Love your vlogs of Laos,brother! My mother and father are from Savankhet,Laos. Keep on keeping on. I'm Lao American,but I'm really considering on possibly retiring in Laos one day. Khup jai derrr!🙂👌🏽🔥💯
Good vlog mate. Ive been to Savannakhet a few times, last stayed at Fundee GH for 2 nights (visit to the Thai consulate). It's a pretty quiet place, not a great deal there for foreigners if not for the consulate but some times quiet is good. Very easy to get around, wide flat streets with little traffic. The locals are so welcoming and friendly - like the rest of Laos 😊
The fence is called Marston Mat,it was used for airstrips by the US Military.They also used them at times for the ceiling in bunkers then put sandbags over top of them.
Lots of changes in Savannakhet. The city look a lot different than it was back in 2005. Not a bad house for $50K USD. Only complaint would be the house design. Still the same look/design like the ones I saw in 2005 lol.
Hi Todd, Now , i like that town ALOT! Looks very colonial with a few modern touches. I kinda liked that it didnt appear to be chineseified yet. Hell,, leave the lights off and maybe theyll miss it. Lol. I had to lol when Uncle was giving you the tour of the familiy home. I knew you were a bit buzzed up and he was jabbering at you like you knew every Lao word. Yet , the 2 of you were communicating perfectly. He must be one tough old guy, because the ammount of work he acomplished outside is amazing. Thanks again,my friend for taking us on a fun adventure. I do agree with you about the mansion ,, kind of sterile,, not really a homey feel to it. Glad you and Neenee had fun. Ttyl ,,, Marlon
I really like the videos you post Todd. Gives me a glimpse of what it's like in my home country without actually being ever being there. Just curious though, it seems as if life there is functioning as normal in the midst of the coronavirus chaos. Is it much of a concern over there in Laos?
I was just talking about that with the owner of a market. People here get on with their lives....business as usual. Unlike back home, I hardly hear it mentioned here... Yes, everybody is aware of it, but they don't seem concerned. Thanks for your comment Phons.. 🙏
Don't U just love Asian customs , so different but much enjoyment families have. Thanks for showing it love it, that pig was huge , it would feed the entire town lol
Is Lao more or less difficult to learn than the other S.E. languages? Anyway, in Vientiene I walked by a "mourning" gathering with lots of food. They said I could share with the food. Not many other places like that, I think.
nice i love Savannakhet there was only 2 airbnb there, i stay in the fancy one, that give me wi-fi, the town acroos Savanaketh is Mongkhon if i'm not mistaken!
Hey Julie. Yes, have a fair few videos of our Travels in Thailand. Mainly in the North of Thailand. We usually cross the border at least once every 3 months that I'm here 😁🤙 Here's a series we did starting all the way up in the Golden Trangle and briefly crossing into Myanmar before working our way back down to Udon Thani.. ruclips.net/video/fU264O3Nz28/видео.html The videos are in chronological order if you wanted to continue watching the series 😁👍
The fence material is called PSP (Pierced Steel Planking) and was/is used by the US Military to make landing strips for fixed wing aircraft and helipads for helicopter operations.
By the look of these foods that you ate, it is clearly tell that Laos are smarter and more capability then American right, because u went there able to get ur American daily food in a Laos Restaurant, imagine 1 Lao guy went to America and went into An American Restaurant, that Lao guy will go hungry and not be able to find Laos food to eat for sure
did you say 15 or 50 k? i really wanna buy a House in Laos, i'm looking more foward Luang Prabang since the weather is more chill , i saw houses in Vientiane for 350,000 usd that's insane!
@@NowinLao but yes the house? Basically any other place in south asian, never the land, maybe the house. I wonder how much a house gose in Luang Prabang, plus if i own a house, dose that get me to stay in Laos, i seen what you been threw to live there.
@@島袋誠-z6k Not too sure about an individual dwelling/house, but I understand you can own an apartment/condo. If you want to live here, it's not too hard to get a stay permit for 12 months. Renew each year. You will need another visa if you want to work here. Many options open to you to stay and live.. There is lots of info on these issues and more on thisFB page facebook.com/groups/ExpatLaos/
I am afraid you are totally right John. Savannakhet is my hometown. My parents had a beautiful villa with big yard which is occupied by ...now. it is life but it should be a learned lesson as well.
The Thai city in the other side of the Mekong river is Mukdahan. I was born in Laos. My parents had a beautiful villa in the north of Savannakhet but it is now occupied by ... I love Laos even though my parents lost everything. My Lao is still fluently.
14:42 Marston Mat en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marston_Mat
sok dii der!
