Expats & Travelers: Arugam Bay, Hippy Market in Sri Lanka
One of my favorite things about Sri Lanka is the mix of Western and Eastern cultures and influences. I love local food, culture, and all things Sri Lankan, but as an American away from home, I also miss Western markets, music, food, and friends. Arugam Bay, the small surf town in the East, has a great mix of both. Here's a look at my month here: www.johnnyfd.com/2020/07/june...
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My dream country.❤❤
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
Come visit when it reopens again! It's a great spot.
@gihansajeewa7038
4 жыл бұрын
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@Rudesa38
4 жыл бұрын
Very very beautiful my mother country 💕💕💕💕❣️💕❤️💕❤️❣️
@travelwithsm9838
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to paradise 🇱🇰 ❤
@adithyarathnayake1276
4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
Personally ' Sri Lanka IS the most beautiful island.. No other island represents Sri Lanka.. Even if there are beautiful other islands..Nothing can TOP Sri Lanka..YOU ARE living the life in the best place YOU can be at the worst times around the world .. STAY SAFE ..
@mrmac1619
4 жыл бұрын
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@kavindumalshan680
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. But some people in my country don't understand it.
@WISEMARTIAL
4 жыл бұрын
Kavindu Malshan Not some... Most of the people doesn't understand it and are ruining the island Paradise
@ymrelaxing8891
4 жыл бұрын
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@Villagecookingofficial1
4 жыл бұрын
Just go and look how it is beautiful and awesome kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5-Kq7CHptrgZtY.html
The world stuck with corona. But who lives in beautiful Sri Lanka they Are enjoying so jealous haha. I just wanna run in to Sri Lanka From the USA
@AdventuresofCeylonese
4 жыл бұрын
You can actually. But you have to go through quarantine period i guess
@travelagentsrilanka
4 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofCeylonese just a negative covid 19 test
@allfruitsripe2022
4 жыл бұрын
To be honest you dont want to be in sri lanka right now. All these people you see in this video have been stuck in the country since February or march.These people are probably the majority of the people there.Alot of broke tourist there right now,living off one meal or 2 a day to survive.Alot of them are being assist by the locals with free accommodations or $5 per day room that way below human standard.By September things will probably get better but right now sri lanka is empty on the tourist side.Arugambe is the spot right now for tourists in sri Lanka therefore everybody moves there. I was there for a 21 days vacation in early march that turn out to be a 75 days stay because of Corona shutdown of borders.Luckily most of my time was in hikkaduwa where there were less case of virus and more freedom.Between march and end of June every tourist wasnt having a blast as they would like especially the ones in colombo/ella/ella nuwara/kandy....There was more freedom in galle/unawatuna and hikkaduwa. Dont let this video fools you,its not nice and dandy there right now.The sunshine and beach are the only 2 good things holding up that spot right now.Alot of restaurants/ bars and hotels are closed because of no tourist.
@ricvibesinc1
4 жыл бұрын
@@allfruitsripe2022 ..true that about these folk being stuck here since the global lock down on air travel.. just to get the facts straight though there weren't any cases of virus reported here . I live in the area & compared to many other areas we had ample access to the beach & all the natural settings even at peak lockdown from mid March to end of April most folk were just longing to getaway from the south Ella & else where as the open spaces here are unmatched compared to the rest of the island off course entertainment wise we started on the 10th of June & since its most open aired spaces there weren't any masks & issues.. Arugambay is never really out of season except for the surf as the monsoon changes after end a October but begins in April.. if your looking to get away from it all here is where it's at ..
@ymrelaxing8891
4 жыл бұрын
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Sri Lanka is the heart of the Indian Ocean. It really beautiful island I've ever been to. You should be there at least once in your life. It's paradise. Beautiful people and beautiful foods. Love Sri Lanka from Australia 🇦🇺
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed 100%.
@yohanlakshitha4441
4 жыл бұрын
Love your comment ...I am sri lankan 😍🙏
@adriani1536
4 жыл бұрын
@@yohanlakshitha4441 I confirm. I miss it.I will be back asap!!
@enoshabeysekera6055
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny FD is this in 2020 or an old video posted recently im interested.
