Children of the Poor | Laos Back Roads & Hmong Villages E29

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • FINAL EPISODE !!
    Longxane Laos. Beautiful riverside village in the province of Xaysomboun and home to many Hmong and Khmu.. who are, not only some of the poorest, but some of the friendliest and welcoming people in Laos.
    Children of the Poor | Laos Back Roads & Hmong Villages E29
    Everyday life in Laos, we live in Vientiane, Now in Lao with Lao wife, Neenee Lao life living in Laos capturing the Lao lifestyle, daily life in Lao, where to go in Laos, travel destinations, Laos tourism, customs, Lao development and how people live in Laos in their travel Laos videos and travel vlogs. Now to Lao, Vlogging Laos S.E.Asia !!
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Komentáře • 105

  • @neeneelaolife7131
    @neeneelaolife7131 Před měsícem +7

    Longxan ເປັນເມືອງນ້ອຍໆທີ່ໜ້າທ່ອງທ່ຽວ,ຂ້ອຍມັກໄປຢ້ຽມຢາມຊາວບ້ານທີ່ໜູ່ບ້ານຕັ້ງຢູ່ບໍລິເວນແຄມແມ່ນ້ຳຊາວບ້ານເຜົ່າຂະມຸທີ່ນີ້Friendly ຫຼາຍ ເຖິງວ່າເຂົາເຈົ້າຈະທຸກຍາກແຕ່ກໍ່ຮູ້ສຶກວ່າເຂົາເຈົ້າມີຄວາມສຸກຫຼາຍຍິ້ມແຍ້ມແຈ່ມໃສ ສະເໜີ.
    Longxan is a small town that is attractive for tourists. I like to visit the villagers who are located near the river. The villagers here are very friendly. Although they are poor, I feel that they are very happy and smile always.

    • @blasblasblas2094
      @blasblasblas2094 Před měsícem

      Looks like you guys are having so much fun everywhere you go and the local people are so welcoming. That's like paradise to me.

  • @grahamessen736
    @grahamessen736 Před měsícem +15

    Can't think of a better way for you guys to spend my small monthly donation, the joy on the children's faces receiving these items tells the story, no words needed. Thank you Todd and Nee Nee for making the world a better place one child at a time.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      Thank you Graham, much appreciated mate 🙏

  • @lyradm1
    @lyradm1 Před měsícem +1

    Just awesome work you folks are doing for the less fortunate people.

  • @bobjuniel8683
    @bobjuniel8683 Před měsícem +3

    I bought a four stage UV water filter system for a Thai family, and I am aware that two other households now also bottle water from it.
    Buying drinking water at even at 30 cents a litre is beyond poor families. In rural areas where pesticides are used and water is brown from dirt and plant matter, the more filtration the better.
    I cannot convince them to re use glass bottles instead of re using plastic bottles that may emit carcinogenic chemicals that can cause death before old age. Even explaining that plastic containers, especially in Asian heat, can cause damage to the endocrine/hormone system chemically castrating the men does not register. Plastic bottles are light to carry, glass is heavy.
    A community water filter for 3 or 4 houses is a major boost to community health, and not buying bottled water is a big budget saver.
    A clever beneficiary would lobby the Lao government. It would be hard to compete with the bottled water companies like Coca Cola and Chang Beer.
    I look down and say, "Life was meant to be hard."

  • @ballistic350
    @ballistic350 Před měsícem +8

    Thank you Todd and your wife for recognizing my hmong people everywhere you go

  • @user-hq8dd8ku8q
    @user-hq8dd8ku8q Před měsícem +1

    The women in these villages are fit slim healthy and beautiful, a great place to call home if a man is looking a for fantastic lifestyle, cycling northern Laos has been a massive highlight in my Adventures

  • @apolloorosco6852
    @apolloorosco6852 Před měsícem +12

    That's what it's all about , seeing those smiles makes me want to smile. 😀

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Před měsícem +12

    Doing God's work Todd. You , Neenee and Mina . You are legends. And to meet the friendliest people from Hmong . That's a special bond you never forget. Great Video as always. ❤ Jim and Harriet

    • @disb0iin510
      @disb0iin510 Před měsícem

      I’m hoping that Todd is really doing god’s work and not CIA

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem +2

      You got me.. yeah, I'm CIA 😐😏

  • @billpeterson178
    @billpeterson178 Před měsícem +4

    Found myself sitting here, actually smiling out loud. The kids faces, amazing.

  • @agentmmarts3059
    @agentmmarts3059 Před měsícem +1

    Todd Hale's is God's sent to Laos. Awesome job there Comrade.

