I Took a First Class Train in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

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I took the famous Ella/Nuwara Eliya/Kandy Train in Sri Lanka in a 1st Class Seat - it wasn't what I expected. Then, a trip to Gampola and Ambuluwawa on a Local Train saved the day.
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00:00 Intro
00:38 Breakfast in Ella Town
01:16 First or second class train?
03:13 Egg roll on the train
04:00 Ella/Kandy First Class train seat tour
05:17 First or second class?
06:20 Honest train review
07:01 Trying tea on the train
08:15 Looking out the train
09:12 Roti on the train
10:12 4 hour update
11:00 First impressions of Kandy, Sri Lanka
11:43 58 year old tuk Tuk driver
12:41 Checking into hotel in Kandy
13:43 Room tour
15:05 Tips for catching the train in Sri Lanka
16:12 Catching the train to Gampola
19:38 Getting to Ambuluwawa tower
22:45 Buying tickets to Ambuluwawa tower
24:38 Climbing the tower
30:50 Local streets and friendly school boys
33:15 King coconut
35:31 The Best local train to Kandy
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@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Some of my favourite videos I've ever made are in this Sri Lankan series! Want to do an epic Tuk Tuk trip across Sri Lanka? (How we have done the whole rest of our trip) You can book it here at www.tuktukrental.com and use my code JOSIETUK for a discount! Would you go to Sri Lanka?! Let me know! Hope you have the best day, and I'll see you in my next video, where do you think it will be?! 😉

@kasunrodrigo6592 10 ай бұрын

Hi Josie I wish I had the chance to meet you two...to thank you for such wonderful content I'm sure the entire srilankans are grateful for your lovely comments.... Wish you two all the very best god bless.....

@natomember 10 ай бұрын

Hi Josie, It was breadfruit what you saw at the street vendor. It's not really consumed as a fruit but rather cooked and consumed and it has a unique texture and a lovely taste to it. We Islanders love it.

@Its_abadon_00016 10 ай бұрын

Haircut video please

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

@@danusams Did you even watch the whole video? I literally didn’t want comfort and relaxation. That’s literally the opposite of what I was upset about. I ended up on a train with less selfish tourists and loved it. If you can’t watch a video properly, please refrain from embarrassing yourself. If you’re going to copy and paste your rude comment over and over on my channel I’ll copy and paste my answer.

@tuanputrajurangpati3240 10 ай бұрын

noooo waaayyyyy !!!! Is this the last ?? Why,, i was expecting more. Well, i must say i love your videos about our country and how you presented it. Both you and your lovely hubby are amazing. Hope you enjoed your stay in sri lanka. And so when you guys hoping to come back ?

@DhruvRathee-Channel 10 ай бұрын

*I love sri lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️ from India*

@sumithkumara458 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@kamalrathanayaka7162 9 ай бұрын

You are Telugu.

@anilkumara6525 9 ай бұрын

I love to india from sri lanka ❤

@Dinamihindi 5 ай бұрын

❤❤

@naturallife1724 10 ай бұрын

I traveled from Ella to Kandy 3 weeks ago in the second class. It was really fun and wonderful. It was a one of the best journeys I ever had. My compartment was a very funny place. Many people were singing and dancing & also they were very friendly. They always shared some of their different types of food which they brought from home. Honestly this journey is very very fun.

@Films_Books._Vlogs 10 ай бұрын

3 weeks ago we did the train ride from Kandy to Ella and (I thought it was third class but maybe 2nd) but it was a great ride, we found seats and the windows opened, passengers were singing, it was great. Definitely a lot to be said for 2nd or 3rd class but it does depend on the luck of getting seats. I did first class between Galle and Colombo and it was so sealed off, I couldn't experience it like I did in third class years before.

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Totally - the second train in this video was open windows and happy, friendly locals - it was 100x better for that reason!

@karlanorvell9573 10 ай бұрын

I was last in Sri Lanka 30 years ago. Believe me, there was no air con in 1st class and the trains were not that modern. It was definitely a very different experience from the age of the trains to the number of tourists. I was typically the only American or Westerner everywhere I went other than Colombo. I am glad I travelled there before Western tourism grew so much. But it is a gorgeous country and the people are so friendly.

