WE STAYED WITH MONKS IN BHUTAN (a touching story)
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We stayed the night at a remote monastery in the mountains of Bhutan and got to spend time talking to the head monk about why he lives there with 80 children. This awesome experience was organized by Breathe Bhutan, & we highly recommend them! www.breathebhu...
We had the opportunity to spend the night at a monastery in the middle of the Himalayan Mountains of Bhutan with no other tourist in site. The head monk there shared his emotional story with us about why he chose to live in such a remote place with over 80 monk children.
Travel vlog 689 | Country #98/100 | #Bhutan | Filmed December 6, 2019
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the #travel bug! We started “travel hacking” & finally decided we wanted to travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this #travelvlog to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling! So we extended our 1 year trip to now FOUR years :) Now we have a goal of traveling to 100 countries before 2020! We are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)
Nate: "We were very, very slow."
Young monk: "I was too fast."
You can learn a lot from this young man's humbleness.
I am so glad you caught that on the very last second of the video!!! You are so right. What an inspirational 13 year old!!!
Just saw your remark literally seconds after posting mine! Seems I wasn’t the only one who was captivated by those kind words!
Western will destroy this beautiful country like Afghanistan. Stay away
@Harshdeep Singh acha jee really I don't know.
@Harshdeep Singh +1
The little boy who said “hello sir” made my heart happy 💕 He was sooooo cute
He was too cuteeeeeee 🥺💛❤️
I know that warmed my heart too..
same here
Me too
Yeah I know so awesome the life monks live it’s pretty cool sometimes to see the private life of people you know
It’s so obvious that Kara has a “mother’s heart” every time she gets around kids and puppies! Thanks for your respect and concern for others around the world.
You the best
She used to be an elementary school teacher I think before TH-cam
She was a teacher
Melanie Clayton : Don’t you have a mother’s heart?. The couple are working while recording. It’s all part of their travel commercials and You Tube. They get paid for acting.
They aren’t acting Wtf
I am a single mom on disability. I want to say thank you. You have shown me places I would have never got to see. The world is amazing through your eyes and I love your positivity.
Kara and Nate, I have to be completely honest. My favorite thing isn't the amazing places you all see, or the multitude of nice people you meet with, or even the delicious foods you show us.
It's the respect and reverance for all of the different cultures and lifestyles that you come across that I love the most. That's why your videos are so refreshing and enjoyable to watch.
zaknafein254 I totally agree. They always show great respect in whatever situation they are faced with. They make me so happy and proud. I know their families are extremely proud of them for all of their accomplishments.
zaknafein254 : This is because they are selling something. It is called do the commercials.
zaknafein254 Yes!! I agree!
Try doing this in US lol
@@lorenacharlotte8383: Can l ask why your watching and adding to comments which increases there revenue??? Dont come here just to be negative if you dont like what they do simply do not watch.
I think this is one of your best episodes. Really loved this real raw emotional connection with the people around you
Yesss!
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We have an actual monetary here called yoki mountain center near ldyllwild . I’ve stayed for a 3 day session . You don’t talk for 3?days and spend most time in meditation . Lovely experience. One of my favorites places 🤣♥️
The head monk is really remarkable human being. World needs more people like him.
I think we should make donation to this monks.
phajodingmonastery.com/
Yes I agree
Kinley Wangchuk is this link for the same monastery shown in this video??
@@tbuzz7753 yes bro
They are more happy than the people living in big towns .
So incredible how open they were to letting you in. That head monk is such an amazing person and i hope he realizes how many little lives his is transforming! Thanks for sharing this story!!
Abbey Baumtrog I hope that the monks young and old in that monastery will be able to watch Kara and Nate’s inspiring video - guessing this spot is truly off the grid!
“I would love to see a tiger”
“That would be a really bad idea” 😂😂😂😂
Running away from the tiger would be a problem in that altitude.
Well i am pretty sure the Tiger would be faster anywhere anyway.
After the hike:
Kara: *runs with the little monks*
Nate: *stays still and zooms in on them* 😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Clever Nate 😄
I'm thankful that I get to have a husband who sacrifices having fun to capture it for me :)
@@KaraandNate You two are so lucky to have each other 💖
@@KaraandNate Awnnnn!! Loads of love for you both.
Hearing the kids speak English makes me want to learn Bhutanese so that I can communicate with them when I eventually go there ❤️ God bless you all! He loves you all!
