NUWARA ELIYA VS. ENGLAND! You WON’T BELIEVE What We Found 🇱🇰

Abby and Gaz
15 May 202414:51

TLDRIn this video, the hosts explore Nuwara Eliya, known as 'Little England,' to see if it lives up to its name for two Brits. Starting at Gregory Lake, they enjoy the greenery and cooler temperatures, comparing it to a UK nature park. They try various modes of transport around the lake and note the cost for foreigners. The architecture around the lake reminds them more of the Swiss Alps than England, with chalet-style houses. They indulge in a full English breakfast at Cafe Noha, which they highly recommend. Visiting the historic post office, they learn it was built in 1894 for British Colonials and is now a tourist attraction where one can stay overnight and create custom stamps. Victoria Park resembles a UK park, with the exception of the tropical trees. They try a local pub, 'The Pub,' noting its resemblance to a typical British pub but with a more local feel. Lastly, they visit a strawberry farm, enjoying chocolate-dipped strawberries and a strawberry pancake with ice cream, highlighting the local produce. They conclude that Nuwara Eliya offers a unique experience, different from other parts of Sri Lanka, and encourage viewers to visit and explore more of the area's offerings.

Takeaways

  • 🏞️ Visiting Nuwara Eliya, known as 'Little England', the travelers aim to experience if it lives up to its name for two Brits.
  • 🏠 Staying at Gregory House, they mistakenly took a Tuk Tuk to the wrong location due to a naming confusion with Gregory Lake.
  • 🌿 First impressions of Nuwara Eliya include its greenery and pleasant, non-sweaty weather, a welcome change from the rest of Sri Lanka.
  • 🐎 Gregory Lake offers various activities like horse riding, cycling, and speed boating, with a fee for foreigners to enter.
  • 🚤 Transport options by the lake range from swan boats to speedboats, with prices varying from 3,000 to 6,000 rupees.
  • 🏡 The architecture around the lake and in town resembles Dutch or Swiss chalets rather than traditional English buildings.
  • 🍔 For food, there are numerous huts and food stores, and the travelers enjoy a full English breakfast with a view at Cafe Noha.
  • 🏣 The post office in Nuwara Eliya, built in 1894, is one of the oldest buildings in Sri Lanka and now offers a unique stay experience.
  • 📮 Inside the post office, traditional stamps and postcards are available, and visitors can create their own stamps.
  • 🌳 Victoria Park, located in the heart of the town, is well-maintained and reminiscent of parks in the UK, despite the tropical trees.
  • 🍺 The Pub in Nuwara Eliya offers a pub-like experience with sports on TV and draft beers, though it lacks some traditional UK beer brands.
  • 🍓 A visit to a strawberry farm concludes the day, where they enjoy chocolate-coated strawberries and a strawberry pancake with ice cream.

Q & A

  • What is the nickname given to Nuwara Eliya in the video?

    -Nuwara Eliya is also known as 'Little England' in the video.

  • What is the first location the hosts visit in Nuwara Eliya?

    -The first location they visit is Gregory Lake.

  • What is the significance of the post office in Nuwara Eliya?

    -The post office in Nuwara Eliya was built in 1894 to deal with British Colonials' post and is one of the oldest buildings in Sri Lanka.

  • What is unique about the full English breakfast they had at Cafe Noha?

    -The full English breakfast at Cafe Noha included French fries instead of bread, and was specially prepared to accommodate a gluten allergy.

  • What is the name of the pub the hosts visited in Nuwara Eliya?

    -The pub they visited is simply called 'The Pub'.

  • What kind of food did the hosts try at the strawberry farm?

    -They tried chocolate coated strawberries and a strawberry pancake with ice cream.

  • What is the name of the strawberry farm they visited?

    -The strawberry farm is called AD Agro.

  • What is the hosts' opinion on the similarity between Nuwara Eliya and England?

    -The hosts found Nuwara Eliya to be very similar to England, with a few differences in food and pub atmosphere.

