Now In Laos-Don Det-You’ll Never Get Out Of Here Alive!
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2022
- I recently visited a friend in Laos. Laos travel in 2022 is now totally possible. I visit Don Det in the 4000 island’s archipelago and go to the totally awesome Li Phi waterfall, a kind of cross between a waterfall and the biggest set of white water rapids you can imagine, if you fall in the water here you’ll never get out alive!
I also visit the amazing Tad Fane Waterfall at the Tad Fane Resort near Pakse, at first we had no view but what a sight when the mist cleared.
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Laos has such amazing scenery. I crossed from Cambodia to the Four Thousand Islands and it was lovely. Spectacular stuff in this video.
I really enjoyed it Eddy, I’d never visited the South of Laos before. Seeing that Li Phi waterfall in full force was awesome
Oh wow amazing, the tidfane resort waterfall was truly breathtaking
Cheers Paul, Tiffany was a great surprise, I genuinely had no idea what to expect there
brings back memories, I spent a lot of time on bunk bed buses traveling from Pakse to Attapeu a long time ago and things haven't changed much. I probably did that trip around 20 times. Always a good time in Southern Laos. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it brought back some memories for you PB. The whole trip was a real surprise to me, a friend invited me over there out of the blue. It would have been nice to have more time to explore, maybe next time.
Great images, Laos is a beautiful country with beautiful people, haven’t been in the south where you are, only the central and northern areas, stunning scenery, the Mekong is special, walk across it in the dry, raging currents in the wet, good stuff as usual ❤
Thanks Terry, it is indeed a country with more than it's share of stunning places
Can't believe you only have 6200 subscribers? Superb videos and they're real!!! Great work Karl.
Thanks so much Andy, glad that you appreciate my content
Incredible Karl! I was half expecting seeing come through on a raft 🙈.
Looked a great adventure 👌
Cheers Mark, not even I’m that crazy mate. The zip-line might have been fun though!
@@karlsthailand enjoy the trip Karl & Happy Bday 🎂 🍻🍻
Nice film Karl. The pictures, framing, clarity and colours are excellent. And that's before the amazing content. Laos is a lovely country and people. Remember last year we were discussing an adventure kayaking trip? Still on the radar but not during the rainy season though🙂The Mekhong River was in full flow here - normally much lower and slower. Those rapids/waterfalls were incredible - epic drone shots too. Chok dee! Suksan Wan Gert!
Cheers Eddie, It was certainly the right time of year to capture Li Phi in full force, a totally awesome site. Hopefully we’ll get to do that kayak adventure sometime and thanks I celebrated my birthday in Ubon Ratchathani
Another spectacular vlog!
You need to start up your own hiking tour company 😎👍
Cheers Mekhong…you never know 😉
Karl, loved the video. The majestic beauty and strength of nature in those rapids and waterfalls are a sight to behold. I've gotta say I was a bit surprised of what qualifies as a "ferry" in the opening scenes! You're always a respectful guest on your travels, Karl. Kudos to you, Sir.
Cheers GJ, I definitely chose the right time of year to see Li Phi waterfalls in full force. Thanks for the positive feedback
This was absolutely magnificent, Karl!
Thanks Matt, glad you enjoyed it
The village looked very quaint as did the hotel and Indian restaurant...You can never appreciate the power of those rivers unless you are standing close by. The sheer sound of it can be overwhelming. Glad the clouds cleared to give you that view. Cheers Karl.
Cheers Mark, it was indeed an awesome sight close up like that
Just spectacular scenery, Karl especially the waterfall. Hope it never gets spoiled. Thanks for sharing as always👍
My pleasure Peter, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback
All I can think of to say is WOW!!! So majestic and powerful 💦
Thanks so much Andrew, glad you enjoyed it
Super views from a hidden paradise in Lao"s , with your help we get to experience it ! Thank you ... Enjoy
Thanks Karl…that’s the idea lol. I’m quite happy to help people experience a bit of these places
What a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing. I had no idea Laos was so beautiful. I really enjoyed watching this.
