Hi Guys Nice little village, full of happy people. The bananas you mentioned (7.58) are the same as the variety growing next to one of my pig pens on that shirt vid I sent you. You are right about the hand made knives so much better than the factory made stuff. One last bit, about the currency, which is as you say bulky. When I arrived in 07 till about 2010 the biggest note was the 20,000. I was buying a 100 million kip house in VV and had to go to the bank and walk out with a black plastic bag full of 20,000 notes. Everyone knew what was in the bag but no-one was interested to rob me. .In those days that was how money went from one person to another.
🤗🙏🏼! Enjoyed the video 👍 thank you. “Mork” means fog. Yes, you were right, those wooden tubes like, are for steaming rice; just need a disk of finely woven bamboo mesh at the bottom. Take care.
Hey Todd,,you are correct again. Very cool village. For the size of the place,, best market EVER! That was a great market. I too was going to comment on the number o beauties,,,but you beat m to it. Lol thanks for the vid Todd and Neenee,,,take care,,,Ttyl,,,Marlon
these markets remind me of when I was a kid we had the covered markets in just about every town in the UK. the main farmer’s days were Wednesday and Saturday for your fresh farmer produce, fruit veg etc, and then there were permanent stalls for meat, fish, clothing, household goods etc. then the smaller towns and villages would have their 'market day' once a week where it would be a mix of local farmer’s and travelling sellers that did a different market day in a different village or town to make up their working week. now people are starting to want that again in the UK they call them 'farmers markets' now. I think most people look at these videos without knowing that is how it used to be, everywhere... markets of some sort or another.
This might be weird but sometimes I just listen to your voiceover with the video playing in the background, it's a chill tone and relaxing to here the Aussie accent.
Hi Todd. I'm sure you and Neenee have helped make Laos a 'go to' destination once the borders have opened again. I hope I'm just one of many to make the trip sometime soonish. Cheers mate, luv ya work.
@@3hmongchannel762 Thanks. I've traveled to 'communist', 'military juntas', 'religious ext'..etc countries before. And I do my homework before hand. I understand that a consequence of any/all of these 'systems of governance' the people are the victims. When I visit these places, I do so with them in mind mostly. I have friends who ask 'why do you go there?'....to meet the people personally so I don't fall into the trap of 'demonizing' a whole population in ignorance. Anyway, thank you for making that point as it is often lost on many. Cheers.
I like how they wrap everything in plastic, no flies walking on the food. Before you told me, I thought the sausages were testicles. Thanks for the practical info about the ATMs.
Got to love those markets . The heart and soul where things happen. The food looked delicious. You guys are doing the good work. Thank you so much for taking us on this journey. Be Well. Stay Safe. Todd and Neenee👍👍👍👍👍 Harriet and Jim. Richmond, Va.
The size and variety in that market for such a small town is little short of amazing. I live in a town somewhat bigger than that and no way have we got that kind of quantity and variety. Really enjoyed the leisurely look around, 👍👍
Hello Todd. I saw a man with a truck collection cardboard. Do they recycle it back into new cardboard? I am also wondering if they use any coins in their money system in Laos. Thank you.
Curious question: In a recent video you were talking about you and Neenee on the road and you heard on the news that covid was making a comeback, the two of you decided to get back home before the lockdown. In this video you are showing us a tv repair shop. Now I know that Laos is a communist country and all but, I am curious about tv, radio, and media within Laos. Is it just state run news 24/7 or do they have "regular" tv shows, music radio and such? I have the radio.garden app on my PC and I listen to radio from around the world and Laos only seems to have 3 stations (all in Vientiane) and all seem to be just talk radio. Though I am unable to understand it, it does seem like it's mostly just news. Keep up the great content you and Neenee put out, love them all. Take care, safe travels.
It’s mainly news channels, Fred. Like everything else, entertainment industry is undeveloped; probably even far below in their priority than other industries.
The “Xieng Khouang Apple” is called mak jong which I think in English is malva nut. There is a smaller sort of “dried up” version that’s well known in Pakse but the Xieng Khouang one is bigger and tastes sour. (That’s according to my Lao partner!)🤗
I understand the little girl after 11,27. If I met someone that copied my beautiful song and returned it in that way... I would have screamed! Poor little girl! :(
Hi Todd, Seems like you are foreign person so you be able to walk and film around with your camera with no problem, but oppositely I'm unable to do so, 2013 I went back and visited New year celebration at phoungsavang which not far away form Moung khoun and I got caught for filming the Bull fight without permission and I can only pick one of these option leaving my camera or pay fine so I picked pay fine which cost me 500,000KIPP about $45.00 U.S so it raise my blood pressure sky high. Good luck and be safe over there.
I don't think it's because I'm a foreigner because my wife and even her Lao friends video everywhere they go and have never had any problems. Admittedly in sensitive areas such as Long Tieng it's always good to let the authorities know you're in the area and what you'll be doing. I don't know why they targeted you. 2013 is not long ago but here in Laos, a lot has changed in such a short time, maybe things would be better for you now. Was it an expensive camera?
