15 Years Living in Laos | Now in Lao

An INCREDIBLE CHARACTER with AMAZING STORIES sharing his adventures of traveling the world and the reasons why he settled in Laos.
15 Years Living in Laos | Now in Lao
A series of videos interviewing Expat Chris Perkins (contact Chris [e-mail]) and how he lives his life in Laos among many other things..
Everyday life in Laos, we live in Vientiane, Now in Lao with Lao wife, Neenee Lao life living in Laos capturing the Lao lifestyle, daily life in Lao, where to go in Laos, travel destinations, Laos tourism, customs, Lao development and how people live in Laos in their travel Laos videos and travel vlogs. Now to Lao, Vlogging Laos S.E.Asia !!
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Ban Nongbouathong Neua
Street No 10, Unit 45, Sikhottabong District
Vientiane Capital Lao P.D.R.
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Ban Bonagoua, Vientiane, Laos
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Sabaidee and welcome to my channel....Now in Lao!!
My name is Todd and i am an Australian currently living in Laos with my wife, Neenee.
This is a channel primarily dedicated to Laos and the people who live here, our daily lives and our travels within this amazing country. Thank you for watching and if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask, by either commenting or contacting me via Facebook.
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[@chrisperkins7331]

Thanks Todd and Nee Nee for the visit. Loved the sound track, Neil young is definitely my kind of music. Although I am not sure about the "old man" lyrics as I only stopped being middle aged a few weeks ago. I think we need to do a follow up some time to answer some of the questions , and some of the things I forgot to say. How about a skype when all the episodes are finished?

[@MrEGC56]

Todd, you do more for the Lao Tourist industry than the government. Keep up the good work.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@smithsamson7342]

@@NowinLao canada has now officially become communist..... and not the same level as china or laos. it is extreme. real peaceful protestors and the criminister trudeau invokes the 'war act', basically marshal law. unreal, that is unheard of in canadian history against protestors. i might as well move to laos or china now instead of vacationing. at least there are no property tax in communist countries.

[@NowinLao]

@smith samson I guess you missed the part about why it's so good here and how the Lao don't have to put up with other people pushing their political beliefs on each other...😐

[@smithsamson7342]

@@NowinLao no, i watched your videos :D i don't believe in 2 opposing political sides in order to form a government. i believe in meritocracy. but i still want freedom, within limits as a society. i don't believe you can do whatever you want and disregard your neighbors. what i'm pissed off is that the invoke the 'war act', against people voicing their opinion that the forced vaccine is bullshit. i don't trust western big pharma$$$, i want to get the sinovac or sinopharm.... but because geopolitics bullshit, canada does not give choice to it's population....... we are forced to buy western vaccines via tax money. i have 0 covid infection, but i am not allowed to leave canada unless i 1st get vaccinated.... ironically unvaccinated travellers can enter canada. this means unvaccinated incoming travellers have more priviledge than the fucking canadian citizens who want to exit the country, with 0 infections. you still CANNOT leave the country with test showing 0 covid. how the fuck can i get out and get myself vaccinated if i can't leave.

[@chrisperkins7331]

@@smithsamson7342 That is quite a dilemma you have there. At some point I believe Covid will be classed as a regular flu and all restrictions will be lifted. So hang in there buddy and plan your life to be in a place that has more freedoms. One minor point there are land taxes here which vary depending on a number of factors, but none of them are excessive.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Chris is quite the character. He has a lot to say. Thank you for reaching out to a subscriber who reached out to you. There must be more ex-pats in Lao that have a story to tell. Todd, you have hit a nerve that resonates with people including us. People who want to live simply and return to the earth. Not a divided people, but engaged in a sense of community. Thank you so much for allowing him to tell his story on your channel. Wonderful video.😍😍 Looking forward to the next one. 👍👍 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

[@Fredroc57]

I knew this one was going to be a great interview/meet-up. I am always reading Chris' comments and love all the info in those comments. Chris looks and moves better than most 50 years I see today, (including myself at 56) its got to be the food like Chris said no pesticides all-natural. I can't wait for parts 2, 3, 4,... 🙏👍

[@baihum8861]

Lao ppl are simply ppl and they don't like drama.

