Eric and Maudi, you guys always capture the pure and raw essence of the people and landscape in its barest format. The hustle of the people and the indescribable beauty of the countryside is really powerful. It strengthens my appreciation of the life I live today.. Not only that you are both adventurous but also intelligent and kind people. Much respect.
Wat ik deze video weer te zien kreeg! Werkelijk ongelofelijk! Gaandeweg het volgen krijg ik steeds meer de indruk dat jullie hier in NL toch wellicht een stuk "geluk" kwijt zullen zijn. Ik ben serieus trots op jullie omdat deze reis jullie zichtbaar en merkbaar gelukkig maakt! Voor mij is het ook merkbaar dat jullie het voor anderen die jullie volgen ook tot een happening willen maken. Bij mij zijn jullie in elk geval zo ver dat ik, mocht ik nu jong geweest zijn, dit ook mee zou willen maken. Gelukkig doen jullie er alles aan om dit ook voor ons hier tot een prachtig verhaal te verheffen. Respect en liefs, Kees
We proberen onze draai hier in Nederland ook weer te vinden, maar we kijken zeker uit naar een nieuw avontuur! Dat je zelf ook graag zo'n reis had willen ondernemen door het kijken van de video's is een geweldig compliment! ❤
Great to see someone excited about visiting new places. I remember visiting Laos and the rest of South East Asia in 2005 and I was blown away. Have fun!
Leuk dat jullie op deze manier al die ervaringen met ons delen. Ik heb inmiddels alle afleveringen gezien. Geweldig! Vooral jullie recente ervaringen is voor mij een feest van herkenning omdat ik zelf samen met mijn vrouw ook jaren geleden enkele maanden in die regio heb gefietst. Prachtige beelden waar ongetwijfeld veel werk in zit. Hou vol zou ik zeggen en nog heel veel mooie avonturen toegewenst!
Hoi Georg! Hartstikke bedankt en leuk om te horen over jullie Aziê fietstour, hebben jullie nog nieuwe plannen in 't vooruitzicht als alles weer een beetje tot rust is...? 🙂 Groetjes E&M
@@WheelstoWander Jazeker, maar dan zullen eerst de Kids het nest moeten hebben verlaten en dat gaat nog wel even duren! 😉 Dus voorlopig beperken we ons tot korte fietstrips, maar ook dan is het volop genieten hoor!
That area is always changing. Years ago you could not make the connections you made. I admire what you do. Using technology it’s. Good. Very good video.
I Literally just binge-watched all 56 episodes and I must say you guys really motivated me to get back on my bike and just go for a ride. Thank you so much for these great Videos. I really hope you are doing well. Keep up the Great Work! Greetings from Germany :) PS: Could you name the Song that plays at 7:35? its just so relaxing but I cant seem to find it thanks!
Hi Julian, wow thank you!! That's a lot of hours of footage... and one of the best compliments we can get! 😊 The song is not available online at the moment. Eric's brothers is the artist, you can check him out on soundcloud, the link is in our description! Have a great day!! E&M
Wow. That scenery from your room was epic. Seems the way of the world. The small people get hit with unwanted change and someone else gets the benefits. Another outstanding video. Take care and stay safe, Al
I've enjoyed your content for a few years now...and each vid is a wonderful watch, then every so often you guys ratchet the storytelling & videography up to a new high level. This was one of those instances. Thanks
Who would give this video a thumbs down?! Great video as usual. Beautifully shot, and educational too. I always learn something from your travels. Gonna put Laos on my list once the travel ban is lifted. Hope you two are staying safe & doing well in Amsterdam. 🙏
Hello we hope all is well with you . we are due to travel to Asia next year and we really cant wait to meet the locals. I can understand this is a tough life to us but for them it must be the norm. you really captured all the Beauty that Asia has to offer . Take care of your self's and indulge yourself in the sites this wonderful place has to offer. Kindest Regards from fellow Travellers Sarah and Glenn
Hi Sarah and Glenn! Yeah you're right it's the norm, though we wonder if they think about a different future? Somehow we envy them as it seems spending time with family is so much more important... Enjoy the preparation for your trip! And definitely go to Laos... :-) E&M
Your videos are so inspiring, thank you so much! This was exactly the road i meant, i cycled it from north to south and was one of the best parts of laos i cycled, thank you so much to bring back all this memoris :-) In Phou Khoun i stayed one night its a funny town very good memorys especially the fruits i ate in the evening.Great idea with the boot :-) To see what the chinese do is just sad. Thanks again and al the best hope you two can be soon on the road again. Greets from switzerland, Oli
@@WheelstoWander 😀😀 its totally fine.. , no worries 😊 , by d way this is one of my favourite episode , you guys have captured the soul of Laos through your camera's .. just amazing 👌 all the best for ur ongoing journey ... 👍😎
Vietnam the motherland, Vietnam’s a beautiful place. Here are a couple of helpful Vietnamese words you, chào, (Hello)ngon quá (very good or very tasty)cảm ơn( thank you). Thank you for sharing a another’s great video.
