WILD LAOS - Life in a TAI LUE Village of Far Northern Laos

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Watch this and you will understand why so many people are escaping to Laos!
WILD LAOS - Life in a TAI LUE Village of Far Northern Laos
Just 4kms from the large village of Bountai Phongsali you will find one of the prettiest villages on this planet. Life is good for the Tai Lue of Ban Navay. We stop and meet the people of this village and see how they make a living and what life is like here for them. This is a look at an ethnicity in Laos I had never heard of until this trip. The Lao Tai Lue.. Enjoy
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@Vinnie101a Жыл бұрын

Todd and Neenee, Apart from the tremendous humanitarian work you do, you are true anthropologists. You are documenting a time in history that will change over the coming years and decades. Your work will provide a visual record and insight into how the people of rural Laos lived when much of it will be lost to modernization. Keep up the great work. PS - this episode is one of your best. Very enjoyable and the setting was amazing. PSS -I’m not sure you’ll ever be the best mate of the little pooch, but he did seem to come around a bit. Maybe next time!

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vince, you said it better than I could. I do understand what we are capturing will not always be here, and for reasons such as this is why a lot of my videos are longer than most and move at a slower pace, taking everything in and not chopping them up to be continually holding ones attention. Videos like this are not for everybody I know, but I'm just happy I have found an audience that understands the value of them now. Thank you. Maybe next time.. 😉

@paulokleable Жыл бұрын

A little piece of paradise they’ve got there. Not bogged down with stuff they don’t need and living in paradise. So it’s not a myth I can be done 🤤❤️

@Big_M_Race_Ace Жыл бұрын

Your vlog's just keep getting better and better. 10 out of 10 mate 👍

@LonglingEriksen Жыл бұрын

agree

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Todd. Showing us Northern Lao that not many tourists see. You keep undercovering Lao that no other You Tuber does. As always, Todd and Neenee., you are the masters. Sending you much love from Richmond, Va. Jim and Harriet

@nokeosongvilay835 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for capturing Lao Lue villages in their original and traditional fashions. Dai Lue people are known for growing rice farms that is the name they call their former sanctuaries, sip song punna (12 thousand farm villages), a true believer in Buddhist traditions; a low land culture, a cast system like, kind and sensitive people. The young respect their elders, the elders respect their Buddha. Wow, what a historical site.🙏🙏🙏Dr. Nokeo Songvilay USA.😢

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

An outstanding village that I hope they can preserve for future generations. An absolute picture and great environmental for the kids 👌

@ralphkehrer6136 Жыл бұрын

Two years ago I supposed to be in Laos... Covid messed it up. I'll be back,promise. Need to follow your tracks and bring some donations out to the villages.

@ThydaCookingTV Жыл бұрын

I’m Cambodian but I understand some Laos language when they speak, some words we speak the same

@paulstones233 Жыл бұрын

OMG ... Best one yet Todd ........ I want to visit this area ..... its a different world ..... Love your content ...... Keep them coming mate

@antruok4950 Жыл бұрын

A very close knit and resourceful village . Well established homes & booming crops - great presentation T 👊😃👌👋👍🙏🍻

@timdingleakajacksparrow2748 Жыл бұрын

That workmanship in those tables and stools is amazing 🤩! And for a few dollars only, I hope you bought one at least! ✅🇦🇺🇦🇺

@deborahparnell8862 Жыл бұрын

I want to live there..my vision of heaven..peace ..love..tranquility..sharing..blissful..ty..xoxo 🥰👍✌🤟🖐🤪

@lelaterry Жыл бұрын

Todd,. Another great vlog keep them coming. Wanted to let you know love the B&W pic's at the end. 100 % tells the story. Thanks again. Terry

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Stilled thrilled at the acceptance of images in my videos, Thank you! 💚

@2bigasian Жыл бұрын

We found your channel 2 weeks ago and have not stopped watching since 😀 my husband was born in Laos but fled with his family when he was a yr old. He hasnt been back but we hope to visit later this year with our daughter and hopefully his mum. She will be so proud to show us her country as she misses it like crazy. We love you’ve shown us the ‘real Laos’ and love seeing the villages. My husband was from Savannakhet. From Kate, Beby and Zali in Australia

