I was her First | Now in Lao

She lives high in the mountains along the Thai / Lao border.. and I was her first!
I was her First | Now in Lao
Our 'Go West Tour' continues as we take a road that isn't marked and find ourselves in some of the most isolated villages in Laos
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
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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.
Now in Lao .... Vlogging Laos !!
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[@Tahkayaw]

that was fun, relaxing, and peaceful........thank you

[@kib4rkanjalurgemil4ng41]

Border Thai N Lao wow... Awesome bro..👌

[@Sagan_Starborn]

I’m also in Nakhon Phanom at the moment so can’t be too far from you.

[@kib4rkanjalurgemil4ng41]

@@Sagan_Starborn mybe one days u can see me in Malaysia bro.. but i watching all Video2 u bro..osem

[@sunildeshmukh2053]

Very difficult territory to access.Good presentation .

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

How honored to the first . The food is made with ❤❤ Thank you for the tour, Todd and Neenee. It never gets old. Peace be with you. Jim and Harriet. Richmond. Va.

[@Macjohn1419]

Your videos never get boring. I love watching the life in small villages. Always stay safe and happy travels. Thanks, mate.

[@NowinLao]

Glad to hear that John. Take care 🙏

[@TheGlendrum]

What a cool little village!

[@gaidroroganikora1384]

Thank you for your good channels My friend Very nice KZbin

[@mikestravelshow]

I love these seening these kind of places because you never know what you might see & meet in these village's.

[@eternalfearless4532]

Fantastic and informative vlog.

[@NowinLao]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

great incite , fantastic content in your videos mate , well done again you 2

[@charleswilder2985]

Very entertaining tour of out-back Laos!

[@chrisdavisunofficial]

What a peaceful little village. And what a great collection of fire wood beneath every home. The chicken fence seems like it would be easy to bypass. My chickens hop or fly over their electric fence just about every day.

[@hunkhk]

I love Laos, just came back from a trip into Luang Numtha province mountains to visit health care centers. Incredible mountains and friendly people. A very hard life for the indigenous communities. Let the beer Lao flow!

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! Nice video, thank you. It’s good that you’re not a fussy eater 👍 Have a great day.

[@nickhubbard3671]

Great video. Thanks for the maps.

[@888hidi7]

Gday Todd/Neenee, hope all is good with you guys. Nice little village mate, looks very quiet and peaceful. Enjoying the adventures with you guys through your vlogs, hope to get to trek through some of these places myself in the not too distant future, thx again Todd, avagood1 Mate, avagood1,Ron

[@andrewoneoutandabout635]

Enjoyed the vid. Nice to get off the beaten track a bit. Heading over Oct for a couple of weeks. Looking forward to spending a few days in my wife's village a couple of hours north of Vientiane. She hasn't been back since she first came to Oz in late 2019. Thanks for the videos. Always enjoyable viewing 🙂

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Todd another great vlog ! You really are in the Boonies now People are afraid of the farang as he was not expected

[@samdemacau]

Another great video. Thanks Todd. 🙏👍

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Sam 👍

[@lifeofngantrinh2230]

Beautiful country

[@spar2222]

great vid guys ! very enjoyable!

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Martin 👍

[@portline3]

Really love poking around these 'out in the stick' villages. I never ever tire of these places........utterly fascinating! 👍👍🙏😊

[@NowinLao]

You and me both Peter!

[@Rossk58]

I live on the western side of those mountains in northern Nan province. The 'bald hill/mountains' type clearing is a bit depressing but does seem to be decreasing and even efforts at reforestation and more sustainable agriculture are happening. But that clearing in Laos in next level and distressing. Thankfully the prevailing winds do not blow towards Thailand from there.

[@philthy8150]

Peaceful mountain people with cell phones and cameras shoved in their face so relaxing.

[@ianmcintosh7141]

Hi Guys..I am on the edge of my chair waiting for you guys to get to Pak Lai district Zayaboury..

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha just editing the first of Pak Lay now.. Probably a Friday release 😉 I couldn't believe how much it's changed! Cheers mate

[@ianmcintosh7141]

Todd ..if you get to a "village"

[@ianmcintosh7141]

Name Khong kkaen can you show it on the map ..thanks

[@Ty-dt8xv]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@spongesurf12]

We had those grenade pineapples over there and they were excellent!

[@NowinLao]

Sugar bombs!

