Colombo Travel Vlog & Guide 🇱🇰 | Exploring My Sri Lankan Heritage

In this Colombo travel vlog, I explore Sri Lanka’s capital while also connecting with my Sri Lankan heritage. Born in the UK, this journey isn’t about returning — it’s about understanding where my roots come from. This video works as both a Colombo city guide and a personal vlog, taking you through some of the city’s most important cultural, spiritual, and everyday spaces. We start at the Narahenpita Economic Centre, one of Colombo’s key wholesale produce markets, where the city’s food supply begins before sunrise. From there, we explore the spiritual side of Colombo at Gangaramaya Temple, Seema Malaka, and the Sri Kailawasanatan Swami Temple, each offering a different perspective on Buddhism, Hinduism, and urban life in Sri Lanka. I also share what it’s like staying with family in Colombo, giving a glimpse into daily life beyond tourism — including an unexpected gym setup — before ending the day in the raw energy of Aluthkade, one of Colombo’s oldest and busiest areas. Whether you’re planning a trip, curious about Sri Lankan culture, or interested in stories of heritage and identity, this Colombo travel vlog offers a grounded, honest look at the city. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Have you visited Colombo — or are you curious about exploring your own roots? 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Home Gym 2:41 - Fish Bread 4:05 - Economics Center 6:58 - Gangarayma Temple 13:14 - Seema Malaka 15:07 Cafe On the 5th 18:27 Sri Kailawasanatan Swami 20:01 Galle Face 21:28 Aluth Kade Links to my Equipment: SONY EV10 - https://amzn.to/4osjoEf M3 Crane - https://amzn.to/48nxocl Rode Mic - https://amzn.to/3MuQGVF Accommodation Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?... #Colombo #SriLanka #ColomboVlog #SriLankaTravel #TravelVlog #SriLankanCulture #ColomboGuide