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Hey Kate and family, welcome! 👋Always great to hear comments like this and how you're enjoying the channel. Have you guys been able to find the Savannakhet videos scattered throughout? All the best for the upcoming trip, I can just imagine his mums excitement at returning. You guys won't be disappointed. Safe travels 🙏

@2bigasian Жыл бұрын

We have seen your Savannakhet videos and have also got Bebys mum watching them too.. I’d like to mention that his Lao grandmother is turning 105 this May and still tends to her chilli plants.

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

OMG 105 and still gardening.. that's awesome! 💚

@torstenb5248 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place.

@BobMelsimpleliving. Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful village. Thanks for the look around. When you were crossing the bridge with all of the children following you I thought of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

@pakc6949 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful village and friendly people. Definitely a hidden gem!

@lesleyculley9682 Жыл бұрын

Love watching these videos.......and your drone work is exceptional plus the music 🎶

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lesley

@johnpaulwebb3440 Жыл бұрын

Neenee with the children, photos 👍

@johngrippa6876 Жыл бұрын

PROPER proper vlogs proper scenery proper music

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Proper comment.. Thank you👍

@jeffcottis2489 Жыл бұрын

Todd & Neenee better than the Leyland Brothers, Way to go guys.

@mtnmandeluxe5429 Жыл бұрын

Hi Todd and Neenee,,what a superb example of a non-modern village. I do love that style of home construction. This vid is exactly what a need right now. I am dead tired,,falling asleep,,fighting it,,so this was very texturally pleasing. The multitude of roofs,,awesome drone shots of those gardens. Even the wood stacks,,as zevon sang about the werewolf hair,,they were perfect. Lol Isnt cane just a type of bamboo? I've read old stories about canebreaks down south,,being thick and needing to slash thru. I really dont know. But that came knife was a cool little tool,,Ttyl,,,Marlon

@leebruce2148 Жыл бұрын

Nice little town to retire in no stress Just relax chicken coop and beer..

@georgecowart5348 Жыл бұрын

Thank you🥰🖖✌

@kiabtoomlauj6249 Жыл бұрын

The really flexible bamboo like strips are made from a palm-like/vine-like plant called "rattan" or "ratan." It grows well in hot, humid, rainy SE Asia. It is, if my childhood memory of Laos is still good, a very strong substance, much more flexible than bamboo strips... making the substance ideal with weave baskets, stool-like seats (tall or short), animal cages, and other household or farm items with. But it also is not easily found, so seats, baskets, ka-to (or ta-kraw, in Thai) and other useful items made from rattan are much more expensive; they not only look better but also last much longer than things made from bamboo.

@wuntuyour Жыл бұрын

I was trying to be first to comment, but I got beat. Hahahahaha. Awesome video brother.

@BlackHmong85 Жыл бұрын

Just came back from Laos. I miss my home in the USA

@chrisperkins7331 Жыл бұрын

Hi Guy's Well that is definitely a good find in terms, of unique village style. Most likely because they are all related, so care about their neighbors problems, unlike much of the rest of the world. It reminds me a bit of the Amish collectives, I saw in Iowa nearly 50 years ago. There is no rubbish anywhere, or stress in the people. As to the iron buffaloes, the short handle ones are a Chinese design and I think a smaller engine. The Kubota I have is a ,Japanese design, and built in Thailand. The further you go north the more Chinese machines you will see. The glass tubes is sola water heating, which would have cost them a packet.

@rickyjohnson4623 Жыл бұрын

Excellent educational video, love to learn about new cultures and traditions. Wish you and your wife happy travels, health and happiness.

