Laos MEKONG RIVER Cruise & Luang Prabang | Shompoo Cruise
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- Опубликовано: 18 май 2023
- In today's video in beautiful Laos, we take a two-day river cruise down the Mekong River and arrive in one of our favorite towns, Luang Prabang.
Laos is a beautiful country located in Southeast Asia, known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. Here are some reasons why we love Laos:
Natural beauty: Laos is home to breathtaking natural landscapes, including lush mountains, cascading waterfalls, serene rivers, and scenic rice fields. Places like Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and the Bolaven Plateau offer stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities.
Cultural heritage: Laos has a unique and vibrant culture deeply influenced by Buddhism. The country is dotted with ornate Buddhist temples, and the daily ritual of giving alms to monks is a sight to behold. Traditional festivals, such as Boun Pi Mai (Lao New Year) and Boun Ok Phansa (end of Buddhist Lent), showcase the country's rich traditions.
Slow-paced lifestyle: Laos is often described as a laid-back and relaxed destination. The slow-paced lifestyle allows visitors to unwind and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. The locals are known for their friendliness and welcoming nature, adding to the overall charm of the country.
Adventure and outdoor activities: Laos offers a range of adventurous activities for those seeking excitement. Trekking through remote villages, kayaking along the Mekong River, exploring limestone caves, and zip-lining through dense forests are just a few examples of the thrilling experiences available.
Culinary delights: Lao cuisine is diverse and flavorful, with influences from neighboring countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and China. From delicious noodle soups like khao soi to spicy papaya salads (tam mak hoong) and sticky rice (khao niao), Lao food offers a unique culinary experience.
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DON’T skip Laos. It is a country that we will surely return to. Very low cost, beautiful scenery, and friendly people!
John and Bev
Thanks for sharing nice videos, you make your trip happy and friendly, and you will be happy 😊😊😊😊
My parents lived in Laung Pragbang before coming to America in 1979. It's so wonderful to see this video. Thank you for visiting!❤ Happy, safe travels!
Thanks. We just fell in love with Luang Prabang ❤️
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What a wonderful cruise! Love the hotels too! Happy Birthday John “The Goat”.
Great video guys!~Cara 😊
Thanks. You should put this on your list!
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Appreciated what have done for the kids in school 🏫🏫🏫 yo bring them happiness 😊😊😊😊
Thanks. Those kids really touched our hearts. They were so sweet.
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Aww! The sweet little baby goat!
It was adorable ☺️
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Thank you for adding to my bucket list. One of my favorite travel vlogs out of all the different travel vloggers I follow.
That's awesome. Thanks for the kind words. Hope you get to go someday and don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions.
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I can’t believe I missed this video when it was released. But I found it and thoroughly enjoyed it. Northern Thailand and Laos are on my list. Have the north and central areas of Vietnam coming up next. Thank you for the info on the river tour company. Looked like they transported you to overnight hotel and your Luang Prabang hotel. I’m not as spry as I use to be. So, that’s a plus for me.
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. Shompoo cruises did a great job and had transportation to both hotels. The Grand hotel in Pakbeng at the halfway point of the cruise was amazing. Safe travels.
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Absolutely loved this tour, took it upstream from Luang Prabang and we only had 8 passengers as well. Well worth the cost to take this boat if you can afford it, much better than the public boat. Took he cheap hotel in Pak Bank and wish we had spent the few extra dollars for the upgrade.
Glad you enjoyed it too. We had a great time.
Happy trails,
John and Bev
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Good morning from the US, Retirement Travelers!
Good morning. Almost good night here!🤣 Hope you enjoy our visit to Laos.
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We really loved this vlog, I've been telling Darren I wanted to go here but he wasn't sure, but he's now sold on the idea, thanks to your vlog. Another great travel trip, thank you 😊 He prefers your luxury boat better than budget.
Laos was a wonderful surprise. It was a little rough with the smoke in the north, but each day got better and better. We really loved Luang Prabang.
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Thank you for saving that baby goat!❤
It was quite an adventure.
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Both of you are definitely the GOAT👍👍
Happy belated birthday 🎉🎂🎊🎁🎈
Thanks so much. 😊
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I hope people continue to skip Laos 😉I have been to over 30 countries so far and Laos is my all time favorite. Love your videos and relate to your life philosophy. We are getting ready to embark on a life of full time travel soon. 🙏
Thanks so much and glad you are enjoying our channel and philosophy. Congrats on your upcoming journey. We will be cheering for you. What are your first destinations?
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The baby goat 🐐 situation ❤
Thanks. That was memorable ❤️
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Great that you decided to visit Laos. You're right, so many people skip it and they're really missing out. I spent a couple weeks in Luang Prabang back in March and really enjoyed it. The waterfalls reminded me of Plitvice in Croatia as well, just on a smaller scale. Very much enjoying your Southeast Asia travels!
