SRI LANKA IN A TUK TUK: Our Craziest Road Trip Yet

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Driving a tuk-tuk across Sri Lanka was such an adventure! What do you think - would you take on the challenge of driving one yourself? Let us know your thoughts or any questions you have about exploring Sri Lanka this way. We’d love to hear from you.

[@KatrinRogers]

Hi, I believe I saw you in Da Nang walking around along the beach ! Merry Christmas ! Like your videos very much !

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Oh wow. Yes that was would have been us. Feel free to pull us up for a chat. Love meeting new people.

[@vikiclips]

Western cultures domesticated horses for various purposes, much like people in South Asia domesticated elephants. In Sri Lanka, elephants have historically been used for heavy labor, ancient wars, and ceremonial activities, similar to how horses were used in the West. Yet, while the use of horses is often accepted, the use of elephants is frequently criticized. It's worth noting that people from some so-called 'First World' countries have killed thousands of elephants for sport, while Sri Lankan people do not engage in such practices. This highlights that every country and culture has two sides to its story.Thanks

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thanks for sharing your point of view.

[@vikiclips]

@grown_up_gap_years Thank you, please avoid tourist traps like Pinnawala, Sigiriya, Ella etc.. There are lots of beautiful places you can visit, try Kandy to Mahiyanganaya road.. You will love it.. Thanks for visiting..

[@annetterobinson3213]

Loved this video guys! How cool watching the elephants wander up the street. Love the idea of hiring a tuk tuk in Sri Lanka, will definitely keep that in mind when we visit. Happy travelling guys 😊

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Happy travels to you! You guys should so hire a tuk tuk in Sri Lanka-such fun. Sri Lanka was such a highlight.

[@annetterobinson3213]

@ we’ll certainly consider it! It looks like so much fun and Sri Lanka is on our list of to go destinations. We’re currently in Luang Prabang, Laos….wow it’s amazing here! You guys would love it. We were in Cambodia prior which was a great country too but it’s even better here. another 3 1/3 weeks then we’re off to do 8 weeks through vietnam from north to south. Can’t wait to explore Vietnam too! Ahh this travel is so much fun!

[@grown_up_gap_years]

@@annetterobinson3213 Yes, it certainly is. Glad you are enjoying Laos. Maybe we might see you in Vietnam if the timing gods align.

[@annetterobinson3213]

@ I’d love to meet you guys and enjoy a drink, cuppa or a meal with you both. I’ll keep my eye out where you are and hopefully the stars align 😀

[@My.Blue.Bucket]

You guys are very understanding. Love it. ❤️

[@grown_up_gap_years]

That is very kind of you. Thank you.

[@TheBurgo100]

Mark can drive anything! Should have seen him in the water truck at Doomben!

[@grown_up_gap_years]

His first time with three wheels. Next is a jet!

[@AnuraPriyadarshana-x8k]

Thank you❤❤❤❤ visited srilanka 🇱🇰 srilanka

[@grown_up_gap_years]

An amazing country and a privilege to visit.

[@TakeoGamingYT]

Srilanka amazing

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Yes it is such a beautiful country.

[@JosephLim-gc8tu]

nice interesting video of Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka does have a beauty of it's own.

[@grown_up_gap_years]

It was such a beautiful country. So much contrast from rainforest to beaches in just a short time. One of our favourite places.

[@rohanperera8009]

The piinawela elephant orphanage is run by Sri Lanka Department of Wild Life Conservation which is a government entity so there is no mistreatment of animals. Those that offer you elephant rides are not affiliated with the orphanage and there are some who own elephants that do this kind of things

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thank you for that information. It was hard to find balanced information on the subject and you’ve answered a lot of questions.

[@FurbyPurrson]

ආයුබ‌ෝවන්! welcome to SL hope you have a memorable stay here. cheers.

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Our time in Sri Lanka is one we will never forget.

[@damn3716]

Driving Tuk Tuk on your own is a very risky thing in Sri Lanka even though it’s fun. You can be 1000% careful but some other crazy one can ruin your journey… drive safe

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thank you for your concern. We were very careful and fortunately so was everyone around us so we had a great experience.

[@chrisbarry7836]

That will be me Jan for 8

[@grown_up_gap_years]

So happy you are going to Sri Lanka. It’s a wonderful country.

[@chrisbarry7836]

@@grown_up_gap_years Yes it will be my 16 th visit first went way back in 1978 . First time hiring an Electric TUk Tuk for 50 nights ,going to be a blast

[@grown_up_gap_years]

@@chrisbarry7836wow! 50 days. You are going to have the most amazing time. We are so happy for you.

[@chrisbarry7836]

@@grown_up_gap_years thank you .Yes Sri Lanka is truly amazing . ,so much to discover and enjoy .

[@Ckb57]

Well come❤❤❤ 🇮🇱

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thank you. You have a beautiful country.

[@NissaraKandy]

👍👍👍🧡🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🧡😊😊😊🤗🤗

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thank you. 😀

[@chrisbarry7836]

The Elephant Freedom Project is much better and you can stay overnight .Only 2 Elephants but you get to bathe ,feed and walk with them Its only 15 to visitors maximum .It's just outside Kandy

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thanks for the tip. We had not heard of that.

[@chrysimpett1145]

Get. A. Funeral. Plan. To. Drive. In. ...Lanka

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Mark did have to have his wits about him.

[@sanjeewaakmeemana4842]

Srilanka is developing country not a 3rd world country. Just a correction. Thanks

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thanks for the correction. That is a much better term.

[@ChaturaWijenayake-m6g]

I also don't like tourists riding the elephants.... other than that, what animal cruelties are you talking about at Pinnawela? We have a greater love and respect for these animals and they have been part of Sri lankan culture for many thousands of years.....

[@vikiclips]

Same people who against riding elephants, ride horses and bull carts in their home countries...🤣🤣

[@grown_up_gap_years]

We did not say that there was any cruelty. Only that we had received conflicting information about the matter. I think you’ll find that we said we were impressed they put the elephant welfare first in the matter of the safety of the elephants in regard to the bathing. We are not telling anyone what to do only that we are not interested in riding elephants. Personal choice.

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thank you for your comment. I believe all we said was that we weren’t interested in riding the elephants. This is our personal choice We are not telling anyone what to do. We are entitled to our own choices as are you. What other countries and cultures do or don’t do is also their business.

[@thisisafact9181]

I guess horses and bulls are not considered animals in the West. Like literally they use machines to slaughter 1000s of cows per day to keep up with the demand. 😂 But it's cooler thing to talk about animal cruelty in 3rd world countries on internet because it is the trending thing on the internet for "civilised" countries

[@johnanderson8123]

you earn any passive income? 😁

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Not yet! 😀