Our lao people always say.....we are rich...the government is poor. We always have something to give and offer. We will not go hungry and homeless. Amazing Heeeh!
@@tommyrangsy6743 Hahaha! Once again you wrote well for a stupid statement and as much small brain you have I have to inform you that Lao people pay tax! Example the tax on products is already part of the price you pay and also USA is not the best in the world as seen what happened in Capitol Hill couples days ago! Its time to realized that....
I agree 100% with you. I’m living the Thai version of what you’re doing there in Laos. My little village, the people don’t really have anything, but they are generally very happy. I love living the simple life here with them. I’ve never felt more a part of a community than I do here. I love my Thai family, relatives and all the neighbors. I feel fortunate having money as a retired expat living here. I have found the best way I can “help” is just sharing food. Nobody here needs the latest iPhone or other crap.
I'm hoping for Muay Thai to start taking off in the US. You see fighters that have trained and fought since childhood, helping to feed their families. But the respect, honor, and genuinely caring and kind as well. I'm hoping for that joy of life and community to rub off on US sports. I just feel that this kind of sport has nothing but potential to show you don't have to hate or be mad at your opponent. It's all business in the ring - but the second the fight is over, it's all love.
@@mrmartin2079 to be fair, what value are you without your dollars anywhere, even if you do speak the language, and odds are you don't, it's not like you'll be making them laugh any time soon and become the village joker. They might grow to love you as a singer, if you're really good at that, Thais love their karaoke, but other than that there just isn't much you can bring to the table.
Hi pal! I agree 100% with what you said. I opened my eyes when I visited and saw exactly how the people have very little but more happiness in their lives then most of us here. Peace and harmony without all the tech...time stopped when I was there! Love it!!!
Living in Laos for a few years certainly helps you to re-evaluate what is most important in life. Most people don't have much but they always have a smile and take care of each other.
Hi Todd. I don’t understand how anyone can give you a Thumbs Down when it comes to your videos. You truly give us a feeling we are there with you on your daily adventures. Annie and I still watch all your videos. We are getting caught up from a few weeks off of watching. Each episode brings new creativity in your editing, music selections and drone photography. Just amazing. Curious...Do you ever travel South to like the Cambodia border? Southern Laos is an area I have not seen. Maybe it’s a very long travel and not that accessible. Thanks for providing such a great service to all. Michael
Hi Michael, thank you. Yeah, there's always going to be some. Maybe they clicked on the video thinking they were getting something else. Maybe I get under their skin lol. One thing I have learnt creating videos is.. you can't please everybody. 😁 Thank you for your kind words. Really nice hearing feedback such as this. All the best for 2021 🙏
Merry Christmas Todd and neenee,mate when l was living in rural Thailand l loved it no need for all materialistic thinks we have here which brings stress free life and happiness as funny as it sounds to many
when i first moved to thailand 7 years ago i told people back home it was like going back to the 60s with mom and pops and much less regs and more laid back!! now after watching your vids im interested in moving to the 1940s lao.. lol i want more laid back!! open up countrys.. thanks guys
@@MyBelch oh wow. I couldn't reside there. I have to have a steady job & income. Vacationing wise is good, but I have to raise my kids here in the states
@@viexay Nope. I'm retired and have a pension and investments that make my life here very comfortable. The US is toxic with divisive politics, stupidity, horrible schools, hate everywhere, dumb idiots believing fake news, media-driven fantasies and work till you die ethos created by mindless consumerism. America is fukt. Keep it.
poor people in the usa seem to never lack excess body weight, tattoos, hair braids, nail jobs, new smart phones, free time, health insurance, food cards, anger... the less materially abundant people who i have met in s.e. asia only want a job. americans who complain about an oppressive life in the usa have no idea what is true poverty.
I'm curious which poor Americans are you speaking of. The ones who earn 50 to 100 thousand a year and think their poor or the ones who earn south of $20,000 a year and many times closer to $10,000 a year. The goal should not be to compare poverty in different countries but to address poverty worldwide so that no one has to suffer.
