A Real, Unfiltered Look at Myanmar | Episode 01

[@NikiProshin]

edit #1: the postcard thing is still happening, I didn't record the part where I pick someone to receive postcard from me. I'll double that in the next video! edit #2: of course Toyota is Japanese 😅 This is the longest video on my channel so far. Thank you for your support! 🙏 Expect the next video on this weekend, it's going to be an episode from my short trip to Thailand. ps. I messed up with the audio in the second half of the video; I lost the microphone recordings and had to rely on the built-in mic on my phone/camera, which turned out to be quite noisy. Sorry for that.

[@brittanyagm]

Respectfully, I think that Toyota is a Japanese company. Great Video! In another life, I'd see more of the world!

[@jeffreysetapak]

@@NikiProshin Toyota is Japanese car. Thank you.

[@jeffreysetapak]

That so-called make up on many Burmese faces are called tanaka. A kind of grinded tree powder.

[@aaronmicalowe]

A beautiful country with beautiful people. Thankyou for showing us.

[@TT-rq9vj]

​@@aaronmicalowethey didn't show and tell u brutal civil war..mass murders...burnt down whole villages and coupd'tat by tatmadaw😅

[@midei]

The Burmese are some of the sweetest, kindest and warmest people I've ever met. How I wish they could overcome the political situation they are living in now. They deserve to be happy. Always in my heart.

[@phyuhninaung3933]

Thank you. 🥰

[@mengdyko4130]

Do agree!!

[@ayethantsinko3226]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mtha7796]

Look at how they treat Rohingyas.

[@davidkhant1462]

@@mtha7796 your papa military did

[@trinchuzosparty]

Hey Niki, I lived 3 years in Yangon (from 2018 until the coup in 2021), so happy to see you visiting. It's one of the most amazing countries in the world and doomed with the worst political problems in the world. Always keep Burmese people in my heart.

[@NikiProshin]

I think I might've stayed in Myanmar much longer if I visited before 2021

[@MissTurandot1]

You’re right. I love Birmania.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

It is still communist til today.

[@victoryforvictims3522]

@NikiProshin The culture looks amazing. It makes one want to go there. And then because it is too scary to go there, it keeps people away, and therefor the culture looks amazing.

[@haymarthant1042]

Thank you on behalf of Myanmar😢🎉

[@elliscraft]

I am so glad you featured Myanmar! I was there in March 2024 for work after not traveling there since February 2020. The many ethnic groups in Myanmar are all lovely people and I am praying for peace to come soon.

[@LizafromWhere]

I’m in Shan state now with the tribes filming content

[@mikeforce5926]

Pretty people.

[@maxjeremic5586]

I love how culturally intelligent people like you Niki are changing perceptions and educating people about less known countries. The mainstream media often depicts these places unfairly that mainly focuses on bad stuff rather than lovely and enchanting people you showcase.

[@escapingordinarymm]

First of all ,Thank you for visiting Myanmar and show our cultures to the world . 🙏🏻 I'm a Myanmar citizen who lives in Bangkok now.Actually Myanmar is in its worst condition right now , you wont notice that much in central aeras but in northern, Eastern , western parts of myanmar are at war . Recently in northern part of Myanmar the communications are being cut off , no phone line no internet worst of all , transportations are all blocked too. We have no way to communicate with our families. 😔

[@nutei-nw2le]

I'm too

[@savorthrutime]

So happy to see more and more people traveling to Myanmar. The people in Myanmar are literally the kindest people I've ever met on earth, and they absolutely deserve peace and happiness. Your new friend, Chan, is so precious. May God bless her and the people of this country.

[@NikiProshin]

I really loved the people I met in Myanmar. Btw great food videos!

[@savorthrutime]

@@NikiProshin Thanks for checking out mine! Enjoy your travel. I hope see more. :)

[@LizafromWhere]

Yes that's what keeps me and Jochen living and working here - the people. Glad I could introduce Niki to Chan. She is now in Poland and I may visit some time.

