We're in Laos...

[@neolex001]

Thank you for so thoroughly breaking the mould of 'travel vloggers' in not just showing the beauty the world has to offer, but also the legacy of humanity's treatment of itself. Visiting places that are an uncomfortable reminder of our past is a necessity if we could ever hope to learn from it. My gratitude to you both in being conscious enough of spirit and self in sharing that opportunity with others who would otherwise remain ignorant. 🙇‍♂

[@eliassideways2032]

Reading the comments, I'm not alone in this. I follow a looot of travel channels and easily yours is the one with most amazing growth in style and nuance. A lot of folks when they get better (and bigger) tend to increase pace, add more more, be more hyper. You guys let the scenes BREATH. It's absolutely beautiful to watch. I'm thrilled every time a new upload pops up on my feed. Tia & Cheveyo, love you guys! ❤️

[@thomashauserman5478]

God you both create magic with your camera and editing. Such good story telling without needing to say much. I love your videos, the best travel youtube creators and better than any commercial created travel tv shows I have ever watched. Bravo!

[@rduffy9948]

You kids make my day. Tia cried and l also had tears. War. What a waste! Suffering doesn't stop, the day they end. But then to go on and show that living continues put a smile back on my face. Love your videos and affection for life. Stay safe.

[@TraceyD-vg3vv]

You did the right thing learning about and acknowledging what has happened in the past and its legacy. This is the key to moving forward to a better future.

[@diningwithderek]

I love that you travel to places all over the world that most of us will never travel to. Your editing style really makes us feel like we are coming along with you on your journey!!!

[@tonysargeant249]

As an expatriate Aussie, long time follower and long-term resident of Laos - Welcome! If there’s anything or any assistance you need - my Lao family and I would be happy to help. Otherwise, enjoy your time here in this most enchanting on countries!

[@MrTaylor1964]

You had me in tears, when you speak about what happened in Laos and the Vietnam War, it’s still heartbreaking to try and understand why and what for, all the wasted lives. It’s not taught enough in schools, maybe if it was we may learn for the future, sadly we don’t

[@ian_forbes]

Continued respect for the way you both face, and convey to us, the ugly history of the places you visit. While we all enjoy the joy and wonder seen in your travels, your dedication to not ignore the terrible things as a full picture of the world we all live in is so admirable and important. ❤

[@HouseParade]

glad you guys are feeling better and enjoying life on the road! I agree it's emotionally tough to confront historical brutalities but very important that we do. safe travels!

[@clarissatodd4975]

I love how genuine you guys are. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and for being such kind humans.

[@MrHatsuka1]

Recently, 2 Aussie teens were among others who were unwitting victims of methanol poisoning that sadly took their lives. You guys are well experienced and know what you are doing, but PLEASE take extra care in Laos!!!

[@freelancekate8919]

Yes ive heard about this, good reminder. Please be careful @One Pack Wanderers

[@aidanmargarson8910]

as a 16 year old I raced speedway and methanol is fuel .. not something you drink

[@andrewbrann6231]

​@@aidanmargarson8910yeah I was in Thailand and they have homemade rice whiskey I think it has that in it too if it's not made correctly you can kill you but I took it from strangers while I was in Thailand during the celebration at the temples people were just handing it to me and I took a chance and drank it but yeah that can even happen in the United States where I live there's people that make their own moonshine if it's not made correctly you'll die

[@lynnmoses3563]

@@aidanmargarson8910 it was a by product of the way the alcohol was made there...

[@Zhexss]

I think they were drinking some cheap local alcohol. If you stick with a branded one, you should be fine

[@linorrosenberg3170]

I was in Laos exactly two years ago, and have been looking at all my memories. I also spent time at that carnival during an amazing sunset over the Mekong. One of my favorite countries...such a chill vibe. Enjoy!

