The General's Home Town | Back roads & Hmong Villages E11

[@farangutan6773]

Love to watch the authentic Lao village life . Thank you Todd .

[@NowinLao]

No worries, glad you enjoyed!

[@mikepetpachan647]

I was born in Laos and has been living in the USA for over 40 years now. I’ve been back to Laos several times and I have no reason to go back to but I wanted to go meet you guys at your restaurant. Too bad it’s closed but if you have any special event in the future, I would definitely make a trip. Love how you guys are a family of three now❤️🇺🇸

[@mikepetpachan647]

Great videos and content and Please keep on doing what you’re doing

[@NowinLao]

Hi Mike, thanks. No plan to stop.. love what we do 👌 We still have the restaurant, leased it out now. When the Tennant's open it up we'll be still able to meet friends and subscribers there. No doubt I'll be keeping you guys posted about that 😉 Thanks for your comment 👍

[@peterdelage6759]

Not many foreigners are going there I suppose

[@LewisC-t1f]

I have several Hmong friends here in central California! Very good and hard working people! They are the ones who first introduced me to southeast Asian food! Now I love their food!

[@AiJaiDeeSaMer]

Todd and Neenee, you two are making new friends at each new Hmong village you go and that's an amazing connection. Another reasons your You Tube channel is growing and become more popular. More video please.

[@NowinLao]

Thank you. No plan to stop 😉👍

[@Yvonmoua]

We have a lot Hmong in Oregon too brother!

[@LewisC-t1f]

@@Yvonmoua that’s awesome, brother. I’ve been to the Hmong new year in Fresno 4 times! Good times! 🙏

[@ColonelJohnmatrix1000]

My mother in law is from here. I will send the link to this video. Thanks Todd❤

[@sanchoy]

Once again another great video by you. At this moment, you are by far the best content creator out of Laos. Your videos are authentic and raw. showing how Laos is really like. Keep it up mate.

[@NowinLao]

Thank you. Makes me feel like editing 😆👍

[@S_t_i_c_k_y_R_i_c_e]

👏❤Hey Todd, Nee Nee, and your amazing daughter! I've been following your Laos vlogs and I'm completely blown away! You capture the breathtaking beauty of the country, but what truly inspires me is the incredible charity work you do. It's clear you're making a real difference in the Laotian community. Your videos are more than just travelogues. They showcase the heart of Laos and inspire viewers to get involved. It's heartwarming to see a family using their platform to shine a light on those in need. Keep exploring, keep giving back, and keep showing the world the magic of Laos! You're a true inspiration for travelers who want to embrace the communities they visit. Your daughter is lucky to grow up witnessing such compassion in action, and I'm sure she'll follow in your kind footsteps.❤❤

[@NowinLao]

Thank you so much 🙏 Enjoy your meal 😉

[@scotbownes5627]

Love it all 👍🙂

[@Hunnybee2613]

Long cheng - General Vang Pao's hometown where it all happened. Lots of memories for the hmong 😌😢

[@SystemBossDiY]

Good Camera work Todd, top of beer can overlooking the table, 😋

[@graemeaylward8313]

Another great vlog Todd and the gang. I love the cold which you capture so well. The afternoon sun, blue sky and clouds hugging the mountains are idyllic. As always, the monochrome shots and the fantastic choice of music at the end round off a wonderful vlog. God bless you all 🙏❤️😊

[@sengxiong9218]

Thank you for the videos Todd.

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! Enjoyed the video, thank you. Love the bird’s eye view as always. Have a great day.

[@scotbownes5627]

The still always get me 🙂- thank you 🙏

[@NowinLao]

Great to hear you like them, thanks Scot

[@YwjpheejYaj-zc7lm]

I was there at nonghet during hmong new year celebration 2012

[@philyew3617]

Great video as always Todd, thanks for taking the time to share. A few years back I watched a group of kids playing a serious game of Takraw in Thailand with the Rattan Ball. They were heading the flippin thing It must have been like heading a @loody cricket ball 😵‍💫😭 Enjoy the rest of your trip and stay safe. Thanks again, Phil (UK)

[@NowinLao]

Thanks again Phil

[@KCL2021]

Slow lifestyle but nicer for retirement 😊

[@razmos1]

Sorry i missed you guys.i am now in Hua Hin Thailand.Take care 😊

[@crixtus]

Truly surprised to see a takraw match going on. SE Asia traditional footie. Whotta legend. The bull's having a bit of a root around the field, complete with commentary.