Great to see 2 people always being positive even when things are really tough, you are lucky to have found each other.. The kids are great in this video. Maybe by the end of today I will of watched all your videos 😂😂 I have travelled to 30 countries too but never on cycle.. Maybe in the future when I get fitter 😜
great, very authentic video about the life in laos. the situation with china and their dams is sad, i expirenced the same in cambodia cardamom national park. greetings Andi. by the way i think its maudis winter jacket 😉😁
Thank you Andi 😊 You told us about the Cardamoms, too bad we couldn't visit... Ha, our jackets look alike only Maudi's is a lot ticker 😉 Big Hug from Us!
That was an amazing video, Eric & Maudi. Thank you so much for being a continues inspiration. Ride on 🙌🏻🤗🚲🚲🚲. I lost track of where you both are now, due to Corona-v, everything is delayed. Are you back home, safe in the Nederlands now?
Hoi Haye! Bedankt 🙂 Meestal gaat dat goed maar soms is het wel een beetje improviseren... Het is altijd een onderdeel van onze fietsroutine en moeten soms onze route zo plannen dat we tijd hebben om onze apparatuur op te laden, monteren & de video te uploaden. We twijfelen eraan om het de volgende keer anders te doen, ook om wat lichter gewicht op stap te gaan. Dus computers thuis, fietsen & filmen en later thuis monteren...
@@WheelstoWander Knap dat het jullie lukt om onderweg te monteren, uploaden, etc. Ik denk dat dat ook het mooiste is voor een langere reis. Dan kan je van het eindresultaat van elke video weer iets leren wat je bij het filmen en monteren van je volgende video kan toepassen.
June 1596 first Dutch mission arrived in Banten as starting point of 350 years kolonialism, there is flat bike route circle the site hystori , you can visit my chanel to overview , after Sumatra you will pass Banten to go through Java then Bali .
Hi guys I've only just discovered your amazing bicycle touring travel videos... I'm having to stay up late every night watching them... Truly inspirational and I'm in awe with what you achieved.... Can I ask what make is the primus bottle mount you use slung under your down tube.... I can't seem to find anything like it.... Again thank you so much for spending time with your video documentary.... I'd certainly buy you a few beers if I could
Great video. The people are beautiful for sure, especially the children. Far cry friendlier than the kids here in the US. I’ve spent a lot of time in Indonesia and the Philippines where my wife comes from. At first, visiting the village she grew up in, I felt so sorry for the people living in little homes worse than Jed Clampet’s cabin in the Beverly Hillbillies TV show years ago. I soon stopped feeling sorry for them because why feel sorry for people that are so happy. They are better of than us in the US. Why? Because they are happy and content with what they have. Many in the US have really nice big homes, but unhappy and discontent. Always wanting more and more. If it wasn’t for the horrible heat, rain and humidity, I’d be living there now.
First, wonderful videos you have put together. You show the feeling of touring so well. I get all moved and want to return to the road. Second, I thought all river transport on the Nam Ou had stopped since they completed all 7 dams. It's great to see that you can still take the boat from Nong Khiaw to to Muang Khua. EDIT: Oh, few seconds later, I see you have to pass a dam by tuktuk. Well, that's still a fine way to progress.