@rowguppy9927 9 ай бұрын

Bro idk what train you took maybe you mistook 3rd class for 1st been taking the train for more then 15 years mostly 1st class it's always like this

@Jaylio 9 ай бұрын

@@rowguppy9927he said 30 years ago not 15

@rowguppy9927 9 ай бұрын

Yea guess I was wrong

@lawa 10 ай бұрын

32:48 That's a really cute piece of chat ❤ PS: This is one of the best endings for a video series. It's truly heartwarming to hear such great and positive things about Sri Lanka and its people from you. And you are always welcome to visit Sri Lanka again and again. Goodbye, guys...

@mynewdirectcars1841 10 ай бұрын

31:29 That’s Bread Fruit in Sinhalese called “Dhel” which is cooked in my ways. Looks like the jackfruit without the obvious spiked skin. Makes very nice curry that the bread fruit chunks melts in your mouth. Actually you can find them fresh here in Australia as well. Usually bought by us Sri Lankans and other islanders in Australia. People in Sri Lanka might struggle coming up with the name but you should give it a good if you are ever served a “Dhel” dish.

@julieanddaniel 10 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 We had the same experience at the tower! absolutely crazy! really enjoyed watching this 🤗

@tuanputrajurangpati3240 10 ай бұрын

You guys watching this too. Well sorry still i didn''t watch yours. Just now i subscribed for yours and i will start watching yours too ❤

@yasiru7465 10 ай бұрын

We need more of Sri Lankan vlogs! You guys are amazing

@Jessicaaaaaaaa 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you had that experience at the end! It seems like the locals of Sri Lanka saved the day, they seem so friendly 😃😃

@wottarotta. 10 ай бұрын

Hi Josie, Ive been watching since your first Thailand videos. I went back and watched some of your old Thai vid's recently and noticed how much your production and editing has improved. No wonder you're closing in on a million subs. Hope you're coming back to Thailand soon

@Sanjaya619 10 ай бұрын

Ohhh 😔 Sri Lankan series over... We need more from Sri Lanka!

@punarawijayasundara1569 10 ай бұрын

If you come again, I wanna make some suggestions, 1. Kitulgala water rafting and adventures 2. Panama(පානම) beach - the area I visited literally have zero tourists so you'll need a local who know about the area but the sea is so beautiful and clean 3. For a beautiful sun set I would recommend Rajanganaya dam - I went there April last year, coincidentally. And it was the day before full moon So I got to see the most beautiful sunset and the moonrise I've seen in my whole life. That was SO mesmerizing that I felt like I was in a pinterest wallpaper there's a lot more but I think this is enough😅 Be safe where ever you go next❤ LOVE FROM SRI LANKA🇱🇰❤

@christinalaw7006 10 ай бұрын

My stomach churned as you climbed up that tower! Sooo scary, I was petrified just watching! Good on you for getting to the top. Great video.

@SLboi 10 ай бұрын

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country! Enjoy it, explore, get lost in the adventures! Try doing a cooking culinary experience at one of the famous hotels in Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

@ws1814 10 ай бұрын

Actually the clouds made the tower look sorta magical. ❤

@akilaudara2167 10 ай бұрын

The way you approach people is really impressive and you enjoy every bit of second in your journey it's wonderful to watch keep up the good work. Stay happy and safe travel in Sri Lanka❤🇱🇰

@arrukkikrina2755 10 ай бұрын

สวัสดีชาวศรีลังกาทุกๆคน ประเทศคุณมีธรรมชาติที่ยอดเยี่ยมจริงๆ

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

It does! 😁☺️🥰

@arjajs 9 ай бұрын

every time you said no to eating/cutting open the coconut on this trip i cried a little bit inside that's the best part there's like fruit/jelly inside

@samandnick 10 ай бұрын

Great video! We want to go to Sri Lanka so badly!

@yellowmellow7640 10 ай бұрын

The green fruit is called bread fruit. In srilanka we call it "dhel". We cook it as a curry to have with rice or u can fry it and toss it with srilankan treacle (honey) and have it as a sweet to snack on

@user-yb8fy8nu7x 10 ай бұрын

Hi Josie The blue train have charger plug in sockets under the seats.The train route from Kandy to Ella is a single track form and that means two trains going opposite direction can only cross each other in stations that are with loop line.The king coconut taste varies.Younger ones are with little bit salty taste and more matured ones are on more sweeter side.Enjoy your Sri Lankan tour and please visit again