[@MrShnazer]

You can see this fella is not on the piss everyday. Healthy and stable minded.

[@NowinLao]

Exactly! 👌 He's probably got another good 20 years on him living this lifestyle 👍

[@chrisperkins7331]

My parents where teetotal, so was put of the grog at an early age.

[@xiongnu6373]

He not having a bad day like some people in America lol

[@juntaveekammanee]

Hello Todd and Neenee. Thanks for your video its nice to see Laos and everything that's happening there.

[@paulthurson]

interesting man .. im too much of a city softie to live off the land like him but thank god for men like Chris .. we need our farmers worldwide ..

[@LaoSoftware]

It's no different like having your own homestead. You grow your own food and raise your chickens

[@andyfoxy3140]

Love these interviews. Hearing people’s stories....great work Now in Lao

[@andrewjohnson3605]

G’Day Todd Excellent Vid mate I’m Looking forward to part 2 Cheers

[@antruok4950]

Great chat Todd - definitely a character and well travelled - Piggys are cool 👌 quite intelligent & actually very clean - enjoyed 🙏

[@fasteddy60]

That was great Todd, your buddy has a nice spread goin' on. Thanks for sharing with us. :)

[@leesinnorai1871]

thanks for sharing your life in Laos to us ! So cool 😎 Congratulations to him 👍

[@markdgal55]

Another great story from Now in Lao. It is the laid back lifestyle and friendly people that has made it so appealing to those who chose to live long term in Laos and call it home. I am waiting for Part 2 and any other videos with Chris

[@LaoSoftware]

I am waiting to get out of the USA and live a comfortable life in Laos.

[@mtnxlx]

Can't wait for the next one Todd🙏

[@drewlemos2702]

Can’t wait for part 2! I’m very curious about sustainable farming in Laos.

[@NowinLao]

Will be next video up 👌

[@steveher9898]

Wow!!! Amazing life styles. No Debt, No Stress like America 🇺🇸. 👍👍

[@chrisperkins7331]

Yes that is how you do it if you want to make the most of the time you have. Today is the first day of your life, so you have choice if you want to be a human doing or a human being.

[@wordbywordgradedenglishrea6224]

So looking forward to next feature with Chris.

[@nicoletorel8818]

Hello,once again thank you for this quiet and nice video.💞

[@BrianMax]

Crikey, that is one MASSIVE boar. I feed dehydrated soldierfly larvae to my aquarium fish. Mulberries.

[@jlwthree]

Hi Todd and Nee Nee, Wonderful interview with a nice guy coupled with a great story.

[@SBArrow310]

Wow. Great video. Really interesting stories.

[@Jordy120]

Mulberries. Thanks for another great episode Todd. Cheers.

[@chrisdavisunofficial]

Thank you both for this. What Chris was saying about the black soldier fly larvae in the US is spot on. We get those guys once it's reliably not dropping below freezing in central Virginia and they do some major work in the compost bins. The chickens love them. But they are very expensive to buy. We're fortunate to be in the right area so we don't have to buy them; they just show up. We keep our hens in a mobile coop called a chickshaw and use portable electric netting to move them around the yard or garden. I must admit that I'm quite jealous of this life you're living. And what you guys said about people being happy when they ignore politics is so true. I've never met a politically active, or even politically informed, person in the US that was happy. I can't wait for part two.

[@smithsamson7342]

that's cause the west, our media propaganda and government shove their idealogy shit down our throats with 1 million laws......... these 3rd world countries seem to have small governmenmts, simple rule of law and obedient society....... but it seems to work for everyone.

[@daddybob6096]

Looks like it's cold there, NeeNee and Todd, Bob. NZ.

[@chrisperkins7331]

WE are in the northern hemisphere so it is winter.

[@Mike-id7bh]

Enjoyed this one as well👍 I think nearly everybody has an interesting story in them.

