Todd and Neenee, Apart from the tremendous humanitarian work you do, you are true anthropologists. You are documenting a time in history that will change over the coming years and decades. Your work will provide a visual record and insight into how the people of rural Laos lived when much of it will be lost to modernization. Keep up the great work. PS - this episode is one of your best. Very enjoyable and the setting was amazing. PSS -I’m not sure you’ll ever be the best mate of the little pooch, but he did seem to come around a bit. Maybe next time!
Thank you Vince, you said it better than I could. I do understand what we are capturing will not always be here, and for reasons such as this is why a lot of my videos are longer than most and move at a slower pace, taking everything in and not chopping them up to be continually holding ones attention. Videos like this are not for everybody I know, but I'm just happy I have found an audience that understands the value of them now. Thank you. Maybe next time.. 😉
Amazing video Todd. Showing us Northern Lao that not many tourists see. You keep undercovering Lao that no other You Tuber does. As always, Todd and Neenee., you are the masters. Sending you much love from Richmond, Va. Jim and Harriet
Thank you for capturing Lao Lue villages in their original and traditional fashions. Dai Lue people are known for growing rice farms that is the name they call their former sanctuaries, sip song punna (12 thousand farm villages), a true believer in Buddhist traditions; a low land culture, a cast system like, kind and sensitive people. The young respect their elders, the elders respect their Buddha. Wow, what a historical site.🙏🙏🙏Dr. Nokeo Songvilay USA.😢
Two years ago I supposed to be in Laos... Covid messed it up. I'll be back,promise. Need to follow your tracks and bring some donations out to the villages.
What a wonderful village. Thanks for the look around. When you were crossing the bridge with all of the children following you I thought of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Hi Todd and Neenee,,what a superb example of a non-modern village. I do love that style of home construction. This vid is exactly what a need right now. I am dead tired,,falling asleep,,fighting it,,so this was very texturally pleasing. The multitude of roofs,,awesome drone shots of those gardens. Even the wood stacks,,as zevon sang about the werewolf hair,,they were perfect. Lol Isnt cane just a type of bamboo? I've read old stories about canebreaks down south,,being thick and needing to slash thru. I really dont know. But that came knife was a cool little tool,,Ttyl,,,Marlon
Hi Todd , really enjoyed seeing that village.we are home. Zona said she declared wood products to customs but they weren’t interested and waved her through. Best wishes Nev and Zona
It's absolutely a smashing video. Seeing the little girl hug you both with such a joyful smile was 😂😢❤. God Bless you both and the people you are trying to help.
Todd are you pretty much allowed to fly the drone anywhere in and around towns? That basket and stool weaving is incredible. It is so beautiful and strong. Thanks guys for taking us along on your adventures today. Cheers!!! 😘🍻🍺🤣
Todd, you captured a lot of banger photos 👍👍. Loved the wide group shot with NeeNee on the right and the motorcyclist in the military shirt-you were so close👏👏 and froze the motion. Good on ya!
Such incredibly interesting videos. Love the drone footage, the shopping, showing us what products are available, street stalls and foods, how the ordinary people live, their houses, the tours you go on, such interesting scenery, so different and amazing.
Hi Guy's Well that is definitely a good find in terms, of unique village style. Most likely because they are all related, so care about their neighbors problems, unlike much of the rest of the world. It reminds me a bit of the Amish collectives, I saw in Iowa nearly 50 years ago. There is no rubbish anywhere, or stress in the people. As to the iron buffaloes, the short handle ones are a Chinese design and I think a smaller engine. The Kubota I have is a ,Japanese design, and built in Thailand. The further you go north the more Chinese machines you will see. The glass tubes is sola water heating, which would have cost them a packet.
Wow, what an incredible looking village. One of your best vlogs mate, the camera & music is perfect. You have become a true professional. I would love to visit this place some day. Beautiful Laos.
Thank you for sharing this story of an incredible place like this village. However, I guess there is no public transportation and guesthouses so it would be difficult as a backpacker to stay over for a night or two.
Thank you. Yes we have, but years ago before I was vlogging. I do have some vids of Muang Gnoi and Nong Khiaw from around 2018 though. I need to get back up there and visit again 👌
The really flexible bamboo like strips are made from a palm-like/vine-like plant called "rattan" or "ratan." It grows well in hot, humid, rainy SE Asia. It is, if my childhood memory of Laos is still good, a very strong substance, much more flexible than bamboo strips... making the substance ideal with weave baskets, stool-like seats (tall or short), animal cages, and other household or farm items with. But it also is not easily found, so seats, baskets, ka-to (or ta-kraw, in Thai) and other useful items made from rattan are much more expensive; they not only look better but also last much longer than things made from bamboo.
