Jungle Survival with the Hmong: THE MOVIE | Extreme Rainforest Expedition

I finally achieved my childhood dream "a real life jungle expedition". This extreme rainforest expedition was probably the most challenging thing I have ever done on this channel. Surviving with the Hmong tribal people in the remote Lao rainforest was not only extreme but also an eye opening experience. From fishing to hunting, foraging and bushcraft builds, the Hmong taught and showed me many skills on how to survive and thrive in the remote wilderness of Southeast Asia whilst embarking on a crazy journey into the deep jungle.
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[@mellxwdy]

I don't know why I just saw this now! Honestly this guy is the only youtuber so far that I've watched who actually made a full on video, spending time with Hmongs and learning how they live day to day. Not so many people know about Hmongs or the culture so making this video means so much to us. Thank you for spreading the love brother ❤

[@wolger]

We know, thanks to Clint Eastwood.

[@masterk5372]

Ikr I just this now

[@kouvang5653]

Hmong people are good

[@Mr_Daddy1980]

Oh who cares. Get your own country already.

[@mellxwdy]

@@Mr_Daddy1980 seems like you cared a lot. To be making such comment I doubt you dont care lol 🤣

[@yutsylavong215]

I’m Laos and appreciate the video and much love to the Hmong people.

[@toddharrington7831]

My wife is Hmong and I hunt and fish with my brother in laws a lot. This was a great video, I love how happy everyone was and how food is such a huge part of the day. Reminds me of being with my mother in law and family. Great video!

[@mzshanee]

I’m Hmong. You’ve earned a subscriber! You didn’t judge or complain the entire time, just enjoyed the WHOLE experience! Pond water and all!!!!! What a wonderful, relaxing life! AWESOME! I also love the ingenuity of my people. So creative! Jungle ppls! ❤️

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

As a Hmong living in the US, I would love to do and go on a hunting trip like this. Great video.

[@chaekim2000]

Hmongs exist in the us ? What states do you guys live in here in the us ?

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

@@chaekim2000 Around 400,000 Hmong live in the US since the 1970s, not exist. About 100,000 live in Minnesota. Most other larger Hmong communities are CA, WI, NC, SC, MI, OK, AL, MO, PA, FL, GA...

[@PaulV916]

@@chaekim2000 in California, u can find us in San Diego, very few in the IE, few scattered in the LA area, majority is in Fresno and surrounding cities around Fresno, then up to Merced ,Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento up to marysville yuba city, oroville and up to Eureka and crescent city.

[@ballistic350]

@@chaekim2000 wasn't for Vietnam wat secret war we wouldn't be here in the states ... hmongs across the globes in China France Germany French Guiana Alaska Australia neither lands

[@mymoto2812]

@@chaekim2000 Well, it depends on whether you live in the state or not but if you do you would have known. Hmong not only live in the US but throughout all the most powerful countries including the United Kingdom.

[@selestialife7290]

Wow the jungle is full of many stories and chills.

[@johnbarron4843]

As a Hmong. I’m honored 🙌🏼🇺🇸

[@infantry1560]

this looks extremely fun and exciting. The dirt road expedition looks so enjoyable.

[@mrj8214]

Watching Ked at work reminds me of my father when we would go hunting, fishing, or farming.

[@pangvang178]

Thanks for going to visit our Hmong people for us to watch….. support all the way hmong pride

[@yoojyim9560]

Your hmong guides are so nice. It is good to see that you are willing to go out with my hmong brothers into the forest. Love it!!!

[@TravelsonToast]

Hmong are amazing, positive and strong people. I was so lucky to be with them! :)

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

Wow, what an amazing, danger, fun, jungle trip. Think back to the 60s and 70s when primitive Hmong help and rescued many US soldiers and pilots from this jungle.

[@TravelsonToast]

Hmong are the strongest and the most positive people I have ever met!