  • @meksavanhmanivong2493
    @meksavanhmanivong2493 Před měsícem +5

    👍👈Todd !! Beautiful kids! Very happy kids! Good on Todd

  • @geraldmoore9275
    @geraldmoore9275 Před měsícem

    The wife was right this time. All the children along the river having fun. So many loved the gifts, note books and books. The hats and clothes went fast. Great job all five of you. ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

  • @terranceyeo3087
    @terranceyeo3087 Před měsícem +8

    look how they got excited for books

    • @Vinnie101a
      @Vinnie101a Před měsícem

      Yes indeed. Thirsty for knowledge. Love it.

  • @ewengillies9826
    @ewengillies9826 Před měsícem

    Those kids are so humble but so thankful it does one's heart good to see a generation like that. The West can learn so much from them. We get the same from the Thai and Filipino kids and their families. Great work guys so rewarding. Bushyboy Oz.

  • @roberttee9790
    @roberttee9790 Před měsícem

    Bravo sir. Excellent work. All of you. We could feel the love through the tv. 👍👍💛💛

  • @user-xi8hs8dv6m
    @user-xi8hs8dv6m Před měsícem +1

    ❤️ crazy love

  • @wiccanfpv
    @wiccanfpv Před měsícem +4

    Amazing video Tod,in tears again.Sending love.

  • @smudger4497
    @smudger4497 Před měsícem +3

    lovely happy people a good video thank you 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @donaldthomas7753
    @donaldthomas7753 Před měsícem

    Fantastic! Children with a desire and love to learn. This episode was so lovely, and the children were so excited to see you all. As always, loved the black and white photos. E29 was great and looking towards E30. Thanks, Todd.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      Hey Donald 👋 Unfortunately that is it for this series. Only a debriefing video to come with Jeremy & Claire back in Vientiane a couple of days after we returned to Vientiane. A video I think you will enjoy though. So happy you enjoyed riding along with us on this adventure. Not too long now until the next.. Start packing! 😉👍

  • @robertmcquade6251
    @robertmcquade6251 Před měsícem

    What a great little village

  • @jacquelinesullivan5873
    @jacquelinesullivan5873 Před měsícem

    Yes😊😊😊good to see you are wearing a hat . Haha. Great vlogs as per usual showing great country scenery.

  • @graemeaylward8313
    @graemeaylward8313 Před měsícem +2

    Wow Todd and the gang, what an epic vlog to end the series with. It has been a long and dusty road for you guys but for us at home it has been a wonderful adventure at every twist and turn. For me this episode summed up the whole trip. Your love for the people of the Hill tribes and this part of Laos is evident and that is reciprocated by all those you meet. I think that it was very fitting that your generosity was rewarded by the village people who wanted to show their gratitude to these caring, farangs, and invited you to share a beer laos with them! The thirst for knowledge that the children have is amazing and one hopes that their true potential can be realised in due course. Mina is a shining example of how, given the right environment, her thirst for knowledge and dedication to study can bear fruits. It was good that Jeremy and Clare could join you on this trip, which added another dimension. As always, thank you for taking us along with you. You, Neenee and now Mina are legends! God bless you and all the people that you have encountered on your journey. 😀❤🙏

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      Was awesome having you along for the ride Graeme.. now for the next one! 😉👍

  • @teoschatz8430
    @teoschatz8430 Před měsícem +1

    🤗🙏🏼!
    Great video, enjoyed it, thank you. Those logs at the market, I believe they use them as a fire starter.
    Take care, and stay well.

  • @rodolfopalma2973
    @rodolfopalma2973 Před měsícem +3

    Watching from 🇨🇦 love your content

  • @peterhoward7521
    @peterhoward7521 Před měsícem +5

    my old girlfriend and I used to sing Vans song crazy love to each other after a few wines, still brings a tear.I know you have been told many times what a wonderful thing you are doing in Laos, just add me to the list.peter.

  • @elizabethwilsonwall1049
    @elizabethwilsonwall1049 Před měsícem

    I love that the kids were so thrilled to receive books! I hope you will go visit Robin who makes the beanies when you are in OZ!

  • @sourivathphonthepsone
    @sourivathphonthepsone Před měsícem +1

    hey FC from Canada love your video cheer

  • @chiccenhawkc
    @chiccenhawkc Před měsícem +1

    💯🔥💙👍

  • @scottgordon1781
    @scottgordon1781 Před měsícem

    Brought tears to my eyes :-)

  • @BadMedizin
    @BadMedizin Před měsícem +1

    ❤👍👍👍🙏

  • @randyhogsed3654
    @randyhogsed3654 Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful ! I wish that I had a dozen of them. Lao kids that is. I guess that I should say, I wish that I could Afford a dozen. LOL

  • @mrvang8077
    @mrvang8077 Před měsícem +2

    Very much appreciative of what you're doing there for those villages. God bless you brother.

