15 Years Living in Laos Pt3 | 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 Pt3 | 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.. This is Part 3
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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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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[@samischism]

Great series Todd! Loved hearing Chris's perspective. He was spot on about taking your life in your own hands in Laos. Here in the US folks want to speak on personal responsibility, freedom, and "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps", but I've never seen a culture of personal responsibility so strong as when I went to Laos. You can do whatever you want, but if you mess up or get hurt that's on YOU, so just don't be an idiot and you'll be fine. I felt a much greater sense of freedom in Laos than I ever have in America. Especially the freedom to live slowly and simply, without being consumed by the rat race.

[@lt2784]

This guy’s living the life. U don’t need big houses with nice cars to be happy

[@tigertoravajchannel4228]

It took Chris 4 wife to learn how to live in harmony, this time he got it right. 😉

[@geneloscowski3070]

I was in Laos during the war. I worked for the US Government (enough said). I left in 1975. I came back in 1982 but could only stay 30 days. I returned in 1994 and stayed 50 days. I want to return to Laos now since I really loved the country.

[@richardjackson6922]

This was an incredible interview series! I love Chris’s attitude and his out look on life. He has had incredible amount of life experience and so many awesome stories he just never get boring to listen to. I would love to hear mor stories from him in the future.

[@truckerfromreno]

Chris is a fascinating bloke. And that food they have grown and made looks fantastic.

[@chrisconrod9560]

Todd, I love your music selections and the way you use them in your videos. Also, great camera work! You produce a top quality product that is entertaining and educational. Thank you for all you do.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks mate.. I really appreciate that 🙏

[@portline3]

In many ways I really envy Chris with the life and obvious contentment he has made there. His answer to my question was broadly what I expected......thanks for asking. Really enjoyed this mini series Todd....a real insight and inspiration. 😊😊👍👍

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Peter, glad you liked it mate. Will be catching up with Chris in the coming months so if you think of anything you'd like to ask, just hit us up on any of the vids and I'll screenshot it gor next time. Cheers mate 🍺

[@bounwang8896]

Chris has a good personally and great attitudes that will keep him very happy in Laos.

[@Fredroc57]

Loved every minute of this interview. Chris said something about walking out and looking up at the stars, I'll bet that night sky is absolutely gorgeous. A beautiful easy-going life. 🙏👍

[@chrisperkins7331]

Correct there is virtually no light for miles as the nearest street lights are in Pakxan 10 k away.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Todd, A wonderful and insightful look at Lao Life with Chris . Thank You so much Todd for having our questions answered. It seems to Harriet and i that the adjustments that the Lao people will have to make are going to be a lot less stressful post-covid than what's happening in the west, I think the west is not good at making adjustments in their lifestyles post covid. It's not going to be the same prior to covid. I guess what we're trying to say and what we got out of the interview is. Lao Life is making adjustments . Quoting Chris " it's Human Doing vs. Human Living" Hope you and Neenee will visit Chris and his family again. They are wonderful human beings. Sending you both lots of love💖💖 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

[@fasteddy60]

Another great episode Todd & Chris. Sounds like a plan to me. Thx for sharing with us! :)

[@Jordy120]

Ooops. Make that a great three part mini=series! Thanks again to Chris. Cheers Todd & have a great day.

[@NowinLao]

Ha! I was waiting for it 😋👍

[@dougieman353]

Absolutely brilliant series. I have done the same for myself in North Wales UK. I wish now I had done the same for myself in Laos. All rules, regulations, inspections, so just live on my land now by myself. I have watched your shows for about 2 years and never miss your excellent Vlogs. Lyndon

[@Mocki6]

Hy Todd, the Lao guy that disappeared what Chris talk was "Sombath Somphone" a great Man, my wife family was very close to them, sad story.

[@cassied8200]

What a guy! Thanks for this 3 part series ! Was so interesting to hear about Chris’s life and how he is doing life in Lao !

[@NowinLao]

Chris is a really great guy 👌

[@daopongsavong4574]

🙏🙏👍👍 Hello, Sabaidee, another great video Todd thanks for asking, and thank you Chris for your answers. I got a few years before I retired, until then, I would like to visit Laos at least once a year to reconnect with my heritage and culture.

