Sri Lanka: Off the Tourist Map - Elephants and an Untouched Local Experience

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @coma1345
    @coma1345 3 месяца назад +318

    As a Sri Lankan who is living in Canada, I really miss this Sri Lankan hospitality. Glad to see that you guys are enjoying your time out there.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +40

      The welcoming energy is unmatched! We feel the love and it’s incredible, I can imagine how you miss it!

    • @TakeoGamingYT
      @TakeoGamingYT 3 месяца назад +1

    • @pointblank1402
      @pointblank1402 3 месяца назад +2

      Stay there, don't come back

    • @Decki777
      @Decki777 3 месяца назад +1

      Don't come back here again. You left mother Lanka.

    • @emnd4540
      @emnd4540 3 месяца назад +10

      @@Decki777don’t talk sh** mate.

  • @thiliniwijesooriya3545
    @thiliniwijesooriya3545 3 месяца назад +301

    The way chaminda’s mom kissed the back of shanti’s head brought me tears. Thats such a sri lankan mother’s thing. My mom, my friends moms, aunties all do this not only to their own kids. Its the purest form of love ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +83

      It really was so sweet!! She spoke zero English, and we don’t know the language either. But we could feel her energy! So much love!

    • @CirieAbeysooriya
      @CirieAbeysooriya 3 месяца назад +11

      Lovely clip..authentic SL behaviour

    • @kushanbandara3407
      @kushanbandara3407 3 месяца назад +3

      Yeah true ❤💯

    • @dinindujayasinghe7401
      @dinindujayasinghe7401 2 месяца назад +2

      Exactly the same reaction from me too. I am father of two daughters but I trouble my mom to feed me from her hand every time I visit my parents place. Not because of anything, the test of the food when our mothers feed us, you cant find it from any luxurious hotel in the world. The secret is, when our mothers feeding us from their hands with all the tests of the food they mix up their endless love to each and every handful of food.

    • @charmainenelson7258
      @charmainenelson7258 2 месяца назад +2

      I agree wholeheartedly to what you say about a mother's love. So pure and limitless. My mother is no more. Every word you mentioned abv reminded me of her. 😢😢😢

  • @ashen1073
    @ashen1073 2 месяца назад +160

    People like Chaminda are the real gems for travellers like you 💯

  • @englishforsrilanka2535
    @englishforsrilanka2535 3 месяца назад +209

    Chaminda is very well spoken! Seems like a lovely gentleman.

  • @Dulzz242
    @Dulzz242 3 месяца назад +153

    I got tears actually... Being a Sri Lankan and seeing the hospitality of Sri Lankans this much made me cry... I'm really happy about our people...🥺❤️

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +12

      Yes, it truly was amazing! Thank you so much for watching

  • @skipper2594
    @skipper2594 3 месяца назад +181

    Sri Lankan accent is very different from indian , bangladeshi and pakistani accent , haha, its comforting

  • @nideshperera8442
    @nideshperera8442 3 месяца назад +128

    Chaminda, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that you have done for the county. Your command of English is truly excellent.

  • @diy_weekend_lk
    @diy_weekend_lk 3 месяца назад +121

    Thank you bro Chaminda for representing true Sri Lankans. ♥♥♥

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 3 месяца назад +2

      🤲🤲🤲🙏🙏🙏

    • @akhilapathirana7251
      @akhilapathirana7251 2 месяца назад +1

      Representing all of us

    • @dulinajayadinu767
      @dulinajayadinu767 2 месяца назад

      ​@@akhilapathirana7251 පලයන් පතිරන ගිහින් වැඩක් බලාගනිං

    • @dulinajayadinu767
      @dulinajayadinu767 2 месяца назад

      චමින්දය ඩොලර් බර ගානක් හොයා ගන්න අැති

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 2 месяца назад +13

      @@dulinajayadinu767 Noh bro, i got my own job, i did it because they are my Fam, not for the dollar bill, plus to encourage travellers, i myself atravel enthusiast. 😉

  • @udraj914
    @udraj914 3 месяца назад +92

    So Chaminda had to hithike everyday to go to school? That story about "I had to cross rivers, climb rocks to go to school" from our parents are literally true :D

  • @Jeewzz
    @Jeewzz 2 месяца назад +78

    I have watched hundreds of tourists videos, but this one hit me differently. Your story telling is so good, I watched the entire video start to end with just one breath. Chaminda is a true gentleman. These are the people who should be appointed as ambassadors of our country. People in Sri Lanka might not have valuable things to give you, but they have their smile. What a nice video. Thank you!