Yes and it depends on the water levels... we had the longer tuktuk ride of about 30 bumpy minutes, but sometimes you can get all the way to just before the dam... And then it's only about 5. It's still a shame though, the Lao people were really worried that they would be out of work soon...
I hope my motherland treat u well my friends specially I hope u enjoy my beautiful home town Luangprabang !!! If I still live there I would host u guy ! I’m live in US now
Amazing scenery. I was going to cycle S. Korea > Japan > China > SE Asia this year but missed out because of the pandemic. Footage like this makes me very jealous! Did you camp much with the tent at all?
Wow. Absolutely fantastic! What month were you there for it to be so ‘cold’? I’m thinking Jan or Feb. I have been living in Thailand (the South) for 20 years & often cycle up North of Thailand & as soon as the borders open I plan to cross into Laos via Chiang Rai - have you got a map of the route you took through Laos?
Thanks Mark! We were there in December. We crossed the border at Vientiane and cycled north to Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Nong Kiaw and to Dien Bien Phu (Vietnam). No maps unfortunately... All the Best!
You may also consider of goint to Philippines doing the bike packing.. May i can go around with you..i love your adventire..just take extra care always.
Thanks for the compliment Craig!! We don't use a general filter, over the time we created a vibe that we loved and we color correct every clip to match the mood we felt when we were out on the road...
I like ur video in general .... and yes the Chinese belt and road initiative is making lives in Laos much better .... thanks for sharing this info so the world knows how much the Chinese is doing good for the world.... unlike most western countries which destroy culture through colonism aka terrorism in disguise
De moeite!!! Zeker iets mee doen als jullie (ooit) terug zijn, België (wss ook Nederland) staat te wachten op lezingen/voorstellingen van dergelijke avonturen!
Hi there, love the videos! I'm looking at doing a similar route, and contemplating buying the thudbuster st seatpost. Is it well worth the price do you think?
Well it's pretty expensive, we both got it second hand but we do think it's worth the price if you don't have any other form of suspension... It definitely makes a big difference!
Thanks for another great video 😊👍 A question : Would you change the rim brake for disc brake, or have they worked fine all the time? Best of luck on your amazing journey 😉🤞
Thank you Frank 😊 The rims worked fine in every situation but Maudi had her back wheel rim grind down to the point it broke. In this video you can see how we tackle that: ua-cam.com/video/ivqhJihlyP0/v-deo.html We are interested in disc breaks and for a future bike build we would love to try that. For now we will stick to our trusty steeds with rim brakes!
@@WheelstoWander my village is at Senapati dist. Manipur State. But I live at Kohima, Nagaland, Northeast India. I am sure you wouldn't skip northeast India.
It was pretty good Scott! No big shoulders but somehow there wasn't a lot of traffic on our route. Of course there are crazy people driving but in general people were quite relaxed.
In countries like so, do you buy most of your food at produce stands? I know I see you go in the video, but do you always have enough to go from market to market, how much distance in between and how do you find them?
Most bigger towns have a market and along the we we mostly find quite some random food stalls by the side of the road too. We always buy something extra just to have enough when we miss out!
Incredible landscapes and beautiful people! Thank you for sharing more context on “the new Silk Road.” It sounds like modern day colonialism with the guise of helping the locals, when really, there is not much value being created. 😢
Thank you Erin! I think there is some value there but the majority is taken somewhere else. I don't know what deals are made but I hope the Lao government bargained hard for there piece of the pie...
I clic "like" before watching the video! This my level of faith on your work! Love form Algeria 🇩🇿
Thanks for the great comment Ines 😊
Me too!
This channel is the best for bicycle touring..
A big thanks because through your eyes we discover the world. Bravo from Greece...
Thank you Dimitrios :) All the best
Eric and Maudi, you guys always capture the pure and raw essence of the people and landscape in its barest format. The hustle of the people and the indescribable beauty of the countryside is really powerful. It strengthens my appreciation of the life I live today.. Not only that you are both adventurous but also intelligent and kind people. Much respect.
