SRI LANKA | This Is Not What I Expected 🇱🇰

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SRI LANKA | New Region, New Religion 🇱🇰 Arriving in Sri Lanka was such a hustle with the paperwork and long flights from Istanbul. But also very grateful for the opportunity to leave from a snowstorm in Istanbul, Turkey to shorts & t-shirts weather in Colombo, Sri Lanka. First impressions have been amazing, from the cleanness of the city to kind people! Sri Lanka is the closest destination for me to the equator I have been to so far. Pakistan stands on the list as a second. Changing the region comes with lots of different experiences from money to culture and from religion to architecture. Sri Lanka is also the first country for me with widespread Buddhism. Exploring the temples, experiencing bazaar life, and trying local food are the first few things I have done in those 2 days here. But I am challenged by the spicy food here - when I ask if this is spicy, they say “no” and then I find out that is actually very spicy for me! Haha, I need to learn how to ask for my level of spiciness or just teach myself how to enjoy spicy food. So excited for this country - seeing, exploring, and sharing the journey with you! Have you ever been to Sri Lanka? 🇱🇰 ------------------------------------------------------------ Who am I? An inspired & curious man from the former Soviet Republic traveling full-time and creating travel content. I am creating unique and experience-driven travel videos from underrated destinations. My inspiration is to experience the country as a local, learn about new cultures, support local businesses, and share my experiences with you. ------------------------------------------------------------ Here is how you can support me: PATREON: Subscription-based support with exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52251929 JOIN Button: Youtube membership and priority comment reply https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConar-1lBhHlOROHIOqHo_g/join ------------------------------------------------------------ Are you following me on Instagram (@Davud)? https://www.instagram.com/davud/ Are you following me on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/DavudAkhundzada