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

I just noticed how close you are to 50k subscribers! Good on you

[@NowinLao]

With a lot of help from you and my subscribers commenting all the time. I really appreciate it mate, thank you 😁👍

[@TheAtstube]

The road is so straight, rare to see a village with not so many people outside. I am told in Manado of Indonesia they tend to not have grass near the homes fore fear of attracting snakes

[@koffiisaacadontui7440]

My first time watching your videos and the contents are simply amazing. Keep it up

[@NowinLao]

Glad to have you along for the ride Koffi 😁👍

[@mikecolson8242]

I think NeeNee called it right about you being hangry. lol Heck, I would have been too! Cool to see these small villages. I imagine sometimes people are a bit scared of new people coming to town and poking around with a camera. Saying hello in the local language definitely helps to open doors though.

[@NowinLao]

You're right Mike, it does help. Many shy people in these isolated parts

[@Mamloo07]

A beautiful resort hotel & not a bad price either.Your trip to the mountain near the Thai border was great.Thank God you both got some decent food. why so much wood I wonder is it cold or just cutting wood to build more homes.What are so many farming in this area.It looks pretty good & can u cross in Thailand from There ty.Always a pleasure watching Ty to both of You.🇨🇦

[@BrianMax]

Scenic village. Mountain restaurant lady has a lovely smile.

[@lingdinh4510]

And I think a tropical rash, she wouldn't stop touching herself. I hope she washed her hands!

[@billsimpson2392]

That lady in the restaurant is gorgeous mate. Nice video 👍

[@NowinLao]

Yes she is 👍

[@Son9lu3]

Love your videos Todd, would to visit your restaurant one day!!

[@NowinLao]

Would love to see you here! 😉

[@mitchhumlao]

The dogs in Lao are closely related to the SE Asian wild dogs. Dingos are related to them also. I have two Queensland Heelers and they are the greatest dogs I have every had.

[@ersatzethan5370]

None doesn't want you "hangry"....too funny..😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻❤❤

[@ersatzethan5370]

NeNe.....damn autocorrect *

[@nicoletorel8818]

Hello, once again a beautiful video that continues to make us travel by your side and your always good mood. Thank you and see you soon.❤

[@NowinLao]

Always nice to have you guys along Nicole👌

[@jordiking2481]

Love your vlogs Todd... I've looked at a few vlogs on Lao... but none match your charisma.....

[@wayneyuqun]

Awesome video congratulations thanks for sharing your time and travels Wayne Perth

[@NowinLao]

No worries Wayne.. thanks for watching mate

[@brianpoffley1771]

I to love the sweet little pineapples, Mae Chan northern Thailand, 20 baht for 4 or 5 aloy aloy 😋

[@shiulidutta9028]

👍🙏👌

[@scotbownes5627]

So nice/

[@yeocm5912]

👍nice smooth driving 👍

[@NowinLao]

Thanks 👍

[@pip_rake]

Electricity is such an equilibrium. Even in the mountainous village she can provide superior services just like in the city

[@radiongamturexy]

🇻🇳Saigon street (Vietnam) thank you my friend for sharing good video. I really like your video. I wish my friend a good and successful day. Greetings from Vietnam to you..💕💜💚

[@NowinLao]

Thank you 🙏

[@dazdragon445]

You should change the name to ", Todd scaring little kids in western Lao tour" Great lunch with great views

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Hi Todd,,some interesting buildings in those little villages. That girl was surprisingly good looking. If I was along, I might have asked her to come on my adventure. IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY. Border guard husband and all. Lmao I joke of course. I've never had a fling with a married woman,,not even one that's a great cook. Have a happy week ahead,,Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@chaxiong5343]

very nice meals

[@m.klimbu7653]

You would have to look beautiful places as like as in front of the decorated lake even must look able to tourist you will get fun well shower.good well again welcome

[@emmanuelxiong639]

Slash and burn is the way of farming in most of Lao among the hill trip people. I wish the government provide other ways so the beautiful forest could be saved.

[@andyfoxy3140]

Quick....run...the farang is in town. I know it well mate. 🤣 Seems like Nene doesn't get motion sickness mate. Mine is terrible. She can't go 10 minutes without throwing up here in HK or when we are in Laos. I tell her it is psychological but she's not having it. Funny thing is, when we went to New Zealand and did a 3,000 Km road trip, she didn't puke once. I remember the first time we went to Vang Vieng, we went on a non-air bus. It was the bloody puke bus. People throwing up all over the place. I don't get motion sickness, but I was close to vomiting just from the smell and sounds of it all.

[@dnaluap]

Same as Issan. The houses the people etc. Only difference is the mountains.

[@papagigo1]

How good is the health care there ? The country is so beautiful !

[@icesmokers]

it's a third world country... if you think america's healthcare is shit.. lao's is shitter

[@johnmurray6501]

Love your vlogs, very informative. Why are they burning so much? just wondering what these people are growing, or planting, instead of forest?. I guess all the fire wood they store is for cooking, because it is so hot there, you wouldn't light a fire for warmth?, 😊.

