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Episode 5 - " Lion Sigiriya Rock review" we test out Sri lanka's MOST popular tourist spot and see what its like.
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@Dale_Philip 5 лет назад

I feel so lucky to have experience Pidurangala Rock with almost nobody there. I went just after sunrise. All the sunrise crowd were heading back down while I was heading up and there weren't even that many of them.

@dilinimadushika2319 4 года назад

Hello Dale

@kalanaliyanage1905 3 года назад

Dale, u are everywhere haha, u came here to steal some thoughts, no no nooo we want our regular funny clever active humble guy 😅

@kalpaabeysinghe7431 3 года назад

Podurangala is just a rock but sigiriya totally deferent from that

@kalanaliyanage1905 3 года назад

@@kalpaabeysinghe7431 bro, dale visited both places, check his channel, he is telling different meaning related to this video for one guy saying

@thomaswells5272 3 года назад

Same, I went to Sri Lanka in August 2019 & the view from the top of Pidurangala when the sun is rising is just breathtaking.

@LukeDamant 5 лет назад

Sri Lanka is absolute paradise 🌴 I only got to spend 2 weeks there but after watching your videos I must go back! So many opportunities and amazing places to visit! I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to travel 👌

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

100% xox

@christiantessari 5 лет назад

Wonderful video !!! Cheers from Switzerland and happy travel !

@danusams 5 лет назад

Thanks for the words mate! Appreciate as a Sri Lankan

@LukeDamant 5 лет назад

Danuja samaranayake no worries brother! I went just after the Easter attacks and it was terrible to hear about how much damage it has done to the locals and tourist industry. I really hope it can rebuild from this as it is truly such an amazing country that has so much to offer.

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@BACKPACKTOPIA 5 лет назад

"You are unethical!!!" One of my favourite moments of all the seasons

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@sangeetsubedi9509 5 лет назад

People need to make a living you privileged foreigner!

@BACKPACKTOPIA 5 лет назад

@@sangeetsubedi9509 99% of the working people in Sri Lanka make a living without exploiting animals. Get with the reality and stop making excuses for the abuse of animals!

@vishwadewage2900 5 лет назад

One has to wonder what makes it okay to keep farm animals in captivity in small cages and extract all body parts but not this. Where do we draw the line?

@BACKPACKTOPIA 5 лет назад

@@vishwadewage2900 What is there to wonder? Act accordingly to what your own moral compass tells you. To the people who say "Yes, but where do you start?" ...You start here and now.

@murshi212 5 лет назад

SRI Lanka has the 2nd longest history in the world.over a 800 kings 7 kingdoms it is truly the pearl of the Indian ocean

@thiwankadeseram3576 5 лет назад

And ur from?

@SanuthiWeerasena 4 года назад

Umm no

@SlMinority 5 лет назад

I have been watching your videos of Sri Lanka and I felt in this episode there has been a bit of lack of knowledge. Sigiriya is not just a hike to a rock. There's lot's to learn about ancient architecture plus history. And not forgetting the technology of building a palace on the top of the rock. It would have been better if you guys did some research on Sigiriya. It's not just a sight seeing at Sigiriya like Pidurangala. And that's why the ticket prices are higher there. Sigiriya is famous as the 8th wonder of the world. And the reason is worth reading. And the reason that they don't allow to take pictures or videoing the paintings because to protect the paintings from the flash lights. Earlier they allowed but then have to stop it. Any way hope you guys had a good time.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks 💜

@cryptocat6415 5 лет назад

Agree with you.

@laxmandissanayake9659 5 лет назад

Also, to add little bit info on the Sigiriya rock/Lions rock(LR) and the Cave temple(CT); LR was the kindom of King Kashyapa, who ruled Lanka from 473 to 495 CE. The significance is the ponds on top the rock and they never get dry out. And how they live up by going up and down. So it’s also believed they had a secrets tunnels or king of an object( ie:like an elevator) to go up. For the paintings as Paddy, says, “recording is fine” but the issue is people r selling those pics locally and internationally which diminishes its great historical value so they’ve regulated it for the sake of protecting its true value for the future! CT’ s significance is the water drops💧 💦 travelling upwards on the rock surface. (It’s abt 20-30 degree upwards) water dripping can be seen as they’ve placed big copper pots to collect those water. So basically it’s believed they had a secret technique in their irrigation systems as well as overall to live up to a such an advance lifestyle.Hope this helps. Well done @Budgeteers!

@laxmandissanayake9659 5 лет назад

@shashi5951 2 года назад

Exactly. Its not about the hike. Its about the history

@asifali-zy9ze 5 лет назад

I loved the fact that you guys took time to raise awareness on how the elephants are treated. What gets to me is most times the tourist are aware of the abuse and they still go for it cuz ofc their vacation wouldn't be complete without a picture with a abused animal. Thank you guys and loved the episode ❤ ❤ ❤

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

yeah its important to spread the info about how they are trained!

