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In some seasons we have more western tourists than Asian tourists. I am glad that people get to know Laos.

Many Lao women go there for the weekends. It is safe but the thing that one needs to look out for is never give your passport to anyone. And don't just go on a date with a random dude there.

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Thank you. I am glad you found this place and had a good experience with them.🙂

I see. That kind of surprised me that chicken in Spain is cheaper than in Laos. And the funny thing is Laos raises a lot of chicken too. One thing that is different in Laos compared to Spain is we don't pay income tax(employment) only businesses pay tax. But again, most Lao people earn less than $200/month. It would be delicious if we have to pay tax on top. I miss the old time when a noodle soup used to cost 10,000 Kip or $0.40 in today's money. Thank you again for your support 😊🙏

I'll do more of the view in the future. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

Haha, I feel ya.😂

The chicken soup was really good. I added lots of herbs into it. And my brother loved it too. Looking at the price of goods I miss the old time when the whole big chicken used to cost only 70,000 just 4 years ago. Now everything has to be weigh. Fruits in Laos are getting more expensive too. Also a lot of groceries products are impored from our neighboring countries. Let see if I can raise my own cows for milk haha. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.🙂

Yes, very dangerous. I wouldn't dare take this road on the rainy day

That's what I thought. In London chicken was cheaper than in Laos. Maybe they're not free-range. I don't know.

Totally agree. Laos importing more than exporting each year. The grocery products are more expensive than in Thailand due to the tax. Minimum wage had been increased a bit. From 2 million to 2.5 million but that's only $120 per month.

I'm also an American citizen but I'm only 50 years old. I've been researching Laos for retirement options. Laos is a poor country. They lack the modern infrastructures like paved roads and modern hospitals. If you have a medical emergency or fire emergency outside the capital, nobody will be coming to save you. Thailand and Japan are better. They both have world class medical care. Thailand has beautiful islands and nice beaches. Japan has Okinawa. It's a tropical island that reminds me of Hawaii if you like warm weather and beautiful beaches. You must do your research and pick the right choice for your health.

With your budget I think you can live comfortably in a better alternative country maybe Thailand or Vietnam? Laos is a cheap country to live in and with your budget you can live like a king. However I have to agree with @LaSoftware that healthcare in Laos is very basic. A lot of those who can afford it fly to Thailand for treatment when they have serious health issues. I mean Vientiane capital has a few good hospitals but not as good as Thailand.

At the farmer's market, the produce is all natural and organic. The vegetables and fruits are grown by local farmers not big companies. Big companies only care about the profits and paying their shareholders in the stock market like the USA.

@ I actually agree provided that ground and water is not contaminated with heavy metals as in parts of China. We actually get terrible fruit in this country. What we see here is what would be thrown away in Mexico and SE Asia.

It's free range chicken. And they just killed it in the morning and sold it throughout the day.

Hehe. I made a very delicious chicken soup 😋

Thank you for browsing 😊🙏

Thanks for your greetings. Nong Khiaw one of the most beautiful places in Laos. You may need at least 2 days for that because it takes 4-5 hrs ride from Luang Prabang by local bus or van. I'd recommend booking your ticket through the tour agency so they can pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the bus station. If you were to do it like a local, you have to take a taxi to the northern bus station and it is quite far from town.

@natnomad Thanks so much for the response and advice Nat. I'm going to be in LP for 6 days and obviously need to do the falls and the temples and the museums, plus a day at the Mandalao elephant sanctuary so hopefully I can make it all work to at least get to the Som Nang viewpoint for some sunset pictures Would love to be able to reach out if I have a question that your fantastic videos or Google don't cover. If so, can a Canadian buy you lunch in September?

Thank you for your kind words. Big smile here😊🙂

You will love it. It smells nice and makes you sleep well after. I hope they get more customers in the future 😊

Thank you always for being such a huge supporter. I am very grateful. I hope that they will get more customers in the future. As much as I'd like to keep the place to myself because I like it quiet😉. They surely deserve more customers because they are so nice people 😊

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you enjoyed the video 😊

Oh...I didn't realize that. America is very diverse in the eye of an outsider such as myself, and I thought that everyone belonged there. It is good to know. I hope you will come home and stay for longer in the future. 😊

It is a shame that you did not stay longer. Luang Prabang can be a bit overwhelmed sometimes. I am glad though that your wife enjoyed the food and the waterfall. I hope next time you can stay longer and explore for more. And perhaps consider coming during the low season from September to October as it is not too hot and not too crowded.

You will like 😊

Let's go there when you come to Luang Prabang 😊. I hope you're well.

I hope you won't miss it next time. It's the best treat when it is 🥶

Very relaxing indeed. Don't miss it😊

Yup😊

Samaileh kop hurh ngeam😊

Thank you for always watching as always. I am happy that you enjoyed this one. It is the best treat in this cold weather. I hope they will get more customers in the future. They deserve it because they're nice people. Their family also supports my temple a lot back in the day when I was a monk. 😊

ໂດຍ, ຂອບໃຈຄືກັນ

Thank you for watching my video. And thanks for your clarification on the sauna. I forgot to mention that not all saunas in Europe have naughty stuff going on in the room hehe. Do let me know if you need any help on planning your upcoming trip to Laos in the summer 😊

That's perfect timing as it will get cold hehe. I'm looking forward to seeing you again😊

I hope you won't miss it next time. Do let me know when you come to Luang Prabang again. 😊

Indeed 😊

Yes, I am from Luang Prabang. Btw which waterfall is it that you're talking about?

@natnomad was a tourist park. Had waterfalls and tigers. But was unique because a few local homes were tourist hostels. Where the waterfall stops, and you can swim in front of hostles.

Oh that must be the Kuang Si fall. It has changed a lot now. The Tiger is no longer there. He has died.

@natnomad sorry to hear that. Was around 2010 to 12 when I visited.

Ah that's was the time when Luang Prabang was different.

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Thank you so much for sending super thank 🙂

Thank you for gift. I really appreciate it 😊🙏

Thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate 😊🙏

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Thank you Linda and Chris. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. I hope you are enjoying your visit to Luang Prabang. Do let me know if you need anything. Enjoy your stay😊

Thank you for watching my video. I hope you are enjoying it. And I hope that you will come back to Laos soon.🙂😊

It was quite overwhelming with too many tourists a few months ago. Tour groups are known for being difficult to deal with. I am glad the visa has been revoked.