🇱🇦 Pakse, this city of southern Laos is so underrated

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  • čas přidán 9. 05. 2024
  • #pakse #laos
    Hi folks, NatNomad here. An ex-Buddhist monk from Laos with a big dream of seeing the world. Throughout my time for over 10 years being a monk I kept asking myself this one question "What life is like out there beyond the monastery?" And because of this question alone made me take a big step in 2014 when I finally say goodbye to my wonderful monastic life.
    And now I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. Though I am not quite sure if I can say that I'm living my dream but you know what I'm loving my new adventure.
    Please make sure to stick with me so we can explore new exotic places together.
    Let the adventures begin!
    Thanks so much for your support.

Komentáře • 56

  • @Walaoehpaul
    @Walaoehpaul Před 2 měsíci +4

    Following your journey brings back so many sweet memories of my time spent in Laos last year.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for keeping up with my adventure 😊🙏

  • @vsp2801
    @vsp2801 Před 2 měsíci +2

    my man have fun and safe travels bro … life too short thanks for sharing awesome clip bro !

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you, I am loving this adventure bit

  • @SammyChannel-nw8tj
    @SammyChannel-nw8tj Před 2 měsíci +2

    my hometown, I was there last year. going back to Laos 🇱🇦 again next year.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      You're lucky to have such a nice city as your hometown. I always enjoyed Pakse, except on my first visit😆

  • @markpaxton3337
    @markpaxton3337 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks Nat, Pakse has some interesting architecture and a big market. Very interesting

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      The river, temples, colonial buildings and mountains surrounding it makes it a very charming place

  • @Sone2691
    @Sone2691 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I miss Pakse city, last time I was there 1980 love the city

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Wow, that was a long time ago. I hope you'll come visit someday. Very nice city and so friendly people 😊

  • @SammyChannel-nw8tj
    @SammyChannel-nw8tj Před 2 měsíci +1

    so many delicious 😋 food 🍱. Pho 🍜 are my favorite everyday.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      I've just had the fish noodle soup this morning near Watt Luang Temple. So good!

  • @paige961
    @paige961 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That pineapple looked juicy and delicious 😋 It's one of my favorite fruits. I hope the weather is better for your trip to the waterfall. Stay safe 🙏 😊

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Pineapple and mango are always up in the front hehe. The weather has been cooling down a bit after the rain.

  • @Uscitizeninlaos
    @Uscitizeninlaos Před 2 měsíci +1

    Have fun and travel safely 😊

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you, loving it so far😊

  • @sisakhonevilayphone8087
    @sisakhonevilayphone8087 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Thank you for sharing my home town ຄິດຮອດເດ ! Paksé ❤️🙏😇🤩

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Ah so you're friend this beautiful town. I hope you'll come visit Pakse soon. The old town is very nice, and people are so friendly here😊

    • @sisakhonevilayphone8087
      @sisakhonevilayphone8087 Před 2 měsíci

      ຂອບໃຈ !!! ຈະມາແທ້ soon !!!🙏😇❤️

  • @manobchao7809
    @manobchao7809 Před 2 měsíci +1

    🙏 ສະບາຍດີ! Well, I recently had my motorcycle trip from Cambodia-Lao. It is a wonderful experience. I had visited Pakse, Paksong, Salavan, Sovannakhet, Vientiane, Vang vieng, & Luang Prabang. I missed out one place from my list, Phonsovan; hopefully going back one day.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Wow, what a dream. I've always wanted to do that, my last attempt failed when I reached Muang La haha. I'll try again when the weather gets cooler. You're so brave.

    • @manobchao7809
      @manobchao7809 Před 2 měsíci

      @@natnomad Yeah, the hot weather was terrible; and also it was bad timing because it was burning season as you mentioned in your videos. Anyway, I thought that I just took the opportunity of Sangkran holiday to see your country, Lao. You’ve got great contents. You can do it! 👏

  • @620EDA
    @620EDA Před 2 měsíci

    Another great video! We haven't been to Pakse in several years. It was 44 degrees! So hot! Take care and stay safe from the intense heat. All the best to you!

