Thank you for doing this trip. This is my hometown in 1975. My father and my uncle have house there. I also still remember just like yesterday….some day soon I want to see my father’s home. Anyway thank you so much friend.🙏🙏🙏🙏
You and NeeNee just walked pass each other like strangers. LOL! You and Hmoob knives...but yes, they are TOP QUALITY Knives. I love them too...so versatile. Top quality video as always!
These great videos just keep coming and very entertaining and informative. I liked it when you called NeeNee boss. I always called my late wife boss. Very cute. Stay safe.
@@NowinLao I found it like that in the north of Viet Nam. Played chess with an elder in Sa Pa, he'd been involved, spoke French, some English. No negativity from him at all. While playing (which he thrashed my arse) he filled me with his homemade Black rice wine....damn I was sick afterwards. It was a really great memory of the trip overall. Cheers mate.
Yes, I often buy 2 the same things... Lovely friendly place... Thanks for the video... This is a real holiday away from New York/Paris/ London.... Beautiful.. That should be call the rejuvenation holiday completely stress free...
Thank's for sharing a video guys ! i was born in laos but didn't have a chance to see so many places . I was too young back then thank's again good job guys soo soo !😃👍
Invested a lot of money in stock for that store. Long Tieng WalMart. Friendly sales people usually sell more than those who sit and stare. Some pretty ladies there too.
My father and two brothers lost their life in that place. They got recruiting by Vang pao working with the United States of America 🇺🇸 CIA.thank you sharing the video i miss all my three good man ...from United States of America 🇺🇸
If i find something i really like..... I'll get more than one spare! Haha I'll get several! It's good to see the classics..... You loosing Neenee while shopping. ;) Beautiful tour... Thanks for sharing brotha
Excellent job on the video! I like the map that shows your route and where you are. You know how to properly eat the sticky rice (grabbing with your hand and make a fist to make a ball). Thanks for posting your trip. I was in Long Cheng as a child and was at the evacuation on the airstrip in May 14, 1975.
Thank you! Incredible memories you must have of that time. Be lucky to be a few hundred in the village now compared to the tens of thousands when you were here. Really happy you're enjoying the videos... More to come from Long Cheng 👌
Love the mong knives, yes u might get a big collection soon, nice locals happy to see you chat as well yes u did mention the girls , I'll just blind fold Ray when we get there haha
Great vlog Todd. The market you bought your stuff was pretty substantial. People so friendly. Long Chieng. Why not more tourists pre-covid or post covid? Thank you for showing it to us. Sending you lol .Harriet and Jim Richmond, Va.
Felicitación por los video y mostrar su cultura de ese país me encantaría poder✈visa live 🌳🌲🌳🌱🍍🍉🍇vivir en tierras todavía libres de maldad sin duda unos vídeos increíbles 👏📹de las villas y su gentes 👍
@@NowinLao Mine is closest to the word for pangolin according to my Lao friends which I am guessing is a tonal difference or just the best choice because it also sounds to me like the word for ‘play’🤷♀️ (BTW, anyone reading this who speaks Lao - Tia is not my real name😉)
Long cheng looks like a simple village now, but at the end of the 60's, it was the largest military base, second largest city in laos and had the busiest airfield in the world for a short period
ahh yes the village life.....and yes I like top buy double sometimes but with shoes they sits in the dust and it eats away the canvas then when I put them on the rip....lol....
I was there in 1970 in elementary school 2nd grader. Then the pathej Lao Vietkong soldiers fired guns, rockets toward that airport. They burned 1 T28 fighter plane.
Glad you made the trip to Long Tieng. It's intiged me since reading The Ravens back in 2000 and being in Vientiane then yet unable to make the trip due to it being a restricted zone. I'm retiring to Thailand next year's and will be coming up to Laos with Long Tieng at the top of the list for a visit.
Yes if I find something I like I do try to get another. Wait I'm talking about clothing articles. I'm not so sure Neenee liked you talking about the pretty girls. 🤔 Cheers 🍺 Best wishes Bob.