@mtnmandeluxe5429 Жыл бұрын

The black and white shot of the solo stilt house was superb! Good on ya,mate! Lol

@nevillelomas6368 Жыл бұрын

Hi Todd , really enjoyed seeing that village.we are home. Zona said she declared wood products to customs but they weren’t interested and waved her through. Best wishes Nev and Zona

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

That's great to know mate, thanks. It was really nice meeting you guys and hanging out, will be in touch👌😉 Say hi to Zona.. Take care

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Hey Nev, can you get Zona to shoot me an email, i've gone and lost your contact details lol. todd_hales@live.com.au Cheers mate

@Jordy120 Жыл бұрын

Hi Todd. Yep, backpacking is not an option for me...anymore. I like my luxuries too. Damn that's just stunning there at the Temple. Wow.

@teoschatz8430 Жыл бұрын

🤗🙏🏼! Beautiful village, great video. Thank you. Have a good one.

@G-Hawks. Жыл бұрын

Great video Todd. Good job

@stevenmitchell4461 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate👍👍 What a hidden Gem you found. Keep them coming. Love it

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Will do Steven.. this trip just kept getting better and better 😉

@ftkinsella Жыл бұрын

Todd are you pretty much allowed to fly the drone anywhere in and around towns? That basket and stool weaving is incredible. It is so beautiful and strong. Thanks guys for taking us along on your adventures today. Cheers!!! 😘🍻🍺🤣

@jayembee7067 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fabulous. Keep it up.

@spirittaos Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos yet. Really liked how you used the narrative with the pictures speaking for themselves. National Geographic

@denisegarner2308 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Todd for another great vlog.

@davepb5798 Жыл бұрын

I love those old school wooden houses, thanks for the video!!

@Den426i Жыл бұрын

Wonderful ❤

@vanmalaphongsavan1331 Жыл бұрын

, I was here Bountai in 1957 with the King visiting the people of Bountai....Thank you Tod

@reedyg666 Жыл бұрын

another great one Thanks to you and Ne Ne

@MatthewZmusician209 4 ай бұрын

I love the music you added in the beginning those two songs were cool!

@keosay6608 11 ай бұрын

Amazing place

@scotbownes5627 Жыл бұрын

What a nice village 👍🙂

@mangoMango-ck3et Жыл бұрын

Beautiful village,,, and the scenery is amazing... a hidden unspoilt gem... Great video guys.

@scotbownes5627 Жыл бұрын

Amazing - just amazing - I love it, best videos I watch 👍🙂

@minimalistation Жыл бұрын

super interesting...................tnx

@nickhubbard3671 Жыл бұрын

Great drone shots and stills! sok dii

@clarencej Жыл бұрын

Todd, you captured a lot of banger photos 👍👍. Loved the wide group shot with NeeNee on the right and the motorcyclist in the military shirt-you were so close👏👏 and froze the motion. Good on ya!

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

I really get a kick outa you guys enjoying these pics in a video. Until now they went unseen.. Thank you

@adriancoates3455 Жыл бұрын

Probably been lost in this one before but truly brilliant mate.

@chopsticksmaster6543 Жыл бұрын

Mate your mistake with the dog was that you payed attention to it and the more you do the more it will pursue you. It doesn't understand what you say (Half the time i don't either M8) it just knows your paying attention to it for some reason so it follows you and barks at you, to him you are a public nuisance. But to me you're the best M8, a real gem

@vanmalaphongsavan1331 Жыл бұрын

, Banna Vay of TaiLue village

@Mac-tz6ur Жыл бұрын

It brought back memories when you said about getting the cane at school. The nuns you 'sed to flog us. Lol. Great vid

@saigongriffin Жыл бұрын

Beautiful village

@nate_jm Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an incredible looking village. One of your best vlogs mate, the camera & music is perfect. You have become a true professional. I would love to visit this place some day. Beautiful Laos.

@ottphaokanya1066 Жыл бұрын

❤ TAI LUE LOAS.

@josephbelay7168 Жыл бұрын

It's absolutely a smashing video. Seeing the little girl hug you both with such a joyful smile was 😂😢❤. God Bless you both and the people you are trying to help.

@julianshalders6047 Жыл бұрын

Nee nee is a legend lady, interested as you are mate, pristine country side, villagers so gratefully happy, kids look healthy 😊

@tomboyraider1015 Жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you for showing us the lesser known parts of Laos.