[@ewengillies9826]

Lots of takraw games in Thailand it's a big sport there and very competitive atb😊the schools I was at. You need to be very athletic to play it well. Great adventure this one Todd. Bushyboy Oz

[@NowinLao]

I was amazed at how high the big fella was getting his leg.. incredible flexibility 👏

[@ceehud]

Re the Bull , its like a bird having a dust bath , i think it gets rid of mites or fleas on there skin ....i think !!! Great vlog ," please wear shades the sun will mess your eyes up " the lady in the market said lol

[@johnvball9]

Thank you for the videos. My family came from Phone Hong to the US when I was younger. I went back to visit about 7 years ago. I do not realized that Hmong people are speaking lower Lao’s language in Nonghet. Beautiful place.

[@stlev99]

Todd, your still photography always knocks my socks off. You have got the touch

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Todd great vlog as always Until I see snow in Laos it isn’t cold mate A little chilly perhaps ….

[@donaldthomas7753]

Drone video really captured how the mountains surround the village which is like a basin. Cool place and loved the black and white photos, Todd! E 11 down, E 12 is nexr.......Still here!

[@NowinLao]

Good onya Donald.. see ya in the next one mate 😉

[@geraldmoore9275]

Fantastic love watching. Bull had to be stretching and strengthening neck muscles. Does nothing for horns. Big market. Nice room but bathtub looks small for Mina even. Stay safe and healthy young family (dad mom daughter)❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@meileevaj]

I hope to one day visit this country that I was born in. I wished my parents was still here today to walk me through these villages. Thanks so much for sharing all these different Hmong villages…

[@nevillelomas6368]

Hey Todd , lovely village , shame about the trucks going through the middle of it. Take care Nev

[@tchin6339]

28.34 the bull is rubbing it's head/face against it's hay is to "powdered" against flies or lices

[@SAWVLIGDHAUU]

Man! Lao beer is so awesome. 🍺🍻 And it’s available EVERYWHERE you turn. 😋 I could go for some right now. Unfortunately, I’m in the states.

[@tchin6339]

I think the bull is trying to "powdered" itself to protect itself from the flying insects

[@teepho3569]

I miss playing thay thall

[@Ty-dt8xv]

Fantastic video 👍👍👍

[@meksavanhmanivong2493]

Todd 👍👍 like to do what u do ! 👍

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

As always Todd, This series in Hmong Village has been outstanding. You deserve the Oscar. All the best.👍👍👍 Big Guy ! Jim and Harriet

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Jim, glad you're enjoying it mate 👍

[@jimriggs9621]

Your B/W photos never disappoint.. Looked like the bull was treating his back with the compost. Safe travels Mina's Gang

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Jim

[@adriancoates3455]

Fantastic community Todd, or is Ray "Rabbit "Warren! Great commentary on the field of dreams.

[@NowinLao]

Field of dreams hahhaha 😆👍

[@S_t_i_c_k_y_R_i_c_e]

P.s.. you have inspired me to go eat some Laos food in Cabramatta.. I'm heading there right now to eat that delicious "sticky rice".... now you know how I got my name.. 😁

[@lesleyculley9682]

Great Sunday arvo video again Todd .........loved the drone footage once again

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Hi Todd,,nice village,,but seems less tidy than most Hmong villages. Food looked pretty good. I love how,,a lot of the time,,you play Knocking on Heavens Door when you're in the mtns. Perfect !!! Where on earth else,,would you ever get a shot of a 1600lb bull being walked thru a soccer game,,,and the players not even slowing down 😂😅 hilarious! I loved one of the shots of a little girl with chopped bangs in the B& W shots. It reminded me of pre WW II shots from Beijing or Shanghai . Very nice brother. Great how Mina loves her bounce houses❤❤. I'm glad you guys keep a tight eye on her in those insane traffic situations . Take care,,Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@keithhowell4138]

I thought they were playing volleyball ball. But no ,pretty good skill to spike the ball using their feet,,very impressed.🇦🇺

[@BounlevaSenesomboun-hu2tj]

Congrats

[@kantaralak.billlbill1857]

Hi. Liiveing in sisaket i here a few words what are the same. I hear 1 lady say a me rica

[@AndyPat239]

yes i heard that too. I can understand a little bit mainly numbers as I can speak a little bit of thai

[@pookeyhutchison7838]

Mate you could give Ray rabbits Warren a run for his money on sports calling. That is our type of humour mate but what an awesome joint to visit.

[@NowinLao]

Great community atmosphere up here Pooks.. and a great adventure getting here! 👌😉 Cheers mate 🍻

[@Curt-r9d]

The bull is taking a dust bath or trying to.

[@banhlangouanesavanh4251]

They training the bull so during the hmong holiday , they doing the Bull fight.