[@kalords5967]

@@TravelsonToast Thank you for your kind compliment about the Hmong people. I'm a Hmong myself and I think that the Vietnamese are the strongest and most positive people of Southeast Asia. The name " Nyablaj " or Vietnamese strikes fear in the heart of every Hmong.

[@youwatchme3631]

@@kalords5967 no we are the strogest people.

[@kalords5967]

@@youwatchme3631 Wtf is the "strogest"? When the nyablaj came, you ran 🏃‍♂️ away with your tails between your legs. "Kev nyablaj" is the phrase that your ancestors coined your language.

[@youwatchme3631]

@@kalords5967 maybe not you but i believes we hmong are the strongest. thanks for wtf

[@BackRoomMuSickProd.2496]

Thank you brother for making a video of how my people are living and surviving in the jungles of Laos. This is the first video I've ever seen where someone would decide to document the life of my people living in the jungle.

[@tonycaine5930]

Amazing and adventurous blog. These are real, unedited and un-staged adventure videos. Thanks for going there and taking all of us along.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@Sawmhlubpag1]

I'm Hmong and I very much enjoyed this video. The stones that you mentioned that were laid tightly together the Hmongs believe that it's the scales/body of a dragon that God struck lighting on and killed it turning it into stone.

[@Youngtradder]

Thank you for showing us Hmong American how our parents used to live like. Not many will do what you did but you did it for us. Thanks

[@DsDs-gr4ku]

Before we did not have a motorbike, so we had to walk ! Or going on horse ( small horse ).

[@extremegamerkey5035]

As soon as I see an American having an adventure with the hmong people. I automatically gives it a thumbs up. Very interesting and educational. Thanks for sharing, it will be great for the younger generation. More to come please!

[@TravelsonToast]

I'm Lithuanian but thanks so much! Glad you liked it, we plan to make more :)

[@thaovang09ify]

You can clearly tell by his accent he's not American, but good guess.

[@shawnyang5761]

It's always a pleasure watching my Hmong people interact with other ethnicity. Thank you for sharing how loving and caring we Hmong are. Amazing video!

[@callmewolf9303]

This is the most realistic blog about adventure in the forest the rest is full of drama but this one is just real

[@TravelsonToast]

Big thanks for that, I really appreciate it! Usually I always just try to keep it real and show how it is 🙂

[@callmewolf9303]

@@TravelsonToast I salute those real frustration for the bike and got exhausted by the long journey not filtering it also those animals that are being a catch it's just real I hope you channel will grow. Just continue the journey and keep safe brother!

[@DonutVIP]

I'm Hmong myself, and this is amazing, glad you had one hell of a trip. Must be one crazy experience 😃

[@TravelsonToast]

Yeah it was pretty crazy, but the Hmong are the toughest (and most friendly) people we've met!

[@ballistic350]

@@TravelsonToast even in the US now we're mainly the only asians u gonna see hunting along the white folks....

[@steveher9898]

@@TravelsonToast that’s the reason why the CIA chose the Hmong to help blocked the enemy supplies line “Ho Chi Minh Trail”and rescued American down Pilots along the border of Laos and North Vietnam.

[@The_Mechanic_Dad]

I'm the first of my family lineage that was not born and raised in a Southeast Asian jungle. My Dad and Uncles would look at us funny when we ask them to go camping with us. The last camping trip my Dad told us as we were talking about bringing shower bags "We didn't shower but once or twice a month, you guys will be ok" then he laughed as he walked off. Amazing to see my people still doing it.

[@nengvang9163]

I'm so glad that you had chosen my wonderful people to be your guidance to the deep woods. I know that it was an extremely difficult time for you to travel with my people at that time but your adventure was a wonderful thing to us. I had never seen any foreigner tourists had taken my people to be their guidance on their adventures. You had lots of fun with my people didn't you ?

[@akhasithsychantha2292]

“ Good movie Mario, plenty of bush meat , the Hmong guys really showed you how to live off the land. Unforgettable jungle adventure for sure. I am happy you’re safe and sound back to Olivia.👍

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks a lot! I couldn't have asked for a better team🙏

[@MrOngkoks2008]

The most daringly crazy adventure ever attempted by an amateur. Glad to see you-Mario adapting pretty well in the jungle life environment.