Thanks so much and glad that you enjoyed the video Riotact81. Laos does indeed have many beautiful locations
WOW ! Haven’t seen much on Laos but if that’s anything to go by , it looks spectacular 😍
I haven’t seen much of it myself really and it was nice to see more of it. Thanks for the feedback
Great spots Karl. thanks for sharing them with us. Lao is beautiful county. I imagine it probably reminds you of your early trips to Thailand.
Thanks Michael , my pleasure. Tbh I’ve never really bought into all that “Like Thailand 20 years ago” stuff that everyone says about Laos/Cambodia. Yes there are similarities but they all are/were separate places with a separate feel to them.
You really captured how much water is flowing through the area so well, and oh boy, it is a lot of water.
Now it would be interesting to see the area out of rainy season.
I'm a sucker for time lapse shots and 4:55 is video gold.
Cheers SmokeDef, that water flow was simply awesome. Yes, once the Rainy Season is over it would look very different. I did the time-lapse on a small camera a friend gave to me, glad you liked it
The sight of the waterfalls are amazingly beautiful Karl…..makes us wonder what this place looks like when it’s not a wet season? We’ve never been to Laos before but have always wanted to! We’re heading to Thailand in February 2023 but won’t have enough time to to visit this country:( We can always live vicariously through you & we look forward to seeing more of your adventures in Laos! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks Marietta, the whole trip was a nice surprise and although I have been there many times before it was my first real upcountry experience in Laos. February is one of my favourite months in Thailand, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it
Breathtaking footage Karl. Thank you!
Thanks VV, glad you enjoyed it
Its been at least 12 or 13 years since I was in Laos and looks exactly the same . I stayed in that same hotel and took that ferry . It look like they changed the planks on the ramp or added more as is common. There is a casino up the hills but I forget where. It allows the Thais somewhere to go and gamble legally. Laos is still the poor neighbour of Thailand but lovely all the same. Really loved this one Karl just for the memories.
That’s incredible Ian, btw, it doesn’t surprise me thst is hadn’t changed much lol.
cool to discover natures wonders... cheers
It was a spectacular sight TRT Today
Yup, that waterfall is IMPRESSIVE
Isn’t it just Dave?
What an absolutely incredible adventure you had on the Laos mate I liked the video mant Colin says g’day mant
Glad you enjoyed it Nigel, the whole trip was a total surprise, a friend of mine who lives there came to Thailand and invited me back with him. Regards to Colin
Amazing Waterfall, Great Video, Thank you.
Cheers Jonnie
UNREEL!!! have been aware 4years of all those Islands in Southern Laos, I must get through that region B4 I kick the bucket , I guess all a man gotta do is take da thyme. Great Video Karl u musta had a grate thyme. UNREEL!!!
Cheers Rodney, the region is definitely well worth a visit
Stunning natural beauty. I've got a folder on my phone of google map screenshots of all the hidden gems I've seen in your vids karl. Awesome
Thanks DV, that’s what I try to find…hidden gems
This video was incredible and intrepitity at its finest hour..
Great stuff Karl
Charlie - Issan
Cheers Charlie, glad you enjoyed it
Laos is an amazing country. Lots of nature and pristine jungles. Low population. So it's very quiet place to think.
Thanks LaoSoftware, indeed there are some beautiful things to be seen in Laos. Thanks for the comment
That zip line would’ve been wicked Karl, … The Village you past through was totally amazing …. Ohhh and Hey !! Always great to see and taste from an Indian Restaurant 😉✌️🙏
Cheers Tom, I really enjoyed this mini trip to Laos as it was totally unplanned. I’m glad that you enjoyed the results and that Indian restaurant was almost in the forest lol
Interesting adventure Karl never been but looks to have places of interest
Happy birthday by the way 🍺🙏
Cheers Col, enjoy your upcoming Pattaya trip
Awesome view of the river with the rapids. Where I live in USA, sierras mountains we have the same rapids but I have never seen rapids on a river that wide. It would be fun to take a Kayak down those rapids
I’m no expert coolhand but it just looked far too powerful for kayaking to me. Thanks for your comment
Great video Karl, thanks
Thanks Dave
Stunning vlog as usual Carl. The icing on the cake would have been a bit more of what the food was like. Great also to see that this one had a lot less steps.