[@juntaveekammanee]

Nice looking piece of land you got there it's so even.

[@nickhubbard3671]

Great interview!

[@NowinLao]

Thought you'd like that one mate 👍

[@raycatlin3554]

* * The mystery berry looks like . . .MULBERRY / Mulberries . I had them on a property in the Philippines as well . They're really robust in the U S too . . . Wonderful property . I'm happy for ya both & yer decision to live in Lao . I'm a short distance away in Cambodia .. .would love to find my way there - abouts when this silly game ends . The drone footage look gr8t Todd , I'm never let down by the work that you post ! Thanks very much for the insight to magical Lao. Thank you too Mr. Perkins , nice spread ya have there , best wishes . Ray ~

[@ernestconnell8087]

Good interview 👍

[@karlasuma7404]

excellent video mate

[@valor9462]

Hello Todd, Happy to see you have news friend talk with you. ( Green Bay, WI )

[@joyxam8399]

Very nice weather outside I think I will go live over there 😀

[@dover121]

Good, informative video.

[@tonyherbert5306]

Good interview man

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Tony

[@moev6460]

Love the simple life

[@scotbownes5627]

Awesome 👍

[@peterconnolly2841]

Great story

[@keepingupwithosunsina1765]

Thank you so much for sharing! My family is from Laos I never been ..I will soon come for sure thank you again 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@portline3]

What a character you are Chris and damn fit for 74.......good on you. 😊 Thanks for showing us around.......really interesting to see what you have made of things there. 👍👍 Oh and Todd's not going to look at pork in the eye in the same way again! 🤣

[@NowinLao]

Mmmmm Ribs 😁 So happy I got to meet Chris, Peter. He really is a top bloke 👌 Still plenty more stories from Chris to come..

[@portline3]

Looking forward to it for sure! 👍👍😊

[@LaoSoftware]

@@portline3 I love all these stories from expats.

[@juntaveekammanee]

Those little fruit tree is mulberry tree.

[@NowinLao]

Ok, right. Yeah it did taste like a mulberry... i was just used to climbing big ol trees to get to them. Maybe its a small tree or more of a rambling variety 👍

[@juntaveekammanee]

Hi Chris I'm happy for you seeing you and your family are doing real good and are heathy.

[@chrisperkins7331]

Thanks, however my health has a lot more to do with my choice parents than anything else.

[@arlexzender2449]

10 mins into this my Cockrell kicks off on hearing yours! Beautiful suan (garden)

[@BrandyFWLee]

LOL fond memories 70s SE Asia flapping wings and rattling rivets were so much the fashion of the day!

[@malin5468]

Todd, great once again. Thanks for introducing us to Chris. I am not sure I could live like Chris does, but kudos to him. Wish I had retired sooner, now counting the days until July 30 when I chuck it in. Still have not decided between Thailand and Laos. The main advantage of the former is the sea, but maybe living on that large reservoir near Vientiane would compensate. Looking forward to part 2.

[@chrisperkins7331]

I am wondering what it is about my life that you find so difficult for you to follow You have your whole retirement ahead of you, have you thought about what you would like it to be like? What is it about a body of water that makes you feel you need to be next to one. I ask these questions because I think we all need to think hard about what we want out of life as opposed to someone elses preconceived views.

[@malin5468]

@@chrisperkins7331 Hi Chris, don’t get me wrong, I am full of admiration for your lifestyle. It is just that I don’t think I could be a farmer. I wasn’t very good at looking after our backyard when I had one. I grew up on the the south coast of England so beaches were part of my childhood. I now live in Chicago and enjoy walking along Lake Michigan. But the winter is unbearable. Since an early age I have been interested in Asia, so am impatient to retire there in a few months. I am very interested in Laos and can certainly live simply, but I do need a considerable body of water-either a large lake or the sea. Colin

[@chrisperkins7331]

@@malin5468 Hi Colin Apologies for my wording. The point I was making was "why is it so important for people to live near a body of water" Everybody knows that land near water, whether sea, lake , and river, is always more expensive. So I was wondering if you had asked yourself that question?