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment Fuji Fatbik57 😊
Wat ik deze video weer te zien kreeg! Werkelijk ongelofelijk! Gaandeweg het volgen krijg ik steeds meer de indruk dat jullie hier in NL toch wellicht een stuk "geluk" kwijt zullen zijn. Ik ben serieus trots op jullie omdat deze reis jullie zichtbaar en merkbaar gelukkig maakt! Voor mij is het ook merkbaar dat jullie het voor anderen die jullie volgen ook tot een happening willen maken. Bij mij zijn jullie in elk geval zo ver dat ik, mocht ik nu jong geweest zijn, dit ook mee zou willen maken. Gelukkig doen jullie er alles aan om dit ook voor ons hier tot een prachtig verhaal te verheffen. Respect en liefs,
Kees
We proberen onze draai hier in Nederland ook weer te vinden, maar we kijken zeker uit naar een nieuw avontuur! Dat je zelf ook graag zo'n reis had willen ondernemen door het kijken van de video's is een geweldig compliment! ❤
Great to see someone excited about visiting new places. I remember visiting Laos and the rest of South East Asia in 2005 and I was blown away. Have fun!
Thanks 😊 Sounds you had a great time too 👌🏼
Leuk dat jullie op deze manier al die ervaringen met ons delen. Ik heb inmiddels alle afleveringen gezien. Geweldig! Vooral jullie recente ervaringen is voor mij een feest van herkenning omdat ik zelf samen met mijn vrouw ook jaren geleden enkele maanden in die regio heb gefietst. Prachtige beelden waar ongetwijfeld veel werk in zit. Hou vol zou ik zeggen en nog heel veel mooie avonturen toegewenst!
Hoi Georg! Hartstikke bedankt en leuk om te horen over jullie Aziê fietstour, hebben jullie nog nieuwe plannen in 't vooruitzicht als alles weer een beetje tot rust is...? 🙂
Groetjes E&M
@@WheelstoWander Jazeker, maar dan zullen eerst de Kids het nest moeten hebben verlaten en dat gaat nog wel even duren! 😉 Dus voorlopig beperken we ons tot korte fietstrips, maar ook dan is het volop genieten hoor!
That area is always changing. Years ago you could not make the connections you made. I admire what you do. Using technology it’s. Good. Very good video.
🙏
Mooi weer zeg. 🤩
Haha, echt wel 😉
I Literally just binge-watched all 56 episodes and I must say you guys really motivated me to get back on my bike and just go for a ride. Thank you so much for these great Videos.
I really hope you are doing well. Keep up the Great Work!
Greetings from Germany :)
PS: Could you name the Song that plays at 7:35? its just so relaxing but I cant seem to find it
thanks!
Hi Julian, wow thank you!! That's a lot of hours of footage... and one of the best compliments we can get! 😊
The song is not available online at the moment. Eric's brothers is the artist, you can check him out on soundcloud, the link is in our description!
Have a great day!!
E&M
Wow. That scenery from your room was epic. Seems the way of the world. The small people get hit with unwanted change and someone else gets the benefits. Another outstanding video. Take care and stay safe, Al
Hi Al! Ohh yeah, it was stunning 😊 I sadly think you are right about the small peoples situation. Thanks & All the very best from us, E&M
Awesome as always!
Thanks so much Emre 😊
I've watched up to episode 28 so far and now jumping forward to say you guys have a truly adventurous spirit. Say safe. Keeping riding.
Hi RC! Thanks, enjoy the series! 😀
Wait till you arrived in Indonesia ... and the foooddddd. omg.... and the peopleeee so warm
Sounds great Feb 😉
Inspired! Completed my first long ride this last month. November, I will ride my longest tour of about 410km on Palawan. Excited!
Thanks again for another great video! You guys rock!
Absolutely stunning! Wonderful stuff again you two.