Obviously no disputing this answer. Thank you 🙏
Interesting Nick. Good work old boy! 👍
Yep I recognized the landing strip planking used as fencing 🙂
Pierced Steel Planking, used to lay on muddied,rough ground for aircraft runways
Love your vlogs of Laos,brother! My mother and father are from Savankhet,Laos. Keep on keeping on. I'm Lao American,but I'm really considering on possibly retiring in Laos one day. Khup jai derrr!🙂👌🏽🔥💯
Dude, I can think of many worse places to retire. Loving the chill laid back lifestyle my friend.
Take care and thank you 🙏
Excellent video as always and addictive ,once you watch one you are hooked great show guys informative and entertaining keep up the great work.
The town in thailand across the mekong is Mukdahan
9:46 he’s telling you that they’re going to use the tiles for the rest of the roofs. My parents are Laotian. Haven’t been there yet.
Nice. Looks pretty quite there at the end. Very relaxing. Easy on the fried food. Everything in moderation as satu would say. Have a good one.
Yeah, very quiet on Savannakhet, not much going on..
Will do 👍
NeeNee is a real estate tycoon, congratulations!!!!!
When the Master of Ceremony gives his blessings... I espcially love our language (Lao and Thai) for that. Its flows and rhymes so beautifully.
Keep showing me Laos transition in Laos Todd . love your style and video.
Will do. Thank you very much Rozanne 😋
Hi Tod. . Really enjoy your videos it's a thumbs up from me Best wishes from England x
Cheers, thanks for the support mate 👍
Hello Todd. Happy Nene is back on the vlog with you.
PSP matting on fence lines....was also used for landing pads for Helo
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I went to school with a Mick Olsen...🤔
Wow SavannaKhet love love
Good vlog mate. Ive been to Savannakhet a few times, last stayed at Fundee GH for 2 nights (visit to the Thai consulate). It's a pretty quiet place, not a great deal there for foreigners if not for the consulate but some times quiet is good. Very easy to get around, wide flat streets with little traffic. The locals are so welcoming and friendly - like the rest of Laos 😊
Fun vlog as always Todd
Was that veggiemite on the breaky table Todd ?
Crepes Todd not crapes lol
The fence is called Marston Mat,it was used for airstrips by the US Military.They also used them at times for the ceiling in bunkers then put sandbags over top of them.
Most enjoyable Master Todd.
Savan is so slow pace still I love it. Can still get a bowl of pho at 1 am :)))
Pierced planking , in the 60s the US AID ( CIA ) Air America used it at Wattay and others airports for runways. I flew off it from 65 to 68
The Us military used those railings for makeshift landing pads.
Air America ..... Marston Mat, more properly called pierced (or perforated) steel planking PSP!
Makes a great fence!
It certainly is 👌
I love Savannakhet old city 😍👍
Hi i come there next month
@19:40. Those are quail eggs.
Lots of changes in Savannakhet. The city look a lot different than it was back in 2005. Not a bad house for $50K USD. Only complaint would be the house design. Still the same look/design like the ones I saw in 2005 lol.
Hahaha and they're still building brand new homes similar to that today 😝
I'm sure you can bring your own plans.
Agreed the fried chicken in Laos is delicious!
Damn right 👍
Mukdahan
Many items can be used to accompany ice-cream; crap is not on my list. Thanks for the vid 👍🏻
Hi Todd, Now , i like that town ALOT! Looks very colonial with a few modern touches. I kinda liked that it didnt appear to be chineseified yet. Hell,, leave the lights off and maybe theyll miss it. Lol. I had to lol when Uncle was giving you the tour of the familiy home. I knew you were a bit buzzed up and he was jabbering at you like you knew every Lao word. Yet , the 2 of you were communicating perfectly. He must be one tough old guy, because the ammount of work he acomplished outside is amazing. Thanks again,my friend for taking us on a fun adventure. I do agree with you about the mansion ,, kind of sterile,, not really a homey feel to it. Glad you and Neenee had fun. Ttyl ,,, Marlon
Hahaha yeah, the language barrier is definitely not a problem when chatting to her uncle. He has his body/sign language down pat 👌😉
LOL I thought Nene was saying the Ice cream was crap at first !
I really like the videos you post Todd. Gives me a glimpse of what it's like in my home country without actually being ever being there. Just curious though, it seems as if life there is functioning as normal in the midst of the coronavirus chaos. Is it much of a concern over there in Laos?
I was just talking about that with the owner of a market. People here get on with their lives....business as usual. Unlike back home, I hardly hear it mentioned here... Yes, everybody is aware of it, but they don't seem concerned.
