First Impressions of LAOS.. 🇱🇦 2024
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In this video I fly to Luang Prabang in Laos and get many surprises about the country. We explore the city, food and night markets as well as the crazy smoke all around the city.
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Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia lies the enchanting land of Laos, a country steeped in natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and serene tranquility. Bordered by Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China, Laos captivates travelers with its picturesque landscapes, ancient temples, and warm hospitality. As visitors journey through this landlocked gem, they are greeted by misty mountains, lush jungles, and meandering rivers, creating a canvas of unparalleled beauty.
The journey through Laos unfolds like a voyage back in time, with each step revealing a new layer of history and tradition. In the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, ancient temples and colonial-era architecture stand as testament to the country's storied past. The rhythmic chants of Buddhist monks echo through the air as saffron-clad figures collect alms at dawn, offering travelers a glimpse into the spiritual heartbeat of Laotian culture.
In the capital city of Vientiane, a blend of old-world charm and modernity captivates visitors with its riverside promenades, bustling markets, and historic landmarks. The iconic Patuxai Victory Monument and the sacred Pha That Luang stupa stand as symbols of national pride and spiritual significance, inviting travelers to explore Laos' rich cultural heritage.
Beyond the urban centers, Laos' natural landscapes beckon adventurers with their untamed beauty and rugged terrain. The town of Vang Vieng, nestled amidst towering limestone karsts and verdant valleys, offers a playground of outdoor activities, from kayaking along the Nam Song River to trekking through remote mountain villages. Meanwhile, eco-tourism initiatives allow travelers to immerse themselves in the country's pristine wilderness while supporting local communities.
Throughout Laos, the culinary scene is a celebration of flavors and influences from across the region. Street food stalls offer an array of delectable treats, while bustling night markets serve up an eclectic mix of dishes, from spicy laap to fragrant noodle soups. Food lovers are in for a culinary adventure as they sample the diverse flavors of Laotian cuisine, with each dish offering a taste of the country's cultural diversity and culinary heritage.
As travelers delve deeper into Laos' rural heartland, they encounter a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Remote villages and ethnic minority communities offer a glimpse into traditional customs, crafts, and cultural practices, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of Laos' cultural diversity and heritage. Whether participating in homestays, learning traditional weaving techniques, or joining in local festivals, travelers gain insight into the rich tapestry of Laotian culture.
Amidst the tranquility of Laos' rural landscapes lies a profound spirituality that permeates every facet of daily life. Buddhist temples, or wats, serve as sanctuaries of peace and reflection, where visitors can pay homage to ancient relics and sacred artifacts. From the iconic stupa of That Luang in Vientiane to the sacred caves of Pak Ou filled with thousands of Buddha statues, Laos is a land steeped in spiritual significance, inviting travelers to embark on their own journey of enlightenment.
In conclusion, Laos offers a journey of discovery and wonder unlike any other, where ancient traditions and natural beauty converge to create an unforgettable experience. Whether exploring ancient temples, trekking through pristine wilderness, or sampling the flavors of Laotian cuisine, travelers are sure to be captivated by the timeless charm of this enchanting country.
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Laos so much cleaner
Better food
Cheaper
Than philippines!
I’ve lived & worked in a Laos for several years & can confirm that prior to 2023 we where not effected by the pollution from the smoke due to farmers slashing & burning I’ve only witnessed it last year & this year it’s certainly created many issues for local business as tourists are staying away which is unfortunate for Laos Enjoy your time here it’s a beautiful country with fabulous people & cultures…!!!
Same smoke in northern Thailand, they burn the rice fields every year along with small shrubs and trees. People who can afford to leave head south for a few months till the rains start and clear the air.
THEY DO The same thg in oklahoma
Not in California, no burning here.
@@drakeplus2858 You literally have wildfires in California which causes so much destruction and air pollution!🙄
I visited Laos a few years ago and enjoyed it very much.