@warunalakshitha7738
4 жыл бұрын
Hello iam from sir lanka .do you like come to sir lanka 🇱🇰
Being in Sri Lanka I never knew such a happening place
@lachimolala4482
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously
@zaid338
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@noahnoah1078
3 жыл бұрын
Ape gewal paththa😍
@gayandichulendra9031
3 жыл бұрын
sadly srilankans are not allowed in these places..
@Drasky-yh6bk
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr same
Nothing can compare srilankan people and nature.. ❤️
I had the privilege of visiting Arugam bay in 1986, when it was an unspoiled tropical paradise with zero tourist infrastructure. I and my two friends were the only foreigners there during our idyllic week that August. We stayed in thatch huts on the beach, kerosene lamps for lighting, lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves crashing on the beach. This video actually makes me sad: because I know that I can never experience that pristine utopia again.
@JohnnyFD
3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry Thomas, there are tons of uninhabited beaches on the coast line. =)
@charlesjay8818
Жыл бұрын
I agree, it looks horrible with all those tourist hippies, reminds me of Bali or Pattaya or Venice..... tooooo many tourists
@drakelang8342
Жыл бұрын
@@charlesjay8818 or pai. half dont wash their hair?
What was your favorite thing about the Hippy Market? Is there something like this where you live?
@Storrmrage96
4 жыл бұрын
It's definitely the chill vibes
@rastaneel612
4 жыл бұрын
Yes i .good vibes ✌❤🇱🇰
@vkumdlz5703
4 жыл бұрын
For me all of things are awesome.. kudos 🤩
@grandhoteladamspeak9952
4 жыл бұрын
Hi sir have you visited Adam’s peak
@beginwithkevind89
4 жыл бұрын
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Johhnny I have no words To Thank You. Sri Lanka's Tourism has been hit twice in the last 15 months. First by a one off Terrorist attack and then by COVID19. But You along with some other You tubers are doing a tremendous Job. Thank You so much. This video is a great boost to our country and to say Sri Lanka is back to normal. Thanks again Johnny.
@kavindudilshan116
4 жыл бұрын
Yes brother . He is up our country . Then we are proudly
@kelseymarbach5731
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny changes lives
Currently living in Canada, want to come back to my motherland so bad after seeing this. Sri Lanka got the vibe check.
@ricvibesinc1
4 жыл бұрын
Some of our culture has been legalised by can a da & parts a the us af a. But still criminalised here ... ' So post lots a seeds ahead a ya arrival .. ha ha .. the commonwealth wealth must be a scam don't ya think .. -where they can & we can't. .
@chandimaweerasekera1070
4 жыл бұрын
Least number of patients. 99% recovered though. Sri lanka took care of the foreigners who were stuck here really well too. They didnt forget to bring the lankans from outside countries safely but while protecting the locals.
@ymrelaxing8891
4 жыл бұрын
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@Villagecookingofficial1
4 жыл бұрын
Just go and look how it is beautiful and awesome kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5-Kq7CHptrgZtY.html
@bleachFANshinji
4 жыл бұрын
@@ricvibesinc1 Reading this reply actually gave me a fucking headache. Holy fuck my guy you gotta up your grammar game.
Wow absolutely beautiful hippy market in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 it’s my country, Thanks for the video ❤️😍
@TravelerS4ever
4 жыл бұрын
God bless milenials 😷
53,000 views in 2 days. Wow! And subscribers are rising like a taxi meter!!
@Kaile1789
4 жыл бұрын
Yes...😁 july 4 its about 19.8k ... well done johnny 😌
@Villagecookingofficial1
4 жыл бұрын
Just go and look how it is beautiful and awesome kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5-Kq7CHptrgZtY.html
Incredible energy man. Thank you for sharing
Indeed a Paradise! Proud of my Motherland🇱🇰! Best Memories! Loads of fun!! ❤️
Oh my God I love my tiny little island sri lanka... SOOO great and thanks for sharing the beauty in my country..
Whoooo.. no pandemic in srilanka 🇱🇰 .. Party time begans..