[@aukiwigone2nam604]

This was beautiful

[@theoldfisherman6626]

Wow enjoyed those 3 episodes, what an insightful and honest chat with Chris. Contentment is the first word that comes to mind with Chris. The simply life makes me envious. We in the west bust our hump everyday....just to be more stressed about life. And yet fulfilment comes from something so much more raw and simple. Keep up the great work. Many thanks to Chris as well.

[@ivan-astral]

very wise man. I love this personal stories

[@Aksonexchange]

Sabaidee Todd🙏 thank you for sharing your videos and stories from Chris. I enjoy watching it and stories from expat in Laos 🇱🇦 this makes me wanna go back to my own country😎

[@antruok4950]

Very impressed with Chris - he’s very passionate about his way of life , prepared to get his hands dirty and very content . - Thanks Todd 🙏

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

love the recipe for the Pumpkin Chips

[@brunowest5027]

Chris is Badass!!!

[@outlilei]

'LAOS is just like North Korea' had been my view after a week backpacking in Luang Prabang a decade ago, so i took the bus right back to Yun nan. This channel educated me on this aspect that i know i was naive. Many of us know Thailand a lot ,even Cambodia(very negative recently over chinese medias due to some horrifying criminal activities involved chinese citizens). But The LAOS you showed on internet is a free ,relaxing and interesting country worth exploring. Keep up the good work which is serving as a window i think .

[@christopherbrown1785]

Thanks

[@nickhubbard3671]

Great vid. It's all down to trusting your Lao partner. Thanks Todd, Neenee, Mrs Mut and Ai Chris. khob chai der!

[@hestonhutaue1214]

Thanks! Got it now Todd

[@losaeyang1272]

Thanks Todd, was looking forward to this. Made my day.

[@terrywhitter4123]

Great interview

[@julianshalders6047]

Absolutely luved the series todd and nee nee, chris and wife a wealth of knowledge and the insight into Lao people, its a two way Street, respect being no1 , Australia not so good, families doing it hard, electricity 14$ per kilowatt hours ànd thats subsidised, banks and big business record profits. Anyway take care todd and nee nee ❤🙏

[@NowinLao]

Legend of a bloke! Was visiting him yesty and he shared some of his travel stories. Vid on that to come soon. It's crazy isn't it. Australian electricity is 7 times more expensive than. Aussies are being screwed! www.globalpetrolprices.com/Laos/electricity_prices/#hl76

[@ottusa4823]

How comforting seeing you guys sitting next to the rice box " tip kao " and reminiscent about life.

[@douangphanthavong5366]

I’m really inspired by Chris after watching your video. I was born in Laos and grown up here in state but I’m not sure I could be as flexible as him. I’m really interested in your expat living in Lao videos.

[@timothyaskew2501]

A very wise man!

[@organicplantman]

Fantastic series brother. Amazing content real, honest, thought provoking it had it all. Love to all👍

[@mtnxlx]

Wow Todd,it looks like Chris really is living the dream,what an interesting man,with his beautiful family 🙏

[@n.a.8775]

Really great videos, full of first hand information about life in Laos. Thank you to both you and Chris

[@NowinLao]

Glad you enjoyed.. thank you

[@dover121]

Good informative video.

[@glenkelly6087]

Enjoyed listening to both you fellas. Cheers Todd and Chris.

[@SV-du2pf]

Great interview with Chris and how he is enjoying the slower pace and peaceful life in Laos. I really enjoyed the 3 episodes. Awesome job Todd!

[@charlesryan2475]

Thanks Todd. That's great to hear Chris is saying about life there. I'd love to come over sometime and see You both. Weather here in Ireland is So cold now. Help. Am looking for a winter hideaway. Charles

[@michealbanaghan9194]

Great video Tod, I really enjoyed Chris being up front and saying it how it is, this man is so genuine with life experiences and how they say it in south East Asia he has a good hart.

[@xiongnu6373]

Chris is living the dream! My dream too lol im just exciting watching how his living is like. Very nice video❤

[@jamesroche5258]

Quality video Todd Nice to see there are other options in life.