Thanks Bandy 😊 All the best, E&M
Hello I'm from North East India nice to see you... stay strong be safe guys
Thank you Kesh 😊 All the Best, E&M
I've enjoyed your content for a few years now...and each vid is a wonderful watch, then every so often you guys ratchet the storytelling & videography up to a new high level. This was one of those instances. Thanks
Hi Shawn, how are you!? Thanks for the compliment & still following along!!😊
Greetings from the Netherlands,
E&M
One of your best edits. Fantastic
Thank you so much David 😊
One of the best intro to a video. The narration is amazing feels like I'm reading a novel.
😮 Thanks for the wonderful compliment Smuk!!
This was a beautiful video! Well done; thank you. DD
Thanks so much Dennis 😊
Beautiful video. Well said about the have and have not of our world. Must take care of each other.
Thanks Brian! 🙏
Excellent shots of the market
Thanks!!
You are very good filmmakers!
Brilliant video - you tell the story of your travels and the people so well. Take care of yourselves!
Thank you Craig 😊 All the Best, E&M
@@WheelstoWander 👍
Who would give this video a thumbs down?! Great video as usual. Beautifully shot, and educational too. I always learn something from your travels. Gonna put Laos on my list once the travel ban is lifted. Hope you two are staying safe & doing well in Amsterdam. 🙏
Thank you Bike Tall 😊 Laos has a lot to offer and we would love to go back some day and ride a bit more 😉 Doing well here back home! All the Best, E&M
Wow, really very good editing.
Thanks Robert!
Subscribed. You seem like genuinely nice dude and great editing and filming
Thank you R S, so nice of you to say 😊
Hello we hope all is well with you . we are due to travel to Asia next year and we really cant wait to meet the locals. I can understand this is a tough life to us but for them it must be the norm. you really captured all the Beauty that Asia has to offer . Take care of your self's and indulge yourself in the sites this wonderful place has to offer. Kindest Regards from fellow Travellers Sarah and Glenn
Hi Sarah and Glenn! Yeah you're right it's the norm, though we wonder if they think about a different future? Somehow we envy them as it seems spending time with family is so much more important...
Enjoy the preparation for your trip! And definitely go to Laos... :-)
E&M
@@WheelstoWander we have planned to visit Loas. we want to go all around Asia . Stay safe my friend . S&G
Fantastic. Thanks for providing an escape during the craziness of this year. I can't wait to be back in SE Asia.
Your welcome, our pleasure!! Happy travels when tis all blows over 🙏🏼
You're journey is awesome....!
Thank you so much 😀
The angle of your video and video footage is professional. I like it. have fun on a trip.
Thank you Thuan 😊 All the Best, E&M
Marvelous.
🙏
Your videos are so inspiring, thank you so much! This was exactly the road i meant, i cycled it from north to south and was one of the best parts of laos i cycled, thank you so much to bring back all this memoris :-) In Phou Khoun i stayed one night its a funny town very good memorys especially the fruits i ate in the evening.Great idea with the boot :-) To see what the chinese do is just sad. Thanks again and al the best hope you two can be soon on the road again. Greets from switzerland, Oli
Thank you Oliver 😊 Yes, Phou Khoun was nice, we loved it out on the road there! Great it brings back so many memories 👌🏼 All the Best, E&M
Thank you for the great video!
Thank you John 😊
Beautiful job, once again.
Thank you & All the Best, E&M
lovely and very inspiring.
🙏
Great job and awesome trip!
So envious stay safe 😷
Thanks, you too 🙏🏼
😍 E&M with a new Video. HAPPINESS IS HERE 🙂.. watchinn... in middle of my office hours😉😀 , cant wait till my shift to end
Ha, love it Neeraj but please don't get in trouble 😅 All the Best from us!
@@WheelstoWander 😀😀 its totally fine.. , no worries 😊 , by d way this is one of my favourite episode , you guys have captured the soul of Laos through your camera's .. just amazing 👌 all the best for ur ongoing journey ... 👍😎
Sending love for you both from Indonesia ❤️
Thank you Augustina 😊
That is a beautiful place.
Love from Texas, USA.
Thank you Nathan & All The Best, E&M
They are so friendly people in Laos 🇱🇦...... Keepsafe brave and lovely couple 👫.... I'm so please watching your video.....
Thank you so much Neal! Laos sure is a wonderful place 😊 All The Best, E&M
Brother🙏 You have embarked on a world tour by bicycle, may that unimaginable.