Unfortunately for the poorer farmers in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia it's cheaper to burn the remainder of the crops. They can not afford the tractors to turn the soil over. The high pollution makes it hard to breathe and sometimes can burn your eyes, throat and lungs. It does make sunsets very red and beautiful. Try to avoid these areas for traveling until after the wet season.
It’s time to go back to Puerto Vallarta William ❤
Cool video by the way. Nice and long so it’s lasts for a 30 mins run 😊
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I took a 2 day slow boat on the Mekong to Luang Prabang, Laos from Thailand years ago, in early February and was lucky to have missed the burning season. Thanks for the memory down memory lane in Laos! Laos is beautiful. Look forward to your next video.
It's a burning season. This time of year don't travel to Northern Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The smoke is travel far depends on the weather. Enjoy your time there
Or just bring 🇹🇭Thai Baht with you…, Thai currency is the easiest to exchange in 🇱🇦Laos with good rate✌️😉
Sven, I figured out why you enjoy traveling like a nomad. Your ancestors were Vikings. They also enjoyed traveling to far and distant regions. They raided foreign lands and were great warriors. You can't help it. It's in your DNA, my friend.
Green bananas?
Thank you---- I was impressed that you included the informative description of the government of Laos--always wonder what the state of the gov. is in countries and I think people should be interested in that not just all the tourism stuff.. because I often wonder what the gov is like at that particular time because the political situation can change and people aren't aware. Very informative with the pictures etc., although I disagree there is equality for all in this country--equality of poverty is what they mean, and then there is the ultra-rich communist leaders--very sad situation for the people who have no rights or for someone who may find themselves in trouble there. Happy Easter
It's haze due to slash and burn agriculture in Laos and this is the season.. You are in the country I was born in and the poorest country in Southeast Asia. Be careful eating street foods as they could be old and spoiled. A lot of white people go there to have good time and get drunk so don't get in trouble.
OMG not global warming.
Tell Omaba, he and other rich folks still buying beachfront property...😜🤪🥴😵🤠😎🤔🤔
The air is pretty bad in Cambodia as well. Sometimes the air quality reaches dangerous levels. From what I understand, it is called burning season in southeast Asia and during this time, the heat and dry trees cause many fires to start.
ประเทศรอบข้างต้องขอบคุณไทยนะ เพราะต่างชาติส่วนใหญ่มาเที่ยวไทยก่อน แล้วอยากเปลี่ยนบรรยากาศไปประเทศข้างเคียงบ้าง
Laos is soo wild wild west. Underdeveloped.
Hey fella, you were supposed to add the lime juice, cilantro, green onion, etc, to your soup. It was not a salad
why wouldnt you fly from utapao to laos ,40 minutes from pattaya
Not sure about the pollution all the smoke from burning crops!!! Laos doesn’t seem a patch on Thailand but early days. Look forward to your next video William. Take care.
Their government allows them to do slash and burn farming there, which is terrible. A sign of wake and uneducated city officials.
In china there are places where it burns to breath and your eyes sting and feel dry, smells like plastic - chlorine - exhaust fumes and burning tires. Crazy polluted.
Mate I would've lost it if I stepped off the plane into a city clouded in smoke. I'd probably immediately be looking at flights to another place!
Even if one or more of the countries in the area manage to enforce a ban, the problem won't go away. They'd all have to agree to stop this. It'll take a significant advancement in technology to put a stop to this I think - the farmers need a good alternative
1000 bath.= 650,000 kip.don't 600,000 kip.😂😂
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Luv the quick information about the wise card maybe talk a little more about that process 👍👍👍luv the videos
Thanks yes it saves you money because you can top it up with the currency you need at the real exchange rate. If you use a card that has US dollars for example at an ATM in Mexico getting Pesos, they give you such a bad exchange rate that you can get 40 dollars less than what you should get. And they just take that "invisbile" fee from you
@@williamtaudienI read this: "2 free ATM withdrawals per month, up to 2000 SEK in total". Whats the fee after those two free withdrawls up to 2k?
