fbpx
black strip2

Kokis - You just can’t stop at one!

It’s crunchy, light, sometimes savoury, sometimes sweet, and is quite probably the originator of the term “once you pop, you can’t stop”! The humble Kokis is said to have its roots in the “Koekjes” or cookies introduced by Dutch colonists in the 17th and 18th centuries. However, it has come a long way since then and is very much a Sri Lankan creation now. For such a simple food made of Rice Flour and Coconut Milk with a pinch of Turmeric, these golden wheels are immensely enjoyable. They are coveted by the young and the old when it is on a traditional festival table and often fought over and hoarded away for a quiet, private indulgence. So while you are on holiday, why not dive into a Kokis-making experience? Learn the nuances of creating the Kokis batter, experiment with the new age recipes and, most importantly, master the art of deep frying it just right under the watchful eyes of experienced matriarchs, who are the undisputed authority on all things Kokis!

 

Our policy in discouraging Animal Cruelty, Tourist Traps and Staged Tourist Shows

Animals Are Friends Too: Discouraging Animal Cruelty, Tourist Traps and Staged Tourist Shows

We at ExJ stay away from tourism experiences that are staged and involve animal cruelty and shopping traps that are contrived to exploit and deceive clients.

Even though some of the popular ‘attractions’ are not included in our programmes due to the above reasons, we have no objections in our clients making their own arrangements with our Drivers to visit these places.

 

Why we do not promote following attractions

 

Turtle Hatcheries

As this concept has serious negative aspects in terms of conservation, we do not encourage our visitors to patronize the turtle hatcheries, as not all of them are really turtle-friendly. We instead encourage them to observe turtles in their natural habitats.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

When we became aware that the animal welfare standards there were questionable, we stopped encouraging our clients to visit the orphanage. We are pleased to observe that the Born Free Foundation has now adopted similar measures.

Elephant back rides – Habarana

There’s uncertainty surrounding the attitude of this place towards animal welfare. There may be a few ethical operators, but in general, we are not in agreement with how the place is run. We all would love a photo of us riding an elephant, but is a lifetime of pain caused to these magnificent mammals really worth a few fleeting likes on social media?

Traditional Village Tour with a Canoe Trip and Bullock-Carts – Habarana

This is a tourist trap where a lot of the trip is ‘staged’ for commercial purposes. Such fake touristic experiences will not give our visitors an idea of what life in the country is really like, so join us as we show you the real side of Sri Lanka. And at the end of every vacation, always ask yourself, “Did you feel that your holiday was ethical, eco-friendly, and reduced environmental impacts?”


Are you a Tour Operator?  Visit our Members Area


 

© 2021 Experiential Journeys Sri Lanka