Actually most poor Americans don’t have health insurance. Anyway, so what if somebody has a tattoo or false nails? As if saving a couple hundred on not doing that would have bailed them out of poverty. That’s a flawed theory wealthy people love to recite. “Maybe if you didn’t buy fast food you wouldn’t be poor.” As if. Those living below the poverty line are making well under 20000 which is not enough in a lot of parts of this country to support yourself let alone multiple people. No amount of scraping by and saving and refusing to indulge in a single want or impulse that could make life more bearable would change that. A lot of Americans are only one paycheck away from homeless. You can’t call that abundance no matter what it’s compared to. Some are over weight because fattening foods like ramen is what’s cheapest, not because they spend a ton on food. Yes compared to poor people in third world countries it’s a life with more luxuries, and so what? Everything is relative. Is somebody supposed to be happy with scraping by at a minimum wage job, barely affording rent and groceries, unable to plan for the future, just because another person has it worse? Somebody always has it worse.
I was amazed by your video......these people can teach us so much about been so happy and content with very little of the things we think make us happy.....or whole....we should all learn from it....great video.
Hi Todd and Neenee, good to see you enjoying Lao! I can fully agree in that Lao people and country is so relaxing because of the happyness of the people. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. 🎅 Ans stay happy! PS.: My biggest christmas present is when we can return to our home in Songkone area.
Merry Christmas to you and Neenee. Thanks so much for these wonderful and informative videos. You are both documenting Laos so beautifully. And you both have such a wonderful way of sharing your experiences. Lots of love 💕
Great views and excellent commentary. I have never been to Laos. But only to VN and I fully agree what you said about poverty. In my western mind, I saw the poor in the country as having a tough life or not having a good life. But after spending time in the countryside, I saw how everyone is very happy and very friendly. Also in the US . You can associate a poor area or poor neighborhood with high crime. While in VN that is not true. Yes there is crime there but nothing like LA or any metro area in the US. Really good to see this side of Laos. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
@@NowinLao thanks mate! I love life in SEA. I've done many many trips there and it's by far the best lifestyle in my opinion. My wife is Thai and although we live together in Australia right now, we plan to retire in Thailand. Laos is a beautiful country. I've visited Vang Vieng, Vientiane and a favorite of mine Luang Prabang. Enjoy your Sunday too 👍
Went to Laos a few times. Always commented how people were much happier than myself while not having much. Always was envious even thou i live in a western country. They have much more balance in life; focusing on family and community. Something i find lacking in the West. Big houses & fancy cars. These people would always give you the time of day; and have a chat. Something so basic and simple.
Very interesting video. Not sure how I found this channel but I did subscribe. Maybe it was because I was watching friends vlog from Dumaguete Philippines. Laos looks very nice. I work with some Laotians at Disney.
Loved the video and your sense of humor. Never visited Laos(border was already closed early last year) but have some curiosity. Subscribed ! Greetings from Portugal !
The market was simply so colorful, with amazing sights each way you turn, How many Beerlaos had you and Neenee had before that walk home? 😁 Happy Christmas to you both and hoping for a better New Year for us all. 👍👍😁😁
I've never been to Muang Et. I'm adding that to my to go list. It looked quite peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for sharing and thank you fro being frank about everything. As is expected from an Aussie.
Lao people have something we seem to have lost... A sense of community and family. Happiness is found through this and sharing of food and things you have is quite normal. It's a different way of life than us Westerners are used to, but it's not poorer in every facet.
Beautiful video. I agree with the sentiment. What may be lacking in material gains is dwarfed by the wealth of their spirits. The mindset of community and of helping each other no matter how small it seems, keeps me humble. Thanks for this video.
Thank you for this really nice video. Really gave me a peaceful feeling, which I SOO needed tonight. It’s Christmas Eve and I’m feeling the stress of it. Every one seems to have so many “needs”. Well, my family anyway. Would be nice if simply being together was enough. I’m going into tomorrow being grateful, peaceful and content. ✌🏼and ❤️to you both NeeNee and Todd.
