🇱🇦 One day in Vientiane capital. Is this city really that boring?

[@lingoting]

Thank you. There's nothing quite like listening to an English-speaking Lao talk about the cities of Laos

[@natnomad]

Thank you, big smile here🙏😊

[@lindasimone126]

Agreed 👍

[@TheWanderingKid]

I really think Vientiane does not get the credit it deserves. It may not have the whistles of so many capital cities but I find it quaint, charming and very laidback To me, it is a good place to ease yourself in when visiting Laos for the first time.

[@ngothuat2045]

I come from Hanoi, Vietnam and I must say Vientiane has more amazing beauty than Bangkok, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city. Laos has many original, natural beauties that are great for tourism.

[@natnomad]

It has the charm, only mostly people didn't give Vientiane enough time to explore. According to many people who live there. They said they didn't like it at first. They grew to love it later on🙂

[@YouknowwhereHughgo]

I love it there

[@otisotis5869]

1 of my favorite moments was basically sitting on the river bank watching the sunset it was so-so beautiful I also love the night market And the dance dancing that the people gather on The main square and dance together.....I also remember that very beautiful Buddhist temple and monument it was incredible to go and to see I really enjoyed the capital

[@natnomad]

Yes, that area by the Mekong river is always nice, especially in the evening. Nice sunset view

[@keninchicago]

Good video of Vientiane. I enjoy visiting the city for a few days. As you mentioned, sunset along the Mekong is beautiful. It is a nice change from hectic Bangkok. Thanks for sharing the city as a local.

[@natnomad]

Yes, compared to Bangkok, Vientiane is still a chill and laid back city

[@anousonechitdaphone2205]

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[@nyanlinnsatt77]

Love Vientiane and Laos from Myanmar ❤ Vientiane really looks like Yangon but less crowded and calmer. I feel like home and would love to visit, even live there. And thanks for showing around city! ps, you look cute too 🫠

[@natnomad]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Vientiane is not too bad after all. I hope you will come visit someday. There's weekly direct flights from Yangon to Vientiane on Tuesdays and Thursdays, operated by Myanmar International Airlines 🙂

[@stickyrice703]

Great history lesson about the capital Vientiane. Thanks

[@natnomad]

You're welcome. Thank for watching 🙂🙏

[@johnnysouvannarath1943]

Hi Thank you for visiting Vientiane in Lao. Its really beautiful and when I was 5 or 6 years old..I live there and my grandparents is a vender when they have lao new yeas celebration there! Thanks again 😀

[@natnomad]

Must be very different back then. I remember when I first came in 2003, I was overwhelmed by the markets, the traffic and those monuments hehe😁

[@anousonechitdaphone2205]

I haven't been back to visit my hometown in Laos for almost 10 years,thanks to your great video clips.🙏😇

[@natnomad]

Wow that's a very long time. I hope you'll come visit soon. Thanks for watching the video 😊

[@Manisha-K-Patel]

Nat, watching this really reminded of Yangon. This area really looks like some of their residential area of the city outside the busy city centre.

[@natnomad]

I agree, some parts of Vientiane do look like Yangon. I hope to go back someday

[@SammyChannel-nw8tj]

I was there last year in Vientiane for 2 weeks.. have so much fun party 🎉 day and night with friends. miss good 👍 Lao food 🍱. next year going back to Laos 🇱🇦 again can’t wait.

[@natnomad]

Sounds wild😜. I'm glad you had a good time. After all Vientiane offers the best nightlife scene in Laos.

[@SammyChannel-nw8tj]

hard rock cafe bar was awesome ,we have good 👍 time.

[@keosavathph9564]

Good morning, nice video, I miss Laos especially Vientiane, I was there last time in 2000, hoping to return someday!

[@natnomad]

Thank you. I hope you come visit Laos again soon

[@leesinnorai1871]

So nice 👍 video! Thanks 🙏 Nat !

[@paige961]

Vientiane looks like a great city to spend a few days. It's interesting to see the mix of old and modern buildings and conveniences. For sure all the fancy hotels and restaurants will attract a lot of tourists. Nat, I hope you have a safe trip to Bangkok. Can't wait to see what adventures await you.😊

[@natnomad]

Thank you for always following me and my adventure. Vientiane is a big city for Lao standard but still chill and laid back. It has changed so much for the last 10 years.

[@baotaiusa325]

Very Appreciative you providing a rich history of each places you’ve visited. Great info 👍

[@natnomad]

Thank you. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour😊🙂

[@wearemysticking]

Hi Nat, I hope you're doing well. I saw from another vlogger that not many people use the Mall as they prefer the traditional markets. Thanks as always for the video it was very helpful 😉

[@natnomad]

Totally true because the traditional market is more chill and cheaper. For example the short i bought is only 220,000 as i asked at the stall by the night market. But i paid 320,000 in the mall. Which again, i understand because the rent is high inside

[@havechopstickswilltravel2990]

Thanks for the history lessons Nat.