[@ubarhd1]

Very interesting and informative thanks great talk 👍

[@vanmalaphongsavan1331]

Absolutely Agreed with your life style, peace and harmony....Great and Appreciated

[@Scotinth6298]

Great info Todd! I love to live peaceful life like that I'm getting sick and tired of city life. Love watching your videos and I learned a lot from Chris. He's a lucky man to have a good wife and you also one of lucky guy too. I really want to go back and leave there. Enjoy travel

[@BangkokBoy101]

Excellent mini-series!! Loved all three episodes.

[@true1singhavara843]

🙋‍♀️Very nice views over Skyline 😍

[@scotbownes5627]

Great video very interesting 👍

[@philinfinity8780]

A very interesting man, I have enjoyed the series Todd. Best wishes to Chris and family.

[@Yvonmoua]

Looks like Paradise for you guys huh! Cheap and safe too!

[@ScooterBlia2]

That's a great story about Vang Vien. Tragic but informative. Before my trip there about 5 years ago, all I heard about and saw were all the party stories of Vang Vien. I was so excited to see the hype but unfortunately, there wasn't much of it. I would have been too old to really join in on the craziness but nonetheless, was a very beautiful and scenic place to be.

[@johnnybgood3724]

The former general during the vietnam war by the name of Vang Pao (hmong person) was arrested by the US government for buying up weapons to fight the lao government before he passed away. That guy had so many wives and many homes in the US.

[@aotk248]

Very enjoy your video Todd

[@supersonicsid5930]

Years ago when in Cambodia I was stoped by the police when I was on a rented motorbike. He said have you been drinking ,,,, oh yer I’d been drinking . Yes I said . Then he said police like drinking to , $10 please . I said I’ll give you $5 and two packets of Marlborough. Ok he said , and I was back on my bike thinking well that was easy . I would have ended up in a cell in the UK .

[@juntaveekammanee]

If you get the right one then there's harmony and not like the crazy dramatic life full heartburn heartbreak lol. Chris is right on that matter.

[@mitnonnarath5745]

I were watching early your videos that’s why I didn’t see your wife but now I saw them in the video.

[@toomkhamphoungmachan3431]

good chat and nice delivery Todd

[@SteveLebeau]

Very interesting videos! Thanks!

[@reidadams4277]

Great video.

[@Tom-Yum-Gai]

coconut oil is very good for ya. Should be some around :) but he's right, animal fats and butter, NOT polyunsaturated man made oils.

[@LAOBASS]

He has lived in my birth country more than I have. My turn soon, I hope.

[@PajPobTsuasVaj]

Take his advice guys he know what he’s talking about and you cannot go wrong. Do not take advice from those young caucasian who only. travel to Laos and Thailand to be crazy.

[@MrCoors68]

Cracking video mate ! ! !

[@Sahajayana-Nirvanasara]

excellent

[@kavanobrien6547]

Good insight to life in general in that beautiful country, hard to find real people in this fake world we find ourselves living in , veg oil , olive oil , I agree totally worst thing for health , a song for the cockney = The Diddlum song = Chas & Dave.

[@hestonhutaue1214]

Kia Ora Todd! Can u ask Chris how much to lease a bit of land from him please?

[@BrianMax]

We live in the US, but my Viet Kieu wife still gets put out when I do my own laundry. I hope to be as sharp as Chris at 74.

[@sackvongsa3160]

Living life.working.which one better.clear.

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍

[@jeffedwards5028]

Such a great vlog....I am from a Cockney family from the East End of London, but now living in Australia. The original saying of a 'POME' means Prisoner of mother England, they were sent to Australia to serve the penal sentence they received and were sent to Australia for there petty crimes

[@chrisperkins7331]

I was not from the East end myself, but dad was from Stepney/Bethnal Green area. I learnt a lot from him and so think of myself as a cockney even though I was not born there.

[@jackmarch2914]

Yeah man living in Thailand country side too 20 years. Land of the free. Do unsafe stuff. Easy to die. Up to you. 5 on a bike driving at night dunk on Lao Kao no headlights or tail lights. Or using a red headlight driving up the wrong side of the road.