Excellent video Todd. Enjoyed your comments about poverty in Lao. One thing I noticed and that was trash, especially on your walk around the river. Not used to seeing that in your previous videos. Is that because you are so close to Vietnam? :)
I'm so puzzled that I barely get by on teaching salary here of $90K a year but my uncle in Laos can survive on $50 a month. He doesn't have a mortgage, car insurance. His electricity bill is $3 a month if he uses 3-4 light bulbs. His food is mostly grown in his backyard. They are not in poverty. They are in livelihood. The only bad thing where he lives is poor water quality. Two of his four sons died from kidney stones that the doctors there have no idea about percutaneous nephrolithotomy so they just pray to ancestors.
Our lao people always say.....we are rich...the government is poor. We always have something to give and offer. We will not go hungry and homeless. Amazing Heeeh!
Hahaha yes! I love that saying. Very true 👌
Lao government only give out and fixing they couldn't. But people they're working get free no pay text.what ever you make you keep
@@tommyrangsy6743 what a stupid statement. No ones in the world works for free
The lao people rich government poor because Lao people don't pay text like USA working people paid $1000 of $1000 text every thing
@@tommyrangsy6743 Hahaha! Once again you wrote well for a stupid statement and as much small brain you have I have to inform you that Lao people pay tax! Example the tax on products is already part of the price you pay and also USA is not the best in the world as seen what happened in Capitol Hill couples days ago! Its time to realized that....
I agree 100% with you. I’m living the Thai version of what you’re doing there in Laos. My little village, the people don’t really have anything, but they are generally very happy. I love living the simple life here with them. I’ve never felt more a part of a community than I do here. I love my Thai family, relatives and all the neighbors. I feel fortunate having money as a retired expat living here. I have found the best way I can “help” is just sharing food. Nobody here needs the latest iPhone or other crap.
I respect you a lot for just understanding how the laos people are. They don't have much but they share when they do.
I'm hoping for Muay Thai to start taking off in the US. You see fighters that have trained and fought since childhood, helping to feed their families. But the respect, honor, and genuinely caring and kind as well. I'm hoping for that joy of life and community to rub off on US sports. I just feel that this kind of sport has nothing but potential to show you don't have to hate or be mad at your opponent. It's all business in the ring - but the second the fight is over, it's all love.
but would they love you the same if your dollars dried up?
@@toobalkain exactly !! ( And I can say this definitely now in my 12th years here in Thailand )
@@mrmartin2079 to be fair, what value are you without your dollars anywhere, even if you do speak the language, and odds are you don't, it's not like you'll be making them laugh any time soon and become the village joker. They might grow to love you as a singer, if you're really good at that, Thais love their karaoke, but other than that there just isn't much you can bring to the table.
I don't see any poverty in this video. I see simple way of life with happiness.
Clickbait more like 555
Resa
Hi pal! I agree 100% with what you said. I opened my eyes when I visited and saw exactly how the people have very little but more happiness in their lives then most of us here. Peace and harmony without all the tech...time stopped when I was there! Love it!!!
Woo mate my goosebumps when you talked about the contentment. 👍 What a great subject to be shared ! 👍👍
Much appreciated!
Living in Laos for a few years certainly helps you to re-evaluate what is most important in life. Most people don't have much but they always have a smile and take care of each other.
Certainly gives you a new perspective of what's important in life.
Take care John 🙏
Hi Todd.
I don’t understand how anyone can give you a Thumbs Down when it comes to your videos. You truly give us a feeling we are there with you on your daily adventures. Annie and I still watch all your videos. We are getting caught up from a few weeks off of watching. Each episode brings new creativity in your editing, music selections and drone photography. Just amazing.
Curious...Do you ever travel South to like the Cambodia border? Southern Laos is an area I have not seen. Maybe it’s a very long travel and not that accessible.
Thanks for providing such a great service to all.
Michael
Hi Michael, thank you.