[@nationalautosales1]

good stuff

[@Pedroago69]

This made my day 👍👍

[@chrisperkins7331]

Hi Tom How is life treating theses days? Glad you liked the vlog. Sorry about the adds, in lao three are none for some reason.

[@AVGJ03]

Bro u guy are killing the game bro

[@juntaveekammanee]

The green ones taste sour but the black one is sweet you can make jam out of them.

[@alexzhang5252]

I'm a Cockney, not a Pom. Haha, that witty comment made my day. 😄😄😄😄😄

[@colinsmith7576]

More interviews with characters like Chris please.

[@LAOBASS]

If he can live there, I think I can also... very interesting stories. thanks. He lives close to my great grandma's village.

[@retiredsamslife6247]

Good for him welcome to Laos I’m Laosian present lives in USA

[@Yvonmoua]

Todd i liked your drone video, can you put more?

[@NowinLao]

Sure.. couldn't use it all up in this video, as there are more vids of Chris to come 😉👍

[@udonnomemedonnou8733]

Seem like there's going to be a part 2. Mr. Chris Perkins seem to have lots of stories to tell. Wondering how he ended up in Pakxan (Paksan), Laos of all places. Yes, you guys are right about one thing. The majority of Lao people don't care about politics.

[@chrisperkins7331]

My wife and her family were moved by the government 3 times over 6 years at the end of the war. The village we live in was hacked out of the jungle as place for them to live. In 82 the government decided they were no longer a threat, so did not have to move again. I met my wife in Vang Vieng, and we ran a cheap backpacker GH till 2014, then moved to her mothers land where we built a house for ourselves to live in.

[@edit_by_tony]

Mulberry's & if you get the juice on your clothes it's there permanently Use the leaves for the caterpilla's when breading silk worms

[@chrisperkins7331]

True, been there done that, got the T shirt that still has the stains in it.

[@onongprasong7878]

That is mulberry fruit tree , which they grow and use their leaves to feed the silk worms

[@richardjackson6922]

I really love the interview that you have done with your friend. I agree with Chris that I hope that Lao does not become like Thailand anytime soon. Nice slow growth not to fast.

[@NowinLao]

We all agree then.. 👌 Thanks 👍

[@LaoSoftware]

You better buy or build your house in Laos soon. The real estate prices may rise due to increase popularity of Laos.

[@rolandet]

No worries about that. Like Todd said earlier, TH has 2 things Laos does not, and that's where the western tourist come for 😉

[@arlexzender2449]

I love the native piglets. Look very cute. Must be quite expensive! I would love to show my Lao vet uncle as he is talking about raising pigs a lot. We have ducks, chickens, 2 cows, loads of ostriches and a fish pond but no pigs!!

[@chrisperkins7331]

The mulat costs 400 K Kip as piglets with adults selling at 6 months for around 1M Kip. Feed is mostly rice brain and elephant grass, plus a small amount protein feed. We are working with raising black soldier fly grubs, and duck weed. Any questions just ask.

[@2506Pete]

Great video. Showed my Thai wife and she would love to start a farm up-country for our soon-to-some retirement. But I wouldn't know one end of a pig from the other. I wouldn't know where to start haha. Anyhow, looking forward to part II.

[@chrisperkins7331]

Neither did I before I started learning, and trust me if you are not sure about which end to feed the big it will soon tell you. Seriously if you want advice on how to get where i am drop me a line and I will be happy to help. If you think my advice is worth something then give that money to someone near you that needs it.

[@ftkinsella]

Love Neil Young and this guy Chris is amazing. Hey Todd.

[@NowinLao]

He is, a really nice down to earth fella. How are you going my friend? Our thoughts are with you 🙏

[@ftkinsella]

@@NowinLao doing ok my friend. Lots to do when someone passes without a will. Bad days and worse days but they say it gets better.