God always protect you🙏
Thank you Ghumakkad! 😀
Welcome to India🙏
Vietnam the motherland,
Vietnam’s a beautiful place.
Here are a couple of helpful Vietnamese words you, chào, (Hello)ngon quá (very good or very tasty)cảm ơn( thank you).
Thank you for sharing a another’s great video.
Thank you Punch45!
Love your journey! Respect! Love from South Africa🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Hey groete van Manchester, may Christ watch over you and family God Bless.. 😁
Thanks so much Annemarie 😊 All the Best from us in the Netherlands!!
Thank you Wayne 😊🙏🏼
Great to see 2 people always being positive even when things are really tough, you are lucky to have found each other.. The kids are great in this video. Maybe by the end of today I will of watched all your videos 😂😂 I have travelled to 30 countries too but never on cycle.. Maybe in the future when I get fitter 😜
Lovely to hear that Rob!! You don't have to be fit at the start... you will be at the end 😉
@@WheelstoWander I started ridin in Feb.. Aiming for 200 miles this month.. Soon be at your level 🤣👍
Good cityyyyyyyyyy!!!! Have a great jorney!!!!
Thanks 😊
Loved this video. Can't wait to visit Laos!
Thank you Corrie! Great to hear you have plans to visit Laos 👌🏼
Amazing
Hope you are well 😀 are you travelling at the moment? Enjoy and stay safe.. Thanks for the vids..
Thank you Wayne, we are well 😊 We have a job at the moment and are saving up for the next adventure! All the Best, E&M
I tell you what, their lifestyle is probably more comfortable than most of us. Simple life.
Hey, Im caught up. Yes, the town did resemble an old Mexico town. Good video. Have fun.
😉 Great Bruce, Thank you & All The Best
Yeahhhhhhh........ waiting over...!
😊
Sabyedee sir. I love your video.
sabadee! Laos is really a beautiful and friendly land. Rode in 2013, plan to ride again.
We know why Qiang 😉 Have fun!
谢谢🙏，我很喜欢的视频
Thanks Yuxuang! 😊
I love your videos 🥰
Thank you Hajar 😊
Look till you tour in Malaysia soon 👍👍👍
It's great ride hats off brother 🤗
Thanks Santosh!
Nice video.. I subscribe it
great, very authentic video about the life in laos. the situation with china and their dams is sad, i expirenced the same in cambodia cardamom national park. greetings Andi. by the way i think its maudis winter jacket 😉😁
Thank you Andi 😊 You told us about the Cardamoms, too bad we couldn't visit... Ha, our jackets look alike only Maudi's is a lot ticker 😉 Big Hug from Us!
Hey guys how are doing .. stay well .. be ok and I love you guys .. love From India 😊🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Hi Rudra! Thank you so much 😊 All the Best, E&M
That was an amazing video, Eric & Maudi. Thank you so much for being a continues inspiration. Ride on 🙌🏻🤗🚲🚲🚲. I lost track of where you both are now, due to Corona-v, everything is delayed. Are you back home, safe in the Nederlands now?
Thank you Martine 😊 We are safely back home! Het ga je goed!!
@@WheelstoWander What would be now your next project as to travelling? Do you plan anything for following months?...
Hoi Eric en Maudi. Erg leuke videos! Mooie beelden, goed editwerk! Lukt het om de videos tijdens de reis te monteren?
Hoi Haye! Bedankt 🙂 Meestal gaat dat goed maar soms is het wel een beetje improviseren... Het is altijd een onderdeel van onze fietsroutine en moeten soms onze route zo plannen dat we tijd hebben om onze apparatuur op te laden, monteren & de video te uploaden. We twijfelen eraan om het de volgende keer anders te doen, ook om wat lichter gewicht op stap te gaan. Dus computers thuis, fietsen & filmen en later thuis monteren...
@@WheelstoWander Knap dat het jullie lukt om onderweg te monteren, uploaden, etc. Ik denk dat dat ook het mooiste is voor een langere reis. Dan kan je van het eindresultaat van elke video weer iets leren wat je bij het filmen en monteren van je volgende video kan toepassen.
