The Hunt for The Fine White Wine Man 🇱🇰
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- Опубликовано: 12 мар 2023
- ■ UKUWELA, SRI LANKA: Every since I randomly ran into the genius that is Sri Lanka's Fine White Wine Man on a run to the local liquor store 4 years ago, I've dreamt of running into him again, to actually sit down for a drink this time. I planned on visiting him again 3 years ago but world events took a turn for the worse.
Now, a full 4 years since I first saw him, Sri Lanka has finally opened again and you can roam around freely from state to state without wearing mandatory excess garments over your face. Freedom at last!
So upon touchdown in Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, I immediately got my hands on a motorbike, so I could journey up to Ukuwela where the last sighting of the fine white wine man occured some 3 years ago.
Does he still live there? Is he still into white wine? Is the wine store even still there?
I had tons of questions and zero answers. There was only one solution: investigate for myself with a bottle of Sri Lanka's finest wine... as what kind of guest would show up empty handed?
Certainly not me!
■ The Fine White Wine Man (2023):
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■ The Fine White Wine Man (2019):
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■ The Fine White Wine Man (2023):
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■ The Fine White Wine Man (2019):
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The legend is back!
Where were you Harald. Miss you and your videos.. Love from India..
Glad to see you back brother!
Can’t wait to watch this when I finish work
our favourite northman, hello harald!!
I can’t believe I spent an hour and a half watching a Chinese man hunt for an alcoholic who made him laugh 4 years ago like he’s part of the KGB
you're not alone man
Ditto! And in the pitch black, on a piece of crap scooter, with no lights and a bad motor. No one can come close to our hero's adventures!!!!
But he is not chinese 😭
Harald, man i love you
Looks Chinese to me
This man has done more to Sri Lankan tourism than the entire Tourism ministry in Sri Lanka
Others have to before the plandemic, and the political uprisings.
Indeed. I hope sooner Sri Lankan's kicked out this corrupted government and form a new Government from true patriots that can initiate reformation of tourism industry
Great travels in Nepal too.
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Agreed
Gorgeous country and top notch subtitling job!
Sir is it about a job opportunity????
@@youngmcnew8700 NO>just for fun.
Yes! I'm Indian but your Sri Lankan series is the best, even with the circumstances of the flu. Hope you can meet up with the family who took care of you.
Nice to notice another naga brother watching and commenting on my favorite youtuber.
The 'Naga Gang' united by The Chinese Man.
@@MS-sr3co another naga bro. Hope someday Harold invades Nagaland.
1 hour and 23 minutes !! This is like a reality movie. A fine white wine documentary.
True !
I guess the fine wine man is really Harald :)
I'm from Brazil and I love Sri Lanka,Sir Lanka is an amazing country
A hug for Sir Lanka people.🇱🇰🇧🇷❤️
Appreciate your attitudes😊
A hug for Brazilian people.. I have a couple of Brazilian friends, they are really awesome. Like to visit Brazil someday.
Jogadinha do Paqueta, from Brazil
Brazil is a broken society
Because Brazil is a broken society?
As much as I admire Harald for being "the" consumate adventurer - even I wouldn't drive a vehicle at night without front or rear lights. I am only a car driver and even in a car I wouldn't go down to the corner shop in my own area by car if the headlights weren't working. Please be safe Harald - we want to see you remain in one healthy piece for many many videos to come!!
You are not just a guy who travels to explore and enjoy but to demonstrate humanity, love, and kindness wherever you leave your footsteps. Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka Harald. ♥
He returned when we needed him most. Love Sri Lanka!
Harald is so unique. I love all the guys though. Just love travel vlogs.
U have got beautiful roads n nice scenery cheer up n am surprise even elder people can talk in English like they got some educated as well don't know what's going on anyway ur country is beautiful n hope to see srilanka n nepal to get away from corruption fighting😊
As a sri lankan i can guarantee the subtitles he put 100% accurate
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All the Sri Lankans are laughing 😂😂😂
Those subtitles are the funniest part for me..😂
My subtitles are ALWAYS and have ALWAYS been 100% correct! Don't know why you even felt the need to write such a thing.... 🙄
lol dead :3
Raja's relative is hospitable n entertaining too , his relationship to Raja kept changing from " brother to friend to father n finally ended up with uncle ".
Yes. That part was so funny :)
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Omg what a risk you took driving in the dark without lights on your bike. Glad you made it safe. I love Sri Lankan people, no matter how much hardship they are facing, still with the most amazing smiling.