@jackieblewett641 5 лет назад

No one abuses Elephants in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankans love their Elephant and consider it sacred. When there are orphaned elephants (found from jungle), mostly Buddhist temples take them up for adoption. Again, no abuse as complained by you. Chaining them - yes they are chained to contain. Elephants can go havoc and kill people like you and I. Riding on top of an elephant is fun for both the human and the Elephant. Charging $30 entrance to Sigiriya is very reasonable. It is not cheap to maintain them. How much you paid for the plane ticket and the Ministry of Crabs meal? How much they charge entrance to the British Museum? Really good video is this, Very well done, professional.@@TheBudgeteers

@asifali-zy9ze 5 лет назад

@@jackieblewett641 Props to the Buddhist temples for adopting orphaned elephants but in my personal opinion a wild animal should be let back into the wild after it is old enough to survive on its own. It's a wild animal so saying keeping them chained is only to "contain" them also means you are taking their freedom away. Rescuing a wild orphaned animal is great but keeping them chained for your own safety instead of letting it back into its natural habitat is abuse my friend.

@keladry100 5 лет назад

Jackie Blewett not saying all Elephants in Sri Lanka are abused. Of course they’re not, but it is sheer wilful ignorance to pretend that none are. I think $30 admission is reasonable but on the steep side, they’re travelling on a budget so of course they were wary. Also just FYI the British Museum is free.

@puritech1609 5 лет назад

@@jackieblewett641 Chaining them against their will IS animal abuse. Locking them up, using them for tricks and making them give rides are all examples of abuse against elephants in these countries. The government knows it and allows it to continue too. They find them sacred yet they torture them for cash from ignorant foreigners? Elephants are tortured physically and mentally in order to be tamed. They are also not really built for carrying things on their back so they suffer to their spine and legs/feet.

@TheWanderingQuinn 5 лет назад

Such a great episode, Lina shouting 'You're unethical!!' was the best! And thank you for sharing the elephant situation and why its wrong! Can't wait for the next one!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it 💜

@nugeek1915 5 лет назад

Well for public record. Some of the Indiana Jones footage was shot in Sri Lanka for real :D

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

haha really?

@pamodyashanilka3000 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers The temple of Doom

@nugeek1915 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers Ya precisely to be around Kandy :D So it's natural to get the indiana jones vibe in Sri Lanka I guess :D

@leotissera7391 5 лет назад

Yup....parts of it were filmed in Sri lanka and there were some Sri lankan actors in it too

@TheRealJaded 5 лет назад

Watched temple of doom and the last crusade yesterday. Always loved the original trilogy. Great movies, unlike the stuff made these days

@PradeepthaObeysekara 5 лет назад

People... Sigiriya is not just about a VIEW. Its an entire civilization. You should recruit a guide (you can negotiate price). There is so much of history and technology out there. For example there are chambers there with water tanks on top.. why.. that was the old day air conditioning system. Also do not forget to visit the Museum at the base.

@PrasadieDharmasena 5 лет назад

Money they charge goes to the preservation of historic and cultural sites in Sri Lanka. It's not a scam but it's the system the country is following right now. 😊 Great video as always 👍

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

True, its a good use of the tourism dollars. Preserving all that ancient beauty 😊👍

@JustCallMeAnnie 5 лет назад

I loved this vlog guys! So beautifully filmed & edited. My fav ep of the series thus far!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

great stuff! :)

@Banana.Republic 5 лет назад

6:50 Hi guys.. From what I noticed, I don't think the owner of the restaurant made a spelling mistake or does not know to spell 'Restaurant'.. From what I understood, he meant Rastafari.. So he has combined the word rastafari & restaurant and made the logo 'RASTARANT'.. You will notice that even the colors of the logo is in green, yellow & red, which represents the Rastafarian flag.. Many of my fellow Sri Lankan homies love Reggae music and take Rastafarian style very seriously.. LoL 😍😍😍 🇱🇰❤️🇬🇧❤️🇨🇴❤️🇧🇪

@theveganvisa2198 5 лет назад

Loved this episode, guys! Love Lina's attitude toward riding elephants! Thanks, babe!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜💜💜

@utkarsh3481 5 лет назад

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is really beautiful country 😍😍😍

@nalin.subasinghe 5 лет назад

You travelled this far, from the other side of the world, and opted not to visit Sigiriya just because the ticket price is $30 ??? Guys, Come on !

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

no we simply wanted to show you the viewers both options. that way any traveller on any budget can see what options they have when arriving. for us it would have been fine to each spend the 30 dollars but for other people it may not be as realistic.

@bandara.s7433 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers i,m Sri Lankan the price is too much and unfair #### so sorry dear

@Dumindamadushan 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers you guys have left out the stories, technologies and discoveries about Sigiriya. How and why the King chose this place and all the defenses they had set up (basically every small rock you see is an archer post). The automatic water fountains (which uses water pressure from the near by tanks that also takes water to the ponds on top of the rock) still works even after 2000 years. Even the simple white marbles they have used on every steps that reflects moonlight to find the way up-to the top palace. Sigiriya has lots of things to see unlike Pidurangala Rock (the one Lina and Thijs went). But in the end $30 is just waaay too much and Pidurangala has a much better view (need to walk away from the crowd) compared to Sigiriya. TIPS: Climb Sigiriya in the morning. around 7am. and Climb Pidurangala around 4pm. for the best insta worthy shots.