[@user-ln1wk1vl5c]

😊😊😊

[@Jaques2go]

My wife's from Manchester, UK....I'm not allowed to do anything in the kitchen either. .....she gets very territorial and says if I don't stop interfering in what she sees as her role, she will paint the house, do all the DIY and the jobs which she sees as mine...in truth I don't mind because she's a great cook.... seems absurd to me......but who am I to rock the boat

[@spongesurf12]

To the point about taking responsibility for your actions, the US has too many lawsuits hence lots of laws. Looking forward to going back at least for a few months once a few western life things sort out. My wife is native but been in the US since early 80’s.

[@nyciron]

He said he lived in NYC Queens and I’m sure it was Woodside ,Sunnyside area

[@chrisperkins7331]

No off Jamaica avenue

[@ericthornton5252]

Is there any movement for using solar there? Seems like a bright place and mini split ac is very low wattage.

[@chrisperkins7331]

The price of electricity is so low ($0.05-0.10 per KWH) that it is not worth it at the moment. However the piece of land ( 9 hectare) next to our farm is set to have a solar farm built on it.

[@jeffedwards5028]

Just brilliant, I have traveled a lot over the years. I am very dependent and have a great personality. I have mixed with people from all walks of life during my travels. Australia was a great country once, but not anymore. I was wondering how much it would cost to live at Chris's home stay? Would I have to build my own home or is there accommodation there? also how would I get a visa to stay in Laos. I'm sorry to bother you with all these questions Todd, but I have complete trust in you......Have a great day...Jeff

[@chrisperkins7331]

Questions are never a bother. I don't have a home stay at the moment as I have to be a registered company to do that. It is illegal to have anyone who is not family stay at your house. I am hoping in the future to have that done but to be honest I would prefer to have someone else create one on our land.

[@rz9509]

I'm interested in renting something there

[@chrisperkins7331]

Drop me a line at my email address to let me know what it is you are looking for..

[@ftkinsella]

Do you need a Lao partner in order to rent a small place there for the Canadian winters? Do we have to build a small place and dig a well? I’d be looking to stay from December to April. Hey Todd.

[@lingdinh4510]

Nee nee earms money as well, so I guess your relationship is more modern Todd. What suits 1 dosnt suit another.

[@jimmy_spa_praticien]

👍🏻

[@supersonicsid5930]

When I was in Laos some 20 years ago if you wanted to marry a Laos women you had to get special permission from the Laos government. At that time there wasn’t much chance of meeting one , there wasn’t many bars that I can recall most of women’s were tribal . They used to sell opium in the street markets quite openly . I hope Laos does not sell its soul to the dollar, that remains to be seen .

[@chrisperkins7331]

Getting married to a Lao is still a long and expensive process. It takes a year of paper work and thousands of dollars. I guess this is the governments way of making sure you are serious about it

[@JohnCONORt1000]

You got good wifes

[@timpanhoward5758]

Hey Todd Can you tell me where Chris lives because I will be living near Paxsan later on this year and would like to say hello.

[@chrisperkins7331]

I am 12k north on the road to Phonsavan.

[@hmoobs1]

Regarding Chris's land for lease,,,where does he lives or what province? I know someone is interested. Thank you

[@chrisperkins7331]

Bollikhanxai

[@davidnorton7464]

Wife said bad manners wearing the hat indoors in her village

[@RobotsWithKnivesCartoons]

10:20 Just for the record, here in the USA I have chased people with a fire poker out of my yard because they were pissing on the side of the place I was renting, but I did live in the university district in a major city, I never called the cops, because they are f---ing useless. Edit: Just finished it, great seeing this interview to the conclusion, some really great perspective and knowledge here.

[@thomashinshelwood659]

Yes mate very interested please put me in touch with Cris

[@NowinLao]

His email address is in the video and description 👌

[@CaptainKremmen]

Funny guy. He says the electricity is cheap and then says to get by without air conditioning. I'd happily spend some of that cheap power on a/c.