Its been a long time..... where have you been ? or is that Me ? I do enjoy u r life on vids.... i am on K Samui and well its Nothing like u r showing, my thai wife s village is sarcom ? ( spelling ) near bandung /nong kai... tempting to move north........ but very few farangs to share life with ?
If my partner looked that beautiful, I wouldn't need to check out the pretty ladies on motorbikes. Thank you for making it to my feed page today. I may just subscribe.
I spent 3 years in South Korea in the early 70's and much of what I'm seeing in this video reminds me of those days. The Korean landscape back then wasn't as lush though. Are mosquitoes a problem there?
Two of everything eh Todd. Is that what you were doing here? Looking for a second (spare) wife? I’m sure Neenee won’t mind. Hahahahaha You are right mate, the flowing hair is beautiful. Thanks man for taking us along on your adventures today. Cheers!!!
Gorgeous country, reminds me of the Java highlands. How big do their shoes go? I wear a size 11 US and can't find shoes that fit me in much of SE Asia.
Not everyone would live the life you live but then again they would not understand , i for one can acclimate to that style of living and enjoy happiness in peace.
Next video could you please address the tourist information there. According to what I heard so far many Hmong wishes to visit but afraid not safe for them or else end of year many Hmong will definitely visit there.. Thanks
I've been wondering what the camping/diy travel situation is in Laos. Like, can you just plonk your caravan at the local showgrounds or lions Park like you can here in Oz? Not that id be equipped language or culture wise to just wander around by myself.
You're pretty good to pull up just about anywhere here and camp the night.. You'd be going to find a lions club or showground though, let alone a caravan. I've never seen one here. Think I've only ever seen one campervan... Guesthouses are that cheap I don't think tourists bother with that kind of travel. A nicely decked out camper would be very cool here though with some of the spectacular places you'd be able to pull up at 👌
Hi Todd I am the same way I think it is because being in the military for 20 years you wear the same thing most days, so why do you need anything else. thanks for the wonderful video. I always wondered what that place looked like.
Buying duplicate pairs of shoes is something I never would have done when I was younger. I would have always assumed that the next pair of shoes and the novelty of them would make them better than any old ones. When I got older I realized the law of averages exists and to always double down on exceptional things.
If I find clothes or shoes I like and they are on sale, I buy a couple of them. I have a box of clothes and shoes from living in Philippines, Japan and local from over 20 years ago, and I just haven't needed to break them out yet. :0)
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Thank you for doing this trip. This is my hometown in 1975. My father and my uncle have house there. I also still remember just like yesterday….some day soon I want to see my father’s home. Anyway thank you so much friend.🙏🙏🙏🙏
More videos of Long Cheng still to come 👌😁
A small town with colourful merchandise for sale and friendly people too. Love it!
I just love you two!!! You just enjoy life as it is without any prejudice or pre condition. You just bring so much joyful experience to so many, es
Keep up the good spirits and fun laughters!!!
ประทับใจ สุด ๆ. Appreciate
Thanks for this journey my friend.
What marvelously happy people! This should put a smile on many faces.
You are so right women riding their own bikes are so beautiful , like you said their hair blows with the wind and their smile makes your heart beat.
Love your videos.........and the little side glances at the young ladies :}
Another great video. I want to say that the tone of your voice, the slow pass of your travel is calming and informative.
You and NeeNee just walked pass each other like strangers. LOL!
You and Hmoob knives...but yes, they are TOP QUALITY Knives. I love them too...so versatile.
Top quality video as always!
Love my Hmoob knives 👌😁🔪
...and Todd, you i love those beers just as much as you do!!!
Thank you so much for your comments of support. Cheers 🍺😋👍
amazing place
If there is a prettier lady than you Neenee I have not seen her yet. You are a very special lady Neenee. Thanks for sharing
Skyline Ridge looks awesome
That business you bought the knife is larger than a supermarket and what makes it great it's the beautiful owners.
Beautiful family 💚
Thank you Tod and Neenee, for refresh my Journey in times....
These great videos just keep coming and very entertaining and informative. I liked it when you called NeeNee boss. I always called my late wife boss. Very cute. Stay safe.
Hi Todd. Wonderful & friendly people, so good to see. YUM! The food looks great, as usual. Cheers and have a great weekend.