@brokenomad 5 лет назад

And how much the locals pay?

@RavishaWeerasekara 5 лет назад

@@brokenomad if remember correctly, less than a dollar. But haven't visited there since 2012. Now it might be more than that, but nowhere near $30 dollars for sure. I think for that price you guys should get a chance to at least record a video clip since doesn't do any harm to the murals.

@JustCallMeAnnie 5 лет назад

Lina, you’re too cute buying the plants for the TukTuk!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

haha thanks Annie :)

@davidc5885 4 года назад

I've been subscribed since season 1, and this is the only travel blog I can watch because i feel like it's done for all the right reasons. Yall don't try to glamorize or rub it people's face how your life is better than anyone else's or trying to show off on your travels. I have always loved the vibe and all the laughs i get from watching you guys. There's no other channel on youtube like this.

@yohandesilva6545 5 лет назад

You guys are right👍urge everyone to boycott elephant rides

@anuragpaul9119 5 лет назад

I am sorry . I understand the consequences to these lovely animals. But it also provide economical support to these people who are keeping their a bit of livelihood and also the culture. With all due respect to everyone's opinion and thoughts . But that was my opinion btw.

@puritech1609 5 лет назад

Horses have been domesticated and bred specifically for riding for thousands of years, same with all the other animals you mentioned. Elephants have to be tamed in order for people to ride them and that involves hurting them physically and psychologically. They are subjected to severe torture by handlers to keep them under control. They can't even express pain otherwise they are tortured even further. I understand some people rely on them to make a living, but that doesn't make it okay.

@rajarian7558 5 лет назад

I will say just boycott zoo Altogether

@lostman2011 5 лет назад

Puri Tech I hate to see poor animals being tortured. But elephants are being domesticated in SL for over 5000 years.

@jackieblewett641 5 лет назад

Thank you for the courage for posting the DBS documentary on Sri Lanka. Hope same will sustain to publish this comment. This is a 2500 years plus old tradition - the very close Human - Elephant interaction in Sri Lanka. Europeans can't understand this. And you want everything changed from just one visit! The story is not that bleak as you might think. Sri Lankans love their Elephant. Elephants are not unmercifully abused in Sri Lanka. Of course there may be instances of animal cruelty - happens everywhere. Let's fight against specific acts, not an overall ban on domestication of Elephants. Again, Sri Lankans love their Elephant and consider it sacred. When there are orphaned elephants (found from jungle), mostly Buddhist temples take them up for adoption. Again, no abuse as complained by you. Chaining them - yes they are sometimes chained to contain. The Elephants can go havoc and kill people like you and I. Riding on top of an elephant is fun for both the human and the Elephant. It is not at all a burden on the giant animal. Charging $30 entrance to Sigiriya is very reasonable. It is not cheap to maintain them. Fully agree - not allowing to take photos/videos of the frescoes is weird and stupid, especially after paying $30! Should be allowed to those who paid the $30. How much they charge entrance to the British Museum? How many beef cattle are killed in one day in Belgium, what about the rights of those animals? The meaning of climbing Sigiriya is not just to get a superb view. It is important to investigate the archelogy upon the rock and what’s lying on top. You will fathom how a giant palace with subsidiary buildings stood up there more than 1500 years ago. Look at the ruins - remnants of buildings, beautiful ponds. How did the Sinhalese pumped water 700 meters up to the top to fill those tanks? The hydrolics irrigation that existed thousands of years ago in Sri Lanka is a marvel and incomprehensible for us even today. This is why people should climb up Sigiriya and not Pidurangala. Surely if one can afford to buy a plane ticket, they should be able to spend $30 to see the ‘World’s 8th wonder’. A UNESCO World Heritage sight. Really good video this one, except the unfair assessment on Elephants and Sigiriya entrance fee. Very well done video, very professional. Look forward to more Sri Lanka stuff from the Budgeteers. If possible, please reply this with your comments. Let's have a meaningful conversation than letting emotions talk.

@ruwanpiyathilake 3 года назад

Thanks and ❤ from Srilanka 🙏

@jackieblewett641 3 года назад

@@ruwanpiyathilake ස්තූතියි.