Mate your mistake with the dog was that you payed attention to it and the more you do the more it will pursue you. It doesn't understand what you say (Half the time i don't either M8) it just knows your paying attention to it for some reason so it follows you and barks at you, to him you are a public nuisance. But to me you're the best M8, a real gem
Great video y'all. BTW was that a Guerrilla Soldier on the bike at the end in your B&W photos ? He had a uniform on... Just curious. It would make sense that they would have several there who live in the village. Note The Laotian Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) were allies of the United States working side by side with USforces in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975. The SGU were recruited and fought under the direction of the US CIA and US Special Forces.
@@NowinLao I didn't mean it in that way, there are villagers that are paid by companies now to keep an eye on things... that is both good and bad at times.. Also the companies that purchase their goods, are not always doing so in good faith. It the village craftsmen and women, sell their stools for example for 7 dollars U.S. to you My money says they sell them to the buyers for far less...Yes it cost to warehouse and ship... It's just an observation not a assumption of bad dealings... but it is possible all the same.
it is rattan... Rattan furniture is native to Southeast Asia and other tropical regions. It has been used for centuries to make furniture, baskets, mats, and other items. Rattan is made by twisting, splitting, and weaving several long, flexible stems of a tropical vine. It does not require cutting down entire trees as it is a climbing vine. Rattan furniture is known for its strength and durability and can last for generations. It is lightweight yet incredibly sturdy and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Lol... Hey Leeanne, I did get your other message and I have been trying to remember who sung it all day. All my music is on my laptop and I'm away from it at the moment. Youre in luck tho, I just remembered a few minutes before you commented now.. so enjoy 😋👍 ruclips.net/video/QxusNMadL3E/видео.html
How are the main roads on Laos? I understand many areas dirt roads but how about the numbered roads/highways which I see on google earth such as 13, 2E and 4 (which runs along Mekong)?
The main roads are all sealed BUT.. many not in good condition. I was surprised with the condition of the roads the further we travelled north. You do have sections that are complete shit but others very smooth roads for good distances. The road between Pakmong and Oudomxai is one of the best I've travelled on in Laos that isn't the expressway, while route 13 between Vang Vieng and Luangprabang is no better than the Ho Chi Minh trail. Travelling Laos I would never attempt in a 2 wheel sedan though. You definitely need a 4x4 for seeing the real Laos 👌
When your at these temples are you leaving money in there donation box’s that most have. On all my trips to China I would always put a decent donation in the box’s.
I prefer small house with trees. I don’t understand why all the towns here are all crammed together houses with no garden. It gets so hot! And here in Luang Prabang with all the burning now it is only a matter of time before a village burns completely because all the buildings are too close to each other!
Todd and Neenee, Apart from the tremendous humanitarian work you do, you are true anthropologists. You are documenting a time in history that will change over the coming years and decades. Your work will provide a visual record and insight into how the people of rural Laos lived when much of it will be lost to modernization. Keep up the great work.
PS - this episode is one of your best. Very enjoyable and the setting was amazing.
PSS -I’m not sure you’ll ever be the best mate of the little pooch, but he did seem to come around a bit. Maybe next time!
Thank you Vince, you said it better than I could. I do understand what we are capturing will not always be here, and for reasons such as this is why a lot of my videos are longer than most and move at a slower pace, taking everything in and not chopping them up to be continually holding ones attention. Videos like this are not for everybody I know, but I'm just happy I have found an audience that understands the value of them now. Thank you.
Maybe next time.. 😉
A little piece of paradise they’ve got there. Not bogged down with stuff they don’t need and living in paradise. So it’s not a myth I can be done 🤤❤️
Your vlog's just keep getting better and better. 10 out of 10 mate 👍
agree
Thanks guys
Amazing video Todd. Showing us Northern Lao that not many tourists see. You keep undercovering Lao that no other You Tuber does. As always, Todd and Neenee., you are the masters.