[@mitnonnarath5745]

I don’t see your wife with you this video enjoy the Lao

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Howdy Todd,,after listening to Chris for an hour 40,I have to say I agree with most,,not all,,but most of what he says. In a lot of ways, the man is chock full of luck,,but he has also worked his ass off. I liked him because he's intelligent,,he thinks. Very similar to you, mate! There has to be an intelligent (or at the least,,,should be) REaction to every action. It's the dumbass reactions that fuck things up ( polifuckinticians) I think his land lease idea is brilliant.,now,,,where to find a beautiful pig raising woman to take care of things while I write and dabble in minimalist art,,( minimalist part is the talent) lol ! Th.anks Todd, for taking the time to interview Chris. Omg Todd,,the wind chill this morning was minus 35 f,,was about 14 below and windy! My Tahoe refused to start! Lol had to warm the battery a bit. You and Neenee take care of yourselves! Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@chrisperkins7331]

Hi I lived in Cedar Rapids Iowa in the winter of 78 and it was down to -30 F for 3 weeks so I understand what you are living through. For the record the post was just over 1/2 an hour long the rest is adds. If you watched in Lao there are no adds. As to where do you find woman who like this life, in Lao of course.

[@leebruce2148]

Its is cheaper to leave in Laos or Other Asian countries if have a stables Income it's like no money no Honey I'm from Laos and my wife Also num ba is fish sauce one day Want to have farm chicken and duck Farm in America or Laos. My brother Inlaw is a white dude over weight But strong thanks tod ok .

[@walterwhite3143]

How can a uk citizen move to Laos?

[@chrisperkins7331]

Contact me on [e-mail] and I will answer all your questions.

[@jamesyoung278]

To open a bank account in Laos , what kind of visa do you need?

[@chrisperkins7331]

SP-B3, B2, are to two I have used but there are others. Yo cant have one on a tourist B3

[@jamesyoung278]

@@chrisperkins7331 Thank you Chris. I love your story.

[@sexygirlove20]

In my visits to asia i found that there is a difference.... rights and freedom between asia and australia.... where i live in mackay qld, if i want to build a small shed in my back yard i must get local govt to give me permission , inspections etc and i must ask the people living around me if they object..... in thailand or laos you just build it, my brother in law built two new homes on his property... a new home for himself and a small home for the daughter of the family living next door.... rights / freedom....... if the govt wants to knock over my home and build a new road, then i have the right to say no and go to court.... remember the movie THE CASTLE... in thailand .... if the govt wants to knock over your home, you must leave before the bulldozers arrive... rights / freedom

[@NowinLao]

You're right.. too much red tape in Aus now, not even allowed to have a few chickens in most neighbourhoods, let alone build a dog kennel without permission😏

[@chrisperkins7331]

What you say is true. However it is easy to make sure you don't build where they are going to need a new road. I can also tell you that as long as you have a "gold Paper" on the land (in Lao) you have to be compensated. In Australia the restriction are for everybody no exceptions.

[@greshamwilcox8985]

please stay alive. i need to meet you.i will be trying.

[@vagabondvibes2578]

A guy after my own heart! I have met many like him in Kenya, Tanzania, Cambodia, Laos, and in the countryside of Thailand. Unfortunately, his are a dying breed. England now only produces genderless cretins obsessed with pronouns and who think two weeks a year in Benidorm is adventurous. I fail to understand why anyone would ever *choose* to stay anywhere in the grotty, cold, wet, windy, dark, expensive, and dangerous West/northern hemisphere. Life is *NOT* a rehearsal! Life is for living, for pursuing dreams, for living in the sun, for making your own destiny! Life is for sitting on the floor eating great food with nice people! Most Westerners will wake up one day, look at themselves in the mirror, realise they are 60, 65, or 70, and it will then - and only then - dawn on them that it is too late to do anything with their life! Who wants to wake up every morning for 25 or 30 years knowing you owe the bank a king's ransom (a 'mortgage')? Pursue your dreams - mortgage free - in a hot, sunny, friendly, cheap, and safe country!

[@chrisperkins7331]

I think the people who stay put are trained to think that life outside is dangerous, so they surround themselves with stuff for protection. I have emigrated 3 times, with no regrets. Life is a journey not a destination.