Hey Jordo.. yes, after all they've been through I was very surprised at how warm everybody was towards me. 🙏
@@NowinLao I found it like that in the north of Viet Nam. Played chess with an elder in Sa Pa, he'd been involved, spoke French, some English. No negativity from him at all. While playing (which he thrashed my arse) he filled me with his homemade Black rice wine....damn I was sick afterwards. It was a really great memory of the trip overall. Cheers mate.
Yes, I often buy 2 the same things... Lovely friendly place...
Thanks for the video... This is a real holiday away from New York/Paris/ London.... Beautiful.. That should be call the rejuvenation holiday completely stress free...
Thanks JP 👌
Great video Todd and definitely one place to visit I must add to my bucket list! Cheers mate.
I envy you , it has been many years since I was there. Sure is different. Still beautiful country
It is a beautiful country & very nice people .. It will be my next destination on 2022. Thank you both.
I like to watch your videa
Thanks Michael.. I like to read your comments 😉
Great videos! thanks for what you guys are doing.
Nice to see u guys doing well in Laos.
Amazing place, beautiful nature
What a nice place, i hope i can visit on day,
Beautiful greenery 😍😍
Thank's for sharing a video guys ! i was born in laos but didn't have a chance to see so many places . I was too young back then thank's again good job guys soo soo !😃👍
Wow...beautiful province of Lao and people..greetings from Philippines...
Glad you were able to get your Hmong knife fix. I must say they do look very collectable. Would look good on the office wall I'm sure. 👍👍😊
Very cool Knives indeed Peter 😎
Great video sir 👍👍👍
LongCheng. my home town
Thanks Todd & Nee nee for showing us around, the food looked good
Thanks Bro for sharing this video of long Tieng. When I saw this video it reminds me everything important being during 1975. I never forget.
Thank you 🙏
Invested a lot of money in stock for that store. Long Tieng WalMart. Friendly sales people usually sell more than those who sit and stare. Some pretty ladies there too.
I also buy more than one of something I like when I find it. I'm the same with bags/packs.
Tod, can't wait for next video.
Reminds me of the Philippines. Lovely countryside..
Those general stores local shops had it all - more than Big W 👌- happy locals - enjoyed the video 🍺😎👍🙏
NeeNee going full Army girl photographer....nice!
My father and two brothers lost their life in that place. They got recruiting by Vang pao working with the United States of America 🇺🇸 CIA.thank you sharing the video i miss all my three good man ...from United States of America 🇺🇸
Nice place, big store that has everything you need, stay safe…🤙🏼
If i find something i really like..... I'll get more than one spare! Haha I'll get several! It's good to see the classics..... You loosing Neenee while shopping. ;)
Beautiful tour... Thanks for sharing brotha
G'day guys found your channel yesterday been watching solid since so jealous stuck back in Aussie Laos so beautiful land and people
Hey David.. great to have you along mate. 👍
Have you been to Laos before?
@@NowinLao G'day buddy no but thanks to you it's definitely my next trip mostly Myanmar, phillipeans and Japan
Excellent job on the video! I like the map that shows your route and where you are. You know how to properly eat the sticky rice (grabbing with your hand and make a fist to make a ball). Thanks for posting your trip. I was in Long Cheng as a child and was at the evacuation on the airstrip in May 14, 1975.
Thank you! Incredible memories you must have of that time.
Be lucky to be a few hundred in the village now compared to the tens of thousands when you were here. Really happy you're enjoying the videos... More to come from Long Cheng 👌
@@NowinLao looking forward to it!
Long Cheng today is nothing compare to the Long Cheng before and during 1975.
Love the mong knives, yes u might get a big collection soon, nice locals happy to see you chat as well yes u did mention the girls , I'll just blind fold Ray when we get there haha
You're a cruel woman Jenny 😝
once more people learn about the history of lao and the secret war im sure Long Tieng will get a lot of visitors.
Great vlog Todd. The market you bought your stuff was pretty substantial. People so friendly. Long Chieng. Why not more tourists pre-covid or post covid? Thank you for showing it to us.