Thanks. Glad you got to enjoy Laos and well. Thanks for following along on our journey around the world.
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Really enjoyed this video
Thanks. Glad you liked it. 😊
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So wonderful! Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
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I been watching your videos for few weeks, and a LOVE You both
Thanks and so glad you found our channel. Safe travels and many blessings.
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I was just in Laos in April and I have to say that Luang Prabang is my favorite province. This video is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
We love Luang Prabang! We talk about going back all the time. Thanks for watching and subscribing! John & Bev www.retirementtravelers.com
Hello it’s Will from the river cruise! It was so lovely meeting you both and amazing to have a video to showcase the wonderful trip! We will follow all your travels as you explore the globe!
Thanks. It was wonderful meeting you both. You were great travel companions on the cruise. Please share the video on your social media, safe travels and many blessings in life to you both.
John and Bev
Good morning Mr and Mrs GOAT Retirement Travelers! 😅 Love that you have so many lovely experiences! We had never thought about Lao but boy this looks like one of those sweet, off the beaten path spots we’d really enjoy. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks. 🤣 That hotel on top of the hill in Pakbeng was incredible. It would have cost $600 a night in US.... It was $77 and had incredible food, great views and an infinity pool. Kinda hard to believe. Laos is definitely off the beaten path, but that's part of the adventure. Thanks for following along and the kind words.
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You two are hilarious. Lovely video.
Thank you 😁 Glad you enjoyed it.
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John is the Goat Whisperer!! Very well-done excellent video!
Thanks. 🤣 Glad you enjoyed the video.
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Sabaidee welcome to Laos and enjoy your trip
Thanks. It was amazing and we will be back!
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Luxury on a dime! Those waterfalls are spectacular! I'm overusing that word on your videos.😊 So sweet, all the children receiving the gift bags of school supplies. Do you remember/know who purchased and put all those together?
Thanks so much. We loved our time in Laos for so many reasons. We will forever remember the children of the village. Shompoo cruises put together and coordinated the gifts to the school children. Thanks for following along with us on our adventures.
Safe travels,
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We’ve added Laos to our bucket list! 🎉
Good move. Fun, low cost country with nice people.
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Looks like a fabulous adventure and certainly worth a visit. Our daughter and partner visited there a few years back and said it was a "gem".
We've been considering a Mekong river cruise in our future travel. Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks. It started off a little rough in the north, but it just kept getting better and better. We loved the cruise and Luang Prabang.
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I'm so happy to find your videos! As I'm anxiously looking forward to retirement and trying to do more traveling, I've been watching videos and really felt a need for content more geared to my age instead of 20 something nomads. I am starting to plan a 2 week trip to the area for our 60th birthday in 2025 (not sure if I'll be retired by then) and will definitely be watching more of your videos. I was thinking of doing a Viking or Ama Waterway Cruise with an extension but maybe you'll inspire me to put something together myself (having never traveled to this area I was not confident that I could with the different languages...)
Glad you found our channel. You most certainly can do it on your own. Language won’t be a big issue. Luang Prabang is a great starting point in Laos. Good luck with your planning and keep us posted.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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That goat fallen in the fountain😮
It was a memorable experience. Glad we could help her.
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Really enjoyed your videos and journey. I liked that you included price for the hotels. Can't wait to follow your footsteps to travel the world!
Not sure, but we think we failed to say they all included breakfast on this video. Thanks for following along! John and Bev www.retirementtravelers.com
Thank you for sharing. Your videos make me happy. Best wishes from Ohio 🎉
Thanks. Happy viewers make us happy! 😊
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Not upgrade from the $15 to the $25 with a suite😂. Sounds awesome! Great video John and Bev
Thanks 🤣 Now that place in Pak Beng was truly incredible for $75 a night. We would go back there and stay for awhile. It was amazing.
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Very lovely scenery!
Thanks. It was a great trip.
John and Bev
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We have that on our list, thanks for the video 👍😊
Laos is an often overlooked country. The cruise is a nice way to experience it.
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Love your music choice at the end! So great!
Thanks. We don't get as many views on our vlogs, but it is still fun doing them. Such great memories.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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@@RetirementTravelers I think you’re growing like crazy! Only like 1% ever get to 100k subs and you’re getting close! Hang in there. Someday soon it might pay for your TukTuks🤣😉
“You’re the goat” 🐐, 🤣🤣🤣❤️
🤣 Always fun to add a little humor... Thanks for watching.
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Have a great time in Luangprabang, it’s my husband hometown, hope you enjoy your vacation and Happy birthday! Love your clip!
Thank you! 😃 We loved Luang Prabang.
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Lovely video!
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Laos was a wonderful experience.