  • What is the hosts' recommendation for visitors to Sri Lanka?

    -They recommend that visitors should not miss the opportunity to visit Nuwara Eliya, despite having a limited time to explore Sri Lanka.

  • What activity did the hosts wish they had time to do in Nuwara Eliya?

    -The hosts wished they had time to do some of the hikes and visit the waterfalls, including The World's End.

  • What is the hosts' view on the temperature and weather in Nuwara Eliya?

    -They found the temperature in Nuwara Eliya to be very pleasant and a relief from the heat and sweat they experienced elsewhere in Sri Lanka.

Outlines

00:00

🌟 Exploring Nuwara Eliya: A Slice of Little England 🌟

The video begins with the hosts introducing Nuwara Eliya, a place also known as 'Little England'. They discuss their initial impressions, noting the greenery and pleasant temperature, which is a refreshing change from the heat they've experienced elsewhere in Sri Lanka. The hosts, who are Brits, are on a mission to see if Nuwara Eliya lives up to its reputation as a home away from home for them. They start their day next to Gregory Lake, which sets the scene for various activities like horse riding, cycling, and speed boating. The area's beauty is compared to a nature park in the UK, with mentions of the cost of activities and the architecture around the lake, which has a Dutch or Swiss influence rather than English. The video also covers the presence of restaurants and souvenir shops, and the hosts express amusement at the sale of fleeces, a UK brand, in the warm climate.

05:00

🍳 A Full English Breakfast Experience 🍳

The hosts visit Cafe Noha, reputed to be the best cafe in the area, to try a full English breakfast and compare it to what they would have back in the UK. They enjoy a breakfast that includes baked beans, french fries, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, eggs, and toast with jam. The hosts appreciate the effort to cater to dietary restrictions, such as providing gluten-free fries. They find the breakfast to be a good attempt at replicating a traditional English meal and recommend the cafe highly. The video also includes a brief discussion about the post office in Nuwara Eliya, which was built in 1894 for British Colonials and is now one of the oldest buildings in Sri Lanka. The hosts share their experience of buying postcards and stamps, and they announce a competition for their viewers to win a personalized postcard sent from Nuwara Eliya.

10:01

🍓 A Day Out in Nuwara Eliya: Pubs, Parks, and Strawberries 🍓

The video continues with the hosts visiting Victoria Park, which they note is reminiscent of a UK park, albeit with tropical trees giving away its Sri Lankan location. They then head to 'The Pub' in the town center, where they experience a pub atmosphere that, while similar to those in the UK, lacks certain traditional UK beers. The hosts also mention the local custom of people drinking alone with strong, cheap beers. They visit a strawberry farm called Agro, where they indulge in chocolate-coated strawberries and a strawberry pancake with ice cream. They express delight at the freshness and taste of the strawberries, which are a famous local delicacy. The video concludes with the hosts reflecting on their enjoyable day in Nuwara Eliya, comparing it favorably to other places in Sri Lanka and encouraging viewers to visit. They also express a desire to have spent more time there to explore additional activities such as hikes and visiting waterfalls.

Mindmap

Keywords

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya, also known as 'Little England,' is a city in Sri Lanka renowned for its cool climate and picturesque landscapes, which are reminiscent of England. In the video, the hosts explore this city to determine if it lives up to its nickname and provides a familiar experience for them as Brits. It serves as the main setting and thematic focus of the video.

Gregory Lake

Gregory Lake is a prominent feature in Nuwara Eliya, which is visited by the hosts. It's described as scenic with various activities available such as horse riding, cycling, and speed boating. The lake sets a serene backdrop for their exploration and is a key location in their comparison of Nuwara Eliya to England.

Full English Breakfast

A traditional Full English Breakfast is a meal that typically includes eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, and toast among other items. In the video, the hosts seek out this meal at a local café called Cafe Noha to compare it with what they would expect back in the UK, highlighting the cultural exchange and their attempt to find a taste of home abroad.