[@saddhazaw]

I am Burmese and I was honestly scared of clicking on this video because a lot of tourists and foreigners tend to either dramatize things, or be condescending/display savior complex. But this video was really nice actually, and gave me a perspective I haven't seen of my own hometown. Thanks for being curious and respectful and glad you had a good time :)

[@Originalman144]

Yeah the white savior complex is very funny and exhausting. Some will come to tell you the best way to put on your shoes. But this video was not that -- very well done and I'm surprised he was able to film without being told not to film.

[@deepwaters9300]

As a white person I can not stand the white saviour complex, drives me mad. There is a book about Mother Teresa being a narcissist because she keptthe money for herself and everyone remained poor.

[@robbicu]

Thank you for a great video! You always show that no matter where you are, there are good, kind people.

[@LizafromWhere]

That’s why I’m so happy Niki agreed to come here and help me smash wrong ideas

[@23gizmo32]

Some years ago, I was sponsoring a child from Myanmar through Plan Internation. But after a while, Plan notified me that the government would not allow Plan to operate in their country. So, I was switched to a child in another country. Thanks so much for your continually awesome videos.

[@sengraw2234]

you're so kind, if you continue to support Myanmar children there're ways to do so. May God bless you

[@khenglim]

The current situation in Myanmar is indeed sad and heart breaking. Having experienced freedom and democracy for awhile and then having it taken away and now under military rule, the hardships and sufferings for the people must be immense. The violence and atrocities committed against those who oppose the junta is one of great concern. While the world watches, at the end, its the Myanmese people who must decide their fate. Only they and they alone can change the course of history and decide if freedom is worth fighting for. I hope peace shall reign for the people of Myanmar.

[@georgepetrin1334]

Thank you for showing me around Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). You are an ambassador wherever you go.

[@GerhardRessi-hg8ys]

Thank you,Niki,for publishing this long,very interesting video about Myanmar!

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you for watching, Gerhard!

[@switzerlandandthephilippines]

Great video Nikki! I can see the hard work you put in it - well edited! I am really impressed. I love your videos ❤

[@OldManse09]

Bravo Nikki. Well done! I really enjoyed meeting everyone. I learned a lot.

[@thawthawhan14]

Hello, I'm from Myanmar. As a Myanmar Citizen, I enjoy your vlog. The content in your video is different from others and I think most of the foreigners will be interested about that. I'm glad to know that you had a great time in Myanmar.

[@bobstonecutter]

For me, Nikki this has been one of the most interesting videos I have seen from you. Thanks for sharing this experience. I for one, am very happy with it.

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you very much, Bob!

[@tanyahouston5635]

Great adventure! Thanks for the grocery store! The $5 lunch at the nice restaurant looked delicious. Thanks for showing us around! Postcard

[@jessiep2931]

Great video! The people you met in Myanmar are lovely. Safe travels and thank you!

[@dothackersnet]

Niki, glad you're back and making content! Your perspective is very unique and hope these videos are fulfilling for you

[@hugoklaas]

Jen was super nice. I'm glad you're back filming. Your videos are prime time watching.

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you, Hugo!

[@SakuraBurma]

Thank you for visiting Myanmar and showing us about Yangon, Niki. I hope you enjoy it there.

[@NashipurSinha]

I found this one of your most gentle, caring video. Enjoyed it a lot. It broke my heart because Myanmar had always been a culturally advanced country which is rich in natural resources. To see it being decimated because of politics (even though it is termed as civil unrest) and public suffering - I'm deeply saddened. Your video though sparked an interest in visiting it. So thank you for it. I hope you'll consider creating more such videos about places you visit.

[@hvxcolors396]

You really make very high quality travel vlogs, you put a lot of work in the visual part I noticed. It is a good idea to give an insight into the life of locals like Chen, I liked that part a lot.

[@NikiProshin]

I glad you enjoyed it, thank you very much!

[@deborahcarroll2172]

Hello Niki. This video is so interesting. While I have heard of Myanmar, I have never seen any pictures, or even read anything about this country. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you Deborah, glad you enjoyed watching this video

[@JoanDoris1]

I admire your courage to travel to different countries by yourself. You have a talent for meeting local people and having them help you.