Yeah, there's always going to be some. Maybe they clicked on the video thinking they were getting something else. Maybe I get under their skin lol. One thing I have learnt creating videos is.. you can't please everybody. 😁
Thank you for your kind words. Really nice hearing feedback such as this.
All the best for 2021 🙏
Looking forward to backwards
Thank you for sharing your travels with us all. I was able to witness such peace and contentment that so many of us seek in our lives. :)
Great insight on the simple life of Laos.
I want to travel like you, my brother. I’m from Laos living in USA for 40 yrs now. I can’t wait to visit Laos again. Thank you for your video
Good show, keep up your fine Vlog Diary as window to a magical world.
I miss Laos so much. Someday I shall return.
Someday lol
silly is good mate 😃....and great market shots....Happy Christmas to you both
Merry Christmas Todd and neenee,mate when l was living in rural Thailand l loved it no need for all materialistic thinks we have here which brings stress free life and happiness as funny as it sounds to many
when i first moved to thailand 7 years ago i told people back home it was like going back to the 60s with mom and pops and much less regs and more laid back!! now after watching your vids im interested in moving to the 1940s lao.. lol i want more laid back!! open up countrys.. thanks guys
Its like a step back in time when you're in Northeast Thailand.
@@mrdm1967ify I moved to Nong Khai in 2006. Still here.
@@MyBelch oh wow. I couldn't reside there. I have to have a steady job & income. Vacationing wise is good, but I have to raise my kids here in the states
@@viexay Nope. I'm retired and have a pension and investments that make my life here very comfortable. The US is toxic with divisive politics, stupidity, horrible schools, hate everywhere, dumb idiots believing fake news, media-driven fantasies and work till you die ethos created by mindless consumerism. America is fukt. Keep it.
Awesome vid, and take on life there. Appreciate your adventures and how you share your experience.
I watch to the very end. Nice vid ! Come on guys... his # of 'likes' should be more. !
Hahaha rip it into them Viena Xay 😁👍
Thanks for watching, appreciate it. Have a great new year 🙏
Amazing scenery all around
Great 👍 to see all the simple life styles in the morning market, thanks 🙏 M/N ..
Great video. Keep em' comin'!
Your channel is going to grow mate. Keep it up!!!
Thanks Macc
poor people in the usa seem to never lack excess body weight, tattoos, hair braids, nail jobs, new smart phones, free time, health insurance, food cards, anger... the less materially abundant people who i have met in s.e. asia only want a job. americans who complain about an oppressive life in the usa have no idea what is true poverty.
And let's not forget a certain political party which caters to "poor" Americans with more and more handouts.
I'm curious which poor Americans are you speaking of. The ones who earn 50 to 100 thousand a year and think their poor or the ones who earn south of $20,000 a year and many times closer to $10,000 a year. The goal should not be to compare poverty in different countries but to address poverty worldwide so that no one has to suffer.
Ive been saying that for a long time....just travel to a 3rd world country and you will come back with a big sense of appreciation of what you got.
America = where the poor are obese
Actually most poor Americans don’t have health insurance. Anyway, so what if somebody has a tattoo or false nails? As if saving a couple hundred on not doing that would have bailed them out of poverty. That’s a flawed theory wealthy people love to recite. “Maybe if you didn’t buy fast food you wouldn’t be poor.” As if. Those living below the poverty line are making well under 20000 which is not enough in a lot of parts of this country to support yourself let alone multiple people. No amount of scraping by and saving and refusing to indulge in a single want or impulse that could make life more bearable would change that. A lot of Americans are only one paycheck away from homeless. You can’t call that abundance no matter what it’s compared to. Some are over weight because fattening foods like ramen is what’s cheapest, not because they spend a ton on food. Yes compared to poor people in third world countries it’s a life with more luxuries, and so what? Everything is relative. Is somebody supposed to be happy with scraping by at a minimum wage job, barely affording rent and groceries, unable to plan for the future, just because another person has it worse? Somebody always has it worse.
I loved that stroll around the market.. I would love to go there one day myself! 👍👍👍👍👍
I was amazed by your video......these people can teach us so much about been so happy and content with very little of the things we think make us happy.....or whole....we should all learn from it....great video.