[@natnomad]

My pleasure

[@lemongrass568]

very nice tour of the city. thank you

[@natnomad]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching 😊🙏

[@BadMedizin]

Cool... ❤👍👍👍🙏

[@SammyChannel-nw8tj]

great 👍 video ❤❤❤

[@khayri31]

Going to Vientiane next month trying to decide if I should just do a day there and head to VV for like two days. Idk what to do

[@natnomad]

If you have time, I'd recommend spending a day there.

[@otisotis5869]

I enjoyed the city....There is a local English/French bookstore there that had many books on Laos and it's culture and history and the monks et cetera I actually bought a book there and that was my fondest memory

[@natnomad]

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the city. I bet the bookstore you are talking about is the language exchanging place where foreigners can meet with local students to help them practice their English?

[@mcstylelex3990]

Thanks for the video,,,Yes,,I will be there ad coming there,,hopefully in June,,I got too many things to do,,I like the laid back area....Could you do another video on apartments again,,updateed 1,,thanks

[@natnomad]

Hey, sounds exciting. I hope you'll like it here. I'd definitely follow up on the video about the rent and the cost of living when I come back to Laos. Good luck on your upcoming adventure

[@mcstylelex3990]

@@natnomad thanks homie,,,, i like ur videos,,,,trying to get there asap..I like to slow life, cheap cost and I will make a yt channel too,,thanks and keep in touch,,I'll wait for the next vid you got,,keep grindin bro!!

[@natnomad]

That sounds nice. I can't wait to see Laos content through your lens

[@mcstylelex3990]

@@natnomad yeah,,its gonna be crazy---I can't wait to start and meet you too!!

[@WhatNowNone]

Great info.

[@natnomad]

Kop jai

[@-jn1jp]

WowLaos🇱🇦😊✌️

[@Sone2691]

Vientiane changed so much probably good for Laos as country.

[@natnomad]

Yes, it becomes a melting pot in the country

[@seinarugomi]

I think Laos seriously need more population. 236,800 km is massive for just 7.5M people.

[@natnomad]

With a lot of flowing workforce since the past few years, it doesn't help wither.

[@marcusmaunula5018]

Regarding your previous video. Does Laos or Thailand have any vipsassana centers you can recommend? Preferably something that is easy for non local speakers?

[@natnomad]

Laos don't provide seasonal vipadsana. Only in Thailand where they have this Vipadsana retreat in the north like Chaingrai

[@marcusmaunula5018]

@@natnomad Ah thanx. Maybe you could set one up then ;).

[@easytolivetill1009]

It was said Laos is a place of waterfall. Do not seem to have any mountain nor valley in this video. I couldn't finish seeing the video

[@natnomad]

This is a city tour. Check on other videos, we have wonderful waterfalls in Laos

[@สาวไลบ้านเฮา]

ติดตามเด้อ

[@natnomad]

โดย, ขอบใจเด้อ

[@financierechris9566]

As a Half Lao it's better that vientiane shall not develop too fast because it's still not invaded by tourists, my parents told me that the Phra keo belonged to Lao and after I did research many years after it belonged to Lan Na realm it was independent from sukhothai but as a buddhist it doesn't mind where it is, we can pray everywhere without any statue

[@natnomad]

Vientiane is slowly developing, it has changed since the year 2000 but not a lot. You still feel the same vibe as before. Now it is more crowded. As for the statue, like you said, it doesn't matter where it ends up now, as long as it is still in the Buddhist country. I'd be very disappointed if it ended up in the museum somewhere in the western countries😉

[@sakjeukchannel2687]

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[@iwansantoso7122]

Does Don Chan Palace Hotel still exist? Many years ago it was the most luxurious hotel in Viantiane. I'm Indonesian btw.

[@johnnybgood3724]

Yes

[@natnomad]

Yes, it is still there but no longer the tallest building in Laos

[@diegoazroy831]

You should Visit Malaysia Too.

[@natnomad]

I'll definitely come one day. it's been a long time since I was there last time. beautiful country

[@SKYBaal-ms6xw]

Right now there are rockets.festival in the village..

[@natnomad]

I saw some videos from Vang Vieng and somewhere in Khammoea province. It looks fun.

[@SKYBaal-ms6xw]

@@natnomad If u in Vientian Ban HoUy Xiang Village is this weekend..6 1-2

[@natnomad]

I see. Such ashamed as I'm not around

[@ibsinternational2313]

Are Lao from US?

[@natnomad]

No, Lao from Laos

[@MrDynasport]

Never again, once was enough.

[@natnomad]

Glad you checked it out.

[@mabo9636]

vip bus to bkk 900 baht is crazy. it cost only 500 baht to Udon Thani from bkk. it does not make any sense

[@natnomad]

Yes, quite expensive. I took the train from Nong Khai instead. Costs only 211 Baht

[@Frame_Mania]

In 1 June is Pride Month 2024 & Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, We invite you to visit Thailand. 🎉❤🇹🇭

[@natnomad]

Oh that's wonderful. I saw the decorations along Silom road earlier today when went for a walk. Unfortunately I'm leaving tonight. Good luck and have a wonderful pride celebration 🎉

[@MrDynasport]

The West should introduce two tier pricing as well.

[@SerLysa-lw5kl]

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[@natnomad]

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