[@mariediamond9741]

Such an amazing video! Thank you for visiting Myanmar and taking us with you. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Thanks again. ❤

[@grizellda2540]

This is really a great travelogue. I feel I really learned a lot about Myanmar! Your guides, especially Chen, were such lovely people.

[@jj-if6it]

That 102 year old grandma is amazing! Especially considering her humble environment. And I loved the young girl, so bright and cute

[@LizafromWhere]

My video on her drops this Saturday night

[@Morboxx]

A lot of these very old people in poor countries actually don't really know how old they are...

[@janjackson7732]

Wow, that was one of the most interesting videos I've seen in a very long time! Thank you for all of the hard work it takes to put these together. They are so interesting! Thank you for taking us on your journeys, and godspeed to you!

[@tarahinibelotti8401]

Hi Niki - thanks for a super interesting video - love the music too! Take care ❤❤❤

[@mikebennett6713aceadventures]

Thank you Niki, that was awesome. Glad to see you again

[@Freddsche]

I really enjoy your videos travelling to many different countries. I hope that many Russian men would watch your videos so that they can peacefully learn to respect other peoples, cultures and countries. There is enough space on our beautiful world for every people living side by side peacefully.

[@ardi08]

Sure...many Russians here in Indonesia they made their own localization zone only for them or made fights with locals...😟

[@vaska1999]

@@ardi08 In Spain and Greece, it's the Brits who behave like that and worse. So badly in fact, that there have been large scale protests in Spain recently against tourists from the UK!

[@elysewright9205]

Wonderful video, Nikki. It was great to see you meet up with people who could show you around and answer your questions. I LOVE Chen. She should become a KZbinr, too. She could come to visit you in Vietnam and you could help promote her channel. Thanks and I look forward to seeing your Cambodia vlog.

[@lorisheheen2198]

What a wonderful video! Wow! Niki, you are very talented! I think this is one of your very best video's! Excellent job of showing the sights and sound's of Myanmar. I enjoyed meeting all of your kind friend's as well. I enjoy learning all about different countries and their cultures. That is exactly what you did showing us all around Myanmar. The people, the different place's and different food's. Well done! I really enjoyed watching! A+! Thank you so much for sharing all of your adventures! Take care and stay safe. See you next time. I will share this video!❤❤❤😊

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you Lori! I had great time filming this video, and enjoyed editing too. That was a nice coincidence to have such great guides to show me around too 😊

[@lorisheheen2198]

@@NikiProshin ❤️❤️❤️☺️

[@keninchicago]

My heart aches for the people of Mynmar. I hope the country can become what the people want and peace returns. This video is wonderful ! I live in Thailand and have been to Myanmar many times before the uprising. The people are special. Those in your video are doing important things. All the best to you and them

[@pauljohnt3422]

❤Love the Video! Looking forward to the Thailand Trip video! Thanks again Niki!😊

[@NikiProshin]

Yes, thank you!

[@jrhawse]

Thanks!

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you!

[@stellafromcali9417]

i am loving this video Niki! I paused it to write this comment. I too love to see how people live in their country. Take care! Oh, it was nice seeing you on @Sanctioned Ivan channel. ❤

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you Stella!

[@spiritualspinster4222]

Oldest person I ever met was 108. I cared for her in a nursing home.

[@egris00]

The 102 year old Burmese lady in his video was much better off, as she was able to still live in her house, talk to visitors and offer to cook chicken for Niki and his newfound friends! And the fact that the whole village looked after her was the most wonderful part.

[@No-one-606]

Niki, you look good in thanaka. Chan is a famous Vlogger in Myanmar and I love her content. I miss my country. Thank you for sharing your amazing visit to Myanmar.

[@zinminthant5444]

Hey, I just found out your channel on KZbin. As a Myanmar citizen, I'm a lot appreciated to be highlighted by influencers like you. Because many medias in the world only describe the powerful countries and people rarely know that civil war is happening and locals are suffering from war. Thanks again for letting the world know.