[@jasgem76]

Ooh ooh....we haven't seen a Tia for scale in a minute! That was a nice surprise 😂 Your reaction to the museum mirrors my reaction to the war remnants museum in Ho Chi Minh. When you see that level of human suffering, it's impossible not to be moved by it. But when you realise your own country had a hand in it, it makes it hit home even more. ❤

[@ZootZinBootZ]

That Ho chi Minh museum still sticks in my mind. ... My dad took me in 1996 ..not another Aussie or western tourist that I saw ...I was 15 and so glad my dad took me so far out of my comfort zone to see the word that way .. The only way we learn from history is to know it well.

[@carokat1111]

Agree. One of the most powerful and disturbing museums I have ever visited.

[@ian_forbes]

Tia for Scale returns!

[@daveamies5031]

🎉 we all ❤Tia for scale 👍

[@EGO0808]

Nice to see you both back on video and traveling! The atrocities comitted in former Indochine are horrendous, every time I visit the sites in either Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos, I am like you both completely devastated how humanity can be so cruel. As a European, I have visited most of the Holocaust sites / former concentration camps and it is just beyond comprehension what we do to eachother for no reason… But also happy to see you both enjoying your first few days in Laos, keep it up, you beautiful spirits!❤

[@dennismatthews6660]

You guys really know how to show a city. Thanks.

[@ray.shoesmith]

You guys should have a million subs tbh. This is better than any travel series Ive ever seen on TV.

[@sparkspark]

i hadn’t seen your stuff in a while. clicked on this by chance - the style and tone is different and i think it’s refreshing, as it seems “real”. it resonates with me.

[@peterwest5661]

Tia your sadness in the museum makes me love u even more. Chev V8 you have an amazing lady❤

[@Spacyt-m-2]

Lovely to see you both again, Tia for scale and the emotions show how diverse you are in your travels. Merry Christmas from Eden 🇦🇺 safe travels..

[@joshchapman4753]

Thank you guys for diving into the history of each place you visit. I’m a history nerd too and love learning about the foundations and scars and redemptions of all these places. I know it’s not easy to see or talk about and as tragic as some of them are, as unfair and undeserving some of their plights have been, the beauty of their courage and commitment to rebuild and overcome shines through the brightest. Thanks for putting that frame in focus.

[@julesmarwell8023]

GLAD to see you are still enjoying yourselves... Australia miss you.... TRAVEL safe and take care. careful what you eat and drink...

[@PaddyTobin]

Appreciate all of your shared moments. Thank you both ❤

[@cunningman]

What a glorious and candid ep that was. Thanks for your heart and honesty guys - and just for you two kids being you!

[@rudyhachey7440]

So nice to see you both once again, following your situation. That scene in the museum was very emotional, the people of Lau suffered so much, the fact that so many left Cambodia to seek peace and freedom and to escape...and still wars continue....I thank you for sharing yur recent journey, be safe and look forward to the next chapter..Cheveyo that new haircut makes yu look soo much younger, good choice...

[@Little_splash]

Love seeing the world through your eyes! Cheers and have a great Chrissy and new year you two!

[@MichaelAxe]

'Bumpers on the Mekong:' Another thing I did not know, I needed in my life. Another great episode from Cheveyo and Blisters.😄

[@620EDA]

So delighted that you are in Laos! Will now be watching each of our videos again. Laos is magical and you both seem to be so open to the nuances of beauty and culture. Can't wait for more of your adventures there.

[@3553sean]

So glad you guys are back in Asia.

[@BreakthroughWithAI]

Enjoy! My first trip to Laos was in 2002 when I was backpacking the region. Very interesting to see Laos again, this time via your eyes. Thanks for sharing your travels as we live vicariously through you. Love your videos! Tia for scale!

[@seankenny2153]

I love and admire your empathy for the land, the spiritualism, the culture, and the people. Your sense of fun and delight is so contagious. Indeed you are true citizens of the planet and love following your travels and your reflections ❤

[@mach58]

Great vid! My son and his wife visited Laos 15 yrs ago and loved it. You have probably moved on by now but they did a hike into the hills with a local guide, who carried shopping bags full of their supplies and cooked their "deiscious" meals along the trail. They were totally in awe.