Your channel replaces our home tv as our child has so much to learn from your positivity, love of cultures, and kindness toward others!
You're not positive, loving and kind to teach your own child?
@@cocopebbles7713 dont ruin the mood lol
I think everyone needs a Kara in their life.
Miranda Javner IKR! we love them so much! when Kara it make my heart melts! I just love that she loves loves everyone! Is amazing
Lol
that would be amazing
True
I want to BE Kara when I grow up. 😄
As a Buddhist that head monk is such a great example to see of the calm compassion that drew me to Buddhism. Warms my heart.
I love how it never feels like you guys are coming from a place of superiority when you visit developing countries and places that aren’t as advanced. It’s always done with a feeling of awe and respect and I think a lot of other travelers miss the mark with that. Very proud of you guys for always being open to new experiences and learning. It’s videos like these that remind you why you travel. ☺️
Phajoding is the closest monastery to the capital that gives you an experience that ll make you feel you're so far away up in the mountains. For years I've looked up at the monastery from the comfort of my warm home in the capital not realizing the stories of the monks and lamas who worked tirelessly to make a life for the children there. Thank you Kara and Nate for this❤🇧🇹
I guess you too try something like this . Rather than exploring 🌟hotels .... going deep-down. ..knowing people's feeling and conditions. ...
@@tseringdolma6246 well if you watched our other videos, we have done human interest pieces as well
thats always funny .. and really a general thing .. looking at your own place through the eyes of a stranger ... good on you !!! and look me up if you are in holland ... I m planning to come to Bhutan within 2 years
Back in 2018 we (medical team)hiked up there and spent entire day taking care and screening them. They were so kind and the principal (head monk) was really humble and kind. Will go there again when I am back home. Love from Bhutan 🇧🇹❤️
This vlog today really touched my heart. The Head Monk is to be commended for devoting his life to the children in his care. Is there any way to contribute to this monastery or is that not possible? Kara, I can certainly relate to your becoming emotional observing the goodness of some people who willingly sacrifice so much to benefit others in need. What an uplifting and positive program. Thank you so much for giving me this touching experience to stop and ponder on the goodness of people and how they impact all of us to be a little kinder to those in need. Throughout your journey you have shown people all over the world improving the lives of others around them in different ways. This uplifting and positive theme runs throughout your vlogs. Thanks for brightening our lives in so many ways!
John Symons : They know how to sell .
@@lorenacharlotte8383 Why are you commenting so much negativity on this video? I have been following Kara and Nate for years and they are so loved by their viewers because of their authenticity, humility, and ability to take any situation and find the beauty and humor in it. Of course they have practiced making high-quality videos that they profit off of as well as other things, how else would they be able to afford full time travel? I encourage you to visit their website to see their blog and income reports. They are very transparent about how they earn an income. In fact, they talk a lot about how they do not wish to rely on TH-cam for money because it is so unstable. They work so hard to be able to live their dream and it inspires so many.
Danielle Starmer : That is the point. Agree with you as far as they good making of the videos but disagree with all the rest of your saying. I was subscribed to their channel till yesterday. They never acknowledge me as a subscriber. In fact they never gave a dam. The only time I’ve heard a kind of feedback was just yesterday when I announced my leaving and the feedback was a hand not sure if saying goodbye or something else. Any of my comments ever had any feedback. So my conclusion is that this channel is like seeing a nice commercial traveling advertising but nothing else as it’s all part of the acting, presenting a nice video. So this kind of channels are like a whole ads on video that people are willing to watch as the videos are generally well made and pleasant.
Danielle Starmer : By the way, they are not living a dream but selling one. Big difference.
Lorena Charlotte why are you so god damn focusee on the bloody feedback?? They travel and film almost 24/7... they answer the first few comments, cause they dont have the time to answer mongols like you
This is my favorite vlog you have posted. I have seen a lot of other vlogs of bhutan , but this very authentic and very real! Thank you! Thank you for being you and for showing other that are not that fortunate to travel the world with your kind eyes.
What an amazing Head Monk and his young charges. Those children are so full of love and respect. I do like the "I was going too fast." He is so kind. Bhutan is a different twist on how to see the world.