[@paelzermaedche-px4qd]

Very very interesting . Just a beautiful video. It is so much fun to compare the prices with the US prices. OMG, these people are so nice.

[@LizafromWhere]

Burmese people are true gems

[@chippydogwoofwoof]

The people were amazing but I was also impressed with how clean it was it's obvious that the community cares about eachother and the environment they live in. I won't name names but so many places I see on travel videos look like a terrible place to live almost as if the people who live there have just stopped caring and some of these places are richer and have no civil war to contend with. Myanmar you are beautiful as are your people.

[@RogerRamjet156]

Glad you're having a safe trip!

[@lynj-c9153]

Really great vlog, love to see local people, food store, amazing you found postcards! 🤩

[@artistuk9590]

What a lovely video Niki. thank you for always improving your filming techniques, editing etc, because it feels almost as if I am walking beside you! I love seeing all these out-of-the-way places. The food, the people, and the culture. I really enjoy it all. You also look great in the traditional men's sarong! Thank you for sharing and safe travels.

[@dianaa4149]

I laughed out loud at your insertion of Pirates of the Caribbean music for the boat ride!!

[@aplace2grow]

This is one of your best videos! Magical experiences.

[@allanmorton6022]

Really enjoyed this video Nicki. Your editing and music use is much more professional now so easy to watch. Strange place to go, when in a conflict, but you seemed to get on OK with the people who showed you around. Keep up the high standards of video quality.

[@scottnesbitt956]

Thanks Niki for sharing this with me 🤗 you always do great videos i really enjoy them please keep up with the amazing work you do for us 💯🤗 i like a post card it be cool to get you take care of yourself and be safe my friend 🙏🤗✌️❤️

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you very much, Scott! Glad you enjoy watching my videos ;)

[@JUSTTERRY0]

@@scottnesbitt956 Scott you may want to correct the spelling of Post Card so the program Nikki uses picks up the comment 👍❤️

[@scottnesbitt956]

@@JUSTTERRY0 Thanks so much didn't see it 🤗✌️❤️

[@GilSelingerCello]

Hi Niki. I've been following you since you were posting daily life videos of your life in Russia. It's been amazing seeing all your travels and changes you have been through. Greetings from Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you and greetings from Asia!

[@seekingpeace]

I'm lovin' your content, Niki! Wishing you continued good travels and good health!

[@EnderMan-t6s]

Huge respect for teacher Liza, and also thank you for showing around my country am huge fan of your now 😊❤

[@bartrebe]

Thank you for taking us here, this is a place I really wanted to see.☺️

[@ZayYarNaung]

Amazing work, Niki. Full of positivity. Also, thanks for staying with us in one of our heritage homes. Looking forward and always welcome back.

[@Keith-kk6dq]

This was a truly wonderful video Niki! I live in Minnesota, in the USA, and we know almost nothing of Myanmar. Thank you for sharing your experience! I've been watching you since you were doing grocery shopping videos in St Petersburg. Your perspective on the world is a refreshing viewpoint compared with what I am used to encountering. Keep up the good work, as we (people of the world) need to learn about the good people in far away places in honest ways, not as media, or propagandists would portray them. I would love a postcard, but I forgot how to enter your drawing. Also, we have an old saying here that applies to your friend from the video. "She's as bright as a shiny new penny " . I mean that in only a complimentary way.

[@marilynhaverly570]

I loved this video! Seeing the life of people in countries I'll never visit is fascinating especially because of your filming, editing, and ability to connect with interesting people wherever you go. Thank you!

[@JTGould]

Great video... some commentary and some exploring and showing the authentic travel experience. Great mix of everything!!!!!

[@jj-if6it]

Niki, this is one of my favourite videos you've made. The editing and music is also great

[@nangnelly7480]

Thanks for the video Niki, haven’t been back for so long, happy to see how things are like back at places I roamed around.