[@budzhusky]

As moving as the museum and Tia's heart felt reaction were, it saddens me to see you in tears, and I know I speak for all of us when I say we all just want to reach out and give you a virtual hug, to take the pain away. Then to see you smile again was just as moving. Love how you guys keep it real. ❤❤

[@dwaynefong]

Miss you guys posting content… glad to see your videos

[@user-rg6wi4wq4d]

Great to see you both in Laos, many travellers don't make it there. Enjoy as there are many wonderful sights, from mature young aussie traveller.

[@meplife7313]

Oh nice... I love watching your vids. Tia you got me a bit emotional too. I visited Cambodia years back and went to Tuol Sleng museum and a killing field there. I've never forgotten what I saw. It does get to you. Enjoy guys.

[@frizzy60]

Fantastic tribute to the people of Laos 😀

[@markeaston7353]

I think you may have just put a new country on our list of places to visit. We've seen most of Asia but hadn't really thought about Laos. I wonder how many people from the US understand what happen there and its ongoing legacy of tragedy. An important story well told thanks guys.

[@TriciaBowen-y7c]

You guys leave little gifts of light wherever you go! Means the world is that much brighter. ❤

[@Loupdelou-ly1ve]

I'll never forget visiting the War Remnants Museum in Vietnam and understanding more of The American War. I never think of our time travelling through Vietnam in 2011 as a holiday - it was more like an education.

[@TrevorSampson1955]

Grateful to see your smiling faces, safe travels, love and light from down under in Perth, Western Australia

[@trudimclaren4301]

That 'Tia for Scale' was really impressive - I didn't realise it was *that* big until you got close!

[@Michael_Digs_Trees]

Loved the montages in this one. Starting at 10:05, the music accentuates the strange grey foreign aspect of a place almost all of know basically nothing about. Thank you. Stay safe. Much love and Guzman burritos. ❤️

[@OnePackWanderers]

That’s exactly the feeling we wanted to convey with that sequence, so pleased that it landed for you!

[@Mudskipper9876]

Your compassion shows in every video, but especially in this one. We must do better with how we treat one another. I am so sorry that so many have to endure an amputation.

[@muncheesuppar]

it's always a great day when you 2 extraordinary humans share your adventures with us , thanks for all the emotions .

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

Awesome to see you in Laos!! It is one of my favourite countries. The people are super nice and chill, it is cheap and beautiful and full of adventures!! The Gibbon Experience is quite fun if you have the time!! Laab is a must try food as well. Happy Travels

[@HungHoang-xx6lh]

Welcome back!! Great to see your new adventure.

[@nannyg666]

Great to see you both on a new adventure! My son was briefly in Laos a year ago as a post-semester-abroad travel trip and when he saw that great arch as he walked past my computer he said; "Hey! That's Laos! I was there!".

[@Shift0231]

Before this vlog, I really didn’t know all that much about Laos other than it was a relatively small South East Asian country so thank you for being my tour guide, educating me and keeping it real!

[@vickimcmillan3705]

Amazing guys ..I did know a bit about the war .. but didn't realise how bad it actually was .. I was crying right along with you Tia .. excellent work guys .. stay safe , and don't drink any spirits in Laos ☠️☠️🙏💜

[@davesivirn2283]

Lao is really fantastic. First time I went there was 2001 and the road to the monument was a dirt road. It has been growing like crazy. First couple times I rode a motorcycle to the north. Now they have an amazing high speed train. There are so many things to see and do there, From Van Vieng, a crazy backpacker party and adventure town, to the serine Luang Prabang it has so much to offer for both tourists and adventure travelers alike. Slow travel it and you will come across some of the most under rated experiences in SE Asia. PS beer Lao rocks. Stick to beer though because of some concerns about other alcoholic drinks.

[@simonfarrow3541]

Thank you for this vlog crafted with such care and respect. Thank you.

[@lancesay]

"At 12:20... young lady, for whatever goals you set for yourself and act upon, I know you will be amazing! You have compassion, empathy, and that means you have heart-unlike some youth these days! It’s Christmas Day, and while doing research for my book on Laos and the Secret War, I came across your video. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring message!"