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.. thanks 👍

@olebreinholtchristiansen9005 9 ай бұрын

Really craftmen working with bamboo. Beautiful work 😊

@ThydaCookingTV Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Laos

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Hi Thyda 👋

@ThydaCookingTV Жыл бұрын

@@NowinLao Hi Tod

@banga4249 Жыл бұрын

Watching your videos on Sunday Arvo here in Oz in the summer is like watching test cricket. Just relaxing.👍

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Best compliment ever! Thank you 😁👍

@boxcartwilly Жыл бұрын

😎👍

@brendonpaul2745 Жыл бұрын

Haven't seen ur updated quite a while! Been busy for a long time

@theoldfisherman6626 Жыл бұрын

What a stunning place, I could do with that lifestyle

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't be hard to leave everything behind for a place like that ay! 💚

@trevorwhite307 Жыл бұрын

It's such a pleasure to travel with you both on here cheers Trevor and Gloria

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nice to know you're both riding along 😁👍

@sherriatsavinh4995 6 ай бұрын

My best friend is from this village!

@debbiemohekey1509 Жыл бұрын

Such incredibly interesting videos. Love the drone footage, the shopping, showing us what products are available, street stalls and foods, how the ordinary people live, their houses, the tours you go on, such interesting scenery, so different and amazing.

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Love to hear it. Glad you're enjoying them Debbie, thank you 🙏

@johnfitzpatrick5627 Жыл бұрын

You've Found Gods Country Where else would Find such Beautiful Peaceful places than Laos. Better than Western City's

@markforrester1888 Жыл бұрын

I noticed quite a few satellite 📡. They must get all the latest news.

@abelincoln3261 Жыл бұрын

it is rattan... Rattan furniture is native to Southeast Asia and other tropical regions. It has been used for centuries to make furniture, baskets, mats, and other items. Rattan is made by twisting, splitting, and weaving several long, flexible stems of a tropical vine. It does not require cutting down entire trees as it is a climbing vine. Rattan furniture is known for its strength and durability and can last for generations. It is lightweight yet incredibly sturdy and can be used both indoors and outdoors.

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Great information.. thank you 🙏

@chiccenhawkc Жыл бұрын

💯🔥💙👍

@Rossithailand Жыл бұрын

The glass tubes is a solar water heater its double glass tube with copper rod inside .. this heats manifold there very efficient i have one .

@billsimpson2392 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Chan Thon

@earschlitten6371 4 ай бұрын

... u r such a beast cause of ur music - congrats! never at ever meet one person in terms of music taste as u ..

@NowinLao 4 ай бұрын

I'll take that.. thank you! 👍

@olebreinholtchristiansen9005 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this story of an incredible place like this village. However, I guess there is no public transportation and guesthouses so it would be difficult as a backpacker to stay over for a night or two.

@jamespunch8049 Жыл бұрын

Solar tube hot water services are sold in Australia as well, it's fairly cheap to replace a broken tube.

@dancalhoun7011 Жыл бұрын

Sabidee na

@timdingleakajacksparrow2748 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim 🙏

@ricardo.castanedacastaneda8776 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable.. video..Todd..and..Neenee..very.. cultural..and..yes..looks..like..the..wild..west..now..you..need..to..dress..like..Clint.. Eastwood..😅😅..and..the.. scenery..very.. unique.. thanks..!!!😊

@michaeldavis4483 Жыл бұрын

Dude, sounds like an awesome trek. Ever been to Ba Na near Neue Mong Noi? Awesome village and you can hike to other villages...

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes we have, but years ago before I was vlogging. I do have some vids of Muang Gnoi and Nong Khiaw from around 2018 though. I need to get back up there and visit again 👌

@michaeldavis4483 Жыл бұрын

@@NowinLao Cool. You might not want to return tho cuz I think they built a dam on the river. Uggh. Have fun. Thanks for the vids...