[@strapig]

Hi, I am a buremse citizen from Myanmar. Thank you for visiting our country, I am also an aviation enthusiast from the country. You should learn more about Myanmar's culture, it's very nice. Love from Yangon

[@NikiProshin]

Hi and welcome to the channel! I'm definitely learning more about Myanmar and Burmese culture. People I've met there are amazing

[@strapig]

@@NikiProshin Alrighty!

[@mayjunehtet6702]

many thanks for visiting our country Myanmar 🇲🇲 I feel proud because of your vlog about our country ✨ and I also know Chan, she is my Idol🌼

[@FerretMam]

Love this vlog Nikki, so interesting to see how other people live. Looks like you had a brilliant holiday. Hope you send me a postcard from Myanmar 😉

[@khunsteven9128]

Hi Niki! This is my first time to watch your video on KZbin! I originally from Shan State but grown up in Yongon and left Myanmar since 2004 and hasn’t got back home yet and living in Australia now! I really appreciated and thanks for your video!! All the best Niki! Khun!! Cheers bro!!!

[@kam_abroad]

You traveled to Myanmar?? Can't wait for the video

[@NikiProshin]

Here we go!

[@Maggies87]

From your first “Live” walk in St. Petersburg (which I happened to catch live!) until now, your natural affinity for storytelling is clear. Thank you for showing us this place that most of us will never visit. Paca!

[@NikiProshin]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@sherrillwhately7586]

What a fun and interesting video. You look like you’re having a good time. Now you’re making me hungry 🌶️🥥 .

[@iknowuheardofme]

Thank you for vlogging around the downtown area of Yangon as I lived there for 7 years from 2013-2020. I really miss my home country a lot and hope one day I could go there and visit the places I used to go and eat the foods that I used to eat with my old friends. I was literally tearing up as I watched the first parts of the video missing home. Right now, I am in the States living the brand new life, but I still miss the old life that I had before... Thank you Niki

[@PittsVegas]

You make wonderful videos. Thanks for sharing your work. Best regards 🙏🏼

[@Thirisam-mn7cg]

Hello Niki Mingalarbar! Thank you so much for your visit to Yangon and sharing your positive thinking to people and our country. Welcome back when ever ok. See you ❤

[@mollymollie6048]

I’m glad you were able to visit Myanmar, it looks like a beautiful country. I hope their situation is resolved soon and works well for the average people. I was surprised to see so much written in English (I wonder if it’s normally taught in schools there?) Those electricity lines were insane!!!! That must be a real challenge to deal with all of the outages, and I can’t imagine the expense of having to run all of those generators. I hope your travels continue to be safe and filled with interesting places and people (and I’d love a postcard! 😁)

[@Hanny-kthV]

Hello...Burmese here.....Our country is really amazing. One of the country you should visit once in this life. But sadly not now. Stay safe, enjoy every moment and be kind to animals.

[@silveriver9]

Toyota is Japanese, not Korean.

[@NikiProshin]

Omg yes, my mistake

[@zinny999]

Also very very well known around the world... I known this since I was 8. Also grew up in Yangon... looks like it hasn't change much in over 35 years 😅

[@cyberash3000]

Except in the uk. The uk is one of the few countries that makes all its Toyota in the uk and doesn't import them

[@silveriver9]

@@cyberash3000 Still Japanese 🤦‍♂️

[@bheehive4497]

@@NikiProshin I love the honesty and in reality in extreme warm weather my mind checks out from time to time. Giggling.

[@FlyingPurplePizzas]

A great tour. I love your narration. Pleasantly informative. Well done.

[@dl8cy]

I will go in November this year to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam when the rainy season is over. I am happy and can't wait for the day boarding the plain

[@NikiProshin]

That's gonna be a great journey!

[@htoolay6778]

Thank you for visiting Yangon. Enjoy your holiday with great food and drinks ❤

[@melaniekehaya2868]

Loved Myanmar. Went there 2016. People were very friendly. Only problem I had was it’s hard being a vegetarian there. Ended up going to Indian places or the one vegetarian place in Yangon when was there. Veggie food is very limited.