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +5

      Thank you so much for the amazing comment! We have put a lot of time and effort into making good stories! And we really appreciate you noticing!

    • @Freddy-599
      @Freddy-599 2 месяца назад

      Enjoyed every single moment of this video. Thanks all! Special thanks to Chaminda!

    • @sujeewa8067
      @sujeewa8067 Месяц назад

      same

  • @voimgkl9098
    @voimgkl9098 3 месяца назад +46

    Shanti has a pure soul May good bless her

  • @dinukagamage
    @dinukagamage 2 месяца назад +43

    My regards goes to Chaminda who's a class act for showing around the country for you guys. Also to showcase what Sri Lankan hospitality is about.

  • @sdiss14
    @sdiss14 3 месяца назад +50

    As a Sri Lankan, appreciate that you owned up to the mistake of riding the elephant, and were willing to share it so that people will be more aware so that such practices are not patronised, which is really the only way that it can be stopped! Thank you 😊 You guys look like such a great family, hope you enjoy the stay in Sri Lanka! ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +1

      We're so glad that you appreciated us sharing our experience.

  • @nikie_dila
    @nikie_dila 3 месяца назад +39

    I literally cried!!! I miss my home country😭🇱🇰 Absolutely amazing vlog🫶🏻

  • @naomigarusinghe5145
    @naomigarusinghe5145 2 месяца назад +9

    Chaminda is a gem.. he showed you how my country really is..

  • @akhilapathirana7723
    @akhilapathirana7723 3 месяца назад +68

    Watching from Adelaide Australia. Saved this to watch during my lunch break. Your videos are great mate. Story telling is so good. I am enjoying my country so much through your camera lense.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +20

      @@akhilapathirana7723 hey! Thank you so much for appreciating our story telling! I put in so many hours of editing exactly for that purpose. To tell a great story. Thank you so much for watching - Matt

    • @akhilapathirana7723
      @akhilapathirana7723 3 месяца назад +5

      Well done mate. When i see the arial footage of that house I knew you guys putting so much efforts to this. Appreciate your work and hopefully you guys had a memorable time in Sri Lanka

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +3

      @@akhilapathirana7723 yes thank you 🙏🏼

  • @skipper2594
    @skipper2594 3 месяца назад +49

    even tho Sri lanka doesnt have seasons like far northern/southern countries do , rubber trees make it happen, unlike many other trees in sri lanka which is evergreen, rubber trees have a season the leaves turn orange and yellow , then they fall after few weeks, rubber trees giving total Autumn vibe in Lanka , such a cool season to walk inside rubber forests

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +6

      Wow, that is really amazing to hear. I would’ve never thought that! Thanks for letting us know!

    • @AloysiusHettiarachchi
      @AloysiusHettiarachchi 3 месяца назад

      Who discovered the usefulness of the Rubber tree, like over 50% of invensions that we use today it may be the British in Singapore when local showed a white blob that came out of a tree which he called 'geta pachcha', perhaps a mixture of two languages. And they found it's insulation property. So, the rubber was invented.
      Thanks for the video!.

  • @thiliniwijesooriya3545
    @thiliniwijesooriya3545 3 месяца назад +75

    You came from not getting a single smile in India to the land of smiles 😅

    • @sanukapathirana1994
      @sanukapathirana1994 3 месяца назад +7

      yup😁😁😁😁😍😍

    • @mrmongoose4001
      @mrmongoose4001 3 месяца назад +29

      It's not a good way to talk, brother. We can feel proud of our country but its wrong to speak low of another country.

