One Day in Colombo | Our First Impressions of Sri Lanka

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Colombo was our first stop in Sri Lanka, and we had no idea what to expect. With just one day in the city, we kept things simple and let our first impressions lead the way. This video isn’t a full travel guide or a checklist of must-see spots. It’s an honest look at our first hours in Sri Lanka, from quiet moments around the city to our first taste of local food. Colombo surprised us in the best way, and it ended up setting the tone for the rest of our trip. If this is your first time watching, we’re Mike and Ashley. We travel full-time and share what places feel like beyond the highlights. Subscribe for more travel stories, and let us know in the comments what stood out to you about Colombo, or what you’d want to see there first. -------------------- *Donate to Support the Relief Efforts from Cyclone Ditwah* Give Asia: https://bit.ly/CycloneDitwahRelief Donate.Gov.LK: https://bit.ly/DonateGovLK -------------------- *Places We Visited in this Video:* Independence Memorial: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uMWbhU4jqF2idz729 Cafe Kumbuk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DcGVSmUS8G3n6fPq7 Curry Pot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SDc2sZtCTMFjWhM4A Viharamahadevi Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TTq4ephJTxYUYfNK7 Gangaramaya Temple: https://maps.app.goo.gl/W6HosxfTZtYQExVr9 Seema Malaka: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gVkxULQMH91eTfPt5 Galle Face Green: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7VLr4CboVRFZwksi9 One Galle Face Mall: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEXuTnN3Lyew69Nm9 Hotel De Plaza: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w9xHBQjc6cMZc7268 If you need a ride in Colombo, hit up Lakshman! Voice calls only - No text. 🛺 WhatsApp: +94 77 899 1510 -------------------- Where We Stayed: Vibe Colombo: https://booking.tpx.li/8YuHta8r -------------------- *Business Inquiries* [email protected] -------------------- *Exclusive Discounts & Travel Deals* Save up to 10% off with code MIKEANDASHLEYKLOOK: https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=93720&aff_adid=1173229&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dcolombo 5% OFF e-SIM for Travel – Stay connected with Sim Local and use : MIKEANDASHLEY https://tidd.ly/47XOU81?r=qr 4 Months Extra with SurfShark VPN – Protect your data while traveling with code MIKEASHLEY: https://www.surfshark.com/mikeashley SafetyWing Travel Medical Insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=mikeandashley&campaign=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube&utm_source=mikeandashley&utm_medium=Ambassador *How We Edit Our Videos* Camera Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mikeashley?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_G66NRW702ZT34JR894ZB Royalty-free Music: https://artlist.io/referral/3776725/mike *Tools for Creators* Monetize Your Travel Content: https://www.travelpayouts.com/?marker=471051.youtube Make Money While Traveling: https://partner.getyourguide.com/en-us/signup?partner_id=4ZVYOON&cmp=communityreferral Grow Your Channel: https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=mikeandashley $100 Spotter Studio Membership Credit: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/c47dizmpwus7 Earn $100+ as a SafetyWing Ambassador: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/mikeandashley -------------------- *Our Vlog Channel* @mikeandashleyvlogs *Support Us* Buy Us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mikeandashley Donate Directly: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mikeandashleytravel *Social Media* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeandashleytravel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandashleytravel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeandashleytravel ------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:37 Learning about Sri Lanka's independence 01:44 We were not ready for this 02:03 Our first impressions 02:36 Tea time 03:52 Our first Sri Lankan meal 07:37 A leisurely stroll... or so we thought 11:09 Our first taste of culture 13:05 Falling in love with this city 14:15 Our plans fell through 15:07 Our savior! 16:03 The best way to end a night 18:12 Outro #colombo #srilanka #srilankatravel