[@wchaleyjr43]

Most likely to keep the bugs off

[@rmcmurphy7905]

I was wondering , is there a skin tax if shop owners see you Tod? Ps nice video as usual!👍

[@NowinLao]

Very very rarely up in these villages.. That's more of a thing they do in touristy areas. Cheers

[@ckwicko]

I’m interested to know if you have tried to book a room by yourself to see if there is a Foreigner Tax, and then have Neenee go in after and get a price too. I have a Vietnamese partner and the prices are very different in Vietnam and Cambodia depending on if she is with me. I’d like to travel Laos but my partner has no interest to go, so I may be subject to the dreaded foreigner tax. Hello from Cairns FNQ anyway..

[@chrisperkins7331]

Yes forigner tax is real, but not out in the countryside away from the tourist area's

[@Wapiman]

I'm wondering if there has been any local adoption of any of your improved agricultural practices. My family does rice and cassava in Salavan. @@chrisperkins7331

[@VistaThaiGuy]

Same-Same like Thai Meo villages in NW Thailand back in the 1980's...can you get BBQ bat on a stick there???

[@chrisconrod9560]

Now I know where the term bulldozer came from.

[@NowinLao]

You're probably right! 👍

[@cyrilkatatak2267]

So it seems that in the country you have inexpensive food and accommodations. I struggle to understand prices in Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang. Laos is a less developed country so why are prices higher than Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia? Or am I wrong? It's been as long standing question--not really important. Anyway, love your vids. Tks

[@BadMedizin]

❤👍👍👍🙏

[@geraldtabu-or2jr]

The cattle do that like dogs to mark territory and also if they have parasites like ticks

[@Yvonmoua]

21:45 this TOYOTA have US flag and same like your Todd.

[@robc5520]

Nothin liek hearing good old "yesty arvo" again fuck your a beauty!

[@NowinLao]

Or even better.. yesty arv

[@robc5520]

We out of the same era i think... Newcastle @@NowinLao

[@NowinLao]

Novacastrians!

[@danielhartwig6333]

Todd ? You Tasmanian arnt you? If you where a coat us qlders be stuffed....🍻👍👍👍👍👍

[@NowinLao]

No.. my daughter lives there. I'm from the Newcastle area mate 😉

[@threecampbells]

Those villagers are really good at their games, the bigger guy can really jump and kick perfectly, shocking!. Really enjoyed this video and the town with great drone shots. The girls are looking happy and Mina is growing really fast and is very smart, That is great. I was going to ask, did you stay and watch the bull fights and did you record it? That would be an interesting way to see how they fight, and yes bulls and cows rear kick, I know first hand from working on family farms raising cattle, it hurts, just hope they don't get your jewels, you will not be driving for a few days and need lots of ice haha! So, were they having a festival, looks like a fair going on. Busy truck route through this village, hope it helps the economy! I am impressed at how poor the Laos people are, yet they are so generous and inviting and always seem to smile even in the hard time, God bless their heart, such friendly people. I see why you married and stayed there, it would be hard to leave and go back to over populated cities. God bless you Todd and Nenee and Mina. The photos are so deep with rich culture showing the real way of life in these small towns and villages, I love them. Thanks again for another wonderful video of the day in the life of Lao. 🙏👨‍👩‍👧 Be safe family✝

[@NowinLao]

Love reading your 'takeaway' from these videos.. thanks Roger 😉👍

[@NowinLao]

Did capture a little of the bullfights at the New Year event, but the day we planned to capture a lot, they decided to rest the bulls lol 😏 Just my luck

[@peterhoward7521]

Have you done a video on the Viengxay cave system wre the Loa gov. Hid during Vietnam war, just the best tourist site in all Loas by far , and free, not easy to get to without transport,will blow you away.

[@NowinLao]

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[@NowinLao]

Hi Peter. Yes. have done a whole series on that area. ViengXai caves is a must for anybody traveling to that part of Laos. It's a shame it doesn't get more attention. Incredible cave system. Just wondering how you got to see it for free though..? Guides are needed for access

[@peterhoward7521]

@@NowinLao 30 years ago living 6 months with Thai woman with absolutely no English, and my studies in Thai ,I met 2Aussie girls I was able to get us around with my Thai, as you know sounds very close to Lao, we hitched a ride back of Ute, was no other transport,no signs no English speakers ,was a tour Guid who spoke no English I translated best I could to the girls ,really badly but picked up a ride to town ! Yes a great day.

[@NowinLao]

@@peterhoward7521 hahaha yeah, I guess it would've been free 30 years ago 😆 Beautiful village Vang xai 💚