[@NikiProshin]

I can't recall seeing any vegetarian places there, while I see a lot of vegan/vegetarian cafes in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, etc

[@m.dewylde5287]

Hard to believe they don't sell fruits and vegetables at the markets. What do people cook??? If you're a vegetarian, all you need is rice and vegetables to make an infinity of yummy dishes, not to mention salads. What about nuts, what about salads??? I'm confused.

[@egris00]

You forget the country is under military control and in the middle of civil war. What we are used th in so called "normal" daily life- ie easily accessible fresh produce, fruit and other things we take for granted, simply aren't available for the people of Myanmar. Only the authorities get to eat and drink the good stuff. The populace suffers. That's what authoritarian control looks like.

[@dooshbag4042]

@@m.dewylde5287 oh uhhh, money inflation. Gotta love it.

[@NorthernMike-1]

@@m.dewylde5287rice is Starch, Fruits and Vegetables are partially a complete diet. But what about protein and dairy?

[@sui_pa_ra_dise_06_02]

Just came across to this video while I was listening to the music. I am from Myanmar working in Malaysia. So love to see that you are enjoying the culture and food in Myanmar. Being Burmese, I have never tried to send the international mail from Myanmar Mailing Service through out my life and you did explore how to do it and sent to your beloved ones. I am quite impressed by it. Thanks for sharing part of Myanmar and culture. Good One

[@r.lewisblake7793]

I’m trying to wrap my head around this. Lots of us have been watching you to see where you go and what you do, but mostly out of an overwhelming concern for your well-being. We were very afraid as you left your home because of war and conflict. Still can’t understand why you would then go someplace in the midst of the Civil War. Good luck.

[@OOpSjm]

You live in some parallel dimension?

[@annem7806]

I follow someone who has been to Ukraine 4x since the war started. BUT he's ex military doing charity work.

[@NikiProshin]

There are areas in Myanmar where I wouldn't go, and where it's actually not possible to go for a foreigner. But I think you overestimate the amount of danger for visiting Yangon. I had my concerns at first but it disappeared after I have a few conventions with people who live there. I wouldn't go somewhere actually dangerous.

[@sherrillwhately7586]

I follow a lot of people who go to Ukraine 🇺🇦 or have moved there and go very near if not at the frontline.

[@annem7806]

@@NikiProshin we're very protective of you. We're traveling vicariously 💙

[@philipTOMPSETT]

What a fantastic video! Thank you. I e always wanted to visit Myanmar and tried to go in 1989 but we couldn’t get there because of troubles. As a result we went to china and having avoided trouble in then Burma, we ended up right in the centre or Tiananmen Square instead when the troubles kicked off. Climbing under the troop trucks the evening it started as well as all the tanks is something i’ll never forget. So sad. One day I hope to get to Myanmar. Thanks again for such a great vid.

[@gint5414]

This was just exceptional!!!

[@walsakaluk1584]

That was very entertaining. Thanks. The price comparisons are always interesting.

[@scotttanaka5023]

Hi Niki, my wife is Burmese and I've been there twice. I was surprised to hear about the lack of scooters/motorcycles, they were everywhere in 2019. They don't use chopsticks and use the fork and spoon because of the British. Try Tea Leaf Salad, Ohn-No-Kauk-Swe and their fried rice. If you have time and if it's safe, go to Kyaik Htee Yoe Pagoda.

[@mikatimonen5449]

Thai also use spoon and fork but I guess it's not directly because of the British.

[@NikiProshin]

The scooters part is only about Yangon, the rest of the country has scooters all around! I tried the Tea Leaf Salad, I wasn't filming that time but that tasted great!

[@archiebald4717]

There was a ban on motorbikes in Rangoon for many years before 2019.

[@archiebald4717]

Spoons and forks have nothing to do with the British!

[@scotttanaka5023]

@@archiebald4717 They were using their hands to eat before the British. After the British came they introduced the fork and spoon. This is from my 93 old father-in-law who grew up in Burma.