Thanks for your comment Phons.. 🙏
Don't U just love Asian customs , so different but much enjoyment families have. Thanks for showing it love it, that pig was huge , it would feed the entire town lol
Is Lao more or less difficult to learn than the other S.E. languages? Anyway, in Vientiene I walked by a "mourning" gathering with lots of food. They said I could share with the food. Not many other places like that, I think.
Laotian is much easier to learn than Cambodian or Vietnamese.
nice i love Savannakhet there was only 2 airbnb there, i stay in the fancy one, that give me wi-fi, the town acroos Savanaketh is Mongkhon if i'm not mistaken!
We stayed in the same hotel on the way to pakse hahaha
Oh, the food in Lao. We have lots of food in the U.S. But not really.
Beer lao breakfast juice is nice,
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@@NowinLao 🤣
My parents were born in Laos. They had many acres of land, farms, and animals. Because of the Vietnam War, they lost everything.
Do you guys travel to Thailand since your so close and does Nene go visit Australia?
Hey Julie. Yes, have a fair few videos of our Travels in Thailand. Mainly in the North of Thailand. We usually cross the border at least once every 3 months that I'm here 😁🤙
Here's a series we did starting all the way up in the Golden Trangle and briefly crossing into Myanmar before working our way back down to Udon Thani..
ruclips.net/video/fU264O3Nz28/видео.html
The videos are in chronological order if you wanted to continue watching the series 😁👍
Yes Neenee travels back with me sometimes, but because of the restaurant, not as often as we'd both like. Have done some travel vids there also..👍
The fence material is called PSP (Pierced Steel Planking) and was/is used by the US Military to make landing strips for fixed wing aircraft and helipads for helicopter operations.
How much is the rent for a house like that?
I reckon the "noodle things" where lil skinny mushrooms 😊
Yeahhh... you're right. I had a brain malfunction 🙄😏
@@NowinLao might be that morning wedding to blame 😉 cool vlog as usual 👍
Hey Todd, if U asked for ice in your beer in Australia they would die laughing lol
Lol just did a video response to this.. 😝👍
You are great man bro me too i like Laos people's and country when i have good financial I'll travel loas
By the look of these foods that you ate, it is clearly tell that Laos are smarter and more capability then American right, because u went there able to get ur American daily food in a Laos Restaurant, imagine 1 Lao guy went to America and went into An American Restaurant, that Lao guy will go hungry and not be able to find Laos food to eat for sure
Do you understand what the uncle is saying? And you should do a house tour in and out with the restaurant!
Lol I understand a few words, but most of it was just reading his arm waving 😁
PS.. have done a few restaurant tour videos 👍
ສະບາຍດີ
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Todd! Love how you say "doey" to the elder!
did you say 15 or 50 k? i really wanna buy a House in Laos, i'm looking more foward Luang Prabang since the weather is more chill , i saw houses in Vientiane for 350,000 usd that's insane!
50K ... yeah Luangprabang is nice 👌
@@NowinLao can a farang own property in Laos?
@@島袋誠-z6k No, not land.
@@NowinLao but yes the house? Basically any other place in south asian, never the land, maybe the house. I wonder how much a house gose in Luang Prabang, plus if i own a house, dose that get me to stay in Laos, i seen what you been threw to live there.
@@島袋誠-z6k Not too sure about an individual dwelling/house, but I understand you can own an apartment/condo. If you want to live here, it's not too hard to get a stay permit for 12 months. Renew each year. You will need another visa if you want to work here. Many options open to you to stay and live..
There is lots of info on these issues and more on thisFB page
facebook.com/groups/ExpatLaos/
Buy land and house in Laos if you're Vietnamese Communist it's ok but if you're Laotian overseas is Noo 😬
I am afraid you are totally right John. Savannakhet is my hometown. My parents had a beautiful villa with big yard which is occupied by ...now. it is life but it should be a learned lesson as well.
desert sand tracks
I didn't hear you mention it, but, are foreigners allowed to buy property in Laos?
No, not land
@@NowinLao I thought so, but you did mention the house could be purchased for $50,000 USD, so I wasn't sure.
The Thai city in the other side of the Mekong river is Mukdahan. I was born in Laos. My parents had a beautiful villa in the north of Savannakhet but it is now occupied by ... I love Laos even though my parents lost everything. My Lao is still fluently.
I am sorry, i could be missing the part of the history, occupied by who?
money can buy thing but can’t buy class
True
This aussie slang....as if it was a world language...I wish I could understand
If you ask an Australian to speak clearly, he starts to speak loudly...
Westerner can purchase in Lao??
No. Only Lao nationals can purchase land..
You lease it for 30-50-90 years. Change in law.
Foreigners cannot own land/home in Laos unless it is in the name of a Lao person.
Correct 👏