Post Office

The hosts visit a historic post office in Nuwara Eliya, which was built in 1894 to cater to British Colonials. It's one of the oldest buildings in the city and is now a tourist attraction where visitors can even stay overnight. The post office serves as an example of the British colonial influence in the area and is a point of comparison with the hosts' experiences in the UK.

Victoria Park

Victoria Park is a well-maintained park in the heart of Nuwara Eliya that the hosts visit. It's compared to parks in the UK, with its cleanliness and appearance evoking a familiar British setting. The park contributes to the 'Little England' atmosphere and is part of the British-like experience they are seeking.

The Pub

The Pub is a local drinking establishment in Nuwara Eliya that the hosts visit to continue their comparison with British pubs. Despite some differences, such as the beer selection, the experience at The Pub is noted for its authenticity, including the presence of locals enjoying their drinks, which resonates with British pub culture.

Strawberries

Strawberries are highlighted as a famous local produce in Sri Lanka, and the hosts visit a strawberry farm to try the fruit. Strawberries are a favorite fruit in the UK, and their experience tasting the local strawberries in Nuwara Eliya adds a layer of culinary comparison between the two locations.

Tuk Tuk

A Tuk Tuk is a common mode of transportation in Sri Lanka, which the hosts use to get around. It's mentioned in the context of a humorous mix-up where they end up at the wrong location due to a misunderstanding of the name 'Gregory.' Tuk Tuks are a quintessential part of the travel experience in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan Cuisine

The video includes a discussion of the local cuisine, with the hosts trying to find similarities and differences with British food. The mention of Hing sausage and the substitution of fries for bread in their Full English Breakfast are examples of how Sri Lankan cuisine adapts to local tastes while incorporating foreign influences.

Cultural Comparison

The entire video is centered around the hosts' cultural comparison between Nuwara Eliya and England. They evaluate various aspects such as architecture, food, and leisure activities to determine the extent to which Nuwara Eliya justifies its nickname 'Little England.' This keyword is central to understanding the video's purpose and narrative.

Travel Vlog

The script is from a travel vlog, a video blog format that documents the hosts' experiences as they travel. The vlog format is characterized by its casual, informative, and personal storytelling, which is evident as the hosts share their adventures and insights in Nuwara Eliya.

Highlights

Exploring Nuwara Eliya, known as 'Little England', to see if it lives up to its name for two Brits.

Starting the day at Gregory Lake, a picturesque spot with various activities like horse riding and speed boating.

Surprised by the greenery and pleasant temperatures, a refreshing change from the usual heat in Sri Lanka.

Transport options available by the lake include swan boats, speedboats, motorboats, cars, and jet skis.

The cost of activities and entry fees for foreigners, with a note on the pricing compared to local rates.

A scenic comparison to a UK Nature Park or National Trust, with Dutch-style chalets on the hill.

Visiting a local cafe, known for its full English breakfast, with a view that rivals UK breakfast spots.

A unique experience of having a full English breakfast with a twist, including fries instead of bread.

High praise for Cafe Noha, recommended for its food, service, and atmosphere.

Checking out the historic post office, one of the oldest buildings in Sri Lanka, with a unique accommodation option.

Opportunity to create custom stamps and purchase postcards at the post office, adding a touristic aspect.

Victoria Park, reminiscent of UK parks, clean and well-maintained with a small entry fee.

A visit to a local pub called 'The Pub', offering a UK-like experience with a mix of local and tourist clientele.

Trying local strawberries, a famous delicacy in the area, at a strawberry farm with a beautiful view of Gregory Lake.

Enjoying chocolate-coated strawberries and a strawberry pancake with ice cream, a delightful end to their day.

Recommendation to visit Nuwara Eliya for its unique attractions and activities, despite the desire to see more of Sri Lanka.

A call to action for viewers to subscribe, enter a competition for a chance to receive a postcard from the hosts.