@ruwanpiyathilake 3 года назад

@@jackieblewett641 🙏

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

BUDGET CALCULATIONS : Total budget : $1000 per person Accommodation: 10 USD Food: 8 USD Activities: 27 USD Transportation: 13 USD (this includes tuktuk rental price per day and petrol costs) Budget Spent: 58 USD Budget Remaining: 690 USD

@Anita-lj6le 5 лет назад

CN tower in Toronto costs $53 to go up the tower . But the view isn't as nice. So this seems like a good deal.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thats true

@nugeek1915 5 лет назад

They previously let the people to get flashless/photos and videos there, but whenever they got a slight chance of having a good picture of those grafites people used the flash and it got out of control. and also around 10 years back a man spoiled those graphites with ink and destroyed some of them and they had to repair and reconstruct them and those are now not much withstanding or durable. So they banned taking photos and vids of those grafites entirely

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

ah man that is so sad. why the hell would someone do that?

@nugeek1915 5 лет назад

15-16 Sigiriya frescoe paintings were daubed with lacquer paint. Then about five or six paintings were completely destroyed, damaged beyond repair. Probably the culprits have used iron-rods in destroying these treasures - source archives.sundayobserver.lk/2010/09/05/spe06.asp no idea about it man! :( just pathetic

@sanjayaekanayake7342 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers he was a socialist crazy person linked to a terrorist political party called The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People's Liberation Front).

@Live2Trip 5 лет назад

Wow! I just wanna book next flight to Sri Lanka! And we also hate when animals are abused this way!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Apparently flights are at an all time low too 💜

@ishanblackbird 5 лет назад

always welcome brother :)

@craig9563 5 лет назад

"when traveling , it is important to keep a positive outlokk and give places a second chance." so so true.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜

@craig9563 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers I'm watching your Sri Lanka vid, right now, here in cold Winter Melbourne.

@danusams 5 лет назад

@Budgeteers Started watching your Sri Lanka series and already a huge fan. Waiting till friday kinda fan. Anyways great concept guys to go with episodes. Good music and excellently edited. Keep travelling and making videos. Love from Sri Lanka !

@Idkbroitsmee312 5 лет назад

I just don't understand how you guys dont have 1,000,000+ views on every video you guys create. love your stuff so much, from day 1 ♥️. will continue to buy your merchandise to support y'all -

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Awww thank you. That means a lot to us! Thank you from us all! We're trying to bring you all more videos. Bigger and better quality 😁 viws, subscribers and the rest will follow. No worries 😀😉👍

@hectorjr6796 5 лет назад

breath taking views of Siri Lanka absolutely stunning. cheers mates

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks :)

@ashishgusani 5 лет назад

Wind rustling through the leaves... ... and beer - sounds good to me ;-) Lina, absolute trooper carrying the beers to the top for the sunset too :-D another lovely episode guys! I can think of overrun spots and secret spots, but haven't really had a combination of the two yet - have been lucky I guess! I have a feeling I am about to find a few in Bali maybe!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

thank you so much! hahaha yes im sure bali is full of them but surely still beautiful! enjoy!

@ashishgusani 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers thanks! Yeah, there will be a good mixture of 'gay abandon' and 'winging it' for sure 😂😂😂

@heartbeatatmyfeet 5 лет назад

Well, what was the verdict Lion Rock vs. Not-So-Secret Lookout?? I did Lion Rock when I was there and loved it, I though the story behind the king who built it was really interesting. Plus the ruins up at the top were stunning, I hope you took the time to wander around up there, Paddy! Maybe the best part that it was rainy and overcast the entire way up but just as I was getting to the top the rain cleared and the sun came out. TRAVEL MAGIC! LOL (OH yeah and eff all those unethical animal tourism a-holes, such a shame and so sad to see.)

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

We say try both 💜

@jackieblewett641 5 лет назад

In early 1960 after very heavy rains and floods, some of the Sigriya fountains on ground started to work! Those who witnessed say it was spectacular.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

wow thats amazing!

@keithwijesuriya 5 лет назад

They still do. If you visit in December while the rains are a spoiler, you get to see the ancient fountains still at work. What is truly amazing is that these fountains are fed from the nearby tank and the gradient of the pipes from the fountain to the tank is supposedly around 4 inches to the mile!! Imagine this kind of workmanship in the 5th Century??!!!

@channaillangasinghe8674 5 лет назад

@@keithwijesuriya so true brother

@lorilongoria851 5 лет назад

Such a underrated channel! I can see how much work y’all put in for every video.. keep it up

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thank you!! You got a good eye 😁 we try our best 😊

@freecommentor 5 лет назад

2:32 It's Trincomalee . Not "Trinmocalee". 10:17 Most foreigners are unaware of this. But smoking and consuming alcohol in public places (including all non enclosed places), are not permitted by law in Sri Lanka. So right at 10:17 you are breaking the law! 24:39 Consuming alcohol inside the land of a Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka? A definite no no! On top of that, I'm sure you are breaking many laws at this point!