[@GoofyDummy-fy3qc]

Love u for making this video,man.Also love Jochen tattoo

[@sarahlongstaff5101]

This was fascinating. I was on Twitter when people started posting calls for help during the coup. I got to interview some Burmese refugees in the refugee resettlement program in Tampa, Florida, USA. They talked about scary escapes in the quest for education.

[@CraigMcDonald1234]

NIKI: I like all your observations about life in Burma....and about the costs of foods and restaurants....thanks.

[@BaronVonHardcharger]

Cuba has those little ropes too! I found a place in Havana that sold pizza slices from the rope, you just put the money in the basket and they take it up and send down pizza! Pretty cool.

[@NikiProshin]

Wow that's smart! I'd definitely get a slice of rope pizza 😁

[@LizafromWhere]

Also in Lebanon and several other countries

[@mrmostlyharmless]

I’m sorry I missed your videos for a while but it was so nice to see you again with your travel experience… have a good one!

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

Bro. Your English is amazing now. 👏 👏. My parents are friends Mexico and I’m USA but speak Spanish as second language and your English is better than my Spanish! It’s tough to learn a second language but you already seem to be at the point where you can have long conversations in English without any big mess ups. My Spanish is only at partial full convo so I get stuck every three sentences trying to express some thought without using English words. I often have to pause and say “I think the word is X”.

[@NorthernMike-1]

Spanish is also my second language. I went from crappy Spanish to speaking near perfect conversational Spanish, in about five years. I watched Univision religiously Morning show. Evening News and two Novelas. Or else get your self a Spanish speaking Girlfriend!

[@stevet6975]

Was not expecting to see jochen in your video lol. Love your vids. Unfiltered as in how you like getting deep into understanding the culture. Like the balcony ropes. We use them as like a pulley for someone to give something to us without having to come up the stairs. And also just as you said it’s also to let them know that the guests have arrived and to come down and open the lock or whatever. Great vlogs

[@heathmcgough358]

Love to watch your adventures. I would love to receive a postcard. Best wishes.

[@spike6618]

This was a wonderful upload. It was very informative. Stay safe.

[@wendylaubscher2760]

Heart breaking to see the empty airport... and how tough things gave gotten without tourist 😢

[@LizafromWhere]

Yes it only hurts the people. I’m in Shan state now filming. Sometimes I cry with the people 😭😭😭

[@LizafromWhere]

It's much more obvious when you get outside of Yangon. I'm filming stories in Shan State now. So many from the North moving down. The situation changes constantly here. I love my life in Myanmar but it is not for those that can not deal with uncertainty

[@shariberry3123]

Hi Nikki, the reason for the different things served with your food, is the Asian philosophy of yin and yang. If served a hot, spicy dish, the small pickled and cold items are there to help balance out the hot spicy.

[@simonahobson]

I really enjoy seeing all your travel videos and learning so much about other countries. This one like the others was very interesting and they have some beautiful places. I also love to see all the different food and seeing how your not afraid to try them. Can't wait till the next video! Keep up the awesome content and take care of yourself. Your friend from Alabama!

[@NikiProshin]

Greetings from Asia! Thank you very much, Simona

[@karencrecco2922]

Nice to see you again, Niki! Always so interesting!

[@debbyschweighardt5810]

Your videos are amazing. I am 62 years old a d learning about people and various cultures from you. Please send me a postcard in New jersey, USA.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Fascinating video. Thank you. I enjoy experiencing different cultures. Particularly through street food eating places where local people enjoy their daily bread. I am a senior wealthy Canadian. I am past the point where I will do this in person. So it is wonderful to see these happy people through your eyes, living in abject poverty having a good life. It is refreshing.

[@rsweeneydhl]

Stop by Chiang Mai it's the perfect time of year. I'll take you out to the mountains for a real adventure.

[@NikiProshin]

Chiang Mai is a nice place, I've lived there for half a year (but haven't been to the real mountains there yet)

[@rsweeneydhl]

​@@NikiProshin yeah many people get stuck in the city center or nimman and never get to see whats really out there. You must have lived here on your first go-round i'm guessing.