Todd it could be, but I'm pretty sure that the Lao PDR They take advantage on the people whose born in Laos and migrated to to resettle in the western countries
So, we need a feret scout car or an Abram's M1 to drive around Laos? Park where you like and no traffic rules, no footpaths anymore, taken up by merchandise. Can you get third party public liability insurance? I think I'd be too worried about driving over there, they all seem to be trying to kill themselves on scooter's, and if it's anything like Port Moresby you'd need to get out of the country quick if you run over one of em. What would you expect to pay an Oz speaking guide with a scout car?
The “Sang Kwang Apple”(?) is probably another genus related to Apple, or more probably a type of Quince (are they fragrant?). Typically the mealy and bitter/sour fruits are left to age a spell to go soft (“Bletting”) before they are eaten. They flavour sweetens, but as they are mushy, get used in pies, conserves, etc. rather than eaten out of hand.. Another amazing village for the Laos Bucket List!
Hi Guys Nice little village, full of happy people. The bananas you mentioned (7.58) are the same as the variety growing next to one of my pig pens on that shirt vid I sent you. You are right about the hand made knives so much better than the factory made stuff. One last bit, about the currency, which is as you say bulky. When I arrived in 07 till about 2010 the biggest note was the 20,000. I was buying a 100 million kip house in VV and had to go to the bank and walk out with a black plastic bag full of 20,000 notes. Everyone knew what was in the bag but no-one was interested to rob me. .In those days that was how money went from one person to another.
This is the place where I used to live when I was little and I'm so thankful that you recorded this 😭
Your welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
The wooden buckets with no bottom are for steaming rice.
🤗🙏🏼!
Enjoyed the video 👍 thank you.
“Mork” means fog. Yes, you were right, those wooden tubes like, are for steaming rice; just need a disk of finely woven bamboo mesh at the bottom.
Take care.
This market is so clean very deverse
Love watching your videos. Always show things that no one else would. Thanks
That was my birthplace
Mate have you ever thought about putting a pushbike rack on the back of your Ute then you could get around these places and see a bit more ,
Hey Todd,,you are correct again. Very cool village. For the size of the place,, best market EVER! That was a great market. I too was going to comment on the number o beauties,,,but you beat m to it. Lol thanks for the vid Todd and Neenee,,,take care,,,Ttyl,,,Marlon
these markets remind me of when I was a kid we had the covered markets in just about every town in the UK. the main farmer’s days were Wednesday and Saturday for your fresh farmer produce, fruit veg etc, and then there were permanent stalls for meat, fish, clothing, household goods etc. then the smaller towns and villages would have their 'market day' once a week where it would be a mix of local farmer’s and travelling sellers that did a different market day in a different village or town to make up their working week. now people are starting to want that again in the UK they call them 'farmers markets' now. I think most people look at these videos without knowing that is how it used to be, everywhere... markets of some sort or another.
I'm also the first like, first viewer and first commenter
First loler also! What a legend! 💪
This might be weird but sometimes I just listen to your voiceover with the video playing in the background, it's a chill tone and relaxing to here the Aussie accent.
Hi Todd. I'm sure you and Neenee have helped make Laos a 'go to' destination once the borders have opened again. I hope I'm just one of many to make the trip sometime soonish. Cheers mate, luv ya work.
Jordon M, Laos is the second corruption Government system Country in Southeast Asia before you going there you need to do more research
@@3hmongchannel762 Thanks. I've traveled to 'communist', 'military juntas', 'religious ext'..etc countries before. And I do my homework before hand. I understand that a consequence of any/all of these 'systems of governance' the people are the victims. When I visit these places, I do so with them in mind mostly. I have friends who ask 'why do you go there?'....to meet the people personally so I don't fall into the trap of 'demonizing' a whole population in ignorance. Anyway, thank you for making that point as it is often lost on many. Cheers.
Second behind the rest of the world’s governments!!
Hi Todd,Ellen here from Texas,USA,I love the market, I want to go shopping with your wife.Would be fun.
Nice market always cheaper buying from farmer. Maybe Foreigner price. Great vlog safe drive.
Locals shops and local markets on these trips are good value - Thanks Mr T
Good Morning Todd.
Very interesting video. Nice tour. I love it. 😍👍🏼❤️
Thank you
I like how they wrap everything in plastic, no flies walking on the food. Before you told me, I thought the sausages were testicles.
Thanks for the practical info about the ATMs.
Yes, Wooden Rice Cooker.
Good and beautiful city brother...
Got to love those markets . The heart and soul where things happen. The food looked delicious. You guys are doing the good work. Thank you so much for taking us on this journey. Be Well. Stay Safe. Todd and Neenee👍👍👍👍👍 Harriet and Jim. Richmond, Va.
Great video You forgot the clothes hangers...Turn back
Just re-watched your 3 wedding shows. I had a great time at your nuptuals...
Hahaha glad you had a good time mate 😁👍
Did you see the original, on the beach?
@@NowinLao I'm not sure if I saw that one. I'll see if I can find it. My wife watched with me and she loved all 3 shows...