@kushalanjanappa6092 5 лет назад

10:17 they're drinking at a outdoor restaurant. I think you need a beer to chill

@sasha71299 5 лет назад

shut up

@KristynaRomain 5 лет назад

Damn guys, you weren't so lucky! We didn't visit Lion Rock because of the price but the second... but we were there almost ALONE! It was like perfection! It hurts to see when 5 people in one time riding an elephant.. wtf people! Great episode guys!!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Merci 💜💜💜

@sandeepprasad1728 5 лет назад

After this video I am not just a subscriber... I have become a huge fan of you guys.. Whattt a naration guys.. It was like I was with you guys traveling along side.... Those plant and honest reaction towards elephant shows how much you guys respect mother nature... Lots and lots of love from India..

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜 thanks

@antifugazi 5 лет назад

I made the point last video about Instagram ruining tourism, this video proves I was right, quiet spots dont last long in this day and age. Still looked amazing though.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

😜

@RavishaWeerasekara 5 лет назад

Even as a Sri Lankan, I also think $30 is bit overprice, but on the other hand most of that money used maintain the place

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Yes thats also true. Hopefully they use that money to maintain the other temples and ancient structures in that area too, so much history there!

@ChinthanaPriyankaraWasala 5 лет назад

Pidurangala is no match for Sigiriya. Its not just about a view from top of a rock, its about history, use of amazing technology centuries ago, etc. all of which you won't see in Pidurangala and you won't event know what you missed. However, I agree with the fact that the $30 ticket price is too high.

@keithwijesuriya 5 лет назад

It really isn't that pricey when you consider what you pay for attractions in the West which hardly deliver the beauty and history that Sigiriya does. Everyone would normally pay that price but if they do that you would bar almost all the locals from enjoying that experience because of the low wage earning over here. For the record, we Sri Lankans pay foreign tourist rates at places like the Taj Mahal even though our rupee is 2.5:1 when compared with the Indian rupee, Indians paid Rs 10 (INR) to enter the Taj Mahal while we were asked to pay Rs 1,000/- (INR). But that unfortunately is how it rolls.

@gaurdian909 3 года назад

I was chastised for not visiting Petra when I went to Jordan, but I saw so many amazing things and loved spending time wandering around Amman. Thanks for reminding us all that it is okay to go off the beaten path and a great trip doesn’t “have” to be anything except whatever strikes your fancy!

@marytapia8024 5 лет назад

Why do I keep catching myself grinning like an idiot watching this. So cool thank you so much

@Anilove1 5 лет назад

mary tapia LOL Grinning at your screen? Hahaha I get you! 🤣🤣🤣

@trinimedia19 5 лет назад

The quality of your videos have gone up each season. Good recording and editing skills

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜💜💜

@rehanamarasinghe6685 5 лет назад

Most of the top Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka practice the same thing with elephants. These elephants are suffering from serious mental and physical health issues. They use them in Buddhist religious festivals. Kandy Esala Perahera (Dalada Perahara) is the most popular Buddhist festival that uses chained elephants.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

yes its very very sad!

@kathyrigby2349 5 лет назад

Great video best of the series so far

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜💜💜

@dineshnight9187 3 года назад

Congratulations to all of you who open up the beauty,culture, and pride of my country to the 🌎....thank you 😊..come back

@poplyricqueen 5 лет назад

Never been so happy to be awake at 7:15 am😂 so excited for this new episode! You guys are killing it with this series!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Hey Leah! Great to see the old school still watching our daft series!

@poplyricqueen 5 лет назад

The Budgeteers never! There is so much effort put into it and it makes it so enjoyable to watch! Thank you for working so hard😃

@terrycavender 5 лет назад

OMG! That cop! Have you guys ever seen the movie Supertroopers? 🤣

@tirthankarmodak 5 лет назад

Another beautiful upload ... beautiful music and editing. It's true...the sound of wind on the trees but I bet the sound of rain on the trees is better... Paddy seems to like beer so much but he got it wrong in the Bite size upload 🤣 30$ is a lot for that place though... I would've chosen the other rock... more adventurous, raw and well, the path goes through the forest. Also, thanks a lot for raising the issue on wildlife. Happens in India too and it's sad. Keep posting guys, will wait for the next one.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it

@jimmygoyal159 5 лет назад

200% beautiful and perfect video

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Haha thanks...💜

@Mr_Freedom007 5 лет назад

Hey Thijs, Lina and Paddy, thank you so much for exploring my country and showing out to the world how beautiful and simple it is. Sri Lanka needs a lot of help right now to rebuild, hope to see more foreigners coming back and having a good time. ♥️Also a big thank you for staying up against animal cruelty. You guys are amazing and you've had a real local Sri Lankan experience! Keep up the adventurous videos guys. Waited a long time for this one to be out, waiting to see many more very soon. Love from Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰 Hope you had a good time and we all warmly welcome to visit Sri Lanka once again and explore even more! 🙂♥️

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for the lovely message. A new episode out next week! 💜

@Mr_Freedom007 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers Eargerly waiting for it! 😍

@akhileshtonpe2366 5 лет назад

I jst wanna comment and then enjoy the video...Vry excited for experiencing this journey with you..😇