The little boy humming and singing while running along made me so happy.😊
oh man, this has been one of my favorite places yall have been. The little Monks, my heart is filled with so much joy and happiness. What an inspiration the head monk is. im balling! lol. thank you so much for going here, for taking the hike to even get there.
❤️❤️❤️your videos 🙏🏽
Welcome to Bhutan
I love that you guys want to experience countries the way that the locals live. Although, I am not Bhutanese, videos like these remind me of my family in the Philippines (I know you guys went there 3 years ago hehe). We are not wealthy, but we are filled with warmth and love. Thank you for sharing these moments! Love them all!
This video literally had me in tears. A lot of times we take simple things in our daily lives for granted. You guys always manage to show us viewers glimpses of life from different perspectives, regardless of where it is around the world. I'm so insanely appreciative of this! You two are super talented and loving people and I'm so happy I stumbled upon this channel. Happy 2020!❤
and happy 2022
you guys make me miss my home so much.. grew up hiking that place a hundred times.. truely the head monk is the nicest person.. gives us free shelter and food when we cant go back home after fatigue hike… and the kids and the dogs there are so adorable…
I am so inspired to travel from y’all that I want to take a break from college and then travel around the world with my friend group!!! I also loved how you enjoy your self but also post perfectly edited videos!!!❤️❤️❤️
Don't do that!!! Finish your college studies first then travel.
RJinspire the college that I am in offers medical students a year break because they have 8 years of studies!! And you don’t have to pay for that whole year and you can have people rent your dormroom and it gives away your space to people who would like to be in the medical field for a year and when you come home everything is yours and the same
@@Forumptl, that sounds amazing! I hope you really enjoy studying in Bhutan. Thanks for such amazing info
Do it! It will be the best decision of your life. I'm doing the same and vlogging all about it.
SnackChat Live I subscribed
I usually don't like kids but those adorable monk kids stole my heart!!!
Kara and Nate - I just wanted to thank you for sharing these experiences with us. You show a side of travel that most of us will never personally see. And you do it in such an honest, truthful way. Thank you!!!!!!! PS - No vlog is complete without the potty tours!! 🤣🤣
Deep inside she felt for the small monks and could not contain her emotion, this is emotional
This video moved me to tears so much. I loved the way the monks lead their lives, it gives us a fresh perspective on how we should be leading our lives in a calm and peaceful manner. I am loving every single second of the vlog!!
3:32 that broke my heart he was to cute for that these monks maybe poor but that’s not the point they make things work and their survival skills are amazing 😭❤️💕💗
Who else is excited for country number 100? 🙌
You guys spread so much joy through your videos!
Was just watching you guys build a fire in the fireplace in Norway, sitting in front of my own fireplace in Norway! ♥️
I think it must be India as it is one big and diverse country
@Mark S sorry i didn't know they had visited india previously .
May be china
Amit Patil they have been to India before :)
TheShauNanigans: they've been to Hong Kong
I thinks it’s Fiji
You two are absolutely spiritually blessed to have had this experience in Bhutan! ❤
Probably one of my favorites! And I’m not crying either Nate I have Arizona dirt in my eyes
Thank you again for sharing this video. I am a practicing Buddhist in the UK. I am also disabled. I would have been honoured to spend time with the Sangha at the Temple. It's truly wonderful to see how the monks led by their abbot are taking good care of the children. I am so glad you got to visit this sacred place. Bhutan was the country I voted for your 100 country. So glad you got a chance to visit. My spirit is warmed by you sharing these videos. xxx
hello miss you are most welcome to bhutan and we will assist you the best
You guys do the most interesting things! And your story telling is top notch. Can't wait to find out what your 100th country is!
That's My Country 🤗❤️💓 🇧🇹
God bless you 😇😘💐 guys...
Kara is always so caring around animals and kids. It warms my heart.
The Head Monk is probably the sweetest and most humble person.
You delivered a fresh, heart-warming and beautiful content. Your way of telling a story is excellent. You just didn't show us what you experienced but made us feel the emotions. Its beautiful, and we can never thank you enough! Please continue to inspire us!
I watched this whole episode with a smile on my face. I loved the concept of this monastery and how giving the Head Monk is. You can see how truly touched you both felt sharing this special trip.
Woo- I’m crying with you Kara, i wish there was some way to donate to this wonderful place
You're such kind human Miss Arch🙏🙏🔥
Respect from an Indian Buddhist
Respect for your humanity 👍👍
That's stunning, thank you for taking me along! What amazing people, and what a amazing man.