[@chakymoua9233]

Glad you able to experience such adventure with the Hmong brothers.

[@kaox44]

You are brave, you must have super strong immunity. Great video better than most nature show. We’ll done!

[@beau-ti-ful5192]

Thank you for knowing our hmong people. Surviving in the jungle you will learned alot and old techniques to do stuff.

[@mariettathornton5924]

What a Next Level Adventure you had there! The riverside was beautiful and the guys with you sure know how to hunt! The drone footage was incredible & thanks for sharing this video 😊

[@leemoua51]

Wow glad you enjoyed hunting with our hmong guys.

[@pieteroudshoorn2421]

Holy moly! The ultimate adventure! Real nice guys! I've been 2 times across Lao. But this is what I love!! 🥰 Greets from holland.🌷

[@SpiffyFambam]

Wow!!! What a fun adventure! When I go visit Laos I definitely want to go on expeditions like this! I love seeing your adventures with our hmong people! Keep the videos coming!

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks! There's plenty of beautiful places to visit like this, especially if you head up north to Luang Namtha etc

[@blasblasblas2094]

@@TravelsonToast You are very brave to try these kind of extreme activities. Good and positive experiences in a totally different world. Thumbs up to all in this video.

[@hokagedragon9572]

@@TravelsonToast Thank you so much for willing to learn about Hmong’s living life

[@wolverinex4243]

The real way is by foot for days on out...and there are cytids like the phim nyuj vais.

[@imlilee-dejavu]

So much of similarities with our food habit and even their landscape and looks. Regards from Nagaland, India. 🇮🇳

[@lollipopmon9821]

The people looks alike too 😱

[@apelie123apelie9]

Etu Kuuuaaa dooo

[@pisathongsonlone3935]

Toasted rice powder, Lao people add that to their larb and goy dishes it adds a toasted nutty flavor to the dish. Awesome wish I was there!

[@lesly7831]

Never heard of someone's life dream is to experience the jungle life before 🤣. That's amazing though!!

[@Suhdude13]

This is literally the greatest adventure/survival videos ever. THE BAMBOO STICK RICE COOKER. AMAZING.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks so much man 👍

[@Npeem5802]

I love you my man for going extreme to film my people for me to watch.

[@pisathongsonlone3935]

There’s bees everywhere! A minute later and he’s shirtless 😆 tuff dude!

[@superchewyoutdoor]

I hope you keep in touch with those guys! They were phenomenal and such professionals! Ked and the boys are legends for that. Sheeeshh!

[@DONNAASAURR]

How awesome! Glad you enjoy your time with Hmong people! I’m glad you are safe from your journey as well!

[@amyhawj06]

Wow what a crazy adventure!!! I really enjoyed every bit of the video! Keep up the good work and I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks so much!

[@themillennialangler]

Watched every single second. Great video! Much respect. I’m not Hmong but my people (mien) came to the US the same time as Hmong. Our culture is pretty much similar

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Interesting, will look that up :)

[@maxvang773]

Don't you forget we Hmong and Mien all in anything all the way from China. Fought and live together from the very day in China.

[@ghost-db8897]

January 2nd and I just finding this?!? You've earned a subscriber just for know Hmong people and your even living the Hmong tribe lifestyle

[@TravelsonToast]

thanks man! really appreciate that

[@PXACE]

You are one brave man, mate! Thumbs up to you, I am Hmong myself, but I will never ever do what you just did. Great video, keep it up!

[@TravelsonToast]

I appreciate it, thanks 👍

[@justyang8194]

Loved watching this video! Makes me miss my dad so much. I'm sure he would have love watching this too 🥰

[@TravelsonToast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cstll5]

awww

[@mikeharris1041]

I enjoy your videos bro, keep it up and stay safe!