Sending you lol .Harriet and Jim Richmond, Va.
Some of the friendliest people yet!
Have a great day guys 🙏
Felicitación por los video y mostrar su cultura de ese país me encantaría poder✈visa live 🌳🌲🌳🌱🍍🍉🍇vivir en tierras todavía libres de maldad sin duda unos vídeos increíbles 👏📹de las villas y su gentes 👍
You guys are mint
Fantastic Tod and Née née,
Glad you made a trip to LT, I thought it was off limits and not easy to get to.
Just love the Lao and miss being there
Not off limits anymore. It isn't the easiest place to get to but well worth the drive. Magnificent views!
Such a beautiful area! So peaceful!
Long Cheng was not a peaceful place back to the 70s. It's a noisiest place.
@@tswvxyastswvyeej5510 How the times have changed. The world was in a different state of mind.
The laugh/giggle after you say your name says it all......💨😂
BTW, I am totally with you on the ‘buy a spare’ mentality - I do that all the time.😁👍
Ha ha ha Tia 🙄
You love rubbing that in, don't you! 😝
What does yours mean again..? 🤔
@@NowinLao Mine is closest to the word for pangolin according to my Lao friends which I am guessing is a tonal difference or just the best choice because it also sounds to me like the word for ‘play’🤷♀️ (BTW, anyone reading this who speaks Lao - Tia is not my real name😉)
The simplicity of life in that town Long Tien is just what I'm looking for.
Long cheng looks like a simple village now, but at the end of the 60's, it was the largest military base, second largest city in laos and had the busiest airfield in the world for a short period
Hey there releasing us Aussie to travel Dec 3 yahoo but maybe Feb before we go
Getting a spare pair is ok. Helping the local economy? Is another thought??? Always good.
ahh yes the village life.....and yes I like top buy double sometimes but with shoes they sits in the dust and it eats away the canvas then when I put them on the rip....lol....
Haha 😝👍
I was there in 1970 in elementary school 2nd grader. Then the pathej Lao Vietkong soldiers fired guns, rockets toward that airport. They burned 1 T28 fighter plane.
Me and my other sibling was born in Long Tieng.
Glad you made the trip to Long Tieng. It's intiged me since reading The Ravens back in 2000 and being in Vientiane then yet unable to make the trip due to it being a restricted zone. I'm retiring to Thailand next year's and will be coming up to Laos with Long Tieng at the top of the list for a visit.
beautiful scenery!! hoping to take my family to Laos when all of the restrictions are gone
🍻nice 🍚🍲
I use to climb the two mountain at the end of the airport at age 12. Where did you stay over night is there a Hotel?
Todd does love the sticky rice lol
I also got a spare pair of shoes I liked 😝
Ha! So it's not just me! 😝👍
Yes if I find something I like I do try to get another. Wait I'm talking about clothing articles. I'm not so sure Neenee liked you talking about the pretty girls. 🤔 Cheers 🍺 Best wishes Bob.
Its been a long time..... where have you been ? or is that Me ? I do enjoy u r life on vids.... i am on K Samui and well its Nothing like u r showing, my thai wife s village is sarcom ? ( spelling ) near bandung /nong kai... tempting to move north........ but very few farangs to share life with ?
Haha that's you mu friend... 3 to 4 vids every week.
Where you been! 👊😝
If my partner looked that beautiful, I wouldn't need to check out the pretty ladies on motorbikes. Thank you for making it to my feed page today. I may just subscribe.
..and thank you for making it to my comment section. I hope you enjoy the ride 🙏
Thank you
Can I ask what type camera 🎥 you use?
Very beautiful. I love the countryside. Is the Lao and Thai language similar?
Wow, you could be able to video most of the places, but it is impossible for those local UA-camr.
Please taken a very good cared of your Hmong's knife it's very sharp and hopefully you having a great trip visiting Long Tieng?
Second largest City in Laos........ some years ago
Yes it was 👌
my man! Aussie
👊😁👍
I spent 3 years in South Korea in the early 70's and much of what I'm seeing in this video reminds me of those days. The Korean landscape back then wasn't as lush though. Are mosquitoes a problem there?