Very true.
Thanks John 🙏
Wow it looks like you enjoy it there nice video
great drone shots. i love a lot of the music that accompanies your videos. very professional and well put together!
Thank you. Music is probably the hardest thing to get right as everybody's taste varies. Appreciate your feedback
Hi Todd and Neenee, good to see you enjoying Lao!
I can fully agree in that Lao people and country is so relaxing because of the happyness of the people.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year. 🎅 Ans stay happy!
PS.: My biggest christmas present is when we can return to our home in Songkone area.
The market part of your video with the music and the people going on with there simple lives was great, Happy new year
Subscribed. Thank you for sharing my country of birth. I hope to visit one day.
Thank you 🙏
Merry Christmas to you and Neenee. Thanks so much for these wonderful and informative videos. You are both documenting Laos so beautifully. And you both have such a wonderful way of sharing your experiences. Lots of love 💕
Merry Christmas and have a Blessed New Year. I Wish you and Todd Good Health, Happiness and Love..
Good job, Todd and Neenee.
Great views and excellent commentary. I have never been to Laos. But only to VN and I fully agree what you said about poverty. In my western mind, I saw the poor in the country as having a tough life or not having a good life. But after spending time in the countryside, I saw how everyone is very happy and very friendly. Also in the US . You can associate a poor area or poor neighborhood with high crime. While in VN that is not true. Yes there is crime there but nothing like LA or any metro area in the US.
Really good to see this side of Laos.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Your reflections by the riverbank.
Perfect sentiments
Merry Christmas Todd and Neenee! 🎄🙏🏼❤️🎁🌟🧸
Just came across your channel today mate, really enjoyed this vlog. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent! Thank you and welcome👍 Any questions, just ask mate, I do try to get around to all comments. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday Brett 😁👍
@@NowinLao thanks mate! I love life in SEA. I've done many many trips there and it's by far the best lifestyle in my opinion. My wife is Thai and although we live together in Australia right now, we plan to retire in Thailand. Laos is a beautiful country. I've visited Vang Vieng, Vientiane and a favorite of mine Luang Prabang. Enjoy your Sunday too 👍
Love your content and videos. Being an American and living in Thailand, the markets looks like rural Thailand , even the umbrellas .
Keep up with your good job. I watch every single of your video clip.
Cheers Todd, great vid. Hope you had a good chrissy day.
Took a bit of time away from work and computer for the holidays so catching up on your travels. Great to be back 'with' you in LPDR...Soke dee!!
Haha great stuff mate, glad you could join us 😁👍
really appreciate your video. I'll be traveling to Vientiane perhaps next year.
Enjoy watching with you and like the contrast of life you show.You talk the talk while walking the walk.Great quality,see you next time.
Went to Laos a few times. Always commented how people were much happier than myself while not having much. Always was envious even thou i live in a western country. They have much more balance in life; focusing on family and community. Something i find lacking in the West. Big houses & fancy cars.
These people would always give you the time of day; and have a chat. Something so basic and simple.
merry Christmas to you, i hope to back in laos after i finish to build my wood house in mountain in France
Thanks for another great video.
Laos looks beautiful. Thanks for a great video! Cheers from Denmark.
thank you for shareing a wonderful people and culture of laos
Great "off the beaten path" experience. thanks for the post dude.
Glad you enjoyed mate
amazing skies
Thanks for sharing !
This is nice I think like you great video
Thank you Seth 🙏
Love the fresh veggies there
Great vid mate. Merry Christmas to you all. I often have similar musings here.
I love your video very much. Thanks for sharing your experiences in Laos with Lao people. You and your wife are so kind. ☺
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏
Thank you so much for your videos. Please keep up the good work. Merry Christmas from Germany
Very interesting video. Not sure how I found this channel but I did subscribe. Maybe it was because I was watching friends vlog from Dumaguete Philippines. Laos looks very nice. I work with some Laotians at Disney.