Sending you much love from Richmond, Va. Jim and Harriet
OMG ... Best one yet Todd ........ I want to visit this area ..... its a different world ..... Love your content ...... Keep them coming mate
Neenee with the children, photos 👍
A very close knit and resourceful village . Well established homes & booming crops - great presentation T 👊😃👌👋👍🙏🍻
I want to live there..my vision of heaven..peace ..love..tranquility..sharing..blissful..ty..xoxo 🥰👍✌🤟🖐🤪
Thank you for capturing Lao Lue villages in their original and traditional fashions. Dai Lue people are known for growing rice farms that is the name they call their former sanctuaries, sip song punna (12 thousand farm villages), a true believer in Buddhist traditions; a low land culture, a cast system like, kind and sensitive people. The young respect their elders, the elders respect their Buddha. Wow, what a historical site.🙏🙏🙏Dr. Nokeo Songvilay USA.😢
An outstanding village that I hope they can preserve for future generations. An absolute picture and great environmental for the kids 👌
Nice little town to retire in no stress Just relax chicken coop and beer..
Two years ago I supposed to be in Laos... Covid messed it up. I'll be back,promise. Need to follow your tracks and bring some donations out to the villages.
I’m Cambodian but I understand some Laos language when they speak, some words we speak the same
Great drone shots and stills!
sok dii
Todd & Neenee better than the Leyland Brothers, Way to go guys.
What a beautiful village and friendly people. Definitely a hidden gem!
What a beautiful place.
Excellent educational video, love to learn about new cultures and traditions. Wish you and your wife happy travels, health and happiness.
Todd,. Another great vlog keep them coming.
Wanted to let you know love the B&W pic's at the end. 100 % tells the story. Thanks again. Terry
Stilled thrilled at the acceptance of images in my videos, Thank you! 💚
Hi Todd. Yep, backpacking is not an option for me...anymore. I like my luxuries too.
Damn that's just stunning there at the Temple. Wow.
What a wonderful village. Thanks for the look around. When you were crossing the bridge with all of the children following you I thought of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Just came back from Laos. I miss my home in the USA
I was trying to be first to comment, but I got beat. Hahahahaha. Awesome video brother.
Love watching these videos.......and your drone work is exceptional plus the music 🎶
Thanks Lesley
The black and white shot of the solo stilt house was superb! Good on ya,mate! Lol
🤗🙏🏼!
Beautiful village, great video. Thank you.
Have a good one.
Hi Todd and Neenee,,what a superb example of a non-modern village. I do love that style of home construction. This vid is exactly what a need right now. I am dead tired,,falling asleep,,fighting it,,so this was very texturally pleasing. The multitude of roofs,,awesome drone shots of those gardens. Even the wood stacks,,as zevon sang about the werewolf hair,,they were perfect. Lol Isnt cane just a type of bamboo? I've read old stories about canebreaks down south,,being thick and needing to slash thru. I really dont know. But that came knife was a cool little tool,,Ttyl,,,Marlon
Thanks
Thanks Tim 🙏
PROPER proper vlogs proper scenery
proper music
Proper comment.. Thank you👍
Great video mate👍👍
What a hidden Gem you found.
Keep them coming.
Love it
Will do Steven.. this trip just kept getting better and better 😉
Thank you🥰🖖✌
That workmanship in those tables and stools is amazing 🤩! And for a few dollars only, I hope you bought one at least! ✅🇦🇺🇦🇺
Hi Todd , really enjoyed seeing that village.we are home. Zona said she declared wood products to customs but they weren’t interested and waved her through. Best wishes Nev and Zona
That's great to know mate, thanks. It was really nice meeting you guys and hanging out, will be in touch👌😉 Say hi to Zona.. Take care
Hey Nev, can you get Zona to shoot me an email, i've gone and lost your contact details lol.
todd_hales@live.com.au
Cheers mate
another great one Thanks to you and Ne Ne
Haven't seen ur updated quite a while! Been busy for a long time
Nee nee is a legend lady, interested as you are mate, pristine country side, villagers so gratefully happy, kids look healthy 😊
Beautiful village,,, and the scenery is amazing... a hidden unspoilt gem... Great video guys.
Really craftmen working with bamboo. Beautiful work 😊
It's absolutely a smashing video. Seeing the little girl hug you both with such a joyful smile was 😂😢❤. God Bless you both and the people you are trying to help.