Indonesia is welcoming you both...from Aceh to Papua ...
Thank you for your hospitality Taufik 😊
June 1596 first Dutch mission arrived in Banten as starting point of 350 years kolonialism, there is flat bike route circle the site hystori , you can visit my chanel to overview , after Sumatra you will pass Banten to go through Java then Bali .
You are stars ✨
Thanks 😊 Best wishes!! E&M
Hi guys I've only just discovered your amazing bicycle touring travel videos... I'm having to stay up late every night watching them... Truly inspirational and I'm in awe with what you achieved....
Can I ask what make is the primus bottle mount you use slung under your down tube.... I can't seem to find anything like it....
Again thank you so much for spending time with your video documentary.... I'd certainly buy you a few beers if I could
Thank you so much John! We are happy you like them 😊 The bottle mount is the "Bike Buddy MK3" www.bikebuddy.co.uk/ All the Best, E&M
@@WheelstoWander thank you guys...stay safe
Beautiful country... but missing beaches and coconut trees.
That would be a wonderful add on 😉
Great video. The people are beautiful for sure, especially the children. Far cry friendlier than the kids here in the US. I’ve spent a lot of time in Indonesia and the Philippines where my wife comes from. At first, visiting the village she grew up in, I felt so sorry for the people living in little homes worse than Jed Clampet’s cabin in the Beverly Hillbillies TV show years ago. I soon stopped feeling sorry for them because why feel sorry for people that are so happy. They are better of than us in the US. Why? Because they are happy and content with what they have. Many in the US have really nice big homes, but unhappy and discontent. Always wanting more and more. If it wasn’t for the horrible heat, rain and humidity, I’d be living there now.
That would be a great addition indeed!
First, wonderful videos you have put together. You show the feeling of touring so well. I get all moved and want to return to the road.
Second, I thought all river transport on the Nam Ou had stopped since they completed all 7 dams. It's great to see that you can still take the boat from Nong Khiaw to to Muang Khua.
EDIT: Oh, few seconds later, I see you have to pass a dam by tuktuk. Well, that's still a fine way to progress.
Yes and it depends on the water levels... we had the longer tuktuk ride of about 30 bumpy minutes, but sometimes you can get all the way to just before the dam... And then it's only about 5. It's still a shame though, the Lao people were really worried that they would be out of work soon...
@@WheelstoWander Thanks for your reply. It's great that you reply to comments :-)
Amazing and inspiring as always ❤️ I especially loved seeing you being pulled uphill by a truck :D did you communicate with the driver before?
Hi Verena, yeah that made a big difference though I did get muscle pain in the end 😋 No I didn't communicate it but I think he knew and didn't mind...
I hope my motherland treat u well my friends specially I hope u enjoy my beautiful home town Luangprabang !!! If I still live there I would host u guy ! I’m live in US now
Laos is a wonderful place, we had an absolute great time there 😊 Luang Prabang was lovely too! Thank you 😊 All the Best, E&M
Amazing scenery. I was going to cycle S. Korea > Japan > China > SE Asia this year but missed out because of the pandemic. Footage like this makes me very jealous! Did you camp much with the tent at all?
That is too bad M P... Hang in there, your time will come 😉 In Japan all the time in SE Asia not so much... Thank you 😊 All the Best, E&M
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Shukran 🙏🏼
God bless you abundance wealth ,health and happiness. Hope we will meet someday in a perfect timing.
That would be great :-)
very nice
Thank you!
Wow. Absolutely fantastic! What month were you there for it to be so ‘cold’? I’m thinking Jan or Feb. I have been living in Thailand (the South) for 20 years & often cycle up North of Thailand & as soon as the borders open I plan to cross into Laos via Chiang Rai - have you got a map of the route you took through Laos?
Thanks Mark! We were there in December. We crossed the border at Vientiane and cycled north to Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Nong Kiaw and to Dien Bien Phu (Vietnam). No maps unfortunately... All the Best!
You may also consider of goint to Philippines doing the bike packing..