  • @ayangdidi5524
    @ayangdidi5524 Před měsícem

    As usual, you Todd and Madame NiNi are like "Père and Mère Noel" bringing happiness to these poorvpopulations of Laos forgotten by selfish rulers from Vientiane.😊

  • @richardsimpson7776
    @richardsimpson7776 Před měsícem +2

    That brought back great memories. Beer Lao, Beer Lao getting invited into a little party. Food, alcohol and karaoke.

    • @Vinnie101a
      @Vinnie101a Před měsícem +1

      They have so little. But they want to share their happiness.

  • @kingkongkingkong4718
    @kingkongkingkong4718 Před měsícem +2

    Those kids are fearless 😂😂
    But that’s how you kill time in rulers area

  • @Wapiman
    @Wapiman Před měsícem +3

    Orady says the small trees are rubber. I think these must be for transplanting.

  • @nevillelomas6368
    @nevillelomas6368 Před měsícem +3

    Hey Todd, making a lot of people happy there . Good work Todd Neenee and Mina. Take care Nev

  • @jamessaechao7026
    @jamessaechao7026 Před měsícem

    May god bless your heart, you have a big heart

  • @urbanfrit
    @urbanfrit Před měsícem

    I've said this before, I know, but you've done it again.
    That was your best episode yet.
    How did 40 minutes go so quick? I could happily watch another couple of hours ❤

  • @rksaulsmd
    @rksaulsmd Před měsícem +3

    Humor is universal!

  • @terranceyeo3087
    @terranceyeo3087 Před měsícem +4

    hello todd,nee nee, mina

  • @scotbownes5627
    @scotbownes5627 Před měsícem

    Love it 👍🙂

  • @ckwicko
    @ckwicko Před měsícem +3

    FIFO Back at work and rewarded with another great video to watch. Love it 👍

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem +1

      Happy to keep you entertained while away at work mate. Take care 👍

  • @vernsaeteurn1
    @vernsaeteurn1 Před měsícem

    Hi Todd, I am Iu Mien or Yao from Laos, and I am now living in America. I am FC of your channel. I follow you everywhere in Laos. You go to the Hmong and Khamu villages, but I don’t see you going to the Iu Mien or Yao villages. Would you mind going to Iu Mien or Yao villages to see what the Iu Mien people look like?

  • @keithhowell4138
    @keithhowell4138 Před měsícem

    Another great video.🇦🇺

  • @keosay6608
    @keosay6608 Před měsícem

    Amazing adventure Tod ..thank you ❤️

  • @hadynjeffrey8210
    @hadynjeffrey8210 Před měsícem

    Great video smiled all the way through ❤️

  • @Walt-ck5qn
    @Walt-ck5qn Před měsícem

    Todd & Neenee, great work you're doing over there for impoverished children and families. Makes others feel good in the hope of seeing people paying it forward as the two of you do. Blessings to you! Such welcoming, hospitable, friendly people despite their circumstances. I can understand your description and opinion of them. I totally agree with you. Didn't know of the Khmu people until I watched this video, though familiar with the Hmong. Good looking produce! Surprised to see fish there, how close are they to a water source to fish? Interesting and very enjoyable video! Continued safe travels!

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      Hi Walt.. yes, the Khmu are the true indigenous people of Laos and unfortunately in many cases the poorest. Even though Laos is landlocked fish are plentiful because of so many rivers and streams here. Any other seafood is imported from Thailand or Vietnam

  • @asiane
    @asiane Před 29 dny

    Those wood are not to smell. It's to help 'Started' fire faster.

  • @BobMelsimpleliving.
    @BobMelsimpleliving. Před měsícem +2

    Todd it sounds like you are getting very good with the local language. 👍👍It does make a lot of since living there. I bet Mina is teaching you. 😁

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem +1

      You're right.. I am picking more up off Mina 👍

  • @scottgordon1781
    @scottgordon1781 Před měsícem

    And all out with the language and banter , had the ladies laughing :-)
    Not really heard all that from you before :-)

  • @tomhorn6156
    @tomhorn6156 Před měsícem

    Is,n it strange, We all human small or big. Got to love us :-)

  • @yingxiong7495
    @yingxiong7495 Před měsícem

    Love you guys

  • @alastairross9628
    @alastairross9628 Před měsícem

    Maybe poor in monetary terms and possessions but "rich" in many other ways. What a welcome from the kids 💖

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      Absolutely right mate. Cash poor.. but rich in lifestyle and culture 👌

  • @keithmuckchucker6468
    @keithmuckchucker6468 Před měsícem

    Another awesome video Todd and co🙏

  • @gavreynolds2689
    @gavreynolds2689 Před měsícem

    Hey Todd another great video mate. I've seen those types of beautiful kids on my travels in various "poorer" countries where they don't have a lot but their smiles are from ear to ear. Hey mate are you going to be in Vientiane during June? I've got a month trip planned starting in Bangkok but Laos is not far away and I've never been there and would like to say hello if possible?