Todd are you pretty much allowed to fly the drone anywhere in and around towns? That basket and stool weaving is incredible. It is so beautiful and strong. Thanks guys for taking us along on your adventures today. Cheers!!! 😘🍻🍺🤣
One of your best videos yet. Really liked how you used the narrative with the pictures speaking for themselves. National Geographic
Beautiful Laos
Hi Thyda 👋
@@NowinLao Hi Tod
Absolutely fabulous. Keep it up.
I noticed quite a few satellite 📡. They must get all the latest news.
Todd, you captured a lot of banger photos 👍👍. Loved the wide group shot with NeeNee on the right and the motorcyclist in the military shirt-you were so close👏👏 and froze the motion. Good on ya!
I really get a kick outa you guys enjoying these pics in a video. Until now they went unseen.. Thank you
I love those old school wooden houses, thanks for the video!!
Beautiful village
Thank you Todd for another great vlog.
Sabidee na
Amazing - just amazing - I love it, best videos I watch 👍🙂
Unbelievable.. video..Todd..and..Neenee..very.. cultural..and..yes..looks..like..the..wild..west..now..you..need..to..dress..like..Clint.. Eastwood..😅😅..and..the.. scenery..very.. unique.. thanks..!!!😊
What a nice village 👍🙂
Such incredibly interesting videos. Love the drone footage, the shopping, showing us what products are available, street stalls and foods, how the ordinary people live, their houses, the tours you go on, such interesting scenery, so different and amazing.
Love to hear it. Glad you're enjoying them Debbie, thank you 🙏
GOOD VLOG
Watching your videos on Sunday Arvo here in Oz in the summer is like watching test cricket. Just relaxing.👍
Best compliment ever! Thank you 😁👍
What a stunning place, I could do with that lifestyle
Wouldn't be hard to leave everything behind for a place like that ay! 💚
😎👍
Amazing place
Hi Guy's Well that is definitely a good find in terms, of unique village style. Most likely because they are all related, so care about their neighbors problems, unlike much of the rest of the world. It reminds me a bit of the Amish collectives, I saw in Iowa nearly 50 years ago. There is no rubbish anywhere, or stress in the people. As to the iron buffaloes, the short handle ones are a Chinese design and I think a smaller engine. The Kubota I have is a ,Japanese design, and built in Thailand. The further you go north the more Chinese machines you will see. The glass tubes is sola water heating, which would have cost them a packet.
I love the music you added in the beginning those two songs were cool!
Good morning Chan Thon
super interesting...................tnx
Wonderful ❤
It's such a pleasure to travel with you both on here cheers Trevor and Gloria
Thanks! Nice to know you're both riding along 😁👍
❤ TAI LUE LOAS.
Great video Todd. Good job
My best friend is from this village!
, I was here Bountai in 1957 with the King visiting the people of Bountai....Thank you Tod
... u r such a beast cause of ur music - congrats! never at ever meet one person in terms of music taste as u ..
I'll take that.. thank you! 👍
, Banna Vay of TaiLue village
The glass tubes is a solar water heater its double glass tube with copper rod inside .. this heats manifold there very efficient i have one .
💯🔥💙👍
Wow, what an incredible looking village. One of your best vlogs mate, the camera & music is perfect. You have become a true professional. I would love to visit this place some day. Beautiful Laos.
Love this! Thank you for showing us the lesser known parts of Laos.
My pleasure.. thanks 👍
Probably been lost in this one before but truly brilliant mate.
Thank you for sharing this story of an incredible place like this village. However, I guess there is no public transportation and guesthouses so it would be difficult as a backpacker to stay over for a night or two.
inute 31, the rack is to dry things
Dude, sounds like an awesome trek. Ever been to Ba Na near Neue Mong Noi? Awesome village and you can hike to other villages...
Thank you. Yes we have, but years ago before I was vlogging. I do have some vids of Muang Gnoi and Nong Khiaw from around 2018 though. I need to get back up there and visit again 👌
@@NowinLao Cool. You might not want to return tho cuz I think they built a dam on the river. Uggh. Have fun. Thanks for the vids...
The really flexible bamboo like strips are made from a palm-like/vine-like plant called "rattan" or "ratan." It grows well in hot, humid, rainy SE Asia. It is, if my childhood memory of Laos is still good, a very strong substance, much more flexible than bamboo strips... making the substance ideal with weave baskets, stool-like seats (tall or short), animal cages, and other household or farm items with. But it also is not easily found, so seats, baskets, ka-to (or ta-kraw, in Thai) and other useful items made from rattan are much more expensive; they not only look better but also last much longer than things made from bamboo.