    • @thiliniwijesooriya3545
      @thiliniwijesooriya3545 3 месяца назад +8

      @@mrmongoose4001 um not talking low about another country. Did u watch their first video? I guess not. Watch it and then come back n comment. It was their opinion not mine. And um not a brother

    • @Antidemonn
      @Antidemonn 3 месяца назад

      Triggered? ​@@mrmongoose4001

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +15

      Yes absolutely!! I understand the mongoose guys comment. It’s a very moral way of living to not talk low of others. But yes, he would have to watch the first video to understand!

  • @sunmoonjyakho3104
    @sunmoonjyakho3104 2 месяца назад +8

    My heart feels so warm seeing people filled with full of love and affection for other people❤❤ Love from Nepal ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +1

      Miss you Nepal!! Yes, the world really is full of love

  • @KavinduNishan-g8b
    @KavinduNishan-g8b 19 дней назад +2

    Love from Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 ❤🇱🇰. Hats off to Chaminda. ❤❤

  • @tootsie7122
    @tootsie7122 Месяц назад +3

    Sri Lankans are one of the friendliest and helpful people I've met

  • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
    @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 3 месяца назад +42

    oh man, absolutly love the video, and thank you for all great comment about me, means so much to me, looking forward for the next videos. much love family 🥰🥰🤗🤗

    • @pubudutharanga6641
      @pubudutharanga6641 2 месяца назад +8

      Machan, change your username coz nobody can identify you. Btw you've done a wonderful thing bro.. ❤

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 2 месяца назад

      @@pubudutharanga6641 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @madushanka7859
      @madushanka7859 2 месяца назад

      Nope he can choose as he likes, And people identify him even without his name..But I know you said that with good intentions ❤​@pubudutharanga6641

    • @thusharamaduwantha6279
      @thusharamaduwantha6279 2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for representing Sri Lanka and everything ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +3

      Love you brother!!!

  • @troshanisuru1579
    @troshanisuru1579 2 месяца назад +6

    Best travel video I have ever seen. Our man Chaminda is a humble man for us because in past few years Sri Lanka faced a hardest economy crisis and Sri Lanka try to stand again. Hats off for him because he tries to do his job for the country. If you try to thank for him please tell your friends, neighbors and your closed ones to travel in Sri Lanka. thank you for creating a beautiful video and your little girl is so lovely. Love you from Sri Lanka.

  • @dharakaweerasinghe
    @dharakaweerasinghe 2 месяца назад +3

    Thank you brother Chaminda for your kindness and hospitality. People like you make us proud to be Sri Lankans. You are a wonderful human being and your family is so kind and generous. May the noble triple gem bless you and your family always

  • @වීරවර්ධන
    @වීරවර්ධන 3 месяца назад +15

    This little girl is amazing what a lovely little heart ♥

  • @bk911w
    @bk911w 3 месяца назад +46

    Watching from japan 🇯🇵 love you guys ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +3

      Amazing!!! Thank you for watching

    • @xyl4123
      @xyl4123 2 месяца назад

      Same! Watching this made me realize the things that I miss fr 😭. Been in tokyo for almost 8years, and everday that I spent here feels so empty. Enjoy your stay in Sri Lanka🙏🏾

  • @asirisadun-u5c
    @asirisadun-u5c 3 месяца назад +26

    My Country Sri Lanka is Most Beautiful Country in the World..

  • @prabhathgoonatillake
    @prabhathgoonatillake 3 месяца назад +15

    It was an absolute thrill to watch your video while sipping my morning “Ceylon tea”, especially as I’m currently away from Sri Lanka. Chaminda’s place is mesmerizing, and hats off to him for showing the true Sri Lankan hospitality, which I believe is unmatchable. Guessing that this has been filmed a week or two ago, and I hope you were able to fully enjoy your entire stay in Sri Lanka. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your Sri Lanka videos - great content! Happy Traveling.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +2

      Thank you for the kind words, we were so lucky to meet Chaminda, we couldn't have asked for a better host!

  • @frescomicstudio4517
    @frescomicstudio4517 3 месяца назад +28

    Chaminda hats off brother!❤️❤️❤️

  • @nalin8182
    @nalin8182 3 месяца назад +14

    Guys you are very lucky.
    You experience the real Sri Lanka. This is exactly how rural Sri Lankans live. Hat's off to Chaminda. Down to earth guy. I am pretty sure this trip is going to be a lifetime memory for Little girl Shanthi. And you both. You all will fall in love with Sri Lanka 😊
    Have a safe and happy journey.❤ from Sri Lanka.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +1

      We feel so lucky to have met Chaminda, he’s amazing!