Thanks Frederick, in all honesty the food was a bit so-so lol, but who knows, maybe I should have gone a bit Mark Wiens on it ?
@@karlsthailand Thank Buddha you didn't do a bit of a M/W on your vlog, all he seems to do is add loads of chilly. I love Hot food but the amount of chilly's he puts on would kill me and I suspect others. Bit like your normal steps.
That was fantastic karl👍 cheers
Cheers Al
Went to Luang Prabang a few years back, loved the wooden bridge the locals built every low season as in the high season it gets washed away. Only downside is that bars close at 11pm. No exceptions😮
I’ve been to Laos 5 or 6 times but never been to LP before, I will have to put that straight. Thanks for your comment Santorini
Awesome video Karl
Thanks DJ
great video Karl xxxx
Thanks xxxx
Awesome!!
Cheers Eric
looking forward to this karl
Cheers Alan
Looks amazing 😲😲👍👍
Thanks Jason
Thanks!
My pleasure
Sabaidee. Welcome 🙏 to Lao.
Fantastic mate.
Cheers
G day Karl... Just watched this video again.... The music @ 12 minutes about.... Same ambience as a track of one of my favorite Floyd albums... the Division bell.... Also has a chariots of fire feel to it..... Same key, genre etc.... Just saying😉
You know I just go by feel Terry when it comes to choosing the music. Those waterfall/rapids blew me away, they far exceeded any expectations I had before I went there. Cheers buddy
The waterfall was peaceful ✌️
That waterfall was a wonderful surprise for me too, thanks
that was awsome mate take care
Thanks Leroy
Hi Karl.
I like your work complimented with lovely music
.Laos is an amazing country.
We share similar age and background às my first visit to Thailand was in 1985.
Maybe will bump into you at some stage .
Terry
Thanks Terry, yes I had been to Vientiane many times but this was my first visit down South. I really enjoyed it. I’m sure we could spend ages talking about Thailand in the past. Cheers
You were right Terry, great to meet you
@@karlsthailand No worries Karl.....had a great night .... BJ (turns 80) soon.... I will mention you when I talk with him which is most days..... His Hotel called BJ s... is in Soi 3 100 yards from the beach on the right.... Opposite the hotel shaped like a ship.... He is a, great guy and a wealth of knowledge..... He has many old pics from days gone buy.... I will send you some pics from there when I get there.... Maybe today..
You never disappoint
Thanks LK M
Great video quality Karl, even on my old 720P monitor..55
Cheers PB55, glad the video makes your old monitor look good lol
Great video Karl, wish i had been there 😂
You were there until you ate those cookies!
Happy birthday mate🎉
Thanks PT MD
Laos seems to be a really cool country Kalle👍
It is Anders, I’ve been there quite a few times but only really Vientiane before this trip
great video, you were almost in Cambodia, on the second island you went to there was a coffee roasters place you missed out on when you were viewing the rapids. That waterfall you went to near Tad Fane resort is that known as E-TU?
Thanks Gordon, there was plenty that I missed out on tbh as the whole trip came together at the last minute and I hadn’t planned a vlog…but couldn’t resist. No, E-TU is another waterfall but very close to Tad Fane. Thanks as always for your support
"Now in Lao" haha that's the name of my Aussie mates channel, he has some good vids of the same places in the dry season, you should check them out. Great video, as usual, thanks!
