to Sri Lanka?

[@JooseTheNomad]

January-March should be best weather! Maybe March the best to avoid the worst crowds :)

[@joe-vl3nd]

Sound👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks🙏🏽

[@CharlieOsborne]

Did you go to hiriketiya? That's the best spot for digital nomads imo

[@JooseTheNomad]

No I didn't. Why the best?

[@CharlieOsborne]

@@JooseTheNomad it's a bit further east than where you were. Maybe an hour and a half drive. Very natural. Peaceful. Lots of cafes and good food. Coworking spaces. Chill vibe. Amazing beaches. Defo recommended for next time you go

[@YasminesJourney]

I agree!

[@rajgorsia]

Hey what software you use to edit? I wanna make some video with easy software that's easy to use! Thanks

[@JooseTheNomad]

Final Cut Pro :)

[@malakagirley]

Ceylon is a beautiful place ❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yees🥰

[@vaguelyvagrant9694]

Sri Lanka is very beautiful and cool, but it seems more expensive than SE Asia and the wifi is not as good. It doesn't seem to have changed much since I spent a month there in 2012. Maybe farther down the list of places for digital nomads.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah I agree South East Asia is a better option!

[@WhereisManthan]

I teach online, do you think the speed is enough for that?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@WhereisManthan I wouldn't trust it for that😄

[@asiriLK]

He is only talking about one place. Mirissa is just one of many places in Sri Lanka.😊

[@Wanderlens]

Do you film on back camera .5 lens?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes!

[@leghdavies5255]

800 for food and 900 for rent - jesus you are either being ripped off! The visa situation you explain badly as although you can get the extension on line you still have to go up to Colombo to get it rubber stamped!

[@djozzdraper]

What rent & food price do you see them having, to keep their standards?

[@Bevthewanderer]

ys I am vegan so that was a good review. thought it be much better to be fair on vegan ...is it best to just buy in supermarkets?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Bevthewanderer Supermarkets were quite bad to be honest. It's fine for a short trip but for a month, it was quite annoying with food.

[@Bevthewanderer]

@JooseTheNomad oh dear that's not good. I live mainly in uk and vegan food choices are brilliant even in restaurants now.. not your usual tomatoes pasta...only...

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Bevthewanderer Yeah same in Bali :)

[@jonassperlich7887]

Is the 1900$ per person or in total? So about 1000$ each?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Total! Not including flights, ride from airport, visa, etc. Just living cost :)

[@YasminesJourney]

In my opinion, Hiriketyia is better 🤫

[@Jack_the_rider]

Can I find a variety of healthy but tasty vegetarian food in Bali?

[@JooseTheNomad]

For sure! Bali is the best for veg food😊

[@eshikaudayanawanigasekara]

Sri lanka is developing Nomad Culture.2025 will be 5G infrastructure implemented all around sri lanka

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@eshikaudayanawanigasekara that's good👍

[@ramodsasanga6169]

You do coding?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ramodsasanga6169 hahaha no?

[@piumalrasikawidanapathiran7324]

❤❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

😊🙏🏽

[@justus.justus]

Try Florianópolis, Brazil. Best place

[@JooseTheNomad]

Why the best?

[@justus.justus]

@@JooseTheNomad beautiful island, nice beaches, safe, brazilian parties, nice people, lots of digital nomads

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@justus.justus sounds good! It's very far tho hahah

[@shaolin6]

800$ for food?????????????

[@JooseTheNomad]

For 2, it's not that cheap if not eating local all the time!

[@buddheepa]

❤❤❤❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@martin3399]

I don't really like Sri Lanka compared to South-East-Asia. Food and people are not my cup of tea. Feels a bit "lifeless" to me. No street food markets. The coast is also so busy and not really peaceful with the main road running all along it just behind the beaches.

[@user-jt3dw6vv4x]

The street food markets are in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

[@eshikaudayanawanigasekara]

Sri lanka is developing Nomad Culture.2025 will be 5G infrastructure implement all around sri lanka.

[@SToParis]

❤🇱🇰🇫🇷

[@JooseTheNomad]

🥰🙏🏽

[@Madpett]

You have a cute girl friend. Is she from Indonesia?

[@sujithweerakkody8879]

💟💟🌷🇱🇰💞👌

[@JooseTheNomad]

🥰🙏🏽

[@lahirurandika]

Welcome to Visit but We don't need DIGITAL NOMAD madness like in Bali

[@JooseTheNomad]

Isn't it more tourist madness in Bali?

[@eshikaudayanawanigasekara]

Sri lanka is developing Nomad Culture.2025 will be 5G infrastructure implement all around sri lanka