WILD LAOS - Phongsali Laos.. MUST SEE!!

[@tobyjugg6202]

These last 2 vids are priceless mate - I have people often asking me why I prefer to live & explore "3rd world countries" - its hard to explain so from now on im going to share these 2 vids with them - maybe, just maybe they will finally understand. They just dont get how warm, generous, humanistic, clever, resourceful people these indiginous folks are - poor as fk in so many ways BUT such a joy to be with. Great filming & stills, particularly the backlit shots of Nini - in 20 years time they will bring a smile to her face mate.

[@NowinLao]

I've found that most people who ask such questions have never ventured to countries such as this. When they do, very few leave here not wanting to return. Cheers mate 👍

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Hey brother,,,why do you do this to me ,man? Got me to thinking we'd been everywhere,,then you spring Phongsali on us! What a priceless place.. ancient buildings,,ancient paver streets,,views,,sweet friendly people and one superb,,unique market. That's as you said,,unlike any other. That was the best market squizz in a good long time. That amazing system of natural light was what caught my attention too. Food looked top notch. Phongsali is right at the top,,,lol,,of my newest favorite place in Lao. Omg,, those old buildings! It's kinda interesting,,most ancient architecture thrives around human association. Old places,,even unmaintained,,that have humans around age far better than places seldom visited. Lol hey,,not to out crude you,,but if the evil empire has a hill to looks down,,,I'd tell Neenee to turn her head and I'd drop trou and take care of my bidness! Probably get shot in the ass by a zealous E.E. border guard. Thank you guys for visiting this beautiful and interesting old town. Take care,,Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@pakc6949]

The still pics in this video was some of your best ones. The raise of lights really sets it off.

[@chrisperkins7331]

Hi Guys Yes this one is definitely a keeper. You have come a long way in your photographic skill set is such a few short years. Keep it up.

[@mitchhumlao]

Every time I have been in a different market I have something that made with going in. They are one of the jewels of Lao.

[@davepb5798]

The light was amazing, especially the market! Another beaut episode.

[@spirittaos]

Very beautiful and interesting town, your video really makes you want to visit.

[@donaldthomas7753]

Great market! Quite moved by the still shots, especially the one of NeeNee standing beneath the beams of sunlight. It's like God was shining light on her. Thanks again, Todd.

[@WALKALAOS]

Yes, it is a MUST SEE market!

[@brooks1958]

I think it's a very awesome Village and an awesome Market

[@ricardo.castanedacastaneda8776]

Wowwww..Todd..and..Neenee..the..market..is..hidden,.and..looks..organize..and..must..be..winter..😊.. thanks..for.. sharing..!!!

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! GREAT Video, I enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you. Take care.

[@lmapicas3279]

Damn buddy I thought the dog was one of them guide dog donation boxes too and was thinking What the hell when it moved...Too funny mate !!

[@NowinLao]

Pretty sure that was the dog they used to make the mold for them guide dog donations 😉

[@lmapicas3279]

@@NowinLao He's a dead ringer for it and bloody unusual to see a dog of that breed in Asia too.....But hell mate when it moved I was like no way man !!

[@MrBreadman420]

Thanks for another great vid - keep them going Todd!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

The Market in Phongsali are so cool. Todd, you have done a wonderful job at bringing it all to life in this very active video. Drone in all. Thank you for taking us along. Sending you Best Wishes and Safe Travels ! 👍👍👍 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

[@johnpaulwebb3440]

The smile at 8 17 was priceless.

[@philyew3617]

What an amazing trip, Phongsali is beautiful and long may it survive. That market and the local people were every photographers dream, the light was fantastic. Thanks for sharing with us. Out of interest roughly how long would a trip like that take at an unhurried pace, travelling say from and back to Vientienne? Hope you get the car 4 w/d fixed soon, some of those roads looked like they could be a bit hairy with just 2 w/d. Thanks again and travel safely.

[@NowinLao]

Hey Phil.. if traveling only to Phongsali from Vientiane, I'd give yourself at least 4 days to drive up there. Yes it could be done quicker but what's the hurry, it is Lao PDR after all, (Lao Please Don't Rush). We were only there 3 nights, but i'd really like to spend a minimum of a week next time, so many areas of that city we never got to explore. All up we were on the road 27 days I think, but we did go to many other places also. Where you guys are up to watching this series we're only about 10 days into the trip. Plus, vid of how we get the car fixed and scammed.. lots more adventure still to come from this trip Phil and places you may want to add to your trip up here 👌 Cheers mate

[@KennoRob]

Beautiful markets you have found,towards the end of your Phongsali stay.Thanks for the hotel stay information. Kenno..West Aust

[@nickhubbard3671]

Great light in the market. Thanks for the map and stills. sok dii

[@syn.1538]

👍💚 Nice view

[@sunildeshmukh2053]

So many items in one bazaar.good place to visit .