I didn't know Arugambay Is this beautiful ... Awesome 😊
Thank you so much Johnny, love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. 🇱🇰 🙏🙏🙏
4:03 That barber destroyed that dude's haircut. 😂 you can hear him cursing for the next 20 secs LMAO🤣
@guysomebody2337
2 жыл бұрын
lol good find
One Nation One Sri Lanka Just watched your video Its amazing to see everyone relaxing and having good time. Could not believe its in SL
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
It's a whole other side of the country right!
Amazing! A bay has got more tourist than the whole of Sri Lanka at this point :)
Awesome....I used go there long time ago...on vacation to Arugam bay...surf & lots of hippies.
First i thought it's like a Hawaii.
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
It is like Hawaii, but at 1/10th of the cost. )
Thanks for the tour. I was here 10 years ago & really enjoyed it. Chilled vibes & interesting culture
Nice to see tourist and locals enjoy their time in sri lanka.
Wow!!, Another fantastic video!!, It’s great to see you in outside chilling with happy mood, You are an Amazing person!!, Thank you, I’m waiting for next vid,. Stay safe and enjoy.
This is insanely brilliant. It's a paradise.. enjoy guys enjoy 👌🧡
The paradise of the earth.❤..welcome back to srilanka.🇱🇰🇱🇰...
So cool Market with beautiful beahces
srilanka so happy country..⛱️ Corona virus 2050case#11deth#1920recovery super time to visit srilanka 🌿🍺🍕🍹
@stuartray2619
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed man
@vkumdlz5703
4 жыл бұрын
Big thank to the President
Wonderful place. Happy to see so many lovely tourist at hippie market at Arugambay. Awesome video!
Thank Johnny for doing this. Beautiful gesture, neat idea to get out and kick it off a little...must have it in every city..
amazing video johnny thanks for promoting Sri Lanka you must be our brand ambassador. good job.
@vijayafernando1
4 жыл бұрын
I think you have done more for Sri Lanka tourism at this time than any promotional video. Thank you Johnny FD.
Thank you for showing us the value of our country! Being a Sri Lankan never knew there is such a cool place...Also the vibe there while the rest of the world is stumbled by the pandemic, unreal!
This was fun to watch. Thanks as always, Johnny. PS: The sound quality is great as well as the video. I can hear the sublety of the live music playing near you as you're showing the market.
The Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Arugambay is Amazing place in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰.I ❤ my Motherland.Island life 🌴🏄🏽♂️
great video, really captures the feel - thank you!
I never would have guessed there would be a place like that in Sri Lanka. Looks like a lot of good people and lots of fun!
super awesome feeling out there! enjoy!
This is my motherland.Thanks all off you came to visit srilanka .we are loving all off you ..🙋❤🌎 be happy almost everyday with srilanka ...bye bye..❤❤❤❤❤🙋
i love hippies and i love Johnny!
Thank you so much for introducing the beautiful places in our country to the world. (From :- Tharanga . (Sri Lanka . 🇱🇰 )
Amazing vibes Johnny. See the ambience of the paradise Island.... Thank you so much for the video.... Simply amazing.... A must visit place.... I wish I could be there right now....
Nice place.enjoy. From Italy!!!!
my country is the best..thanks for staying there....
Looks wonderful! Going on my travel list 👍
@anushayapage5062
4 жыл бұрын
😍
@smme9593
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Sri Lanka🇱🇰
@tharinduperera7275
3 жыл бұрын
Must visit destination brother 🥰
Thanks for come our country❤️❤️❤️
We got this opportunity because of the prompt responses given by our President, the Army and the Health Service staff ❤️
@chamathneelakeshana335
4 жыл бұрын
That’s true ❤️🇱🇰
@lt8865
3 жыл бұрын
Fast forward to Feb 2021 and your authorities have fucked SL
Thank you bro ,love from 🇱🇰 ❤
Wow Johnny that looks like a great place what a fun vibe!!...wish I was 30 years younger and could travel like you are lol...Viv
Wow .seems amazing . Thank You jonny FD for showing this market us..love from sri lanka
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow Arugam bay is a paradise. I must visit
Wooow beautiful Sri Lanka. Having so much fun guys. Enjoy 💖🎧🎸 great video
What a beautiful ocean front.🌻
That rastha tattooist is my friend 3:27..his name is Frank good to see him after long time ..If you meet him give my regards to him..Tell him Malaka from Moratuwa gave regards..Im working in Dubai now ..Thanks..