[@bounnhongsiripannha1151]

Congrats to Mr Christ you have found your love and the land you can live on.I was farm boy lived in south l can’t stand farming l was lazy boy that why l migrated to USA and founded the new life for my family.l hope you found the place you enjoy and the neighbor you can depend on and trust just like found in USA.Thank you was nice talk to you and Hello Todd have a good day mate.

[@LaoSoftware]

Very nice to meet you, Chris Perkins. Tell us more about your residency in Laos. How did you obtain your Lao citizenship?

[@chrisperkins7331]

I am not a citizen, but now have a visa that is virtually free. That is because I am married to a Lao, have been here a long time and am as old as Methuselah.

[@lucullus6127]

Laos is really a nice place, i have been there a couple of times, about 15 years ago : ( Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Phonsavan, and the Four Thousand Islands), but I would like to visit some Hmong mountain villages( where they still grown op. poppies); any suggestions, which area would be tourist-friendly ? ? Thank you !

[@StraightUniversalism]

I guess if the friendly switch is turned on it's OK if the smart switch has some malfunction

[@karlasuma7404]

really a simple life non stress

[@ericnonnarath9839]

You are looking young and healthy Sir.

[@xiongnu6373]

I love those Mulberry fruits 😋 I wanted to watch more of this but its end...lol

[@NowinLao]

There's more.. this is part 1 of 3 👌

[@xiongnu6373]

@@NowinLao ok thanks. Im watching it now lol

[@slimturnpike]

So a relative newcomer....

[@khamkenchanh2735]

Hi guys! It is so wonderful to listen to you guys chatting about making sure to pick the right mate lol. I hope to get to meet you Todd when i will be in Vientiane in the second week of May. Is your seafood place open backup now? Thank you so much for keeping far away FC like myself up to date on life in Laos!🙏👌👍👍👍

[@NowinLao]

Looking forward to it Kham.. yes, back up and operational 😁👍

[@khamkenchanh2735]

@@NowinLao Sounds great Todd. Is the number under your clip a good one to reach you in case my new family are from Savannakhet cannot find your place? Thanks Todd!

[@NowinLao]

@@khamkenchanh2735 for bookings or directions you can contact Neenee through the Facebook page link 👌

[@rasamyluangraj4450]

From USA.

[@NowinLao]

👋

[@gordo191]

That's what you call living off the grid , I couldn't do it , what a fascinating man ,

[@NowinLao]

Where's the beard gone Gordo?

[@gordo191]

@@NowinLao iv gone incognito mate , still got,

[@NowinLao]

@@gordo191 too many women hitting on ya?

[@gordo191]

@@NowinLao haaaaa !!

[@claryclary3147]

see Laos miss home

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Hi Todd,,,I have to start with the Neil tune. Perfect road tripping music! Great remix too. Now,,What an interesting man,Chris is! Cockney Chris! Great little farm and what an amazing,,energetic 74 year old. Boy,,would I ever love to chat with him about his travels,,,and particularly 1973. That story reminds me of a published article,,,must have been mid 80s,,a trip to Lao,,,and it wasnt pleasant. Shit rooms,,shit food,,and being watched all the time. I never really completely believed that story before,,but I kinda think I do now. Interesting stuff. Chris is definitely worth a part 2 and even more. Beauty piggies! That big boar was a creepy killer looking dude. I had to lol at the man killer designation. Most Americans have no clue how vicious pig can be. When I working on the ranch,, we got a show and she had about 10 piglets. Regular food ,,they were friendly pets. During deer season,,we made the mistake of throwing a couple deer carcasses after we butchered.holy shit,,I didn't go into that pen for a week. Those 6 month old pigs turned into demon spawn after eating that red meat. They crunched up every bone,,still just scraps were left. In about 82 a family friend outside of Cheyenne Wyoming,,,made the news. He lived on the main east west line of the Union Pacific railroad,,and every once in awhile they would get a hobo off the trains. One kind of cold morning he went to feed the pigs,,,and they were acting kind of wild,,and found a boot,,,,that still had a foot in it. The investigators figured a cold bum,,come off the train ,,curled up in a straw nest and that was that. They figured he was drunk,,,because our friend never heard yells or anything. Shit,,,I hadn't recalled that gross story in years.. Definitely ready for part 2,,,be safe brother,,Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@NowinLao]

Would you believe that tune was a mashup of Neil Young's 'Old Man' with Pearl Jam's "Black' for instrumental lol Great way to fool Copyright software 👌 Again, another epic comment with great stories. Thank you my friend for sharing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnK1lqWtbbhqjqM&ab_channel=DJPeacecat

[@phouthone-thonesiharath.3656]

Those little fruits are mulberry

[@brucesieverts1236]

awesome blog, but what I'd like to know is where in new Zealand was chris living..