  • @shankadarshana294
    @shankadarshana294 2 месяца назад +2

    I really love this video man. Chaminda you are great dear. You make proud our country. ස්තුතියි චමින්ද...

  • @lloydlandersz5153
    @lloydlandersz5153 3 месяца назад +22

    Thank you for coming to Sri Lanka ...love your video and all you guys

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching!

    • @balasooriyaabewardana4199
      @balasooriyaabewardana4199 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for visiting Srilanka .....enjoy our motherland ....love from Srilanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰

  • @Nafeelnawfer
    @Nafeelnawfer 3 месяца назад +9

    I really love chamida home. I loved the environment and surrounding its very peaceful.

  • @rajithaseneviratne4
    @rajithaseneviratne4 3 месяца назад +10

    Your videos and the narratives have an appealing flavour. Awesome to walk up to an incredible house. personally, I myself as a native had never been to such a unique location. Wow

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much for complementing our storytelling! We really spend a lot of time to make the stories enjoyable! And yes, it really was an incredible place to see! Thank you for watching!

  • @jeewanthads1724
    @jeewanthads1724 Месяц назад +1

    Srilankans are rich in Humanity and Hospitality and love other than anything ❤

  • @raviseneviratne8846
    @raviseneviratne8846 2 месяца назад +3

    Benchmark of hospitality, you made the country proud with your excellent hospitality ❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +1

      Absolutely! Chaminda really treated us so well

  • @malakaperera7265
    @malakaperera7265 2 месяца назад +6

    Sri lankan living in australia, Miss my country after watching these. You both are such beautiful story tellers. Wish you all best for all your journeys.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for watching! We love sharing our travel stories.

  • @pjhdon3058
    @pjhdon3058 2 месяца назад +9

    watching your video from FLORIDA USA....love your video,,,as a sri lankan miss my country, nature ,food mmm everything..

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +2

      Awesome! That’s actually where we are from!

    • @pjhdon3058
      @pjhdon3058 2 месяца назад

      @@TheirHappyTrails nice.. where in FLORIDA?

  • @KD-zj4ye
    @KD-zj4ye 2 месяца назад +10

    The location of Chaminda's family home, the trek to get there through jungle and streams, and the views omg!!! It DOES look like a movie setting - it looks too good to be true! If we loved it this much watching it on a screen, can't imagine what it would have been like for you guys to experience that nature in real life.
    I loved how Shanti was with the baby, it was so cute. And Chaminda's mum was the sweetest omg, the way she started helping Shanti take off her shoes straightaway, and the way she kissed Shanti's head when she gave Shanti the sweets, it was like she was spending time with her own granddaughter 🥰🥰🥰.
    Chaminda sounds like a really nice guy, and he's cute too 😍👀
    It's the country's people that make a holiday a good or bad experience - loving these Sri Lanka videos so far, keep them coming :)

    • @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l
      @beautyAroundTheglobe-t5l 2 месяца назад +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +2

      It was such an amazing experience and more to come! And yes, absolutely agree. When people ask us what’s her favorite place we’ve ever been it is 100% about the people.

  • @anushkahapuarachchi9954
    @anushkahapuarachchi9954 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you very much for telling the whole world about my country. This is a time when my country needs a lot of help. Because of your visit, my country is getting a lot of support. There are people here who know the best hospitality in the world. The most beautiful travel places in the world are here. I invite you again and again to come to my country. We love you guys so much. ❤️

  • @Chanuli-moon
    @Chanuli-moon 2 месяца назад +2

    As a Sri Lankan this fills my heart with joy and i feel so emotional

  • @pathumwijayasooriya4302
    @pathumwijayasooriya4302 3 месяца назад +10

    it's great to see you guys down here in our little island. Enjoy our cuisine, and the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality. Tell the world about who we are :)