Dear fellow Sri Lankans, please share this video and help him to find this man before he's leaving the country 😐😐
He's supporting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and you need to help him as well ♥️♥️♥️
I'm not Sri Lankan, but Sri Lanka seems like a beautiful country. A very interesting country with nice people.
Very very well said mate. Respect to you
Wait whattttt??? Harald is back in Sri Lanka for the 3rd time?? Man I'm very much looking forward to this series, The tea shop guy, avocado seller, rickshaw driver, gongo i mean kasippu, Freeman, red ant commander, white wine man,.. damn a lot of memories already😭
Was that weird Yes guy in Sri Lanka as well or was that India?
Shut up
But he already left it seems, 😥😥
yeah the sri lanka series is my favorite. Sad he didn't find Raja though.
“Photo Super Mario Mutter!” - hahahaha love your work Harald, the captions always make me lol 😂
Your Sri Lanka videos made me fall in love with the country!! Some of my favorite videos I’m excited for this!! Idk how I missed it when it first came out. :(
You can't find many RUclipsrs that you can watch for an hour and a half and still want more.
Amazing dedication maybe ill join the search for the fine white wine guy next time!
He's like a needle in the haystack
@@HaraldBaldr Well you are a legend Harald for putting in so much effort going here and there and back to here again to find this guy. If the famous white wine man finds out how much effort you made to find him I am sure he would be very happy.
@@HaraldBaldr 😂
@@HaraldBaldr at least you tried😂
@@HaraldBaldr lolx 😂😂😂😂😂😂
My alarm went off, and first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was you’ve uploaded😍😍😍best Monday ever
Harald, you are doing more service to promote tourism in Sri Lanka than the current foreign minister in Sri Lanka..Thank you very much brother ❤️Sri Lankan🇱🇰✌🏽🇯🇵💐
Number 1 youtuber who has done a massive impact to tourism in sri lanka , good job !
Today is a great day, not only because harald uploaded, but he went back to Sri Lanka to complete his chapter. What a man! Not to mention the people in Sri Lanka need the tourism back, and it's just an amazing country. I hope I can visit again too!
Well, all the People in SL are not engaging in Tourism. And highly depending on tourism is not good!!.
We are all furious, by the state of the world, Harald. Hopefully, taking risks, becoming more principled, outspoken and braver by the second (I certainly am) keep fighting the good fight, buddy, we are fighting with you.
P.S. I don’t even have a job at the moment, live on the road, travelling, but what you do, for people, by making these videos, is so profoundly important, right now; at this point in history, I want to support people like you, in any way I can, at every opportunity. You are creative, bold, funny and principled, and the way you interact, with your fellow human beings, is such a great example. So, it may not be much, but it is to me, and I just wanted you to know this. If you ever even see it. Thank you.
@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied Legend
Hey, appreciate the support, but please do focus on yourself given your employment situation. I will be giving this amount you sent to a deserving individual in a video this month. When you see that, you'll know it's yours 👍🏻
@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied hope you get a job soon bro ❤️
@@undeadsatan3317 thank you, so much, Undead, and I hope it’s okay, if I tell you, I’m actually a girl. I just really appreciate people like Harald, never apologizing for who he is, what he stands for, and doesn’t play along with the politically correct b.s. narrative. He’s just a great role model, for all of us, and most of all, guys. I quit my job, in protest of wokeness, actually, and it’s been a tough road, but I wouldn’t change my decision.
This man is the person who has served the Sri Lankan tourism business so much and has taken the tourism business to a different dimension. Thank you very much brother!
Sri Lanka lots of love from Nepal brothers and sisters
These people are so damn genuine, respectful, kind and hospitable
That’s Sri Lanka 🇱🇰👍🏻
He probably wanted white alcohol 😂
I love Harald how he always brings up his own inside jokes and tells them to every person he meets 😂
I was thinking the same... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love most things about him also but one thing in particular really melts my heart is how generous and helpful he is to humankind
I really hope to see more videos from you soon. It always feels amazing to tune into your adventures! Keep it coming, Haraldo!
As a Sri Lankan citizen, I am proud of my people who are above hospitality.
ලොක්කට ලංකාව අල්ලලා ගියා එහෙනම්, රාජට පින නෑ රාජා සෙට් වුනා නම් හැරල්ඩ් එක්ක සතියක් වයින් බොන්න තිබ්බා, හැරල්ඩ් නිසා ලංකාව ගොඩක් උඩට ගියා ටුවරිස්ලා අතරට, ❣️❤️❤️😍 come back sri lanka harald, good bye
Beautiful script for your language. I spent some time in Kerala, India, and there are so many different languages, and scripts, in that country alone, it was fascinating.