@MHH718 10 ай бұрын

Thank you josie for visit my country. Loved your videos . Looking forward to another srilanka series. Best of luck ❤😊

@naim207 10 ай бұрын

Ive been watching you traveling videos for 2 weeks now, im completely hooked

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Wooo thank you so much!!! 😁😁😁 So happy you enjoy! 😁😁🙏🏻

@nuwanmie_hirunima9809 7 ай бұрын

some tips for your next visit: if you want to get a tuk tuk there are ones that says taxi with like LED lights they have a fixed price and more affordable than the normal ones there are usually charging ports on the train in first class idk abt others though and if you ask the staff on the train they will open the doors for you. if you want good quality coffee i reccomend java lounge or barista but they are hard to find in rural areas (they are a bit pricey compared to other places though but its worth the price) keep change with you all the time cus its more convenient and people will try to scam you if you gave them like Rs.1000 for a Rs.120 thing hope you enjoyed your stay thank you for visiting ☺💗

@richardsimpson7776 10 ай бұрын

Very good Vlog. When I watch a video I hear and see it. Your video’s add that emotional / spiritual aspect. That’s what traveling is all about.

@lynxiepuu 9 ай бұрын

i love her laugh many people in my family have the same laugh and it’s so cheery to hear

@pramodvidrshana551 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for showing the beauty of my country. Please make more videos like this. I am waiting for the video. Best top luck.

@bcdesilva 10 ай бұрын

Wow!! Very nice travel video! Thank you for your honest reviews and glad to see you have enjoyed your time in Sri Lanka. Thank you for visiting and promoting our country! ❤ Please visit again! 'n Keep up the good work! Cheers!! 👍👍

@ekanderfamily 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos. They really inspire me to travel more.

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

This makes me so happy! 🥹🥹

@ekanderfamily 10 ай бұрын

@@josieliftsthings next trip for me and my wife is Vietnam. We are thinking four weeks. Do you think that would be ok or do we need a longer stay?

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Four weeks is great! You’ll be able to see so much. It’s a very diverse country that I wish I saw more of when I went!

@Eagleeye644 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for visiting my most BEAUTIFUL county Sri Lanka with mostly good and warm people anywhere. It's worth the money you spend there for such a wonderful experience. For Ella train trip your main focus should be the breathtaking views and safety which is ticked ✔ ✔. It may be a bit uncomfortable bcs of the winding, adventurous and uneven nature of the track which is no one's fault. Seats may be bit small bcs Sri Lankans are bit smaller in size 😂. Also because it's so much in demand lot of local and foreign passengers rock up for that trip. It's great that you enjoyed everything in Sri Lanka. All the best for your next adventure.😊

@wheres.michael 10 ай бұрын

One of the best endings to a video yet! ❤

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I thought you would like it 😂😂😁😁🙏🏻

@IRG849 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤ Enjoyed watching!!

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😁

@sahansankalpasilva6595 10 ай бұрын

Super nice and amazing ! ❤

@ashannethsara8148 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for all JOSIE

@milsilva3074 10 ай бұрын

I am so appreciate your thoughts in this video clip about mention Sri Lanka people thank you very much muchas gracias

@kingofleague8653 10 ай бұрын

Ok! I know everyone here thinking this, so I am gona say it. You got such a beautiful soul and heart Josie! Keep smiling. ❤

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😁☺️🙏🏻☺️

@milsilva3074 10 ай бұрын

I can remember that climbing place top top very straight what a beautiful view atmosphere have thank you Jessie nice video clip produce

@sasinduranathunga5522 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for coming❤️.... Hope you will be back 🤞 Love from Sri Lanka❤

@gayyaD_007 9 ай бұрын

🇦🇺 ❤ 🇱🇰 Thank you for visiting our little island. Waiting to welcome you again

@user-fx9lq8fx1m 10 ай бұрын

sry josie i will watch this later bcz ind vs pak happening can't miss that high octain clash 🙂🙂🙃🙃😉😉

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Jai Hind! 🤣

@mynewdirectcars1841 10 ай бұрын

Pretty sure you ended up watching this cause the game washed out😂

@sameerasewon-gn6uv 10 ай бұрын

😀

@user-je5cq7pz9i 10 ай бұрын

The match took place in Sri Lanka,Kandy..This video's location

@TropicofCapricorn. 9 ай бұрын

No one cares bruh

@iridipdeuri 10 ай бұрын

I am not scared of the heights but just worried about the width of the stairs 😉 lovely vlog ...hopefully will visit SL oneday..Stuti