I’m loving every minute of this series. This was inspirational.
4 minutes in and i have tears running down my face. They're sooo cute!
Love at the tail end when that little monk says “too fast”! He’s so polite and humble ❤️
Such a peaceful Beautiful Country !! I was in India for 4 months , Bhutan is on my list !! Thank you and greetings from New York City !! I’m from Brazil but I live in New York for 30 years and I enjoy your videos ! Blessings 🙏🙏🙏👏🏻😀👍❤️
Wow looks amazing. I have a feeling this small country will get a lot of visitors soon. This video alone has made me see how amazing Bhutan is.
kara is the most precious bean ever i just cant get over with her cuteness
Those kids are so cute! I’m a teacher so I really connected to this video. The head monk must be an amazing man ❤️
This made me cry. Thank you for bringing love and light into the world with your travels and your vloggs. Bhutan seems to be amazing
Kara you make me 😢 cry! That’s the kind of stories you never heard on news but the world needs to know about the great work the leader monk is doing for those children. Thanks for sharing a great story!
Wow ! This granny Just had to share my first time I have ever met monks ! It Was in Walmart this New Year’s Eve Day. turned around looked up, walking towards me were two older monks in bright orange robes, I smiled said happy new year, they both nodded smiled and replied happy new year to you . I felt so blessed ! What a fantastic video! Thank you Kara and Nate ! God bless, ❤️
Omg I clicked on this right away, I love watching you. Everyday it makes my day! You guys are my absolute favorite youtubers/inflencers. Thank you so much for making my 2019 happy new year! Excited to see and follow your upcoming adventures! ❤️
You’re a HSP just like me Kara, so I love your raw emotion. It just shows your immense empathy and it so awesome it gets to be shared with the world. 🥰
Too bad we cant heart their videos like they heart our comments.
True dat. Heres one for you anyway.❤ And one for Kara and Nate❤
The littlest monks warmed my heart and made me hug my boys extra tight tonight.
My spirit soars watching your travels in Bhutan. And yes, I'm with tears watching this. Thank you for the heartwarming feels.
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I loved this. I can't believe how many tears I've shed watching your vlogs. ❤
I accidentally stumbled upon this vid and was blown away by this unique look into this fascinating culture and now I’m hooked onto your other vids. Hoping we can all travel overseas again soon ✈️
Kara and Nate are so great with kids!!! If they have kids they would be the best parents ever!!!! The way Kara was interacting with the kids was sooooooo heart warming and cute!!!
WHO IS CHOPPING ALL THE ONIONS?? 😭😭 maybe it was the smoke from the fire...
For real though, I’ve been looking forward to this series since I saw where you were on Instagram. Incredible views and even more incredible people.
Thank you for being you and sharing your experiences with us! ❤️ May your 2020 be as inspirational as your 2019 has been.
It's incredible you have a chance to hear all these stories, but even more so that you can share it with over a million of us so we can experience it too!
I have said it before and I will say it again (as have others here), I LOVE the respect, love, and concern you show for others around the world. Kara brought tears to my eyes with her obvious care for the kids at the monastery.
Love the music you always choose and just went all over ES searching for Yim Him ... to no avail... and then did a full search of Giants' Next and came up with YIm Yim. Ahhh haaa!! My Bergen episode is now saved! 😍🎼 You're right, this was a VERY touching episode, and it's nice to still see all the children at the monastery running around with smiles on their faces.
OMG so sorry for the typo!!!! Hahaha glad you still found it though :) ES is the best and Giant's Nest is one of my new faves too! Happy you liked this episode 💙
Also, I am like SO happy that at least one person has benefitted from the song titles being listed in the description. I seriously type those out every episode and wonder if it's a complete waste of time😂
@@KaraandNate Ha, DON'T be sorry! It was a fun little treasure hunt and a nice break for me since I had editor's block anyway. Loved the episode and can't wait to see through country 100 and beyond! Congrats on hitting both that and 1M subs. :)
@@KaraandNate Well know that at least ONE person is very happy you take the time to do it, haha. Our viewers always get so into the music that by demand I've had to begin listing all the songs within our episodes (at the end) as well as in the description. It's my least favorite part of finalizing everything, but I actually get crap about it if I skip it. Btw, thanks also for taking time to put out your editing course. I took it after being on Premier for 2 years and still learned a lot of new things! 👍
@@KaraandNate Visit the Northern Areas of Pakistan which are much beautiful than Europe...