[@yeocm5912]

👍👍👍

[@charlesbadoola535]

Great that both wear seat belts! I wonder how many lives could be saved in this part of the world if the governments had a concerted effort to change their driving cultures? A relatively poor country such as Lao could surely get help from international donor governments or NGOs. So much largely needless death and maiming. If either of the creators read this - great video, thank you. I'm thinking of visiting Laos in December from a trip to neighbouring Thailand and I will watch more of your videos.

[@NowinLao]

I have said that all along. They could halve their road toll if they policed seatbelts and helmets. It costs nothing to implement, the government does not have to outlay funds, they just have to fine those who they see not wearing them. Peoples habits will change if it's costing them.. Thanks Charles, safe travels mate

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍

[@All-THAIed-Up]

You and Nini get to some rough places, best pack a little gas stove, some water and some packs of 2 minute noodles todd. Gets ya outa all sorts a shit mate. Love ya vids mate as always

[@wordbywordgradedenglishrea6224]

What do they get with those satellite dishes?

[@vanmalaphongsavan1331]

Where is the Ban Houai Tao, Sanakham District, Vientiene Province ? Nee Nee ?

[@roadpilot3863]

Can you go to pakse area and do research about the Mekong river dragon serpent.. i want to learn more. Thank you. Or Pakkading.

[@NowinLao]

There ya go.. alifewithoutborders.org/laos-mythology-phaya-naga-legend/

[@DLIX2DCLI]

Title had me fooled. I thought you were her first love 😄😄

[@apolloorosco6852]

Welcome to the internet

[@michaelsalazar5092]

Great video !! What was the name of the hotel at the beginning?

[@NowinLao]

Le Grand in Pak Beng 👌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYK4h6qFr8qfrqc

[@antruok4950]

Beautiful peaceful area 👌good work finding somewhere to eat - you don’t look a day over 29 mate 🍻😄👍👋🙏

[@NowinLao]

I love you too 😉

[@littleyummy1517]

You mean 101 first to visit her bush in Laos.😄

[@ricardo.castanedacastaneda8776]

Todd..and..Neenee..how..can..you..go.. hungry..n..the.. village jungle??.you..got..me.. worried..for..a..minute..but..I..can..see..you..are.. indulging.. yourselves..with..a..nice.. plate..of..beef.hmm..now..iam..hungry..beautiful..raw..country..mate..!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@Fredroc57]

So, a question for anyone who might have the answer. Why the slash and burn? Obviously, they are harvesting some of the wood but, some other wood is burned. I thought that they might do it so they can farm the mountain but, that does not seem to be the case. Could it be that they are controlling the forest growth for whatever reason? Or, is it all of the above? I had asked Tsua on his channel but I don't think he understood. Good stuff. It's incredible what you two get into and find.🙏👍

[@Son9lu3]

I believe they burn it so they can grow rice afterwards. It makes the soil rich for growing rice.

[@NowinLao]

Yes, they mostly grow rice there. This video was taken in April, well before planting. No doubt we would see lots of rice there now Fred.

[@Fredroc57]

@@NowinLao 👍

[@Fredroc57]

@@Son9lu3 👍

[@mitchhumlao]

Are you sure that's not logging. The usual slash and burn doesn't look like` that. In classic slash and burn you find logs laying all over the grounding, Also in old S&B they would leave forest and burn squares off then move on to the next spot This gave the forest time to grow back . So that made it so they would come back to same spot every few years. A kind of crop rotation leaving the bulk of the forest still there. Here there is nothing for miles..They plant around the downed tree trunks as they won't burn The brush and tree top do burn off. S&B has been shown to not hurt the eco-system. Something is wrong with this picture. So I am wondering why no logs on the ground. Maybe logging companies have been here and hauled off the timber. Then these people moved in on it as it is prime growing for dry rice. My wife's family is from the north and she say it is hard to buy dry rice as they don't produce as much as they used too. Iit is good so we buy it when ever we can. Hard to find in Vientiane.

[@jorgenrh7598]

😊🤗😉🙂🙂🙂🥰🤗🙂

[@aleason6687]

I may have missed you saying but what was the cost of the meal.

[@NowinLao]

You never missed it Al, I never said. I think it was around 35,000 kip for both our meals/drinks. Not including the healthy tip we gave her for being so friendly and helpful 👍

[@os5279]

Terra forming

[@jurgentreue1200]

Lao chickens can't jump 😋😋😋

[@txawjvwjvang]

Your title on this post confused me. You were her first, lol, her first what? I was born in Laos in Borikhamxay Province back in the day, far from the city. One time, I saw an American CIA came to my village and he spoke a language that I could only hear so many "ssss". May be he said: gun(s), soldier(s), dog(s), etc. Now, I know and speak the language for nearly 1/2 century, but I don't pay attention to the "s". I enjoy watching your videos though!