@bhagyarathnamali9569 9 ай бұрын

So friendly, crazy 🤪❤

@bs.travelism 9 ай бұрын

It looks you are so much passionate about travel

@roshinikahandawala2365 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful video love from Sri Lanka

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Sri Lanka is beautiful, makes it easy!! 😁😁☺️

@sajithsri9008 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤ Jesse

@gihanweerasekara3846 9 ай бұрын

Enjoy rest of ur holidays! U guys are so lovely🍻💙

@dhammikasudath3138 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Joice for your lovely comments on my people and my country,,, you two are a lovely joyful couple.. do enjoy life with good health, wealth and long life...may the triple gem Bless you guys...

@ws1814 10 ай бұрын

Take care and best of luck ❤!

@SVA790 10 ай бұрын

welcome to Sri Kanka Hope you enjoyed the things here taste some delicious local food Saw you were in Nepal n India Please enjoy the nature

@bravelankan5069 10 ай бұрын

Great video overall 👍, visit srilanka again... We wait for ur trip to eastern part of srilanka #Welcometosrilanka

@Walts-Travel 10 ай бұрын

Lets ride Josie! im ready!! Jetlag is kicking my butt.

@paramraja9289 9 ай бұрын

Very good video keep continue all the best 👌

@josieliftsthings 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@ourhometech 9 ай бұрын

you did the right thing to book first class. we only booked 2nd class from ella to Haputale onlt 40 min drive. But it was a disaster in 2nd class. fully packed no space to stand either. our kids did not enjoy at all.

@suvankarNandiIndian 9 ай бұрын

You guys should come to kolkata during durga puja..In mid Oct.. Then you both will watch what is a festival looks like..Love From West Bengal, India..❤

@bs.travelism 9 ай бұрын

Train n travel both beautiful ❤

@nareshbista800 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful as always ❤

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@zakteam77 10 ай бұрын

I am a Sri Lankan, from watching your videos what I can understand is you belong here😊, coz you are such a happy soul!

@ammarakhtar1767 9 ай бұрын

Thumbnail is awesome ❤❤

@onlyleavingfootprints 3 ай бұрын

OMG how did you do that ? Climb that tower. That was crazy. Jon had anxiety just watching you doing that lol. Sri Lanka is on our bucket list. Great video

@josieliftsthings 3 ай бұрын

Honestly I didn’t think it would be as bad as it was until I was actually doing it lol. I had zero worries at all until I got up there 😂😂 Sri Lanka is so worth your bucket list!! 😁

@onlyleavingfootprints 3 ай бұрын

@@josieliftsthings thanks for replying 🙏 we have watched your vids over a few times trying to plan. India, Sri Lanka and a return trip to beautiful Pokhara Nepal. But Chiang Mai will be our first stop, haven't been since before covid. Keep up the great videos, we love them

@accseccomany5027 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much dear 😊❤️🇱🇰

@sinhalasongsandmoviesprodu5124 10 ай бұрын

Josie you like a Doll. Anybody agreed or not. Beautiful Sri Lanka you Broke my heart 😊🥰😍

@nipunaheshan2525 10 ай бұрын

Love you mate ❤

@awanthifernando 10 ай бұрын

Why Leaving....😢 Thank you so much josie to visiting srilanka❤ Hope you will come back❤️

@TMAKRAM-hr1xz 10 ай бұрын

hey josie when you are having king coco tell him to cut into half after you drink it. inside there is nice gel kind of stuff. tasty.. enjoy your trip.

@kovikovi4 10 ай бұрын

thank you for visiting 🇱🇰

@MrNAWAVI 9 ай бұрын

It was my favourite thing ever as a kid to wave at trains and the people in it

@user-rl2dq2vr6g 9 ай бұрын

Josie welcome!