[@indie-travel-stories]

Haha, love the bumper car sequence. Did it with my nephew in Scarborough. Great fun

[@allisongrattidge4154]

Such awesome adventures! We miss you guys love from AUS, keep safe cruise on

[@barry.m9681]

16.56 👍 callous for scale🤣🤣🤣❤🇦🇺

[@slypig24]

I went to a Amputees Land Mine museum in Cambodian. A very moving place. I felt I had to buy something from there shop, as they had Amputees making egg shell artwork. Cheers from Australia 🦘

[@sweephouse2489]

Merry Christmas to you both. Where ever you are, we hope you get to do something special to celebrate.

[@ChristopherJewels]

In Thailand someone had written in broken English on the morning blackboard "Flied lice and Morning Gory"! Not the most appetizing breakfast menu I have ever seen! But Thai food is awesome and Laos and Cambodia have a similar cuisine.

[@hp4415]

😂

[@deonkhamvongsa946]

Thanks for visiting my motherland Laos and educating the world.

[@kimdennis3078]

What happened to SUBSCRIBE? Great to see you back and well. Laos is a wonderful country and a must visit. If you don't leave the war museums in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam and shed a tear for the people and especially the children, then you need to have a good look at yourself. Wanting more from Laos.

[@lumpialife]

Keep heading North!! Enjoy Laos!

[@sakalarts4861]

Thank you so much

[@geoffmaloney2717]

Just want to thank you both for showing that travel, while fun and exciting can be a learning experience. Having seen the war museums in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minn city, Dacau, Shindlers Factory in Krakow, the Burma Rail etc, it is a stark reminder that we live in a juxtaposed beautiful and awful world. Just one thing it is not 'because of you' it was your government, and like my government does questionable things and has questionable ethics. You are both wonderful young people and this is a gem of a vlog channel.

[@hans-ulrichfischer963]

lovely.. back in asia travelling. ❤

[@MTene]

You guys are really talented videographers! That shot through the moving train window with the morning sun was movie-quality

[@rachellevis9909]

Great to see you guys back ❤

[@LaPingvino]

Always good to learn more about your country from a foreign perspective. 😅

[@OnePackWanderers]

Too true.

[@hadynjeffrey8210]

Tia is coming out of her shell. Good to see ❤

[@gregrtodd]

My wife and I spent a week in Veintiane about a decade ago. Glad to see it really hasn't changed that much. Most chill country in South East Asia by far. Everyone super polite and relaxed. No-one hassles you to buy fake sunglasses or watches. And the food was brilliant. When we went, the fun fair (with bumper cars etc) wasn't there, but the night markets were -although they had red tents instead of white, which were much prettier at night. We also did that same boardwalk (with tai-chi classes) climbed the arch monument and visited the amputee hospital. And felt just as moved, as Australia worked with the US in that war. Did you watch the doco with the Aussie bloke still finding and defusing landmines? It was so lovely to revisit this great country, and to see it through fresh eyes with you. Safe travels

[@Qghostz]

I grew up in Vientiane and left the city since 1998; and never have a chance to go back home. Thank you so much for sharing this video ❤❤❤

[@claireb9430]

I haven't been in a dodgem car since my middle aged children were children. Great fun. Glad you are back.

[@kalliste01]

Thanks for the section on the bombing of Laos. I also never learnt about it in school (Australia) and it's amazing something that still effects so many people can basically be forgotten.

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

You are so correct, and even now Australia is doing nothing to rectify the situation it helped create. For a century or more the Lao people will be finding ordnance from the American war in which it was a neutral state.

[@kburke5564]

Thanks so much for sharing this video, it is really awesome. Take care.

[@janethansen9612]

My aunt is Lao and moved to Australia in the seventies after marrying my uncle who worked in Asia. We learned slowly about some of the history but also about the culture. When she moved here no one even knew about Laos.

[@stevemurrell6167]

Keep being you, you two.

[@GedMac]

Once again, a beautifully, and sensitively, put together piece of work. My country Australia was also involved in the illegal Vietnam War (which the Vietnamese, and Laotians I presume, call The American War) and are therefore also responsible for all the unexploded ordnance in Laos. It was also illegal to bomb Laos and Cambodia, but Nixon and Kissinger went ahead secretly until caught out by the media.