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜💜💜

@rickvisser1986 2 года назад

Even with my most favorite channels I usually don't like a video at the start. But you guys are an exception! Thank you for your great cinema videos and cosyness!!! Cosyness? ya... :D Its a great chill out after coming home... Greets from the Netherlands

@TheBudgeteers 2 года назад

Thank you Rick. Yeah we don't usually comment either while on RU-vid. So thanks for the compliment. Quite special 😄💜 Enjoy and sit back and get cozy for the Italy series 😊

@AKNSW 5 лет назад

Its not that expensive by American standards ,30 Dollars is not that much, everything else is relatively Cheap so paying to see something like that is worth the money in my opinion

@tiktomisterious729 5 лет назад

True , local food shops or hostels won’t charge premium prices to foreigners , since tourist attractions are coming under tourism authority they’re setting the price at high

@harjindersinghlotey3162 4 года назад

Great vfm! Do not fret! Awesome!

@dennisspackman7147 3 года назад

Watching your Sri Lanka series, Yala National Park in the Southeast is a good place to see wildlife, including elephants and plenty of other wildlife and one of the best places in the world to see leopards

@anengineerandateacher 5 лет назад

Elephants naturally are wild....the process of domestication is quite a traumatic and painful experience for the elephants as well as the way they are kept chained. The paw of the elephant is very soft and it is painful for them to walk on streets and paved ways, in the wild, thats not the case. Thanks to the Budgeteers for raising the awarness about elephants. Once again a amazing episode of The Budgeteers....thanks...

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

yes its very very sad!!! thank you so much for watching and writing to us!

@solesubscriber2389 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers ,it is very sad,wanna know whats worse,trying to domesticate my ex girlfriend,talk about trauma,the irony and karma is that she turned into the size of a baby elephant years later....sad

@solesubscriber2389 5 лет назад

hey mechanotrix,ever notice how most woman are like elephants according to your description...a womans feet are very soft yet its painful for them to walk in 6 inch slut pumps on streets and paved ways...its abuse...but they do it,what if the elephant has a nice ass,no one cares about the paws

@Anilove1 5 лет назад

Sole Subscriber Is everything ok at home, darling? Not sure how you pretend to domestic others, when you yourself are not fully civilized.

@solesubscriber2389 5 лет назад

@@Anilove1 ,hi ani,love your profile pic,it brings out the color in your eyes,ani,its all in good fun with no harm intended,i see your intentions may be different but theres nothing i can do...i tried being civilized once but now i choose to be a free spirit instead....can you imagine walking on eggshells in every comment i made out of fear of what people think or feel...i dont think so ani......I LOVE YOU ANI....yours truly...free bird

@jeewssam8418 5 лет назад

Fantastic video production and you guys are amazing!!....and Sri Lanka is the undiscovered gem isnt it

@MishMashTravels 5 лет назад

That was such a stunning sunset, the $30 looked like it was definitely worth it. The other spot looked cool too, other tourists and locals being there wouldn't bother me with views like that. Good thinking on the beers Lina!

@TheWorldnUs 5 лет назад

Sadly the abuse and exploitation of elephants will continue because there will always be people uninformed on the issues. At the core I believe this issue is totally about money. What we need is for tourists to change their behaviour in order to change the behaviour of these business owners. Tourists must stop spending money on elephant shows, elephant trekking and photos with elephants. Instead, they should visit and support responsible, legitimate elephant sanctuaries. Over time there will be shift in what is the best way to profit from elephants. At the end of the day these business owners will want to take care of themselves and their families which I get. But if it becomes more profitable to run an elephant sanctuary, we will see a shift from the current business models to ones that provide elephants with a safe haven. As well as provide future elephants protection from the inhumane practices that have been the norm in recent history. Thanks for bringing this up in your video. It’s something I care deeply about and have written about on our website in the past. The more awareness out there the better.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

yes the sanctuaries are far more ethical but with a sanctuary open to tourists you are still giving an elephant a 9-5. but yes you are right. thank you for writing and sharing with us !!! x

@mathildetailler6588 5 лет назад

Thank you for raising awarness about wildlife tourism ! It's a real issue in so many countries ... i hope those will be forbidden one day ! And off course amazing job with the video like usual 👍

@7205chinthaka 5 лет назад

The Elephants are treated pretty badly in certain areas of the country mostly for the commercial purposes. Thank you very much for seeing it as cruel because most of people don't see it that way.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜

@DavidWLewis-ri5lo 5 лет назад

Best part of the week

@priyath86 5 лет назад

Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka! Sigiriya rock fortress and the water fountains show how much advanced Sri Lankan people were at the time.

@kakkeri666 5 лет назад

Glad to see three of you together again to have some blast !! ❤️❤️

@virajfernando2694 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for showing my beautiful Pearl of the Indian Ocean to the world. Sri Lanka really needs this right now after the easter attack. And kudos to y'all for skipping on elephant rides.

@sagararathnapala3438 5 лет назад

not only elephant but also All animal deserve to be loved....Nice vlog bro...