@MukeshSingh-vq3or 10 ай бұрын

Catch you later Busy in Match 😊😊 enjoy your Train riding...❤

@RukmanCosta 9 ай бұрын

After you have finished drinking the king coconut you can ask to cut the fruit in half and eat it. Its essence is a gelatinous substance. It is very tasty and nutritious food

@milsilva3074 10 ай бұрын

My all mind is crazy I am born country but I have a small memory my childhood when see this video clip what a beautiful atmosphere have nice video clip thank you very much enjoy your life day by day upgrade your channel bye-bye god bless. ❤❤💯🖐🖐👌🏻👌🏻🙏🙏 both of you

@hafeelcader9642 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support ❤❤❤

@BlueSky-sz9pz 9 ай бұрын

Good on u,not many people have chance to travel

@futureofnaturesrilanka 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for coming to our country ❤❤

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@lidwinabintironny 9 ай бұрын

Hey, Sis Josiel. Feeling so excited and amazed after seening your trip adventures in India and Sri lanka! and found it pretty useful for my own future trips! Would like to ask the name and the price of the fancy hotel that you have booked at 13:56 ? Thank you!

@shaminyasoda7222 10 ай бұрын

🙏 for lovely words abt ppl of 🇱🇰 love from me... ayubowan!! Means long life...

@sarathjayakodi2962 Ай бұрын

Than you both for visiting sri lanka.🇱🇰🇦🇺

@DreamBigRunner 10 ай бұрын

It’s Bread fruit, we call it Sheema Chakka in Malayalam ( kerala ).Happy Travel with ❤

@nituborpatragohain8072 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful location ❤

@josieliftsthings 10 ай бұрын

Sri Lanka is SO beautiful!!

@s.s.madhush4578 4 ай бұрын

Much love from sri lanka.. visit again to most beautiful country in the world,you always wellcome❤ 🇱🇰

@ushaninawanjana3856 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for coming Josie 🫶❤️Please do visit again

@sivanadarajah9351 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy your trip in 🇱🇰

@s.venkateswarpatnaik2484 10 ай бұрын

Hei Josie and Michael I liked your Train journey video🚂🚋🚃🚋🚃🚋🚃

@sandeshsagara7447 10 ай бұрын

You should try inside of the king coconut when they asked "you want it cut" it's delicious

@vishwaskulkarni2035 10 ай бұрын

Awesome . How do you take some shots from top and height . You hqve drone ?

@kasunliyanage9416 10 ай бұрын

What a train ride..amazing .enjoy ur stay beautiful sri lanka

@kaushalyagayashan2048 9 ай бұрын

you guys you are so lovely cuple i ever seen .....so nice vedios so nice .i wish your future and your travelling .....and pls come again and again to Sri Lanka then you will feel like this is your 2nd home country .....best of luck you too...im enjoing your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@blackpepper468 9 ай бұрын

It's bread fruit..simply delicious when prepared well.

@rahul43296 10 ай бұрын

Josie mem, I wait your video because your blog is so enthusiastic and enjoyments, lot of things mention your video I m from India ❤

@DillanSK 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for visiting to country and i am also waiting to cime to your country NSW.

@sujeevadealwis5513 9 ай бұрын

That’s breadfruit you saw at the stand. But you can’t have it as a fruit. You may make a breadfruit curry or slice it thinly and deep fry it to make chips. 😋

@kalingajayawickrama9971 10 ай бұрын

You should visit Kandy dalada maligaya, the temple of tooth relic

@upekshasandeepani8779 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for come to srilanka 💚

@erandaa 10 ай бұрын

Hello to both of you from Sydney! . Loving your videos and you guys are so funny!. BTW because you love king coconuts, so puch a Tip. The vendor is asking if you would like it split because we love eating the soft flesh inside. Eat it as is or sprinkle some sugar or honey. ! yum. Enjoy your travels

@user-or7il8np8u 9 ай бұрын

39:09 charging ports are under the seats🙂

@dipakkandel744 10 ай бұрын

I am your subscriber & regular viewer too. I from Nepal, You just visit less than a week here not giving much time for here. If you really want to visit Nepal its took many more weeks. Please give Preference Nepal too its Really Too Good. WELCOME😊😊

@explanationguruji9547 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos ❤❤❤❤

@NajbAhmed-ll3wv 9 ай бұрын

Nice video I wish I can be a tourist one day

@myhuman8Bmind 9 ай бұрын

Aloha e Josie! I am a kanaka maoli (Hawaiian-born person) from the island of Hawaiʻi and would love if you could come to nā moku Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian islands) and hoʻolaha (spread) your lauleʻa nui (great happiness) with the kanaka maoli of Hawaiʻi. We are hoihoi nui (very pleasant) people and are very hospitable when it comes to malihini (visitors). Mahalo nui loa and sending aloha in your direction. 😊😊