Thanks Alan. I never realised you were friends with that vlogger, I will check out some of his content
@@karlsthailand he's an Aussie and his name is Todd, married to a Lao lady
Your channel is a huge inspiration to me as someone who recently moved to rural Thailand. May I ask what type of drone you have or if you have an affiliate link? Cheers
Glad that you find it inspirational. I use an old Mavic Pro drone, the original one, the technology and the camera are becoming a bit outdated these days tbh but it get the job done. I have no affiliations or sponsorships whatsoever so far. Thanks for your feedback
Reminds me of Victoria falls in Zambia where I grew up……but Vic Falls much much much bigger
What an adventurous place to grow up David. I can’t imagine what an awesome sight Victoria Falls must be
@@karlsthailand yeah, brilliant…..lived all over Africa 23 years, been to thailand lover 85 times…..love it
Great adventure again Karl
What's the title (and by whom) of the electric guitar music, as you were riding your motorcycle?
Cheers LT. It’s called “The Beacon” Zachariah Hickman and it’s a copyright free track.
@@karlsthailand
Thanks bro!
Great spot i was in Chang rai but i didn't cross into Laos did you get so beer lao dark while you were there?
Yes Jason, I had quite a bit of it actually but the special edition IPA was my favourite
Gotta say, thats really adventurous what you did but my idea of roughing it is going out for food rather than room service 😄 so I'm going to live vicariously through you in the comfort of my lazyboy 😆
That’s what I’m here for Keith lol. Glad you enjoy the adventures
the waterfall looks spectacular how long you in laos for
still doing vlogs round khon kaen but next year would love to go to china on high speed rail through laos maybe a few stops on way
going back to england to see family soon for a couple of months so will be going round derbyshire dales then back over to thailand and carry on with retirement in this great country
the only thing not looking forward to is wearing trousers
Yes, the waterfall was amazing. Hope your trip back to the UK goes well but will be pretty cold at that time of year
@@karlsthailand thanks
Great place to spend your birthday Karl! Is there white water rafting there or is it too mental?
Now that would be a blast eh 😉..... brown shorts moment for definite 😀
Don Det is a cool place indeed Jimmy but it’s far too powerful for rafting at this time of year. Back in Thailand right now and celebrating with my friends in Ubon Ratchathani
ไปด้วยยย
บางทีเที่ยวหน้าถ้าคุณถามดีฯ 😉
the small version of niagara waterfall
Yes, not much in the way of a ‘Fall’ but impressive in it’s raw power all the same
I haven't seen Niagara waterfall yet. Looking forward to see this Khone Falls in Laos.
Is there anywhere left in the world without tourist kayaks and an Indian restaurant!?….bet they’ve got great internet connection as well……wow!, reeaaally wild
I was certainly surprised to find an Indian restaurant there lol. It was almost in the jungle. Cheers
@@karlsthailand yup, young backpackers are real brave….
wow . will you be in pattaya around october 9 2022 ?
It’s possible but unlikely Loz, I’m no longer based in Pattaya but will return there from time to time. If we don’t meet have a great trip anyway my friend
@@karlsthailand take care mate
Are you still able to see the fresh water river dolphins ?
They still offered tours but I read somewhere else that the Irrawaddy River Dolphins were now extinct there. Perhaps there are other species as well? I wish I’d had more time there tbh
@@karlsthailand That's a terrible shame, if they are now all extinct ! It was over 10 years ago, when i saw them.
That's a strong clickbait mate lol
I try not to go there too often armyman but sometimes……
and thats what u call a happy ending !
its your birthday??u kept that quiet..
Back in Thailand since this afternoon Alan, celebrating in Ubon now
I would love to shoot those rapids with just a life preserver but the water probably contains toxic warm water amoebas.
Mal, those rapids are on another scale. I wouldn’t go into them in anything. That place was seriously awe inspiring, the scale of it totally caught me by surprise
@@karlsthailand I think you're right Karl. I've done a lot of canoeing in the US and Canada and I've shot what we call "Class 5" sections many times in canoes and just body surfing - feet first and wearing a life preserver. Those rapids you traveled to are beyond what we would call Class 5. I think they are appropriately referred to as "illegal". lol
and no dams in sight. when populations move in, they’ll want to build a dam.
Thanks!
Thanks for that Robert, it really helps to finance these adventures for video 🙏