WILD LAOS - Walk the Streets of a 400 Year Old Lao Village

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

You are right Todd . This is a must do tour. The challenge is to be able to travel and explore the area navigating the infrastructure. Are tour guides available to help with the transport. The drone shots were spectacular. Thank you for taking us along . Sending you well wishes from Jim and Harriet🙏🙏

[@NowinLao]

Most certainly Jim.. guides and how to get there. Think i'll answer this more in a video. Well worth the trip up there so will gather some info and inform you guys then 👌😁 Hope you're both well 🙏

[@Jordy120]

Hi Neenee & Todd. I don't know where to start. Phongsali is a/would be a great destination to travel to. As a photographer, I could spend weeks there. The people are beautiful (not in a sus way) but generally speaking as they are very photogenic, especially the elderly. Even the architectural elements are catching my eye (eg: at 4.52 the dwelling with the rock stepping and the material for that house). Such a beautiful country overall. I have to give you a huge thanks Todd, THANKS. I haven't picked up my (or any) camera up in years now. I have been inspired to take it up again thanks to you and Neenee. As you may remember I am a big fan of B&W photography and have really appreciated yours at the end of your vids. My brother (also a photographer) says I've just lost my 'Fojo"..lol...I think I've got it back.

[@NowinLao]

I wish I could convey how happy this comment makes me. So good you want to shoot again! You're right.. this place is a photographers dream, and the market.. I'd be there every morning just for those rays of light. Go out and enjoy yourself Jordan 💚 Thank you

[@magsxoa4519]

Everytime I watch your videos I think of how it was for my parents when they lived in Laos.

[@spirittaos]

I'm happy you're helping to preserve the Laos heritage. I work hard to do the same in the USA

[@chopsticksmaster6543]

I don't know do tourists preserve heritage? In a way they do and in a way they don't. When is the first 711 going to open?

[@lesleyculley9682]

Another great video Todd.........did that little dude say what I thought he said 😂😂😂.......I had to go back and listen again lol

[@hea4me1]

I was wondering the same thing, where did the kid learn that.

[@saigongriffin]

Awesome I hope they can preserve it soon

[@hotpursuit75]

I've watched lots of videos from other KZbin channel. I have to say none of them have more videos than you Todd. Not only that yours goes far and deep, your videos opened up every aspect of life in Laos for the world to see. Especially those that have subscribed to your channel thus they can make an informed decision whether they should visit Laos or not. As I have mentioned/ commented on other videos of yours, Laos is now on my bucket list thanks to your in depth videos about Laos and its people.

[@NowinLao]

Well, thank you for such positive feedback, I really appreciate it. I understand my vids may not appeal to everybody.. they may be too long for some or not as fast paced as others, but at the end of the day, I'm not making them for everybody. I make videos that I enjoy watching. I want to capture this country and it's people before it changes too much. That is inevitable. It just so happens I've found an audience that enjoys that also, and for that I am grateful. Thanks for taking the time to not only watch my videos but to comment also. It really does help. Cheers 😉

[@hotpursuit75]

Mate I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your videos, it's not too long nor it's too much editing. Whoever watch your videos get to see whatever you're seeing. I loved the fact that you tells your audience as it is and not tried to paint a perfect picture or twisted the truth to make it look great. Also you obtained the information from the locals that's what makes your videos much more enjoyable to watch. In the West we says "straight from the horse's mouth " mate.😅😅😅😅😅.

[@Lazegoose55]

Love your videos, just started watching you have good stories and cinematography.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Dan.. great to have you along mate 👍

[@robertmaddelena530]

I love the places you guys take us to. The natural way people live is amazing. Also your still black and whites need to be in a gallery. Cheers

[@nickduncan1505]

Todd I’ve been watching your channel for a couple of years now and have been mesmerised by the places you take us to. But this trip to Phongsali is extraordinary - who would have guessed that such a magical place existed. Being so relatively inaccessible must have helped preserve its uniqueness... surely it deserves UNESCO heritage status! Keep up the great travelogue.

[@johnfitzpatrick5627]

Could be another Wonder of the World Beautiful Place

[@scotbownes5627]

Thank you for these great videos The best 👍🙂

[@KennoRob]

Wonderful history,400 years old ,wow!!! You never want to see it change.Never let developers anywhere near these type of places. Luckily due to the isolation,Phongsali may be preserved.Love the cobblestone road section. Thanks for taking us there....Kenno..West Aust

[@nevillelomas6368]

Hi Todd, what a spot, always amuses me when you see the old buildings with satellite dishes on the roof s Great video cheers. Nev.

[@NowinLao]

Hi Nev.. how's things mate?

[@nevillelomas6368]

Hey Todd,we’re both good, planning a trip there hopefully next year or sooner if I had my way. Take care Nev.

[@agentmmarts3059]

Great vlogs there Comrade Todd Hales. Keep the Great Vloggs coming. You and Mia Kongmany are doing Great job. #Vlogging_laos_like_never_before#

[@rickwilson478]

Thanks Todd, really interesting video... like....like maak maak

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Beautiful Jungle and Forest,,,Laos is pure...can see it becoming future Tourist Destination..next 30 years,,,.. double edged sword... maybe..

[@juntaveekammanee]

Beautiful houses in this town especially the brown ones with unusual windows.❤

[@pantera01971]

Eleven years ago when I was there it was a ten or twelve hour drive from Odum Xai to Phongsali on probably the oldest, most dilapidated bus I'd ever been on, driven by a young man who thought he was Mario Andretti. The road was narrow, unpaved and for long stretches ran along the edges of steep drop-offs, mostly with out guardrails. We passed one spot were people had stopped and were peering off the side of the mountain were someone had gone through a section of guardrail and disappeared in the trees below. Easily the scariest bus ride I'd ever been on, but Phongsali and the remote villages in the area were worth it. I'm loving these videos!