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My wife and I are a few years older than you guys but we definitely plan to visit Thailand for a moth or so in mid January or February. We watched your video about Thailand and we enjoyed it. Btw. Thanks for hotel information in Bangkok. Ciao!
Love your videos. You are inspiring me. I’m 50 and have my sights on retirement- have 10 years go (based on current estimates but hope to get that down to less). Loved the song at the end too. So sweet. Safe travels and thanks for the inspiration!!
Thanks so much. We are always glad to hear that we have inspired people. Good luck with your retirement planning.
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I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and I enjoy them very much. I think this was my favorite from you, so far!
Thanks for the kind words. Our time in Laos was very special to us. Glad you are enjoying our videos.
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We took a month long SE Asia trip this last March and experienced the mtn burning in prep for early summer planting too! Thankfully I packed a carbon filter mask for my wife and I since she has asthma- saved her! The waterfalls in Luang Prabang was beautiful!
We really enjoyed Luang Prabang.
John and Bev
Happy Birthday John which would be very late at this point since I was introduce to your channel several weeks ago😂
Thanks so much for following along on our journey.
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Hi Bev and John!!! This is Sheena!!! I’ve watched about 8 videos and I LOVE IT!!!❤❤❤ You guys have had some amazing Journeys!!!
Thanks for watching . So glad you are enjoying our channel. ❤️
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At the risk of sounding like a stalker, I have fallen in love with the two of you! As a fellow devotee of seeing the world, I share your belief that life is not about the accumulation of "stuff" but rather the accumulation of experiences, connections, and relationships built. I have had the incredible good fortune of being able to travel the world with my mom over the last 20 years( i get six weeks of vacation) and we are up to 60 countries! I have 22 months left before i am going to retire. My plan is to spend 50% of my time travelling the world but will always have NYC to call home.
Laos is on my list as i missed it on my trip to Southeast Asia. Your rapport and sense of humor is so engaging to watch and you both seem so genuine and warm. Once retired, my new goal is to find you and take you out to dinner in some exotic location for all the enjoyment your videos have provided.
Much appreciated!
-Andrew
Thanks for following along with us and we'd love to have dinner someday. Good luck with the retirement planning process and stay in touch!
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HI John and Bev . Love your videos. How long was your trip and how much it's cost .
It was part of a long trip across Southeast Asia and we didn't break it down by country. However, Laos is a VERY AFFORDABLE country! We enjoyed the cruise and really liked the city of Luang Prabang.
Happy journeys,
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We were in Chiang Mai the end of Feb. We know what you mean about air quality. It was so bad while we were there we could not even see the mountains all around us. One day it cleared out we couldn't believe how the mountains were just right next to us as they were hidden by the bad air Their air quality is absolutely an issue that needs to be addressed. Also Bangkok was bad too 😑
It sounds like Feb-Apr is the worst time. We plan to return in 2024 at a different time of year and it will be interesting to see the distance.
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Yeah, we were there the same time, and the stinging eyes and throat, headache, & coughing, just really not good. People living there year-round with lots of outdoor exposure suffer serious health effects--it's astounding how many millions of people have this as a reality. We ended up leaving a bit earlier than planned and going to a national park in the south instead. Loved Chiang Mai pre-smoke though!
Great video! What month did you do the cruise and how did you get to pick Shompoo cruise over all the other ones? We are really considering Shampoo cruise!
Thanks. We were there at the end of April. We picked Shompoo cruise because they left the right day of the week for our travel plans. We were VERY happy with Shompoo. Be sure to stay at the Grand Pakbeng hotel for your 1-night stay along the way. It was wonderful. Spend a few days in Luang Prabang.
Hope you can follow along on our journey.
Safe travels and many blessings.
John and Bev
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@@RetirementTravelersthank you. I have been watching all your video's and enjoying them all!
@@RetirementTravelersdo you think it is necessary to get rabies vaccine or malaria pills to go to Laos. I hear mix reviews. We just booked a cruise for Feb.
How do you keep your equipment safe on these types of excursions? My husband would be not happy leaving it on a boat while we were on an excursion. Lugging it around doesn't seem fun either. Any tips?
We felt safe leaving our stuff on the Shompoo cruise. They had their employees stay on the boat while we did the short excursions.
Happy journeys,
John and Bev
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@@RetirementTravelers Thanks! That's exactly the excursion I was worried about.
This is a great video ,I learn a lot watching your videos and it has been helpful to me. Building a steady income is quite difficult for newbies...Thanks to Mrs. Pamela Willett for improving my portfolio. Keep up with the good videos.
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Enjoyed this video, thank you. How do you deal with the money situation? with all the different places you go to? Looking forward to watching more of your video's.
We use a no fee Capitol One no fee card and use a local ATM for cash. We try to manage the amount so we don't have too much left over. If we do, we sometimes are forced to buy chocolate at the airport. ❤️🤣
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