[@beehang6448]

I just now seen this video, im Hmong i was born in Laos our family flee when i was like a month old in 1979 to Thailand,is good your hanging with the Hmong , maybe one day i visit my birth place . My dad use to said back then there used to have alot of wild animals and alot of fish but is not like that anymore now and days

[@TravelsonToast]

It would've been interesting to see all the animals and the jungle they used to have for sure, things change so fast

[@justicereborn8296]

Beautiful. Glad you enjoyed this experience with my people.

[@portline3]

An amazing experience & one I'm sure you always remember Mario. That's vlogging truly taken to the next level!! Definitely worth a second watch. 👍👍😊😊

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks Peter, can't wait to make more of those!

[@Unknown-ju5gp]

Lots of my Hmong people came from living in the jungle. Build houses, farm far away, walked hours and hours, live with ghost and bad omens that no one wants to believe but it’s the truth from the root.

[@Lovefamily1235]

This is awesome, its nice seeing two cultures come together and make something beautiful 💯💪💪💪❤!!!!

[@nickwhisper4908]

Wow go ahead have fun & enjoy your day!! Awesome 😎👍😎👍👍

[@trotok]

The versatile hmong knife. Love it. Thanks for the video.

[@nraughmoobyaj8088]

My dear, It’s an EXTREME Adventure to you, BUT normal routine to the locals (your Hmong friends) that took you for this trip. I am glad to see you experience this kind of adventure.

[@keaneTVchannels]

Thank u 4 doing a video with the Hmong ppl love it 😀

[@pahouavang9371]

You are tough. It is amazing to see you broadcast your trip. So proud of you…

[@fameanims4221]

Just came across this great video, thank you for taking the opportunity to go on this great adventure with the Hmong people of Laos. It seems they enjoy their lives more than us Hmong Americans.

[@scotinth9685]

Wow that's real adventure and you're so brave to try those jungle food. love the video. Enjoy your adventure and be safe.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks Scot! Can't wait to make more of those 😜

[@moatoshi2859]

On this video, someone reminds me of Mr. Chow. The same laugh and looks! 😂

[@sarmentowargas2182]

Salute to those Hmong People..! They are amazing people, the trip is just one of a kind. Not many people have the chance to do it..! You're so lucky to have such a wonderful adventure, and you're probably one of the craziest guy that I've ever seen on KZbin...!! Salute from your new subscriber in Timor-Leste.. 🇹🇱🇹🇱

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks so much man, glad you liked the adventure! Hello in Timor-Leste, you're probably our first sub from there 🙌

[@romeoboii23]

Never got a glimpse of what my parents and older relatives went through back then. Thank you for this video

[@kuvxwb9555]

Welcome to the jungle with my indigenous Hmong people, my white brother. This is how we have been hunting and gathering for thousands of years. Keep them videos coming.

[@redterrorz]

nice adventure.... not sure if I would choose to try to survive like this as a vacation =)

[@TravelsonToast]

it wasn't easy but I definitely appreciated things more afterwards 👍

[@maipha8560]

Wow, I was holding my breath the whole time with the travel to the locations. But I love the river and it seem like paradise. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@TravelsonToast]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 thanks for watching

[@paulh5801]

brilliant video me and my 9 year old daughter just watched it :) - she also loved it. thanks

[@TravelsonToast]

Glad you enjoyed it guys, it was one hell of a mission but very eye opening.

[@nkaujhnub1789]

You are so great for challenge with hmong hunting and challenge with hmong culture jungle

[@xbiilly979]

This may favorite trip hunting like this in Laos I'm was little kid on 1980

[@xanglee802]

You and Ked have a very good chemistry. great video, beautiful. It seems the eco system is very abundant and rich.

[@chan4890]

Love everything about this! You now have another subscriber!!

[@victoriousvic23]

Wow! Absolutely love your videos! It was so interesting! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

pretty cool.. im not hmong but am another tribal group that lived up in the mountain and village. came to USA when i was 6 so i didn't really remember much back there.