[@chrisperkins7331]

Hamilton, Albany, Nelson, and Greymouth,

[@brucesieverts1236]

@@chrisperkins7331 your a very wise man. it won't be long and I will be following in your footsteps. all the best for the future.

[@whocared..1128]

Tod where this guy’s coming from and how long did he stay in Laos? He has very good business proud of him..

[@chrisperkins7331]

I lived in NZ for 27 years before I arrived in Lao in 2006.

[@supraman1250]

I want to retire in laos too!

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍

[@jimmyspapraticien3108]

👍🏻

[@bxllo2048]

Ich wünsche euch alles Gute

[@pongjaihemdaeng3482]

Mulberry. When I was young, I liked to eat.

[@densawanounphonchareune3568]

Todd....Ask your friend to "BUILD A LARGER FENCED PIG PEN"....the pigs look uncomfortable and trapped in those small cube pig pens.... .... .... ....

[@Pred4tor83]

Not a lot of people get so lucky to find good a wife and living joyful lives around seniors ages.

[@dougm3037]

Todd you should pitch a reality show called Duckweed Rescue. You had a lot more success than Chris growing that plant. I was hoping you were going to have lunch there with that noisy rooster as the main course.

[@juntaveekammanee]

One thing about pigs they like to roam around and be together lol I used to have them as pets they also like to be dirty lol.

[@toptan7628]

ไปทำทีไทยด้วยฃิ

[@ottusa4823]

Getting to a better part and it BAM " to be continued". What the heck, Todd?

[@chrisperkins7331]

Patience and all will be reveled.

[@user-ln1wk1vl5c]

ສະບາຍດີ

[@bucair8753]

No 9 to 5 zero debt, what a good life.

[@brettbienke1498]

mulberry mate

[@supersonicsid5930]

Proverbs 12/ 19 It’s better to dwell in the wilderness than to live with a Contentious angry woman.

[@stevesisavathkeo9791]

Yeah!!!!!! Lao is affordable place to live,because costs for living not to expensive if you live in country side,but not in the big city pretty the same in USA. Ifyou want to build a house in vieng tiane you 've to have at lease200.000 dollars may be mor than that believeme.😀😀😀😀😀

[@Zerpentsa6598]

Rose Bosshart (nee Piaget) is buried in Pakse. Please lay a bouquet if you're there.

[@RobotsWithKnivesCartoons]

Why is everyone named Chris, I used to think it was just all my fellow millennials who were named Chris, but it seems like every boomer and Gen X is named Chris too! The thing is I like my name I don't want to change it even if everyone else has it, and I guess all the other Chris' feel the same way too. Edit: Good video, really enjoyed hearing about his life and farm, look forward to part 2

[@NowinLao]

All Chris's I know are bad eggs and on the run from the law.. 🙄 😝 Cheers mate 😁👍

[@RobotsWithKnivesCartoons]

@@NowinLao I fell called out 😅

[@anoujomphasolid3798]

Neil young everywhere

[@sycp.6556]

If sure if they're sport pig preparing for marathon competition coz all are so fit and healthy

[@NowinLao]

MMA Pigs 💪

[@eventhorizon3122]

Mulberries?

[@leebruce2148]

He right got look for the right one Used to date the wrong woman took All my money that's I'n the past now founde soul mate For life I love her so much one day We wound want a farm like that Thank tod great vedio.

[@jorgenrh7598]

🤔🙂🙂😉😊😇😊😊😊