I didn’t go to Chiang Mai in Thailand last month because of burning season which I found out online RUclips channels. Part of SE Asia travel seasons and hit miss on exact dates
Yeah worse time to go, I learned that last year, it’s the same in northern Thailand during this time
you can stay 90 days in Laos with some hassle as well, you get 30 day visa which you can renew twice, or pay around $600 for a year long multi-entry visa with an agent.
Im definitely gonna look into that card. Thank for the tip and sharing your videos ❤
Yes saves a lot of money since you can top up with the right currency at the real exchange rate
They burn the old crops in northern Thailand at the same time. Chiang Mai is best to be avoided too when they do. Laos normally has very clean air.
Great price for room... Thanks for showing us Laos. I did not know much about it. I should visit it. Is it cheaper than Thailand.?
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You picked the farther airport (Don Mueang) to depart Thailand.
If you flew out from Suvarnabhumi Airport , It would take only 1.5 hour from Pattaya.
Much better video than your previous ones in Thailand! Enjoy Laos :-)
Agree, this Laos travel is really interesting. I would like to see Vietnam as well.
Check out the breakfast spot at the gate of Riviera. Tell Brandon that you are from Texas he will give you 10% discount. I stayed at Riviara for 7 weeks last year, it's a great place.
Soon.. trees actually love smoke! 😊
I think I'll pass on Laos. But thanks William for another interesting video. Happy Easter.
. I live in Western Canada, and last summer was bad with smoke from forest fires. Reached 200 on the air quality scale. Pomegranate fruit.
Hello , Well done, great video. I am planning to visit Laos , I'm look for a travel companion to share the expenses or a free local guide.
Wishing everyone a happy and joyful new day
25:38 owner of the restaurant was my friend place and couple houses down was my birthplace. 😢
WOW! That's absolutely awesome! Thank you for telling us that exciting information!
You came during the time farmers are burning their crops. This happens in Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. This year happens to be especially bad.
The smog pollution occurs in the farmlands of Northern Thailand Lao and Cambodia, yes it's a slash and burn mostly the burning of a crop for agriculture sugarcane
It's burn season !!! It's coming from surrounding countries and very northern Thailand...it happens ever year...I live in Hau Hin Thailand
That debit card sounds like a good idea! Thanks for that info William!
And that pollution is very bad for your eyes and lungs 🫁 that’s horrible.
Just don't keep too much of a balance on it in case it gets hacked. Feed money to it as needed.
Yeah it is a good way to save some money on the exchange rate! Sometimes with a regular card and bad exchange rate, you can lose about 40 or 50 dollars just by getting like 3 or 400 dollars out from the ATM if you for example have US dollars on your card and withdraw Mexican pesos.
Onward to more adventures and on to 150,000 subscribers.
Stay well. Stay happy. Peace.
Not Fog, not big fire .. Its when the Laos farmers burn the stubble of their land to grow another crop .. This pollutes Northern Thailand
The correct name is Lao.
Goint to Laos on friday, gonna be nice!
It's better to go Saturday
Thanks. What a long journey to the Airport. Laos looks interesting. I didnt know was Communist.
Thank you so much for your suggestion of that debit card. I usually pay for every day expenses with my credit card then I pay off my credit card right away, but the fees that they charge is just ridiculous! I have been thinking of an alternative for sometime. Thanks William!😊 PS. I am currently in Santa Marta Colombia, and the field right beside my apt building has about six fires going every morning. Definitely nothing compared to you, but I feel you.😢
'The trees are dead, probably from all the carbon dioxide '
LOL. William, really??
Even with all of his traveling experience, he isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer.
As they say William, you’re smokinnnnn’ 😂. Stay safe and pick up a particulate mask
You’ll be alright , just cough a few fur balls and be on your way ! Cheers !
thailand has the same pollution particularly dec jan. feb in pattaya
Interesting thanks for sharing, but really? How do you not know about burning season? Anyway, you know now. What is your best soup?! You called basil cilantro , sigh …
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I think I will pass on Laos and stick to The Philippines. Enjoy the smoke..
you add the salad stuff to the soup lol
High 5 to the gal from Minnesota. Beer pong IS a legit sport here. Love from Minnesota 😊
The women there are very beautiful. Nice to see natural, undyed hair and skin. And everyone seemed friendly. The smoke is unfortunate, but you visited during burning season.