[@johnhummer2809]

Beautiful Dog and Cool Market❤

[@Mr._OMEGA]

Tods buying food and says, I don't know what these are, but I'll take 5.. 😂😅

[@antruok4950]

Gday mate - your enthusiasm in this area sets up for great viewing . Walking into that market , reminded me of a big hall at a royal show Or the CWA hall without scones and from there it was just a major adventure Indiana Jones like , well not quite Indi 😊 - what a place Thanks T 👌😃👍👋🙏

[@Per.G.Andersson]

You are living the dream mate. Keep enjoying life and share it as you do. One day I will for sure visit Laos.

[@scotbownes5627]

The stills always get me

[@Cr-uf3db]

Phongsali is my hometown very peaceful province

[@NowinLao]

One of my all time favorite places in Laos 💚

[@Cr-uf3db]

@@NowinLao very appreciate it

[@wearemysticking]

Todd you're enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring, I'm looking forward to hopefully coming over later in the year or early next year. Hope you're both doing well

[@bartel-shop]

Nice!!

[@Creees]

Been to Dangsavan 3 times but everytime i wanted to explore more of Laos. You are right i think its worth getting up at stupid o clock to see this market. With point of view camera angle and patting the dog it feels like a video game. Laos still seems so magic, we should visit before it all changes

[@NamasW24]

1st good morning from qld what’s the temperature? Like there I liked the houses on the hill And the market being hidden

[@mkpstacking6485]

Going to Laos in December, my first time. Will be in Vientiane for 8 days.

[@gordon7260]

ubiquitous msg at 17:27 red label clear packet, try and tell Thai person not put into cooking, cannot they say....amazing hardwood floors and steps

[@Creees]

So lets see, who else wants to live here?

[@xavierkoolat6926]

🥰😍👍👌

[@HmoobThoj559]

Todd I saw you from far away at Wattay March 2nd. I was coming back to the US. If that was you heart this.

[@NowinLao]

You're bang on dude! I was returning to Oz to visit family.. still here actually. Back next week. Hope you had a good trip mate 😉

[@nengvang9163]

Hey friend, it seems many films were captured here so you and Nini had spent many weeks in this village? At the beginning of the clip it shows the date that was in December 11, 22, so are you reposted the vdo ?. It looked like you spent many weeks to stay at the village that was so wonderful thing friend. Your experience explorations were fantastic and cool, I wish I do have much green as you and Nini do so I can take my whole family to travel most beautiful places as I want to. It's OK, you have done so many good things to everyone such as taking many vdos for someone who can't afford the price. Thank friend!!

[@NowinLao]

Hi Neng.. no, we were not there long, only 3 days. We had returned to Vientiane by the end of Dec'. Still many videos from this trip to edit 😉 Cheers

[@davidnorton7464]

Candy for the senses. The real Laos nobody sees hidden away in the hills

[@2506Pete]

Phongsaly looks great Todd. But judging by those beautiful blue skies you must have been lucky enough to get up there before they set light to every bit of greenery in the north. Here in LPB we literally haven’t seen the sky for weeks 😢

[@gordon7260]

up at a Sparrows fart, I wished you had said that for the US and UK followers, you will have to get a lexicon for these guys, good going Todd.

[@scotbownes5627]

👍🙂

[@Bad_Karma1968]

As always a great vlog Todd Stupid o’clock ? So like 5 am ?

[@vonglee190]

Hello, Sr How far from Vientiane to fonsally? How many mile or kilometers

[@michaelschnittker7388]

Regarding the name of Phongsaly province (in Lao - ຜົ້ງສາລີ), also spelled in English as Phôngsali. In Thai สาลี (Sah+ Lee-) refers to "wheat" in, as it does in Lao (ສາລີ). ຜົ້ງ in Lao is like ผง (Pohng+) in Thai which means powder. Phongsaly or Phôngsali or better Pohngsahlee might thus mean "wheat flour" which the Thais might call แป้ง สาลี "Bpaang! Sah+ Lee-".

[@BrentHiggins01]

That dog almost had 20 cents inserted in the top of its head.

[@maxinahaobijam6447]

Sir i m india Manipur i wanna go to laos can i contact u

[@johnhummer2809]

Pee off the edge of Border....lol

[@joaoafonsojuntoemisturado9480]

👍🇧🇷

[@krisbrand354]

Ripper video!

[@vonglee190]

And what's your market name?