Thanks for the sub. Its great to have you along 👍
Loved the video and your sense of humor. Never visited Laos(border was already closed early last year) but have some curiosity. Subscribed ! Greetings from Portugal !
Thank you José, great to have you along 😁👍
good video! hope to visit that country someday!
beautiful place 👍👍😎🇳🇵
keep up the good work
One of the more interesting Vlogs....Once the travel restrictions are eased I'm off to laos
Well said I agree thanks and take care out there
Looks so easy going they must have a happy life.
Hope Laos would be more receiptive to tourism in the future if not more than but similar to Thailand to help boost its economy
I’ve watched lots of your videos and this is my favorite (so far).
The market was simply so colorful, with amazing sights each way you turn, How many Beerlaos had you and Neenee had before that walk home? 😁 Happy Christmas to you both and hoping for a better New Year for us all. 👍👍😁😁
Thank my lucky stars I left Melb. in 2004, now in BKK.
Well done my man love the Lao just people being people very calming thanks.
Good morning guy's good show
@@BounlevaSenesomboun-hu2tj Morning. Hope you have a great day.. thank you 🙏
Thanks really enjoyed that. All those Chynese dams in the NE of Lao are a real worry.
Hmm very interesting
👍 Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas!!! Sok dii
I've never been to Muang Et. I'm adding that to my to go list. It looked quite peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for sharing and thank you fro being frank about everything. As is expected from an Aussie.
Rechannel well done keep them coming
Thanks Alan 😁👍
good video thanks man
Great Vid
Lao people have something we seem to have lost... A sense of community and family. Happiness is found through this and sharing of food and things you have is quite normal. It's a different way of life than us Westerners are used to, but it's not poorer in every facet.
I miss Lao, the most relaxed time of my life.
Hello I love when you travel over in southern east asia of my country
Beautiful video. I agree with the sentiment. What may be lacking in material gains is dwarfed by the wealth of their spirits. The mindset of community and of helping each other no matter how small it seems, keeps me humble. Thanks for this video.
I love this street market
I miss the Lao beer
They most certainly appear more happier than Most of Americans......
Trust me. They are. Same in rural Indonesia, and you see the change when people are in the cities, their priorities change, they get in debt etc. etc.
Very nice .sabaidee marry christmas
Lovely relaxed Laos. Lao PDR Please dont rush. Lao beer is the best too.
Agree! 😁👍
Damnnn Laos is like Thailand 20 years ago, amazing
Very interesting
Hey Colin, glad you're enjoying them mate 🙏
Thank you for this really nice video. Really gave me a peaceful feeling, which I SOO needed tonight. It’s Christmas Eve and I’m feeling the stress of it. Every one seems to have so many “needs”. Well, my family anyway. Would be nice if simply being together was enough. I’m going into tomorrow being grateful, peaceful and content. ✌🏼and ❤️to you both NeeNee and Todd.
Id live there in a heart beat....beautiful smiles and souls behind those eyes
Excellent video Todd. Enjoyed your comments about poverty in Lao. One thing I noticed and that was trash, especially on your walk around the river. Not used to seeing that in your previous videos. Is that because you are so close to Vietnam? :)
Merry Christmas!!!
I've been to Sepon once.
Beautiful people.
Merry Christmas to you both!
the background soundtrack is right on!
Fantastic
Short and sweet...Khop tschai lai lai.
555 Great ending to a eventful day , scary ผี in that tunnel .
I'm so puzzled that I barely get by on teaching salary here of $90K a year but my uncle in Laos can survive on $50 a month. He doesn't have a mortgage, car insurance. His electricity bill is $3 a month if he uses 3-4 light bulbs. His food is mostly grown in his backyard. They are not in poverty. They are in livelihood. The only bad thing where he lives is poor water quality. Two of his four sons died from kidney stones that the doctors there have no idea about percutaneous nephrolithotomy so they just pray to ancestors.
Painful way to go
Nyob zoo.. Its nice to find a hmong in the wild on UA-cam lol.
loving yr videos guys merry xmas from Guernsey channel islands