[@AB-fv4tr]

That was crazy lol, was a good watch

[@nengxiong6991]

I like this show look like it’s very fun and interesting hunt and camp .

[@davidramiljr.4222]

This is one of the coolest docs ever!

[@paubzoo]

Great Video I enjoyed a lot thanks for trusting my people ( The Hmong) watching from USA

[@TubTxheebCaaj]

You must have had a great time and experience great memories. Everyone is taking their risk in the jungle.

[@lengvang2977]

Ua tsaug tso kwv tij hmoob es tseem tau los cov tus phooj ywg no los thaib video rau peb sawv saws pom thiab.

[@sean13]

Fantastic film!!!

[@JRxwb]

Hmong guys, they can drive through anything and fix their own car when it breaks down and Hunt in dangerous wild forest, beware of them and don’t need with any of them hunters/soldiers 😂😂👍👍👍👏👏👏👏 This video is amazing! I’m actually enjoying it. 😁

[@kovang3036]

Look like a fun trip! 😁❤

[@raymondhernandez9716]

I like that you can pronounce "Hmong" correctly. great content :)

[@TravelsonToast]

Thank you!

[@xiongnu6373]

Yeah not alots of foreigner can pronounce Hmong good lol

[@koogmo]

This is absolutely EPIC! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@stormyboy129]

This is exactly the video I was looking for. How awesome

[@TravelsonToast]

glad you found us and enjoyed the vid 🙏

[@ChachiehYang]

Life is wonderful my friend!

[@IsleOfDuke]

The way the guys are taking care of you is so nice...good and crazy fun in the middle of nowhere👍👍

[@pengyang9779]

Great video my guy! Always wanted to go on a crazy trip like that!

[@TravelsonToast]

Appreciate it!

[@chueyang7312]

Dude's got an awesome adventures in this video

[@vamingxiong4376]

Thanks for sharing! It's an amazing adventure. I'm so jealous now. Brother Ked is an amazing person.

[@Jeoni22]

Ive watched this 4 times, wish the video was longer. Great content and for some reason the squirrel dishes look pretty good

[@MalmonTrucker]

I leave Tumps up and redmark bro nice vlog content....Cheers.

[@mioselalu142]

amazing adventure my friend..thank you for presenting the extraordinary I'm watching you from Indonesia...🔔🔔🇮🇩

[@TravelsonToast]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@ameunruakham]

I am originally from Laos, I have been living in The US . I want to joy you exploring Laos some day.

[@Geooss]

I watch the whole thing.. Nice

[@NgocNguyen-tl9un]

I have traveled across oceans, jungles, and mountains, and I am happy that you have achieved one of your dreams and can also show others how it is to have this kind of adventure.

[@Heheahahurmom]

Here in the US, we cook the squirrels in a pressure cooker. The meat would be soft and juicy. Thanks for sharing your awesome experience and memories.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks for watching!

[@vangmoua6094]

What an adventure? I missed those days bro. Have fun wild adventures for all of us.

[@masterk5372]

Wow good video bro we want more of this ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻and the jungle food is really healthy too it all natural No chemicals

[@Muaviper]

Adventure of a lifetime. Reminds of my trip into South America and getting stuck in the jungle and hiking to get excavator to pull us out and boating into the jungle to do some island fishing adventures.

[@TravelsonToast]

Sounds awesome! Thanks man

[@First_Emperor]

Prior to coming to the U.S, I had this type of experience. Now that I am watching this video, it brings back lots of memory. If you are with the Hmong folks going to the jungle, you are absolutely safe and will not go hungry. Thanks for the video.

[@kadree83990704]

Always enjoying watching your videos. Keep it coming!

[@timxiong5645]

Wow! I was hoping to watch this for 5 minutes and pass but end up damn 6am in the morning. You are good and entertaining. Please keep the awesome work!

[@timxiong5645]

You do show the reality that most can't now and days through your profession vision.

[@TravelsonToast]

It's always so amazing to get comments like yours. Big thank you🙏