  • @Sanuthi-o1d
    @Sanuthi-o1d 3 месяца назад +22

    I got tears. I am really happy to see how my people treat others. I am happy to be a Sri Lankan ❤. Enjoy your time in Sri Lanka guys we always welcome you 🙏

  • @TakeoGamingYT
    @TakeoGamingYT 3 месяца назад +8

    Srilanka very beautiful 😮 peopels very hospitality ❤❤❤

  • @ravindumirihana2784
    @ravindumirihana2784 2 месяца назад +3

    Oh my god. This entire video was so beautiful.
    I love it!!! ❤❤
    Chaminda and his entire family were so nice and kind.
    Thanks, man, I'm so proud to be a Sri Lankan.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! Chaminda is truly one of a kind.

  • @Roxchatzdabest
    @Roxchatzdabest 2 месяца назад +3

    චමින්ද, you are truly a Gem. ❤

  • @ThejakaDharshana
    @ThejakaDharshana Месяц назад +1

    You guys found an absolute gem. Most of the tourists that come to Sri Lanka won't have chance to go explore rural area like that. Believe me other than the famous tourist locations, Sri Lanka rural areas are heavily unexplored by tourists. So many beauties hidden in this land. It actually protects the nature massively. Even local tourists mostly won't get a chance to go such places

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Месяц назад

      Yes! We are so grateful we got this opportunity to go to Chamindas family home 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @CHRISHOKITCHEN
    @CHRISHOKITCHEN 2 месяца назад +2

    Thanks Chaminda & Family _ Happy Trails Enjoy

  • @Nim-fu5kn
    @Nim-fu5kn 3 месяца назад +9

    Welcome to SL guys ,nice to see you in my motherland ❤❤

  • @SarathKumarSS18
    @SarathKumarSS18 3 месяца назад +8

    Lots of love from Srilankan Travel Couple living in UAE 🇱🇰🇦🇪

  • @akalankabandaraekanayake
    @akalankabandaraekanayake 2 месяца назад +1

    I missed my country. I feel sorry about my self living far away from my country. Beauty of Sri Lanka.❤

  • @maheshrajakaruna2173
    @maheshrajakaruna2173 2 месяца назад +3

    Tks chami for the wonderful video of my countries hospitality.we wish u all the best theruwan saranai

  • @madushanka7859
    @madushanka7859 2 месяца назад +2

    This is such a wholesome video literally in the end of it I was tearful ..Such a cool and kind family Chaminda has and the surroundings of his house is simply breathtaking. Also Shanti and Erica looking beautiful as always😊😊 Such a blessed and kind man are you

  • @KasunTalwatta
    @KasunTalwatta 2 месяца назад

    What an emotional video. Its amazing to see how welcoming Chamiinda's family is and it is this kind of hospitality you get in rural townships. Kudos to Chaminda for guiding you guys through this journey. Truly miss this place.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Chaminda is the best! We miss Sri Lanka too 😭

  • @TravelwithChanulk
    @TravelwithChanulk 3 месяца назад +11

    Wow... I can't believe how they bulit their house in such a location 😮❤❤❤ The food is the best. Mouthwatering 😍 I want to eat that aasmi (the sweet thing that shanthi ate) ❤❤❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +1

      We loved the food too! The aasmi was definitely a highlight!

  • @mohamedshiraz5950
    @mohamedshiraz5950 2 месяца назад +1

    I loved my country Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Thank-you for showing Fantastic Friendly people very proud about chaminda bro❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      We felt the same! Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @glue12324
    @glue12324 2 месяца назад +2

    This is such a great vlog man. So wholesome

  • @aaticontracts
    @aaticontracts 2 месяца назад +1

    For some reason this video brought tears to my eyes. I missed my home country. Enjoy Sri Lanka - following ur videos from Melbourne.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      It is so good to know this video brought back good memories of home!

  • @imalshaprs
    @imalshaprs 2 месяца назад +13

    Chaminda if you're seeing this. machan uba patta

  • @shakya74
    @shakya74 2 месяца назад +2

    I loved the video and the way you brought out very minor details. hats off to Chaminda for his generosity. Enjoy the rest of your stay in this tiny beautiful country.
    p. s. Most of the things I wanted to comment on are already there.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! More Sri Lanka videos to come!