[@jurgentreue1200]

I taught English in Laos for eight years. It was very difficult to teach plurals to the Lao students and impossible to pronounce words with an 's' at the end.

[@stevin47]

thats what they all say

[@G5Lima]

Laos

[@ballistic350]

What hmong village you in now?

[@NowinLao]

In this video or where are we at right now?

[@ballistic350]

@@NowinLao in this video.. also once December hit ..you gotta check out their new years in phounsavan

[@NowinLao]

@@ballistic350 It wasn't a Hmong village Jet, these people are Prai. Very few Hmong in this area, mostly Prai people.. which is closely related to Khmu

[@comaca]

That pig hasn't chewed through that simple cage to eat because it has food. My goodness. This is an absolute thing

[@akbarshahnawaz1468]

Why they make Elivated homes in villages

[@panchoholly1839]

I thought you guys at Australia

[@livnyugyaj830]

You stayed long time in Laos, you marry lao girl haha

[@raulreyez7153]

Is he coming by bus or boat

[@davidran9317]

What are you looking for? Did you find it or still looking for it?

[@NowinLao]

Hey David.. 👋 It's a series of videos. If you go to my playlists, you will find the entire series there (2022 Xayaboury) and be able to watch from the start without any of the daily life videos mixed in. Still a few more vids to edit from this trip 👌 Cheers

[@davidran9317]

@@NowinLao Hello Good Man thank you for your replay. I am 66 years old man and been looking 40years of my life the same way you doing now and in the end I am still not found what I am looking and still looking and no more I know what it was that I was looking. My advice settle down with the one you are in love make a few children and enjoy that short life in this beautiful planet. I surely watch your videos👍 Stay Safe😊🙏

[@NowinLao]

@@davidran9317 Oh I've found the one I love for sure, and completely settled. As for having some young ones running around.. hahaha, I'm only 9 years your junior, with 3 adult children and a grand daughter 😉 Now is the time for me to explore this beautiful country I call home with my wife, and take you guys along with us. Enjoy the ride David. Thanks for watching my friend and stay well 🙏

[@davidran9317]

@@NowinLao more blessing to you and your loving family. Thank you☺️🙏

[@carlosguerrero-qb5ml]

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[@kunalsingh_yt]

*_Laos is a country, i thought it was a small town or tourist city of Thailand or may be colonial of China._* 🤪

[@chrismannarino346]

What language is he speaking?

[@Ntsej_Muag]

I thought you meant you were the first to pop her cherry just by reading the title. 😂😂😂😂. Sorry. 😂😂😂😂

[@NowinLao]

😝

[@kouavang5928]

Slash and burn practice to me is harmful to the nature, natural resources, animals and birds, and people of small country Laos. I do understand that most people need the mountainous lands growing crops to feed the family and maybe as little income. This is a small country, the population is increasing, there are still not enough non farming jobs for most people. Sooner or later, the lands will be wasted, what else the growing population will do for self sustaining agriculture to feed the families.

[@dorpus]

You were her first what?

[@NowinLao]

I tell you in the video 😉

[@pip_rake]

@@NowinLao okay, let me watch full

[@phillipharding6610]

That is terrible and another reason why we are getting global warming! Why can’t the rich people of the world help fund these people so they don’t slash and burn! Very sad for the Future of our Planet !

[@bouaketkongkeo7736]

Talking to much shows what goings-on

[@edb9139]

Isn't it rude to walk into peoples back yards like that? Am sure you would find it irritating especially with a camera in hand if that was your town & backyard.

[@NowinLao]

Yes, we're very rude.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKTc4qBn9h4jtE&ab_channel=NowinLao Do these people look upset we stopped? Or these people? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnqnd4imfsSJmpo&ab_channel=NowinLao I can understand how you see it if you've never been here, but these people have bigger worries than people walking around with cameras. The more who watch these videos the more we can help. Thanks for watching🙏

[@mariofernandes649]

YOU CANT DO THIS YOU ARE TRESPASSING OTHER PEOPLE'S PROPERTIES WE CANT DO THIS IN EUROPE AND AMERICA THEY WILL CALL THE POLICE

[@NowinLao]

We're not in Europe or America. Welcome to SEAsia 😉

[@steveclifford1239]

Makes me want to visit, NOT.

[@NowinLao]

Cool with me