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks 💜

@sanjayaekanayake7342 5 лет назад

@The Budgeteers , Yes its kinda expensive , but also don't be that person who goes to france and don't go to see the eiffel tower because its EXPENSIVE !

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

You can see the effiel tower for free.

@sanjayaekanayake7342 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers oh don't be ridiculous , I am talking about access to the second floor , you can also "see" the Sigiriya for "free"

@DerTechnikMann 5 лет назад

sanjaya Ekanayake That’s not worth it in my opinion.

@sanjayaekanayake7342 5 лет назад

@@DerTechnikMann fair enough

@keladry100 5 лет назад

sanjaya Ekanayake lol what? I went to Paris and had absolutely no interest in going up the Eiffel Tower, not just because of the price but because of the ridiculous crowds and queues. There is no “right” way to do a holiday or travel. Some people are more than happy to pay or wait several hours in a queue, others aren’t. Nothing wrong with being “that person”

@jaysonaguilar9876 5 лет назад

So excited on your next week's episode! You never failed me week over week. Visit Philippines also!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

were excited to show you next weeks episode!!!

@riyasliyakath201 5 лет назад

Man absolutely beautiful video. What a country with full of green around. Love from Middle East surely will visit soon ❤️🇱🇰

@srilankatoursandholidays5485 5 лет назад

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@jesusontoast4785 5 лет назад

Episode 5!!! I had to re watch season 1 and 2 in between Sri Lanka episodes because I love you!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

haha that's so cool, what's been your favourite episode of all time?

@jesusontoast4785 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers Super tough to choose!! I really love the Honduras episode in season 2 because It changed my perspective on the country so drastically, and It always inspires me to see how you three interact with the local families. Especially that episode! Keep up the amazing work! Can't get enough.

@hirusha100 5 лет назад

Can't wait to go back and visit soon.

@GS-mh6qe 5 лет назад

Your merch looks awesome i am woon going to buy the premium T-shirt. 👍👍 keep making series Guys, there AWESOME!!!👍🤙🔥🔥👍♥️

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Amazing ! thanks so much!

@thiwankasigera5469 5 лет назад

Still its a mystery of sigiriya how water pumps from bottom to top by ancestors ..the technology they used..its a mystery

@newhope7127 5 лет назад

Rain water harvesting

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

a mysterious place... x

@MrAshen6 5 лет назад

@@newhope7127 nope. Did you see the water pond upper in the rock? Its come from down. Thts the technology still nobody cant figure out. Cus its come through the rock. 😊😊😉😉

@thiwankasigera5469 5 лет назад

@@newhope7127 nope. its coming from bottom ..and the location of sigiriya doesnt get enough water from rain..rarely rain to dambulla..its an ancient technology ..still cant figure out..

@sophieshi1423 5 лет назад

OMG, i went to Sri Lank on 2017 Chrismas ! I lOOOOve the wind on the top of lion rock, really want it to blow me away! lion beer is awesome and i still remember the words behind the bottle which is DISCOVER A NEW YOU

@nilambarameghawarna6635 5 лет назад

Discover the lion in you. Haha 😃... Then have you discovered it? Now... Stronger than other with 8.00 volume.

@sophieshi1423 5 лет назад

@@nilambarameghawarna6635 OH YEAH! Did u hear that

@nilambarameghawarna6635 5 лет назад

@@sophieshi1423 yes of course. I bought lion strong. it's made me laugh. 😅😀😁😂

@chathuramadusanka7309 5 лет назад

Another wonderful vlog. Keep uploading dude we are waiting to see 👍

@josiedoyle1600 5 лет назад

Me and Clark been binge watching 4 episodes as been so busy this month... loving the videos

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks 💜

@pausejulien8566 5 лет назад

Another good vidéo 👏👏 love that series 😊

@malithnoob 5 лет назад

IT IS AN AMAZING TO SEE MY MOTHER LAND THROUGH A TOURIST VLOG . I AM GLAD TO THANK FOR ALL OF YOU TO GIVE A POSITIVE OUTCOME ABOUT MY COUNTRY . PEARL IN THE INDIAN OCEAN

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜💜💜

@BlissJoieCom 5 лет назад

jaw-dropping scenery!!

@travelstagram6198 5 лет назад

Amazing video!! Thank you for sharing it ✈️

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Enjoy!

@Earth098 5 лет назад

Sigiriya is a UNESCO cultural heritage site, and it's a must go to place. The other place is also a must go to place if you want to see the best view. Looking forward to watch all of your Sri Lankan travel videos, because your videos are absolutely fun to watch.

@NomadBears 5 лет назад

I would say the same with Taipei! The view is better from one of the many free hikes within the city than from Taipei 101. Save your money.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

good to know!

@chathuramadhusankha4301 5 лет назад

But it would be artificial experience

@scenictours5915 5 лет назад

@menakak905 5 лет назад

This is precisely why everyone should go to the Elephant Orphanage instead...they rescue elephants that are being treated with cruelty. You can see them up close, touch them, and watch them being fed with bottles, etc.