  • @savithridissanayake
    @savithridissanayake 2 месяца назад +1

    I watched both videos on Sri Lanka. I felt super proud. Chaminda represents Sri Lankanness massively! Hats off to the gentleman for giving them an unforgettable experience. Thanks to you family too for all the love to our country. Miss my country so much, love from 🇨🇦 🇱🇰

  • @kaushalyahansana5844
    @kaushalyahansana5844 2 месяца назад +2

    The reason I still believe in humankind is because of people like Chaminda.

  • @knightofceylon-ms1us
    @knightofceylon-ms1us 2 месяца назад +2

    Shanti is a lucky child, big thank you for her parents as well. I live outside SL as well, it is a wonderful country, so diverse in such a tiny Island. Chaminda is a gem, take care people and safe❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for watching! And we are lucky parents!

  • @RosenGraphic
    @RosenGraphic 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for visiting us and sharing our motherland to the world!

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      It was such an honor to meet the amazing people of Sri Lanka!

  • @MilaVeera
    @MilaVeera Месяц назад +1

    Very beautiful home , I really enjoyed the village life. Happy journey

  • @kushanbandara3407
    @kushanbandara3407 3 месяца назад +7

    The way you look at the elephant is great. You do not just say good things like in some vlogs, but the way you present it by praising the good things and criticising the wrong things is impressive. Appears. I have watched many different vlogs, and from all of them, this video is very important and lovable. The moment you spend at the local friend's house is very beautiful.(hats off chaminda , proud of you the way you treat them with your heartfull gesture , some time like a own brother of them ) A very valuable experience for your cute daughter. I wish you safe and successful travel. The value of a beautiful family like this, with a beautiful vlog, cannot be measured by the comment and subscribe count. I hope your trip to Kandy was also a beautiful one. I am also in Kandy.❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate it. Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel ❤️🙏🏼

    • @kushanbandara3407
      @kushanbandara3407 2 месяца назад

      ​@@TheirHappyTrailsYour welcome ❤

  • @ravindranimalawansha652
    @ravindranimalawansha652 2 месяца назад +1

    Let’s take a bow to Chaminda ❤
    You are such an amazing person who shows our value of true hospitality to the world 🔥🔥🔥

  • @srilankacricketwith3379
    @srilankacricketwith3379 3 месяца назад +7

    Man I was so moved when you talk about Kumari , not everyone thinks from that particular angle about the elephant...you guys will be the best parents to Shanti ...

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  3 месяца назад +2

      @@srilankacricketwith3379 thank you so much 🙏🏼

  • @IreshaSilva-hx6bg
    @IreshaSilva-hx6bg 2 месяца назад +1

    It shows another level of Love, Compassion & true Humanity ❤️ excellent video my be the one of the greatest ❤️

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 2 месяца назад +1

    What such a amazing experience that brought tears to my eyes. Tears of happiness of course. Love n Hugs Always From Your Friend In Michigan Tam ❤️ 💓 💗

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Thank you Tammy!! So grateful for your long lasting support ❤️❤️❤️

  • @chanujansz8011
    @chanujansz8011 2 месяца назад +1

    I literally couldn't express my feelings watching this video. My mind just flew back home all the way from Qatar.It's so overwhelming.Later on i realized that Chaminda's home is not so far away from my home. Enjoy ❤ cheers to your beautiful family.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      We are so glad you enjoyed the video! And actually, Chaminda lives and works in Qatar also! He is at Boho Social a restaurant in the city!

  • @Pa-thabanno
    @Pa-thabanno 2 месяца назад +1

    WOW. Thank you for showing people the beautiful world of my country.❤🎉

  • @FurbyPurrson
    @FurbyPurrson 3 месяца назад +2

    this is such a heart warming video. good luck to you and your journey's to come. cheers love from srilanka.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much! We’re loving Sri Lanka!

  • @rushilabeykoon3162
    @rushilabeykoon3162 3 месяца назад +6

    Superb hospitality is probably in all Sri Lankan blood. Its gotta be a genetical thing

  • @mufeezazam4763
    @mufeezazam4763 2 месяца назад

    Subscribed: Sri Lankan Missing Home from Australia
    Thank you so much! The storytelling and editing are captivating and you guys beautifully captured the true essence of our people.