[@martynsonsearay3288]

Loved my visit to Laos make sure you go to Luang Prabang and also the bear sanctuary I worked at it’s in a beautiful spot with waterfalls the Laos people are lovely.

[@larsonewhipsnade1643]

Nice topic change by Cheveyo when Tia mentioned the dancing.

[@rubeedobee5399]

Love you guys. You are so genuine … but I miss your long hair, Cheyo!

[@KayCarmody-u4f]

So glad are back from Kay in Sydney 🥰🥰🥰

[@sagepirotess6312]

Up north, my spelling maybe off, been years, but a famous park with a huge waterfall and animals. Anyway outside the park are a few home stays. La pavavore, these few old homes sit on the end of the waterfall in the park. So you can enjoy a waterfall pool.

[@lindyralph8792]

I wish more people did 'Tia for scale' in their videos. It's SO helpful xx

[@FionaEm]

Tia for scale is baaaack 😂 Thanks for another blog with plenty of heart and zero pretension. Merry Christmas from Melbourne ❤🎄❤

[@elizabethmadox1996]

Hi guys I'm glad that you guys are okay and doing the videos again . I love you, Thank you for bringing all those Beautiful videos, Well take care and have A ❤ excellent holidays. 🎉 beautiful place well I hope you guys have a good Christmas in a year take care bye bye from Oregon.

[@Jonny8859]

10:06 lol sign says no littering but below, there's trash everywhere.

[@jatodd808]

Great video as always. FYI Tia--some countries entry rules state you have to have 2 blank pages in your passport to enter the country. We are heading to Laos in a few months as well.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Yep, we had two blank pages before entering Laos - only one page after. Laos is also one of those countries that requires two blank pages, so this was a nice way to ‘close out’ these passports.

[@TheJahogan]

Have been to Laos a couple of times, loved it. A visit to the Cope centre is a must. Have met a few people in Laos injured by bombs and they seem to just get on with life. I thoroughly recommend Luang Prabang, the most chilled place is SE Asia and going to the waterfalls/bear sanctuary. You won't regret it.

[@sagepirotess6312]

Been to Lao, great scenery country. Just stay away from alcohol.

[@krh007]

We travelled the overnight sleeper train from Budapest to Venice in May (aprox 10.5hr trip with stops) and it was horrible. Hardly got any sleep at all

[@Theywillkillusall66]

Welcome backkkkkkkk! 🎉🍻

[@nataliegrimson2397]

So excited to be watching this on the Thai side of the border ready to cross over to Laos tomorrow 🙌 As always love your content looking forward to seeing more videos as you travel through Laos 🇱🇦

[@SteveBNFASIA]

Hey guys! Welcome to Laos, my home for the last 20 years. Have a wonderful stay, I'll be watching you! 👀

[@retire_recharge_roam]

Great intro to Laos! You all covered a lot in your first couple days…and you managed to get some fantastic weather! Welcome and have a great trip!

[@MrJames_1]

I love that your videos are as much about your love story as they are about new places. ALSO, what's the deal with the ranga's hair!? Is Cheveyo no longer a ranga? (said with due sensitivity and care) 😬

[@julierichardson1919]

We enjoyed travelling in Laos, our favourite place was Luang Prabang where we would sit and watch the boats on the Mekong.

[@beatmueller5119]

Vientiane is such a different pearl in SE Asia. If you compare to Bangkok for example. Have in mind that’s the capital of Laos. The vibe is totally relaxed, nearly no cars ore motorcycles on the streets, it’s a unbelievable experience. If you stay there , make a visit at Carol Cassidy’s shop, Lao Textiles, you won’t regret. A lot of thanks to the Wanderer for showing us this remarkable City. 👍👍👍👏🇨🇭

[@beatmueller5119]

Btw. Beer Lao Is excellent 😀😀😀

[@lynnmoses3563]

Just dont drink any alcohol there...We had two young Aussies die from methanol poisoning from alcohol there recently, and others were also poisoned...Do take care...dont touch any alcohol...least of all spirits....

[@leesinnorai1871]

Thanks 🙏 for both of you !