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

better for the elephants for sure...

@endy8ball 5 лет назад

another great episode. roll on the next one :) x

@ywidy 5 лет назад

I climbed Pidurangala, the rock where Lina and Thijs went to in the morning. It was not too many people in the morning. I love to do that again, and the next time I will defo climb the Lion's Rock. Oh! I didn't know why I miss seeing you guys here. Keep up with your good work!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks 💜

@irenefrancis 5 лет назад

Hello there, I am not sure if you have left the Dambulla area, but you are so close to the Heritance Kandalama hotel. Worth having a little drink out and see the architecture of the hotel built into another mountain. You could have a beer again. Before you leave I hope you check it out. If not you have missed something truly spectacular ….

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks for the recommendations 💜

@gunsnroses2570 5 лет назад

I think theses videos are at least 2 months old

@irenefrancis 5 лет назад

@@gunsnroses2570 Was posted 12 hrs ago, I believe.

@gunsnroses2570 5 лет назад

@@irenefrancis These are all old videos .they are posting them now

@irenefrancis 5 лет назад

Are these videos 2 months old ?@@TheBudgeteers

@panj5526 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your appreciation for this beautiful island and making such qualiTea content! Keep spreading yah ethical goodness team! The cinematic moments and your words especially with the sunset feels like we can be a part of it. Would love to know the song u used at the end! 💪🏿☕🍻✌🏿

@TheKhadka11 5 лет назад

Great episode!! 👏🏽😍

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Cheers

@santoshsco 5 лет назад

Loved the sigriya rock views !!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

It was epic

@abdulrahmandilshad2490 5 лет назад

I'm glad you are enjoying Sri Lanka. Well a few months ago I visited the Ambulwawa Temple in Gampola and saw one of your stickers that you had pasted on the walls. I'm actually looking forward to your vlog on that. Can't wait for the next part of the series. Much love from Sri Lanka

@LAnKAnBoY91 5 лет назад

Lina: Sees tourists riding elephants and shouts "YOU'RE UNETHICAL!!!" also Lina: Takes out an excursion on a dodgy private whale-watch tour which goes closer to the animals than what's allowed 😂 only teasing guys! Loving every bit of your series so far. Paddy's expression when he's on top of Sigiriya hit me right in the feels like a Pixar movie :'-)

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks 💜

@Syiepherze 5 лет назад

I guess they prohibit using cameras entirely because someone could come in and say they're just recording a video, and then they'll switch modes and sneak a photo or two. And sometimes the flash might go off when you think you're taking a normal photo, especially if you set it to automatic.

@ruchiraweerakoon2799 5 лет назад

What a beautiful country indeed

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Absolutely. 💜

@piyumi5380 5 лет назад

I love u guyyssss, I love how you guys are so ethical!!!!!!!! My favourite part of your channel

@kisalamarasinghe2553 5 лет назад

Safe travel guys ♥️ love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 P.S. - knuckle is a perfect place for camping

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜💜💜

@JackTorr 5 лет назад

First

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Nailed it!

@rajithe 5 лет назад

Great video. Perfectly captured the soul of the location

@wishwasvlogs969 5 лет назад

Awesome as usual Thanks for sharing great videos

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

💜💜💜

@wishwasvlogs969 5 лет назад

@@TheBudgeteers hey, next time don't let paddy goes alone because he is so cute and somebody will take him away from you guys ha ha😁

@isura_amarasinghe 5 лет назад

Stunning Views

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

They really were 💜

@Madmax00700 5 лет назад

Kudos to you guys for pointing out the dark side of tourist industry in Sri Lanka & raising the awareness about how bad the elephants are being treated for the sake of money. You deserve a thumbsup & got yourselves another subscriber❤

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thank you 😄 much appreciated and welcome to the channel

@Jewels420o0 5 лет назад

Thanks for speaking about the mistreatment of the elephants!

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Thanks 💜

@keithwijesuriya 5 лет назад

Loved the little plant for the tuk tuk. And seriously applaud you guys for taking that stand on elephant rides. As they say, "when the buying stops..." Pidurangala is the name of the 'secret rock place' and while it should NOT be a secret :) it is also best experienced at sunrise. However for that you need to start your trek around 5-ish in the morning. Finally someone who appreciates a beer shandy!! And did you realize that the view of Sigiriya rock from Pidurangala is like the bust of a lion looking away from you towards the right? It is very clear in your video at 25:06 Great vlogs. Just watched your one on Uda Walawe and Yala. Once again you were spot on with regard to the need for proper park management and the negatives in feeding those elephants by the road. Thanks once again for bringing the right focus on this beautiful land we call home. If we ever meet, the next Lion's on me!! :)

@TheBudgeteers 5 лет назад

Wow thanks so much Keith, we really appreciate your comment. We did not know that about Pidurangala 😮 so cool! Our series already finished by now and we are all home back at work but we really appreciate the Lion offer, one day in the future for sure 👍🍻