The size and variety in that market for such a small town is little short of amazing. I live in a town somewhat bigger than that and no way have we got that kind of quantity and variety. Really enjoyed the leisurely look around, 👍👍
Good evening Todd it’s 5:45pm here in state of Washington 🇺🇸 I enjoying your videos thank you so much 👍have a safe trip 🎈🎆🎈
Missed a few episodes phone died, had to get fixed omg the cost, but I'm here back again
Hello Todd. I saw a man with a truck collection cardboard. Do they recycle it back into new cardboard? I am also wondering if they use any coins in their money system in Laos. Thank you.
Great little town that one! 👍
Sure was mate 👍
Hey Todd.... At 5:15 the baby on the lady's back was wearing your hat. 😆
So young yet has impeccable taste in hats 👌😁
@@NowinLao hahaha.... too many beer lao with lunch i think. 😆
😀😀😄😄🙂🙂😉
Todd which city in laos would you say is sitting at the highest elevation? Wondering which city would you say is the coldest in laos. thanks
Curious question: In a recent video you were talking about you and Neenee on the road and you heard on the news that covid was making a comeback, the two of you decided to get back home before the lockdown. In this video you are showing us a tv repair shop. Now I know that Laos is a communist country and all but, I am curious about tv, radio, and media within Laos. Is it just state run news 24/7 or do they have "regular" tv shows, music radio and such? I have the radio.garden app on my PC and I listen to radio from around the world and Laos only seems to have 3 stations (all in Vientiane) and all seem to be just talk radio. Though I am unable to understand it, it does seem like it's mostly just news. Keep up the great content you and Neenee put out, love them all. Take care, safe travels.
It’s mainly news channels, Fred. Like everything else, entertainment industry is undeveloped; probably even far below in their priority than other industries.
Nice walk about Todd. Lots to see and take in. You might see a farmers daughter there in town eh? Hahahahaha Cheers!!!
F&T He might see bunch of Gold diggers in town instead farmers daughter ha ha ha ha
@@3hmongchannel762 hahahahaha could be.
The “Xieng Khouang Apple” is called mak jong which I think in English is malva nut. There is a smaller sort of “dried up” version that’s well known in Pakse but the Xieng Khouang one is bigger and tastes sour. (That’s according to my Lao partner!)🤗
Your partner is right, sour bloody things. Tried them a few times just to be sure lol
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Like your form 💪
Keep up the good work "Todd" Enjoying your videos so much
@@richwhit5 cheers mate 👍
Sup everyone, how are you
Not bad mate for a Sunday mornin 👍
Fine.Advantage for you: In Germany today is sunday for 2 hours...
Did you tell Neenee about the school books for sale?
Watch tomorrows video 😀👍
Used to steam sticky rice
OK.. I was right for once 😋👍
Thanks for that
G'day mate how you both going
Goin good mate, thanks 👍
I understand the little girl after 11,27. If I met someone that copied my beautiful song and returned it in that way... I would have screamed! Poor little girl! :(
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You were the only white fella in two years they forgot about you guys , haha was funny the looks such seriousness
Hi Todd, Seems like you are foreign person so you be able to walk and film around with your camera with no problem, but oppositely I'm unable to do so, 2013 I went back and visited New year celebration at phoungsavang which not far away form Moung khoun and I got caught for filming the Bull fight without permission and I can only pick one of these option leaving my camera or pay fine so I picked pay fine which cost me 500,000KIPP about $45.00 U.S so it raise my blood pressure sky high. Good luck and be safe over there.
I don't think it's because I'm a foreigner because my wife and even her Lao friends video everywhere they go and have never had any problems. Admittedly in sensitive areas such as Long Tieng it's always good to let the authorities know you're in the area and what you'll be doing. I don't know why they targeted you. 2013 is not long ago but here in Laos, a lot has changed in such a short time, maybe things would be better for you now. Was it an expensive camera?
Todd it could be, but I'm pretty sure that the Lao PDR They take advantage on the people whose born in Laos and migrated to to resettle in the western countries
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So, we need a feret scout car or an Abram's M1 to drive around Laos?
Park where you like and no traffic rules, no footpaths anymore, taken up by merchandise.
Can you get third party public liability insurance?
I think I'd be too worried about driving over there, they all seem to be trying to kill themselves on scooter's, and if it's anything like Port Moresby you'd need to get out of the country quick if you run over one of em.
What would you expect to pay an Oz speaking guide with a scout car?
Where's the town
The map in the video shows you
The “Sang Kwang Apple”(?) is probably another genus related to Apple, or more probably a type of Quince (are they fragrant?). Typically the mealy and bitter/sour fruits are left to age a spell to go soft (“Bletting”) before they are eaten. They flavour sweetens, but as they are mushy, get used in pies, conserves, etc. rather than eaten out of hand.. Another amazing village for the Laos Bucket List!
Looks like a vision of hell even with The super saturated color.
Atleast he's trying, don't see you doing anything
@@johnxina2361 I don’t let you see what I am doing.
too fast men next time you must slow
Ok 👌
Lol