@hdj81Vlimited Жыл бұрын

inute 31, the rack is to dry things

@abelincoln3261 Жыл бұрын

Great video y'all. BTW was that a Guerrilla Soldier on the bike at the end in your B&W photos ? He had a uniform on... Just curious. It would make sense that they would have several there who live in the village. Note The Laotian Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) were allies of the United States working side by side with USforces in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975. The SGU were recruited and fought under the direction of the US CIA and US Special Forces.

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Unlikely.. workers everywhere in Lao wear camo gear like we wear hi-vis in the west because of how durable it is👌

@abelincoln3261 Жыл бұрын

@@NowinLao I didn't mean it in that way, there are villagers that are paid by companies now to keep an eye on things... that is both good and bad at times.. Also the companies that purchase their goods, are not always doing so in good faith. It the village craftsmen and women, sell their stools for example for 7 dollars U.S. to you My money says they sell them to the buyers for far less...Yes it cost to warehouse and ship... It's just an observation not a assumption of bad dealings... but it is possible all the same.

@Swaggerlot Жыл бұрын

Yet to see a big sign saying "Tourist Information" 🙂

@leexiongvang300 Жыл бұрын

That village gives off a creepy feeling. Just watching it I was afraid the grudge was about to pop up.

@MultiJantastic 11 ай бұрын

I like the music you play in the videos, where do you find this covers?

@NowinLao 11 ай бұрын

KZfaq 👌

@chibalee9052 Жыл бұрын

Those twine are made from rattan wine found in the jungle

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Are they vines that just hang down out of trees?

@Ken_ryo63 11 ай бұрын

The same # Tai people/community (7 community)also lives in northeastern India, in the state of Assam & Arunachal Pradesh...do come visit buddy😅😅😅

@Bobwa2008 Жыл бұрын

When your at these temples are you leaving money in there donation box’s that most have. On all my trips to China I would always put a decent donation in the box’s.

@leeannemorgan9739 Жыл бұрын

Hay Todd love this version of 'Your my shinning star' could I have a link to be able to download 😊❤

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

Lol... Hey Leeanne, I did get your other message and I have been trying to remember who sung it all day. All my music is on my laptop and I'm away from it at the moment. Youre in luck tho, I just remembered a few minutes before you commented now.. so enjoy 😋👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h96lprF-xsqwY3k.html

@leeannemorgan9739 Жыл бұрын

@@NowinLao lol thanks 😊 🙏 X

@TrojanStarCraft2 Жыл бұрын

Those traditiona tables he's making are so expensive in the states, $110 on ebay and he's only getting $23 for it.

@sugarcan1110 Жыл бұрын

Spike Milligan still alive in Laos

@Paristan01 Жыл бұрын

I prefer small house with trees. I don’t understand why all the towns here are all crammed together houses with no garden. It gets so hot! And here in Luang Prabang with all the burning now it is only a matter of time before a village burns completely because all the buildings are too close to each other!

@moneysoukmeesay9258 Жыл бұрын

ຍີ້ນດີຕອນຮັບເຂົ້າສູ້ປະເທດລາວ

@spongesurf12 Жыл бұрын

My wife thinks that fiber they where stripping for the table is rattan, like the couch I’m sitting on right now and what we eat in soup!

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

I think she is right. Somebody else commented the same 👌

@tedosmond413 Жыл бұрын

How are the main roads on Laos? I understand many areas dirt roads but how about the numbered roads/highways which I see on google earth such as 13, 2E and 4 (which runs along Mekong)?

@NowinLao Жыл бұрын

The main roads are all sealed BUT.. many not in good condition. I was surprised with the condition of the roads the further we travelled north. You do have sections that are complete shit but others very smooth roads for good distances. The road between Pakmong and Oudomxai is one of the best I've travelled on in Laos that isn't the expressway, while route 13 between Vang Vieng and Luangprabang is no better than the Ho Chi Minh trail. Travelling Laos I would never attempt in a 2 wheel sedan though. You definitely need a 4x4 for seeing the real Laos 👌

@tedosmond413 Жыл бұрын

@@NowinLao I have toyota REVO 4 door, 4 wheel drive pick-up. Regular road tires.

@olebreinholtchristiansen9005 9 ай бұрын

Is there a school in the village.