[@ayangdidi5524]

Hello Todd , master of sceneric drone views. When I worked in Saigna , we went to Phongsaly for planting an NGO runned...from Paris by the wife of Cheysson, the exforeign French minister. It took us one and a half day to take upthere ! So you can see there has been big improvement since that time in Laos. By the way Phongsaly is not a "village"(Ban) but a little old town (Meuang) as so well described by Madame NiNi (NeeNee in aussie language). Sokdi deu.

[@Fredroc57]

What a beautiful village. You got some great video and pics on this one. Did that young man say WTF to you? 🤣👍🙏

[@NowinLao]

Pretty sure he called me a MF Fred 😝

[@juntaveekammanee]

I wonder what that beautiful brown color house looks like inside.🤔🤔🤔

[@spirittaos]

A very important video for the Laos culture

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! Cosy beautiful old town. Thank you for taking us along. Have a great day.

[@antruok4950]

You’ve showed us many corners of Laos - wonderful villages , but this one is right up there - it’s like back to the future 🤔 - well presented Todd 🙏🙏🙏

[@mitchhumlao]

We have friends that are from there and still have family there. Hope to go with them up there. Looks well worth the trip.Thanks

[@davepb5798]

What a beautiful place, so chilled.

[@richardsimpson7776]

You are documenting life in Laos. Thank you

[@dragstar650]

My amusment every day, is your wlog

[@NowinLao]

Cheers mate 😝👍

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Hey Todd,,well,,,you know my love for big chunks of wood. Even better are OLD big chunks of wood. That table the guy was working on obviously came from another old building . Wish I could feel it and smell it. Same with that gorgeous 400 plus year old building. Those upper story facades were amazing. Was it brick,,or plaster? I'd like to have hugged that 400 yr old beauty! I'm glad that guy is there doing a feasibility study on preserving the place. It would be criminal not to,,on par with the taliban blowing up the ancient Buddha statues in Afghanistan . Thanks for showing this! Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@davidnorton7464]

The Machi Picchu of Asia. Nice view from the stupa.

[@billydong9640]

So serene a journey.. thanks for filling in the gaps along the way Todd🙏🙏

[@billsimpson2392]

A beautiful village mate.

[@WALKALAOS]

Wow, what a beautiful village! Thanks for sharing, Sir.

[@NowinLao]

You're welcome 😉

[@nickhubbard3671]

12:47 - The sound of Laos! Great video Todd. I must visit! Thanks.

[@wallyade5121]

Todd another great travel documentary. I could stay in a place like this all I would need is food, beer, a good book and a bad women.

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍

[@gordon7260]

the old town reminds me of the old town in Koh Lanta or old Phuket town, beautiful hardwood buildings and surrounds

[@donnastapleton7812]

WOW just WOW

[@jackkuppens8582]

Todd another gem what nice to see and a wonderful place it is hopefully the people there are have a good live if so hope it stays like this ands although tourism is in some way good the way it is now is most likely more stable and more independent, I love the vlogs you do great amazing stuff thanks ever so much.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Jack

[@scotbownes5627]

Love it

[@nicks3933]

Love your channel

[@NowinLao]

Glad to hear it 😁👍 Thanks

[@donaldthomas7753]

The history of this village is what I find fascinating. All mom-and-pop stores, fresh air and beautiful scenery. And like you said, Todd, take away the vehicles and you wouldn't know what century it was. Aerials are fantastic, and as always, sweet, sweet black and white stills. Thanks again to you and Nene!

[@craigcarlson8853]

i want you tp know the black and white still shots are awesome, they bring me back, and some of the music, thank you

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Craig, glad you enjoy them 😉

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Damn this was a fantastic vlog that as always reminded me of my time there Todd

[@NowinLao]

Incredible up there isn't mate! Thanks 👍

[@Bad_Karma1968]

@@NowinLao it was indeed I was shocked when u showed paved streets on the main road The stones looked way better and were safer in my opinion

[@lyradm1]

Todd how do they get electricity up there?

[@somsackvongsa7077]

Somebody once said.soon as one step foot on laos.time tick slower.air also different.

[@lesxuan]

the vilage just like chinese culture and chinese locial who have settle to laos for hunders years and if u can mark the village in google map and take the photo on the vlog (that would be good message for fans to feel like your travel of laos & different village

[@lemongrass568]

Todd your Lao has come long way. very impressive. one phrase I think will be helpful in your travels is. "Vow Lao bo Geng" = speak lao not great = my lao is not great. OR " PhaSa Lao bo geng" = my lao language is not great. from those 4 words I'm sure you know the translations yourself but I think this phrase will be super helpful. Again you are doing GREAT. Safe travels.

[@NowinLao]

Thank you.. not as quick as I'd like but.. oh well. I really appreciate your tips though. Nice and short.. and yes, I did understand each word so will make it easier to remember 👌 Cheers 😁

[@williamstropicalfarm5082]

Just told the other half to buy a house up there. She said 'Jeen ao mot leow'...is that true?

[@deborahparnell8862]

ty..xoxo 🥰🖐👍🤟✌🤪

[@chopsticksmaster6543]

I would like the guy to point out which buildings are 400 years old. It looks like there are some of the french colonial period which dated back to the 1800s or are they recent copies?

[@mervingoose1151]

surely dont want tourists

[@dylandillyd6076]

10:38 kid sounded like he said "what the fuck" 🤣😭

[@alfredkwaak]

you probably made more people know about to laos then the goverment tourism board if they even have one.

[@k2dx]

alot of chinese ornaments

[@chongyang7542]

Chinese city in lao