Two of everything eh Todd. Is that what you were doing here? Looking for a second (spare) wife? I’m sure Neenee won’t mind. Hahahahaha You are right mate, the flowing hair is beautiful. Thanks man for taking us along on your adventures today. Cheers!!!
You never know when you'll need the spare mate 😉👍
@@NowinLao hahahahaha
@@ftkinsella When you go to this place just buy yourself a " One Way Ticket" LOL(the long and beautiful flowing hair and the Farang tourists).
@@AiJaiDeeSaMer one way ticket. I like that idea. Hahahahaha
@@ftkinsella Glad you got the idea. Not too bad hah? LOL
Todd,,,, great aussie accent. Your definitely not from the big smoke😊
Ya can tell can ya!? 😝👍
How to these people hold so much stock? Is it on consignment?
It’s like a Lao Walmart
😝👍
Hi Todd, just a question about bringing over an old car into Laos. As Thailand import tax is huge.
My uncle was the number # 1 gunner in Long Cheng during the war.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Amazing to see this secretive place on earth, the so-called last army base of previous regime, Thank you
😊😊😊🙂🙂😀😀🥰
Gorgeous country, reminds me of the Java highlands. How big do their shoes go? I wear a size 11 US and can't find shoes that fit me in much of SE Asia.
Yeah you'd be struggling to find something here... I'm a US size 10 and have difficulty getting exactly what I'd like most times.
Not everyone would live the life you live but then again they would not understand , i for one can acclimate to that style of living and enjoy happiness in peace.
Next video could you please address the tourist information there. According to what I heard so far many Hmong wishes to visit but afraid not safe for them or else end of year many Hmong will definitely visit there.. Thanks
Yep... I'll get double too if it ain't too expensive ✌
Keep that camo kit in serviceable condition with 3 sets and alternating wearage...
Yes sir! 🪖
@@NowinLao We had 3 sets of utilities in the Marines and that's how you kept them serviceable...
💯🔥💙👍.
What brand of vaccination did u get there and have u had two doses
2 doses of Sinopharm Jenny 👍
You're very good at your chopstick , better than some of the Chinese . 👍
Thank you.. I've put a lot of work into my chop sticking skills 🥢😁👍
I've been wondering what the camping/diy travel situation is in Laos. Like, can you just plonk your caravan at the local showgrounds or lions Park like you can here in Oz? Not that id be equipped language or culture wise to just wander around by myself.
You're pretty good to pull up just about anywhere here and camp the night.. You'd be going to find a lions club or showground though, let alone a caravan. I've never seen one here. Think I've only ever seen one campervan... Guesthouses are that cheap I don't think tourists bother with that kind of travel. A nicely decked out camper would be very cool here though with some of the spectacular places you'd be able to pull up at 👌
Hi Todd I am the same way I think it is because being in the military for 20 years you wear the same thing most days, so why do you need anything else. thanks for the wonderful video. I always wondered what that place looked like.
Ahhh maybe you're right, that must be it then 👌
No worries Larry, glad you're enjoying them mate 👍
Todd has a great success with Hmong pugning lae pusao.
Tan mo Breton
Buying duplicate pairs of shoes is something I never would have done when I was younger. I would have always assumed that the next pair of shoes and the novelty of them would make them better than any old ones. When I got older I realized the law of averages exists and to always double down on exceptional things.
My last 4 pair of shoes have been Sketchers that they make in an extra-wide for my fat feet. Thankfully, they still make them.
Is there any restrictions with Covid-19? How come you can go there.
At the time of videoing, no.
Now.. yes 😏
If I find clothes or shoes I like and they are on sale, I buy a couple of them. I have a box of clothes and shoes from living in Philippines, Japan and local from over 20 years ago, and I just haven't needed to break them out yet. :0)
The beautiful girl with the long hair and a beige shirt her name is Moe. She was in Lor Thor’s channel last year.
My friend and that girl had engaged after that video so people can only see but can't touch her. LOL
@@AiJaiDeeSaMer really? Engaged to Hmong Meka? 😂 didn’t know she’s engaged😂
@@kellyfong5221 😅😅😅