  • @krishanthilakarathne7273
    @krishanthilakarathne7273 2 месяца назад +1

    Chaminda, you make proud me as Sri Lankan. Made tears into eyes. What a wonderful place in your house to share with Happy Trails. Typical natural experience at its best. Also we can understand how much difficulty in supplies and live day to day there. That is the cost of happiness, being close to nature. Your hospitality is appreciated by full of heart. Happy Trails, you sharing great experience. Its making happy ourself how the Shanthi, Matt and Erika enjoy through out all journeys. Wish you good luck in Next Trails !!!

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      We were so touched by his hospitality and generosity. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @dylanpinto7940
    @dylanpinto7940 2 месяца назад +9

    Wow man, I already bought a ticket to srilanka ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +1

      You're going to love it!

    • @gorya5472
      @gorya5472 2 месяца назад

      You english peple killd our haunted our elephant for fun.please don't mind about our things.Think about how kind that tiny man he didn’t use a gun like you guys did.He just using that stick just guide the elephant not to harm or else how how cana tiny man control a big elephant.🤨

    • @sadeepanethmini-tm5ll
      @sadeepanethmini-tm5ll 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@gorya5472Gun or stick we have no right to control animals. You are acting like that ' tiny man ' doing that bc he love elephant. He is doing it for money

    • @gorya5472
      @gorya5472 2 месяца назад

      @@sadeepanethmini-tm5ll hope you don’t have pet dogs .

  • @yu_k23
    @yu_k23 Месяц назад

    Its so amazing to see how even the smallest things you do in life leads to so far.
    You met him in Qatar & he suggested u visit sri lanka. Then he flies back to guide u through ur journey. He takes u to his hometown to see his mother & a meal.
    Im so happy for chaminda too, he came from the hillside to become a head chef in Qatar.
    This video is so pure & it brings me such joy as a sri lankan to see ur experience. It makes me so happy how good we are as a people in such hard times.
    Such a wonderful family. A great idea to give ur daughter that experience so she would cherish it all.
    Wonderful man 10/10

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you so much for that great comment!! And yes, absolutely. It's amazing what life can do by following what is presented. Thank you so much for watching and, even more, enjoying the video!!

  • @radicalthelithuda2043
    @radicalthelithuda2043 2 месяца назад +5

    Damn I got really emotional seeing how beautiful my country is and lovely the people are 🥲🥲🥲🥲

  • @mifik1158
    @mifik1158 2 месяца назад +1

    Even as a local traveller, I am truly envious because this kind of experience is growing harder to find as the tourism industry develops. Luckily, I've experienced it myself a few times, but Chaminda is truly impressive. What a dude.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      It is a real shame how the tourism industry can change these types of experiences. We are really happy we got to meet Chaminda!!

  • @rndnnm7864
    @rndnnm7864 2 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for visiting us and all the compliments you made about my country. I guess you are doing all the production by yourself..as the cameraman, director..etc, it's very professional and educational.
    I hope my fellow Sri Lankans would follow and support your channel. That's the least we can do for you guys.

    • @erikmeetei
      @erikmeetei 2 месяца назад

      Hi, how's the flood situation in colombo and other places. We have planned everything for 26th. But saw the news of flood I colombo, schools closed and business closed. Kindly advice shall we cancel it or not. We are planning colombo_kandy- galle

    • @rndnnm7864
      @rndnnm7864 2 месяца назад

      @@erikmeetei Everything is back to normal already. By the time you arrive, the rains will be over too. You won’t have to cancel your plans, and I hope you enjoy your time in Sri Lanka.

    • @erikmeetei
      @erikmeetei 2 месяца назад

      @@rndnnm7864 Hello, the weather is fine to travel right? I have been looking at the weather forecast and it's worrying me. Next 10 days thunderstorm and rain. Don't know what to do. Please suggest. Plan in Colombo-Kandy-Galle- Hirakaduwa- Colombo. Are these areas affected?