May i can go around with you..i love your adventire..just take extra care always.
We will Osie, thanks... hopefully we will explore the Philipinnes one day, who knows we will cross paths...
@@WheelstoWander thank you, just keep me posted if you have plan to cycling around Philippines..stay safe always
God speed.
Love from India
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I think the hole boat ride was beautiful, but pretty stressful.
It was amazing and your quite right a bit stressful at times.... only small moments though 😉
@@WheelstoWander ye its when your bike 🚲 is going on or off lol 😆
Laos Coffee Is Good Try If find On The Road Ride Safe Okie Doks
We heard 😉 Thanks
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Lovely Place :)
How do you guys handle your camera gear? Is there any fixed stands on cycle or anything that makes easier for you guys???
Hi Macrani, for the actioncam we have a magic arm and we use a tripod for drive-by shots. We also do a lot of handheld shooting :-)
hy guys, nice to see your tour in Laos, stay well, if you want tour to Indonesia, go tour Sumatra Island, Sumatra Road
It's definitely on our wishlist!
Do you add a general filter when you edit your videos? The colour correction is perfect across the videos 👍
Thanks for the compliment Craig!! We don't use a general filter, over the time we created a vibe that we loved and we color correct every clip to match the mood we felt when we were out on the road...
Wheels to Wander fantastic 👍 love your work
come visit Indonesia might you miss the good old days, londo 😬
Not sure what you mean Suhud but we would love to visit one day!
I like ur video in general .... and yes the Chinese belt and road initiative is making lives in Laos much better .... thanks for sharing this info so the world knows how much the Chinese is doing good for the world.... unlike most western countries which destroy culture through colonism aka terrorism in disguise
De moeite!!!
Zeker iets mee doen als jullie (ooit) terug zijn, België (wss ook Nederland) staat te wachten op lezingen/voorstellingen van dergelijke avonturen!
Ontzettend bedankt voor het compliment! Dat zouden we erg leuk vinden maar zien nog niet helemaal hoe dat van de grond kan komen.
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Thank you!
Hi there, love the videos! I'm looking at doing a similar route, and contemplating buying the thudbuster st seatpost. Is it well worth the price do you think?
Well it's pretty expensive, we both got it second hand but we do think it's worth the price if you don't have any other form of suspension... It definitely makes a big difference!
Thanks for another great video 😊👍 A question : Would you change the rim brake for disc brake, or have they worked fine all the time?
Best of luck on your amazing journey 😉🤞
Thank you Frank 😊 The rims worked fine in every situation but Maudi had her back wheel rim grind down to the point it broke. In this video you can see how we tackle that: ua-cam.com/video/ivqhJihlyP0/v-deo.html We are interested in disc breaks and for a future bike build we would love to try that. For now we will stick to our trusty steeds with rim brakes!
You'll see similar thing in my village 🤗
😮 Where do you live??
@@WheelstoWander my village is at Senapati dist. Manipur State. But I live at Kohima, Nagaland, Northeast India. I am sure you wouldn't skip northeast India.
😷👍Hello.How long you are in Travel?😊✌(Polen).
looks like the new silk road needs some more time to realise
Don't worry, they are busy with it...
How are the roads and are there shoulders and did you feel generally safe from a car bike perspective?
It was pretty good Scott! No big shoulders but somehow there wasn't a lot of traffic on our route. Of course there are crazy people driving but in general people were quite relaxed.
In countries like so, do you buy most of your food at produce stands? I know I see you go in the video, but do you always have enough to go from market to market, how much distance in between and how do you find them?
Most bigger towns have a market and along the we we mostly find quite some random food stalls by the side of the road too. We always buy something extra just to have enough when we miss out!
When come to Indonesia ? 😊😊😊
Hopefully we will one day... 🤞🏼
Incredible landscapes and beautiful people! Thank you for sharing more context on “the new Silk Road.” It sounds like modern day colonialism with the guise of helping the locals, when really, there is not much value being created. 😢
Thank you Erin! I think there is some value there but the majority is taken somewhere else. I don't know what deals are made but I hope the Lao government bargained hard for there piece of the pie...