YES' but definitely far from where you are and definitely way more expensive than that..That's the awesome part to being where you are..Awesome place and awesome food and awesome price and awesome friendly people and very safe..
Both WIFI and 4G are surprisingly good in Arugam Bay. I'm getting 66mpbs up and 46.5 down right now. Only annoying thing is some places like where I'm staying isn't unlimited data, so I give then an extra $10 to add 50gb whenever it runs out.
Hi Jonny thanks for the great video... nice to hear that you got a place to chill out... In southern coast lot of nice spots in Sri Lanka... have you tried Thalpe near Galle... very nice sugary beach & not crowded as well...Try if possible it’s a really chilling spot too...
You are living the best Life..I really hope you will continue to stay in Sri Lanka until thing's are safe ..Sri Lanka is the safest place to be in right now and for sometime.. The worst place to be in right now is America with the chaos and with a leader and President who suck at BOTH .. STAY SAFE ..
Have you been to Da Nang in Vietnam? I had a really nice room about 3 minutes walk to a quiet beach for only $250 a week with super fast wifi and power/water was an extra $25-30 a month. The room was nicer (more modern and private) than the place shown here too. I'm hoping to move back to Da Nang some day but Tbilisi is top of my travel list - and that's the reason I first discovered your channel!
Hi Johnny! Glad to see you are safe and having a good time. Everything looks nice, but is the wooden chair in your room not super uncomfortable for doing any work on your laptop that takes more than a few minutes? I just wish most hotels or Airbnb apartments would put in a nice faux leather office chair if they offer a desk.
Even a slightly more comfortable wooden chair would be nice to have. The chair at my desk is actually one I swapped out, as the original matching one was even less comfortable with the backrest being completely straight. At least this one has a tiny bit of angle.
This is the biggest problem I struggle with when traveling. I run a remote web agency and work around 6-8 hours a day, which makes a comfy seating position quintessential. My back is already kind of f...ed up so I need to be extra careful. Airbnb’s with an office space need to become a thing. Especially in a post COVID world.
OK you ASKED, so I'd like to see yo go snorkel with your underwater camera behind Tropicana Home Stay and show us the fish in the water, surfing, and just the really nice beach there
Haha thanks for the suggestion. But I don't think there's many fish there as generally when they're good surf/waves, it's terrible snorkeling and diving. It'll be just sand.
@@JohnnyFD wonderful they are doing things right then...we are doing better here in Canada but still have spots with numbers still too high but overall doing well in my opinion folks for the most part are still following the government and provincial rules even though its been awhile but it is necessary our friends south of the border are struggling and I really fear for the Southern US especially spots like Florida with their numbers increasing so incredibly fast...we are living our time at home through folks like you and TH-cam Traveling!! Keep posting we really enjoy your channel!!..Viv & Darrell
Quick question, where are you renting your bike from in arugam? I’m paying 900 a day but looking to get it for the month but the people won’t go any lower so I’m looking around. Thanks!
I'm renting it from the owner of my guest house. I've met a lot of people getting it for 700 a day (long term, 1 month minimum) or even as low as 550 lkr a day sometimes. I didn't mind paying a bit more as it's a newer bike.
All the good surf spots, expect for main point which is coal bottom and too advanced for me are 20 minutes away from Arugam Bay. The little surf break behind my house is okay, but it's really small compared to the others. It was 21,000lkr ($113) for the monthly rental.
Place looks amazing. ? Any extremist close by? Thought I seen that. Beautiful place. I love to surf. But heard Islamic extremest there also. I sure u didn't deal with that but what have u heard?... James
Have you ever lived this close to the beach? If so where was it and how much did it cost per month?
YES' but definitely far from where you are and definitely way more expensive than that..That's the awesome part to being where you are..Awesome place and awesome food and awesome price and awesome friendly people and very safe..
Johnny FD
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Thanks Johnny FD for promoting my beautiful island
Hi Johnny you look really happy in your new place -- thats GOOD!
I am! So much happier!
If Johnny FD uploads a video..I press “👍”
Me too, lol.
I would be in Sri Lanka for sure right now but the borders are closed :( headed to Georgia (Tbilisi etc.) this July fingers crossed.
Hope to see you in Tbilisi in August!
This is amazing Johnny! I cant wait for sri lanka to open up! Definitely would stay here. How is the wifi here?
Wifi 100% ok sr you will come my village in arugambey
Both WIFI and 4G are surprisingly good in Arugam Bay. I'm getting 66mpbs up and 46.5 down right now. Only annoying thing is some places like where I'm staying isn't unlimited data, so I give then an extra $10 to add 50gb whenever it runs out.
@@JohnnyFD that's incredible!
Hi Jonny thanks for the great video... nice to hear that you got a place to chill out... In southern coast lot of nice spots in Sri Lanka... have you tried Thalpe near Galle... very nice sugary beach & not crowded as well...Try if possible it’s a really chilling spot too...
Thanks for the tips!
You are living the best Life..I really hope you will continue to stay in Sri Lanka until thing's are safe ..Sri Lanka is the safest place to be in right now and for sometime.. The worst place to be in right now is America with the chaos and with a leader and President who suck at BOTH ..
STAY SAFE ..
Oh trust me, I'm soooo glad I'm not in American right now and that I'm sitting this one out.
Just 321 Dollars Hello Sri Lanka here i come :D
Haha come 😋
Johnny
Pigeon island!!! Beautiful.