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, we are the full production crew! Shanti Erika and I 🤣😃 we really appreciate you noticing the effort 🙌🏽🙏🏼

    • @rndnnm7864
      @rndnnm7864 2 месяца назад

      @@erikmeetei rain seems to be consistent for a while I guess. Perhaps you should postpone if you are going to make local travels a lot. There is no flooding in those areas, though

  • @catnop1912
    @catnop1912 2 месяца назад +1

    You are an amazing story teller. Love everything about this video ! And specially "little miss sunshine" is the best ! ❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! We’re so happy you enjoyed it!

  • @sicilian13
    @sicilian13 Месяц назад +1

    Chamindas house is a million dollars view a paradise with nature

  • @kushanbandara3407
    @kushanbandara3407 3 месяца назад +4

    Background music selection is also nice ❤

  • @RunForgood-ip6dd
    @RunForgood-ip6dd 2 месяца назад +1

    Everyone's heart was stolen chinda.....u are the man ...keep ur kindness for good man.....

  • @rohanacp
    @rohanacp 2 месяца назад

    The best travel video I have seen so far. A different dimension of humanity. The flow of the video is even more beautiful because of Shanti, the little angel.
    Love from Dubai Nepal ❤

  • @akhilapathirana7251
    @akhilapathirana7251 2 месяца назад +5

    It seems Sri Lankans enjoying their Sri Lanka more than anyone.

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад +2

      Absolutely! Way more Sri Lankan viewers than anywhere else!

    • @akhilapathirana7251
      @akhilapathirana7251 2 месяца назад +3

      @@TheirHappyTrails LOL Many of us force to leave due to political situations. It's nostalgic moment for us when we watch your videos and the story you carefully tells. But we are coming back. One day we gonna lift our country where exactly it should be. Follow our story. This can be a potential story similar to how Japan built their country after the nuclear attack.

    • @naomigarusinghe5145
      @naomigarusinghe5145 2 месяца назад

      @@akhilapathirana7251 Thank you for the hope Akill.. 💚from the home base..

  • @charithjg1982
    @charithjg1982 2 месяца назад +1

    I am really happy seeing our great hospitality showing to the world.. And thanks to Chaminda who showed the beautiful side of Sri Lanka ❤❤❤❤

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for watching! Chaminda is truly the best!

  • @dharshinijayatilake7922
    @dharshinijayatilake7922 2 месяца назад +2

    Gosh! My beautiful island! ❤

  • @asankasanlk
    @asankasanlk 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow, you lucky ducks! You got to experience the real Sri Lanka! 🏝 So happy to hear you loved it!

  • @HashanKo
    @HashanKo 2 месяца назад +2

    chaminda this comment is to you homie, when i see you very taking care of little girl my first impression is wow man such a great guy you are.thank you for show them our hospitality our rural life style. wish you the very best මචං ✌

  • @amaludara6930
    @amaludara6930 2 месяца назад

    Our legandry hospitality ...welcome back our paradise .... from Colombo , Sri Lanka.

  • @JREG07
    @JREG07 2 месяца назад +1

    This is one of the best videos of Sri Lanka

    • @TheirHappyTrails
      @TheirHappyTrails  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for the amazing compliment ❤️🙏🏼

  • @daviper3892
    @daviper3892 2 месяца назад

    Sri Lankan living in Kuwait. Miss my mother land. Thank you Chaminda for representing Sri Lanka. This video made me cry. Glad to see you enjoy my country ❤

  • @Lois-k2z
    @Lois-k2z 3 месяца назад +3

    Omg I love the house .. he’s so luck to be living there

  • @TironEusious
    @TironEusious 2 месяца назад +1

    Santi is so cute babe..thank for coming here you all ..❤❤

  • @laksithliyanage1009
    @laksithliyanage1009 2 месяца назад +2

    Sri lanka ❤🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰❤

  • @hansanakolonnage2378
    @hansanakolonnage2378 2 месяца назад +1

    Sri lanka is truly something else

  • @saliyaweerasinghe1201
    @saliyaweerasinghe1201 3 месяца назад +3

    Such a wholesome video!!

  • @dionenine
    @dionenine 2 месяца назад +1

    thats a yameee meal.... Also Chaminda you speak english so well.. great video. Blessings to everyone..