  • @paulwooster3590
    @paulwooster3590 Před měsícem

    Wonderful video.

  • @mtnmandeluxe5429
    @mtnmandeluxe5429 Před měsícem

    Howdy Todd,,what an extraordinarily friendly village. Man those people and the kids were just happy to see you guys. I dont think my niece was having fun at the village beerfest. She really flinched from the woman trying to to touch her. I really cant blame her. Its gotta be kinda tough being a rock star at 7. She was herself at the restaurant,,❤❤❤❤ so all is well. Was that village extra trashy or was that just me? Recycling at the guest house 👍👍👍👍👍,, happy you guys had a nice trip. Ttyl,,,Marlon

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      It wasn't you mate.. it was extra trashy 🫤

  • @toddhendley67
    @toddhendley67 Před měsícem

    Thanks!

    • @toddhendley67
      @toddhendley67 Před měsícem

      Todd there's a special place for you in both Heaven and Nirvana. I can't wait to turn 60 in 33 months, retire to Udonthani with my wife and have beers with you. Please keep supporting those who both need and deserve it. Cheers mate from your redneck friend in West Virginia, USA.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks again Todd, champion 💪

  • @donaldplagge9675
    @donaldplagge9675 Před měsícem

    Cassava growing where you were looking

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem +1

      Nah.. that's not cassava Donald. Cassava has a more spear shaped leaf that's darker green and much bushier at that height. 👍

  • @Wapiman
    @Wapiman Před měsícem +1

    We went to the Salavan cave yesterday with another foreigner (Aussie) who married up. Great cave. Can you easily point me to your video of the cave? I think it was in a Big Wet Tour but it's not jumping out.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      A cave in Salavan.. 🤔 I can't recall going to a cave in that province, Skip. Do you have a name for it?

    • @Wapiman
      @Wapiman Před měsícem

      @@NowinLao Phouphasouk. I know that when I saw your video that I wanted to visit. I would like to add some positive comments to encourage people to visit. Okay if you don't remember. I'll go through Big Wet. I hope that I see something soon where Neenee is walking without pain.

    • @Wapiman
      @Wapiman Před měsícem

      It was in the video where you climbed up the bombed bridge. I have added my comments.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      @@Wapiman Aahhhh yeahh.. Had forgotten about that one. Great cave!!Here's the vid mate czcams.com/video/oRlhilAoIRY/video.htmlsi=jVHNnGyW0RhQ63xP

  • @bobjuniel8683
    @bobjuniel8683 Před měsícem +1

    Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day, give him a fishing line and he eats for a year.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem +2

      For sure.. but in rural villages where everybody can fish and grow their own food, where does the money come from to buy clothing, school books, cooking oils etc ?
      These people aren't starving Bob, they're cash poor.

    • @Vinnie101a
      @Vinnie101a Před měsícem +1

      Only gets to eat if he is a better fisherman than me.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      @@Vinnie101a 😆👍

  • @Bobwa2008
    @Bobwa2008 Před měsícem +1

    The kids had a good laugh 🤣 with the bra. The man sings pretty good.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      He had a great voice mate 👍

  • @LesBurgess1867
    @LesBurgess1867 Před měsícem

    They dont have a pot to p@ss in ...but they have beer Lao and a night club in the garden ...love their style 👌🍻

  • @chinadave2854
    @chinadave2854 Před měsícem

    Todd they look like kangaroo rats we have them in the desert here in California looks the same to me lol

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem

      Good protein source 😉👍

  • @donbrashsux
    @donbrashsux Před měsícem

    Nice to see the Ladyboy coming out frm within Todd 😂😂

  • @disb0iin510
    @disb0iin510 Před měsícem +2

    Todd, I hope you don’t work for CIA. These tribal people suffered tremendously and lost a lot of family members during secret war of Laos. Especially Hmong tribe lost the most. Now you get see and show the world how French colonialism did to these tribal people. Each family had to pay a head tax to French colonizer every year. Some families are so poor they had to sell their children to pay their taxes or face prosecution by French soldiers.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před měsícem +1

      Damn! ..my cover is blown 🫤

  • @SamuelPiette-yd7kf
    @SamuelPiette-yd7kf Před 10 dny

    Great job may you remain blessed forever, please do you have Facebook or Instagram.

  • @SamuelPiette-yd7kf
    @SamuelPiette-yd7kf Před 10 dny

    Great job may you remain blessed forever, please do you have Facebook or Instagram.

  • @SamuelPiette-yd7kf
    @SamuelPiette-yd7kf Před 10 dny

    Great job may you remain blessed forever, please do you have Facebook or Instagram.

    • @NowinLao
      @NowinLao  Před 10 dny

      @@SamuelPiette-yd7kf Thank you.. links in the description, or search Now in Lao' on both 👌