Nice video and you are great guys as well. thanks for sharing, beautiful vibe.
it gives a good impression
woahh loving the vibe there man so cool
I feel soo proud to be a Sri Lankan ❤️❤️❤️🙏🤗
Really enjoyed watching your Vid.Much love❤️from 🇱🇰
Great video.so refreshing to see so many people and I too miss having different people being so free in Sri Lanka
@Kaile1789
4 жыл бұрын
@navindu danuka he's doing great job..😁
I'm happy you and my country
Wow this is really amazing, its a proud being a Sri Lankan and shame not knowing these places. Thank you❤️
Much love Johnny ❤️....#stay safe Love from 🇱🇰🇱🇰
I Really proud to b sri Lankan. Well come all the people
It's a very very cool place. I have been their twice. 🇱🇰
Love Arugambay!! Met the best local people
@JohnnyFD
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! The locals here have been super friendly!
This is your 2nd most viewed video right almost 90k. Nice vlog! Keep it up mate ^^
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Lets see if we can get it past 100,000!
@crdnz
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyFD It sure will ;)
@crdnz
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyFD 157k and counting.... :) Congrats Johnny ^^
Cheers mate. Thanks for sharing
Amazing, thank you for staying in Sri Lanka at this moment
Has a little of the Doctor’s House (Matara) vibe.
I see the beach now. I could hang out there all day everyday
I'm a sri lankan but I don't no this place 😁 But looks awesome miss you my love🥰 from 🇩🇪
@xiufroelongoalcantara5224
3 жыл бұрын
Idiota stupid🔥🔥🔥 🇩🇪🇩🇪🔥🔥🔥🔥 / I AM SIRI LANKA LOVES ❤❤❤❤🇱🇰❤❤❤❤
this is perfect ...i love this guys '''' woooow
Love you videos brother! have fun in our beautiful Island.
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
Shhhhh. The Hippy market. Must visit place for sure.
OMG I know Scott (the musician @12:31) from Melbourne. So happy to see him. what a coincidence and what a small world. Wanna visit SL soon. Love your Video and keep it up1
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
So cool! He's a great musician!
Great..i miss my country..
@vijayafernando1
4 жыл бұрын
A few socialist principles in the 1960's helped Sri Lanka so much
@vijayafernando1
4 жыл бұрын
Season is amazing on the east coast. I watched another video (from Lucie(hope I am allowed to mention another video) and that was from West coast and it rained a few times)
realy realy love your exploration.
Johnny😍 I'm Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 girl. Thank you for your vedio.. 👍
Welcome anytime ,good luck
Crazy, this became your most-watched video 😂 Must have trended for some keywords & the thumbnail image doesn't hurt. Looks like a really chill place!
awesome place to hangout
Wow thats crazy awesome, I fell so jealous rite now. 😍☺️✌️
Awesome video Johnny!
Looks awesome! Reminds me of Costa Rica mixed with old school Bali
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
That's a great mix of places before they got over touristed.
@TravelingwithKristin
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyFD true that lol
Happy to see this video as a srilankan
Thank you for sharing hope see you soon
We are under lockdown again here in melbourne , missing home sooo much... Watching vlogs about my beautiful country ...☹️
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
Ouch! Sorry to hear that.
Cool place, loved it.
I like this Hippy market.
My lovely country❤☸️ miss you srilanka 🇱🇰😢from dubai
Great video! You captured the vibes for sure!
@JohnnyFD
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott! It was great having your music as part of the video!
@scotthildebrandmusic
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyFD yay! thanks for including it! :)
Haai Mr, johnny you are inspired .....we love about your performance ....great , great , great 👍 Thanks lot ...superb explanations ....
Love those full bushes. Have fun playa
Johnny's most watched Video.
Amazing work johnny ..🥂🥂🤠🤠
wow..nice video man amazing 😉♥️
a real MOTE feel... very cool...
Cool vibes brotha!