Amogos
මේ කොහෙද කියහන්කො
14 locomotives were gifted by Canada to Sri Lanka starintg in 1954 under the columbo Plan. Many are still in operation being named mostly after Canadian provinces. Amazing logenvity on these.
Yep, actually there are two sets (14 each) of Canadian locomotives in CGR (Ceylon Government Railway), M2 series is from 1954 and M4 series from 1975. I think 27 locos are still running and only 1 is lost. Even 591 "Manitoba" which was destroyed in 2004 Tsunami was repaired and back in service.
thanks for sharing, i wondered about the history on that
@@travelthetropics6190 That's cool, didn't realize it was 2 sets. Probably the moset effective foreign aid ever as most are still running.
That's awesome!
@@travelthetropics6190 being from Manitoba this is a very interesting fact lol
Great vlog Harald! I vividly remember that video you did 4 years ago. Seems like yesterday. Where has all the time gone. You must be one of the most down to earth people on earth. I like how you enjoy the simple things in life like just walking and admiring the scenery and nature. You also enjoy the company of everyday people. You didn't accomplish your mission but the most important thing is you did your best! Life is like that. Sometimes things don't come your way but if you always persist more things than less things will come your way!
Great to see you back again and with another top video. The people and country appear so welcoming I would love the chance to visit some day.
The Sri Lankan people seem so nice and friendly, willing to help out.
Yes super friendly. Makes me want to get lost in these countries.
The mission to promote tourism in Sri Lanka is highly appreciated Mr Harald..
You are my favorite RUclipsr. You put my country above our ministers. Thank you very much Mr. Harald, we love you.
Your translations for the dialogue with the people in Raja's village (50 min mark+) was hysterical! That unique Norwegian humor strikes again!!
And at 1:12:45 😂
I love how Harald deals with situations in life.. He never get disappointed and flow freely. And then everything works for him. That's how the universe work
Yup all by himself too
Sirawatama bn ❤
He was disappointed at the end of this video, because he knew he really wanted to see the fine white wine man and also knew it would have made his video 10x better if the man appeared. However, I do agree with you. Harald in general is an easy-going person and I respect that about him
@@nicebars Imagine this happened to someone else or try put yourself in his shoes..99% of people would put negative energy out..But he takes it easy..Yes He would be so grateful if he could mate Raja but it was what it was and he let it go and didn't ruin his next moment. That's what I meaned my "never get disappointed"..Most people ruin their entire day when something unexpected happened
@@prabhathbandara I agree with you brother. He did it with grace although he felt some disappointment. And it is important to be able to let things go and to continue on with our lives. Many changes and adventures await!
“Give me money, no come joy” is my new salutation. Thanks for this hour and a half free of worry. You are very good at this.
Thanks!
Good to travel with Harald again. Harald and Gabriel the traveler are the best youtube travelers. Sri Lanka looks a good destination. Relaxed. Safe.
Hi Harald welcome back! This so interesting ❤. Like a film 😊. Expecting more from you about Sri Lanka🎉
No way. The LEGENDARY Harald Baldr is back in SRI LANKA after few months of silence 🇱🇰 ❤❤ Really appreciate all your efforts on finding Raaja. You didn't failed at all. You did your best. 💪💪
I was alone at home as my wife is on a vacation. Its late here in India didn’t know what to do, saw your yt notification, grabbed a beer and OH MY i cant thank you enough! You just changed my mood instantly!
Yes, yes, me too
Vacation with bf ?
@@amitsharda8198 nice try. Vacation with bff
All aboard the Baldr express when a new video is made. Lifts my mood often too.
Should have had a fine white wine!
Man your content is by far the best on youtube, glad you are back making videos
Harold! We're so glad to see you again! I exclaimed when I saw you had a new video. We were starting to get worried, thinking something happened to you 😅 Yay! You're back! 🎉
You are back in Sri Lanka! I just got through spending 3 weeks there in December/January, and loved every bit of it. I even stayed at Freeman and Indrani's house that you recommended. I am so glad you returned!
That's awesome! That AirBnb have helped them through some seriously tough time
@@HaraldBaldr It definitely did. Freeman and Indrani made us feel at home, and took us to their lace shop in town on New Years, where we spent it with them. I made a bunch of slideshows of my trip on my channel, they made Hikkaduwa one of our favorite stops. We asked them about you, they remembered you well. Thanks for the AirBnB recommendation!