Not only Laos, most south east asian countries have forest fires or agriculture fires.
If you go North to Yunnan province in China which borders Laos you'll notice, especially in Kunming the capital that the air is very clean, amazingly. The smoke doesn't seem to reach that far.
Beautiful country❤
The burning season it is called. Northern Thailand, Laos and more once a year burn the fields and more to allow new crops to be planted and grown
Good weather from June - January, though June to October usually is rainy season. Weather is cooling down from November till early February which is nice to not miss
It's was really a s shame the pollution was so bad, I don't imagine you'll be staying there long. I knew that chile was going to fry your mouth ja ja! I had one in a Chinese restaurant just the other day and like you I could not get it out of my mouth fast enough.
Looking forward to the water park visit. As always salud y suerte!
Love from Cambodia 🇰🇭
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LAOS=>POOR => ASEAN
Great video, love your content you produce.
I’ve seen walk-in closets in luxury homes that are bigger than what Thai builders are passing off as condos in Thailand. What a joke!
Wait....17:17....was this woman a subsciber?? No shout-out ?
I met Hunter in Laos at the Mad Monkey Hostel and waterfall tour. Cheers brother if you see this. -Riley from Chicago
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Time to recharge in Sweden, William.
Laos is the first place you visited I don't know too much about . Would like to see your shoulder workout.
Still you love Mexico before anything and everything?
Laos was beautiful back in 2006. Not sure what’s it’s like now.
The smoke started every year I was there in march to April is so bad
I thought it was boris becker.
😂
He might still be in jail….
Miss my village and the jungle of Lao
Which area of Vietnam is heavily polluted are you talking about? I was in Vietnam last month and went to eight cities and all of them had nice and fresh air.
Here what different between lao and Thailand in laos political is suck but laotion people must more friendly and peaceful than Thailand specially Southern Thailand I saw a lots people has hard time to live and a lot issue
you need to book your taxis in advance for long distances man. paid way over the odds there. google taxi companies
OMG, the boy from Wales is gorgeous.
Disappointed that it took 7 minutes just to get on to the plane. This pre flight stuff mostly about Thailand.
farmers burning crops this time of year???
tjenare i go to laos next year march april 2025 somthing i must think about =)
50 and over...1 year...
I'll be there sooooon
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Great Info about the WISE card ! These are the things folks need to know about travel overseas ! Thanks You again ! :)
Do not put back chili or food back in the plate . Enjoy good time in Laos
That's a cool universe hat, it's real Supreme???
Same thing in northern Thailand at this time
I really feel educated after watching your videos. I appreciate the geographical maps/images and commentary on their political system. And it’s interesting seeing you interact with other tourists and locals.
I also like when you indicate how you are feeling about prices you are being charged and that you’re willing to walk away if they are blatantly ripping you off.
I still think you have a great future leading tour groups if you ever decide to go that way. People trust you and can benefit from your experience.
The good thing about Laos is that the minute you step onto Laos soil you instantly become a millionaire or billionaire there. However, a million doesn't go far there.
Smog not coming from China but from Laos itself. From satellite image, there were thousands of hot spots (burning fields) in Laos every year during March-April. Laos, Cambodia, Burma and Indonesia are the most polluted during dry season. Google hot spots image in ASEAN and you will see. Hardly any hot spots in China at all.
Why u don't talk pollution in Chiengmai,No 1 pollution in the world
Maybe come to Laos with a more open mind instead of saying shitty things.
The toll road is 60 baht, i think the first driver was trying to say 60 but his English was poor and said 600.
Which is why learning to count in Thai is extremely helpful....nung, song, saam, see, ha.....etc etc....
lol no he wanted 600
The prices in the big name fast food restaurants at Don Mueng Airport are outrageous. Subway included. More expensive than most western countries.