I was glad you got up at 6am too. Beautiful view. Love the way you guys interacted with the kids. nothing but warm fuzzy feelings here.
I teared up almost the entire video. Bhutan has always been the 1st in my bucket list and now i'm more sure about it than ever
you are most welcome and you will not regret visiting bhutan
That drone shot around the stupa at the summit... 👌🏻
This is why I love Kara and Nate. They get genuinely immersed with the culture wherever they go.
This one has one of the most stuning scenario ever!
I don’t know if i will ever make it there but you guys just made me interested so so so much for travelling Bhutan!
'i have been praying for the monks for years..I never leave them out..yes.. they're amazing..'💓
Thank you once again for taking us on an adventure so few of us will ever experience otherwise. How open and wise the Head Monk was and what a wonderful human being he is. Magical vistas and wonderful people. Thank you very much.
Kate you make my heart melt every time I watch your videos. Your kindness is sincere and I love that you are so open to experiencing new things with a positive attitude! You are an evolved human being...DAMN YOU ARE AWESOME!.......w/ love Pierce
By watching this video I realized how grateful we all are to have internet nd all the daily requirements as a teen!!! Really really grateful and also can't even think about how there life is
Simply heaven... fresh air, welcoming souls.... ❤️
Beautiful storytelling, y'all. Bhutan is high on my wish list to visit and you've showed such a special side of the country. Thank you for taking us along!
Damn you guys!!! Why are you so awesome? Here I am at the end of a long tiring day, lights off, under my blanket, ready to sleep and your video pops up, now I'm wide awake and excited to know about your 100th country. Stop being so genuinely nice.
Kara is a human being with an angel's soul.
WHAT ABOUT NATE????
@@urfavmikaella Yes, both.
The Head Monk is such an amazing person, the smile on his face is everything. Thank you Kara and Nate bring your experiences to us.
I almost cried because of how nice everyone was
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yes we are and I recommend you to visit as well. I swear you will love my country and the nature
I bet you never thought you'd be having a running race with baby monks in this lifetime ❤
I often think of this "analogy" when I'm extremely happy and at ease:
"Take the moment in your life that made you the happiest above all else, take that feeling and multiply it with the size of the universe. That's the amount of joy that I am experiencing atm"
Now, often times your videos also make me feel like that🌈❤
These children...absolute beautiful souls GOD BE WITH THEM....
Wouldn’t the world be lovely if we lived life like them, just pure love ❤️.. Thank you for sharing another great video
What a beautiful story about the head monk and the children. I just want to scoop them all up in a big hug! I love the children’s desire to be polite and to speak well. They are so cute!
Wow- I’m tearing up too. I’ve been watching your videos for years and this is now my favourite - you’re finishing so well!
You two are amazing examples of love and kindness. ❤️. Your videos light up a world that can seem so dark at times.
This video is so amazing. I have watched it a million times. This video makes me so happy. All the little boys running around playing with each other. To see how much fun there all having play games with you guys is so hart worming.
Das ist ein sehr schöner Film über Achtsamkeit, Respekt und Verbundenheit. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland. This is a beautiful film about respect, awareness and warmness. All the best from Germany !
The monks have given those boys such a beautiful home. Thank you for showing it to us.
Moved to tears watching the head monk speak with such stoicism. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful place. It’s now at the top of my bucket list.
I love how appreciated you guys are you respect every culture and don’t need a 5 star hotel love it 😍
I really enjoyed this video - it reminded me of my own stay with Buddhist monks in a monastery in Luang Prabang in Laos in 2006. The head monk is such an inspiration indeed! He shows the power of living for others in need can lead to true happiness.
I am new to your channel and I have to say that I have greatly enjoyed watching your interaction with the people. You both are so kind hearted please keep the videos coming.
This was probably one of my favorite videos yall have done! Thank you for showing us more of the world.
Amazing that people like this still exists now a days..
Kara is very compassionate and pure in her heart.The world needs more and more personalities like her. Respect .
Kara you had me crying too. Thank you both for this lovely video x
Seeing Kara getting emotional gottt
my eyes all watery :/ I love your videos!! I hope the videos don’t stop after reaching your 100th country goal 😩