Freeman is freaking legend. never forget his hidden treasure The ultimate bottle of "Kasippu"
@@ireviewsca5778 He is a legend!!! My wife made a remark that her favorite fish is Cuttlefish. Freeman then hopped on his bike, and went to several fish markets to find cuttlefish without us even asking. He came back smiling with a big bag of Cuttlefish! Our dinner that night was amazing!
@@austinwcaudill Wow How incredible was that. hope you enjoyed the stay with Freeman and his family. Btw I appreciate your visit during this difficult time.
As a Sri Lankan who lives in Canada now, your SL videos make me so happy. I never watch videos over 30mins on youtube, for you Harald, I'll watch 90 mins no problem! Fine white wine man missed his chance but maybe there is hope next time! Cheers, safe travels
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Happy to see you back in SL for the 3rd time and felt bad you couldn't meet Raja. May be next time you might get a chance. Take care brother and Thanks for the Promoting this beautiful country to the rest of world......
I love your content, Harald. This video had me on the edge of my seat the whole time... it's a shame you couldn't find him! Keep it up!
Bro... I am Sri Lankan born and raised. But when I watch these videos I am falling in love with Sri Lankan people over and over again. Such friendly, lovely and amazing people. Oh gosh!
Best 5 weeks of my life was spent in Sri Lanka 20 years ago. Beautiful people & places, amazing wildlife, fantastic food and my favorite travel memories. I'd love to be able to return someday. 🙏
We would love to have you here too..
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Visit again ,,,,love from Sri Lanka
Thanks again for promoting Srilankan tourism !
Thanks harld ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for promoting Sri Lanka. You are an inspiration to the tourist board if they have an atom of brain to identify what you are doing...
As a sri lankan , i am glad that you are back in our country.❤❤❤❤
Welcome back to Sri Lanka, Harlad! Your contribution to our tourism industry is truly invaluable, and we are grateful for all that you do to showcase the best of Sri Lanka to the world. Thank you for being a true friend and ambassador of our beloved country. You will find a Raja asap. If you're around Colombo, I want to give you some photographs of Sri Lanka that I captured around here in my country as a small gift to thank you for your valuable work for our country and the people.
What a great comment. 👍🏾
What a beautiful country full of nice, welcoming people. You are lucky to be living in such a place!
Amazing in fine detail, Thank you for being here on RUclips for those that never get to leave their territory as with me from Niagara Falls Canada. Well done with thumbs on all counts.
WoW, You are back. Welcome back to Sri Lanka. Really happy to see that. Sorry to know that you miss the fine white wine man.
I was still thinking last week about how cool it would be if you went back to Sri Lanka and shot video blogs there, because those have been my favorite episodes . You made my day Harald!
Cheers for this upload! This is the best video on YT I've seen for a looooong while. I was hooked! I so wanted you to meet white wine man again. Aaaaagh! Maybe next time. All the best pal, safe travels and I look forward to the next one!
Thanks!
Was expecting you since a long time! Welcome back Harald. You are my most favorite youtube man 😁❤️
Happy to see you again man.. thank you so much for visited my country and promoted to world.. God bless you brother
Amazingly he is back..........unblievable that this legendary character is back in the island.
The entire script(mean his comments and remarks, his explanations and his skill in editing) makes the video both hilarious and mysterious.....................
Hats off HB...............You are the Man, dude.....................!!!
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You are in our hearts ♥️ 🇱🇰🫡
@@HaraldBaldr I miss hearing about Don Jr! 😂😉
He returned when sri lanka needs him most.much love❤
Hey Harald, it's pleasure to see you again here in Sri Lanka after a long time 🇱🇰 I would love to watch your new vlogs in my country. Have a nice trip tho 💙
Pauly Shore is trying to make America chill again. Haroldo is trying to make the world chill again! 😊
1:12:32 - 1:18:09 legendary characters... oh man 🤣
All the kasippu interactions are damn funny 😂😂😂
Hi Harald, a very warm welcome back to Sri Lanka! It's great to have you here again.
The most authentic profiles of countries in Baldr's vlogs!
wait... Am I writing? - oh, yes I'm writing.
Great job Harald.