Have you been to Da Nang in Vietnam? I had a really nice room about 3 minutes walk to a quiet beach for only $250 a week with super fast wifi and power/water was an extra $25-30 a month. The room was nicer (more modern and private) than the place shown here too. I'm hoping to move back to Da Nang some day but Tbilisi is top of my travel list - and that's the reason I first discovered your channel!
Hi Johnny! Glad to see you are safe and having a good time. Everything looks nice, but is the wooden chair in your room not super uncomfortable for doing any work on your laptop that takes more than a few minutes? I just wish most hotels or Airbnb apartments would put in a nice faux leather office chair if they offer a desk.
Even a slightly more comfortable wooden chair would be nice to have. The chair at my desk is actually one I swapped out, as the original matching one was even less comfortable with the backrest being completely straight. At least this one has a tiny bit of angle.
This is the biggest problem I struggle with when traveling. I run a remote web agency and work around 6-8 hours a day, which makes a comfy seating position quintessential. My back is already kind of f...ed up so I need to be extra careful. Airbnb’s with an office space need to become a thing. Especially in a post COVID world.
Hey Johnny! We are staying in the same room that you did! 😃
THANKS JONNY IAM SRI LANKA
OK you ASKED, so I'd like to see yo go snorkel with your underwater camera behind Tropicana Home Stay and show us the fish in the water, surfing, and just the really nice beach there
Haha thanks for the suggestion. But I don't think there's many fish there as generally when they're good surf/waves, it's terrible snorkeling and diving. It'll be just sand.
Really nice 😊 How did you find this place?
Literally just walking around the area I wanted to be in and asking around. =)
@@JohnnyFD really cool. Love it.
Wow Johnny looks like a fantastic spot!! Enjoy!!...curious question how is that area doing with Covid?...viv
Less than 2,000 total ever cases in the entire country and zero cases in this region. =D
@@JohnnyFD wonderful they are doing things right then...we are doing better here in Canada but still have spots with numbers still too high but overall doing well in my opinion folks for the most part are still following the government and provincial rules even though its been awhile but it is necessary our friends south of the border are struggling and I really fear for the Southern US especially spots like Florida with their numbers increasing so incredibly fast...we are living our time at home through folks like you and TH-cam Traveling!! Keep posting we really enjoy your channel!!..Viv & Darrell
don't pay for the full month in one go, say weekly is fine
It looks great!! But you're right, the name could be better haha Is that beach okay for swimming or just surfing?
Best for surfing and safe for swimming but this just beginning of season sea is still rough
If possible my friend find out if they need veterinary people for their animals. In case wifey wanna go.
Quick question, where are you renting your bike from in arugam? I’m paying 900 a day but looking to get it for the month but the people won’t go any lower so I’m looking around. Thanks!
I'm renting it from the owner of my guest house. I've met a lot of people getting it for 700 a day (long term, 1 month minimum) or even as low as 550 lkr a day sometimes. I didn't mind paying a bit more as it's a newer bike.
Hey johnny. great review. how do you get from colombo to arugam bay? what s the best route?
That's a tough one, but if you can find a few people to share a private taxi or van with, that's your best option.
Johnny FD thanks mate. what if i take the train to the end on the coast and then a car?
@@adriani1536 it's ok too.are u willing to travel alone or group?
Wow this is amazing😍
Really nice your video
Another good video!
Glad you enjoyed them!
Wooooow.....
Ur a lucky happy man..enjoy brother .
why scooter if you are staying in AB for one month surfing? I note the shops are in close distance. Also, how much for the scooter please?
All the good surf spots, expect for main point which is coal bottom and too advanced for me are 20 minutes away from Arugam Bay. The little surf break behind my house is okay, but it's really small compared to the others. It was 21,000lkr ($113) for the monthly rental.
what are the good places to eat in Arugam bay
I'll be making a video about this for sure. I've already found some great spots.
What do you think about my country
I like it! =)
@@JohnnyFD love to visit Arugambay. Great video. Perfect 👍 attitude. So positive.
Hi this is my village sr😘
Place looks amazing. ? Any extremist close by? Thought I seen that. Beautiful place. I love to surf. But heard Islamic extremest there also. I sure u didn't deal with that but what have u heard?... James
Nah I never seen it felt any of it there.
Where is Arugam bay? Marissa!
It's the east coast of Sri Lanka. =)
@@JohnnyFD Thanks.
Are u still in srilanka.where is your girlfriend s stay safe.good luck.
Name please this place
It's called Tropicana Home Stay in Arugam Bay.
S̄wạs̄dī johnny khuṇ pĕn xỳāngrị b̂āng?
Is he really killing the monkeys, (otherwise why gun)?
It's to shoot near and scare off the monkeys. They don't respond to yelling or loud noises.
They are nature loving people. Doubt they will kill any wildlife.
tsunami hotel ? lol what a name !
Terrible name right? I thought so as well.
@@JohnnyFD worst name for a hotel by the beach haha...
Civil war??
Lefts and rights?
Surfing terms 🏄♂️
shoots monkeys? I am so triggered....
to scare monkeys not to kill :)
@@SachiraBhanu are you sure? if just to scare, why not just make a loud noise?
@@reuvenk yeah..
Its only for scare them..😏 otherwise your home items will be found on the beach...😂
Relax. These nature loving people are not killing any wildlife. Besides it's a budhist country. Killing things are against all teaching of budhism.