Those twine are made from rattan wine found in the jungle
Are they vines that just hang down out of trees?
Mate your mistake with the dog was that you payed attention to it and the more you do the more it will pursue you. It doesn't understand what you say (Half the time i don't either M8) it just knows your paying attention to it for some reason so it follows you and barks at you, to him you are a public nuisance. But to me you're the best M8, a real gem
Great video y'all. BTW was that a Guerrilla Soldier on the bike at the end in your B&W photos ? He had a uniform on... Just curious. It would make sense that they would have several there who live in the village. Note The Laotian Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) were allies of the United States working side by side with USforces in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975. The SGU were recruited and fought under the direction of the US CIA and US Special Forces.
Thank you. Unlikely.. workers everywhere in Lao wear camo gear like we wear hi-vis in the west because of how durable it is👌
@@NowinLao I didn't mean it in that way, there are villagers that are paid by companies now to keep an eye on things... that is both good and bad at times.. Also the companies that purchase their goods, are not always doing so in good faith. It the village craftsmen and women, sell their stools for example for 7 dollars U.S. to you My money says they sell them to the buyers for far less...Yes it cost to warehouse and ship... It's just an observation not a assumption of bad dealings... but it is possible all the same.
it is rattan... Rattan furniture is native to Southeast Asia and other tropical regions. It has been used for centuries to make furniture, baskets, mats, and other items. Rattan is made by twisting, splitting, and weaving several long, flexible stems of a tropical vine.
It does not require cutting down entire trees as it is a climbing vine. Rattan furniture is known for its strength and durability and can last for generations. It is lightweight yet incredibly sturdy and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Great information.. thank you 🙏
I like the music you play in the videos, where do you find this covers?
RUclips 👌
Hay Todd love this version of 'Your my shinning star' could I have a link to be able to download 😊❤
Lol... Hey Leeanne, I did get your other message and I have been trying to remember who sung it all day. All my music is on my laptop and I'm away from it at the moment. Youre in luck tho, I just remembered a few minutes before you commented now.. so enjoy 😋👍
ruclips.net/video/QxusNMadL3E/видео.html
@@NowinLao lol thanks 😊 🙏 X
How are the main roads on Laos? I understand many areas dirt roads but how about the numbered roads/highways which I see on google earth such as 13, 2E and 4 (which runs along Mekong)?
The main roads are all sealed BUT.. many not in good condition. I was surprised with the condition of the roads the further we travelled north. You do have sections that are complete shit but others very smooth roads for good distances. The road between Pakmong and Oudomxai is one of the best I've travelled on in Laos that isn't the expressway, while route 13 between Vang Vieng and Luangprabang is no better than the Ho Chi Minh trail. Travelling Laos I would never attempt in a 2 wheel sedan though. You definitely need a 4x4 for seeing the real Laos 👌
@@NowinLao I have toyota REVO 4 door, 4 wheel drive pick-up. Regular road tires.
When your at these temples are you leaving money in there donation box’s that most have. On all my trips to China I would always put a decent donation in the box’s.
Is there a school in the village.
I wonder why houses are in stilts in Laos?
To have a cool place underneath and for storage.
Yet to see a big sign saying "Tourist Information" 🙂
My wife thinks that fiber they where stripping for the table is rattan, like the couch I’m sitting on right now and what we eat in soup!
I think she is right. Somebody else commented the same 👌
👌👍💪🙏
Spike Milligan still alive in Laos
ຍີ້ນດີຕອນຮັບເຂົ້າສູ້ປະເທດລາວ
Can anyone stay in the guest houses?
Sure 👍
The same # Tai people/community (7 community)also lives in northeastern India, in the state of Assam & Arunachal Pradesh...do come visit buddy😅😅😅
Why do they build their houses so high?
House in stils is traditional Laotian as they use underneath for many purposes(rest, storage etc)
You've Found Gods Country
Where else would Find such Beautiful Peaceful places than Laos.
Better than Western City's
Those traditiona tables he's making are so expensive in the states, $110 on ebay and he's only getting $23 for it.
That village gives off a creepy feeling. Just watching it I was afraid the grudge was about to pop up.
I prefer small house with trees. I don’t understand why all the towns here are all crammed together houses with no garden. It gets so hot! And here in Luang Prabang with all the burning now it is only a matter of time before a village burns completely because all the buildings are too close to each other!