13 mins into the video already got the Kasippu joke 🤣😅 I'm so satisfied 🤣
Can you imagine Raja coming home and everyone saying that a western albino was here and wanted to give you a $40 wine. He'll not believe a single word 😂😂
Exactly 😂
You are such a kind man and helped to develop tourism in Sri Lanka. Thank you brother
I love your videos, man. Always entertaining and cool to see you in the mix of different cultures just trying to experience it and show it. Don't forget pork o'clock! Also, I know the US is expensive and we have our heads up our ass right now but it be cool to see some US Vlogs!
There’s messed up thing’s happening all over the world, but life goes on. I’m glad you are back Harald.
Man I'm glad to see you back I have missed your videos with huge passion. Welcome back brother
Oh man! The suspense was killer! And the translations were so good!!!
Harald your determination to find the fine white wine man is nothing short of legendary. Salute to your Sir. Really inspiring 🤘🏻
Hi Harald, you back in Sri Lanka, we are so happy to see you again in our country. Have a nice time in this beautiful island.
Was a pleasure to visit again. I thought I’d never come back due to the absolutely insane people you had in power 3 years ago who made every sri Lankan a prisoner in their own home 🤦♂️ but when i saw you stormed the presidential palace i felt so proud on your behalf for finally standing up for yourselves and i knew i had to return to see how everything was going in your country 🇱🇰👏🏻
@@HaraldBaldr ❤
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Glad to see you back in Sri Lanka..I’m a Sri Lankan living in UK and enjoy your videos. You know to navigate well..guess you learnt it on your prior trips😜👍🏼
Hi Harald ! , Welcome back!....I enjoy you video so much.....
What an epic roller coaster of a video this is! Watched the entire video in one sitting and enjoyed every second of the video!.You probably now have reason for a PART 2 of this quest in Meeting Raja!. ..Raja is certainly his own man. Good luck and let's go for the Part 2. Wishing you peace Harald!Sending you greetings from Toronto 🇨🇦❤️👍👍
I felt sad at the end. But it is good to know that you are back in our country. Even if you submit only a few videos, we will start like that. You are a friend of Sri Lanka.😮😢❤
I was so excited for you to see the fine white wine man that I was actually sad when you couldn’t find him and seen the disappointment in your face. It was almost like I was with you along the journey and we were all friends and I was disappointed to not see him. Glad you still had a great time and had a journey and was safe.
Thank God A New vid. Enjoy your tour. Im always waiting for new update. 🎉 a big fan here.
Thanks Haraldo for giving us a small glimpse of Sri Lankan life!
This man finally giving us a glimpse of his journey again! What an honor 🤟
Nice to see you back in Sri Lanka..
Thanks for visiting again Mr.Harald
Love from Kandy ❤️
Welcome back Harald machan, looking forward for some crazy tour updates 😂😂 , have fun.
Nice gesture buying beers for others in the Ukuwela wine bar mate. Thank you for visiting. Expecting more videos. Cheers 🍻 for more beers.
Ah yes, m’y favourite Chinese youtuber.
Great content as usual…..this is the best RUclips channel ever. Just brilliant…..
Welcome back, nice to see you again, you are the best 👍
This is the best quest Harald has ever made! I loved all of it, hope for the fine white man part 2 comming in the next 4 years! I also wonder how the tea hut man is doing!!
All the best
Tea hut man is close forever….
@@tstriker86 When did he close? I noticed his shop was closed in January.
@@austinwcaudill there was another you-tuber I can’t remember the name which i watched long time ago like last year… he was there to have a cup of tea…. But the tea guy was closed…. So he went to the close by shop and asked what happen… they said due to coronavirus he was out of business and had to close….
@@tstriker86 Ah that makes sense. When I came in January, it was completely shut off.
@Nom Flo Yeah I also think he's open again. Was going to visit but lost 5 days due to illness so didn't have time 😔 Anyway Sri Lanka is mask free now so won't be 3 years before my next visit
It’s awesome how many people Harald knows personally from around the world.
That was amazing... You captured the essence of Ceylon in your search operation so well... Lovely.
Love that generosity... Welcome back Harald... ❤❤❤
07:40 I like how he got out of the train quickly and climbed on top of a building just to shoot an areal view of his journey for us👏classic Harld ❤️
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He sprinted ahead and scaled it real quick only to jump back on the train, very impressive
Representing the OG crew who really appreciate the Rati Devi reference!! Great to see you back, Heraldo. The return of the northman! We've all missed you.
Come again after 4 years. If you find him, well and good. If you do not, come back again. Do not lose hope. Keep this hunt going. All the best from Assam- India.
Hi Harald you are back again.... love to see your videos and thought that you will come again to see us soon. So that happened.