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you. Yes, the heat was unbearable. The early evening walk along the Mekong river was nice with the breeze. What a lovely. I'm so glad to see it again after the Covid.

  • @LaoSoftware
    @LaoSoftware Před 2 měsíci +1

    Southern Laos has many beautiful waterfalls. The most famous is the Khone Falls that famous chef Gordon Ramsay has filmed there.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      I thought of going there many times. Hopefully someday

  • @marcusmaunula5018
    @marcusmaunula5018 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Now that Gordon Ramsay has crowned Laos the nr 1 culinary destination you should do a pure Food tour. Every local specialty covered :D. Apparently Vietnam was no2 so you can do some detours there.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ha, I've already gained weight since last week traveling in the south because the food are soooo good

    • @marcusmaunula5018
      @marcusmaunula5018 Před 2 měsíci

      @@natnomad You are a former Monk. Intermittent fasting is king haha

  • @mani_khao_phongoudom
    @mani_khao_phongoudom Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nat, please go visit Thakhek! It's nice town. I was born there!

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I've heard a lot of nice things about Thakhek, I'll definitely pay a visit someday😊

    • @mani_khao_phongoudom
      @mani_khao_phongoudom Před 2 měsíci

      @@natnomad yes, it's nice and small town....not too busy with traffic. I like it more than Vientiane.

  • @TheWanderingKid
    @TheWanderingKid Před 2 měsíci

    I’ve been eyeing the south of Laos for a while now. Pakse is so raw and laidback on your video, bro.
    Sure looks like a charming city in the south 😊

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Pakse is by far my third favorite is in Laos. I didn't like it when I first came. Then, after spending more and more time, I fell in love with it. Chill and laid back vibe

  • @BadMedizin
    @BadMedizin Před 2 měsíci +2

    ❤👍👍👍🙏

  • @johnmongkhounsavath3678
    @johnmongkhounsavath3678 Před 2 měsíci

    👍👍👍

  • @SammyChannel-nw8tj
    @SammyChannel-nw8tj Před 2 měsíci +1

    you speak English so perfectly. and well..

  • @zhongyijiang8765
    @zhongyijiang8765 Před 2 měsíci +2

    come to visit China one day !

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      I've always wanted. Hopefully sooner😊

  • @buntonvlogging-cg7lb
    @buntonvlogging-cg7lb Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @leechuang9630
    @leechuang9630 Před 2 měsíci

    My first clip watching you! U said u r a real Lao & living in Laos ( Luangprabang ) as well. How come your English is perfect? I need to watch more of your video clips to find out I guess. Cheers! See ya! 😎😋😎

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for your compliment. Big smile here🙂.
      Back in the day when I was a monk, i was very lucky because this guy from the USA came to my temple in Luang Prabang and he set up free English class where i studied with him for 8 months. That's where i picked my accent🙂
      Thanks for following my adventure. I hope you are enjoying it🙏

  • @PoPo-gw6tz
    @PoPo-gw6tz Před měsícem

    ❤🇱🇦❤️🇱🇦❤️🇱🇦❤️

  • @sorntour
    @sorntour Před 2 měsíci

    Sabaidee bro

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Sabaidee, I've been enjoying your videos lately.

  • @chongyang6547
    @chongyang6547 Před měsícem

    Wow ! U are lao from Louang prabang but your English is excellent , congratulations !

  • @aungmyintoo4635
    @aungmyintoo4635 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I thought you are Asian Australian 😅 Never knew you are Laotian.
    Anyway, I think Laos is one of the last Asian frontier like Bhutan, Nepal or Uzbekistan. It seems so mystery and full of surprise.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před 2 měsíci

      Awe...I hope you will come visit Laos someday. Rainy reason is the best time, in my opinion. Nice and green

  • @vincelow2972
    @vincelow2972 Před měsícem

    Hi ..Currently At Savannakhet… wanting to go Pakse tomorrow . In the video.u took mini van. Where did u take? How’s the frequency?
    I was at the bus terminal and it stated 7 am and17.30pm. But I have heard horrible story of taking bus.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před měsícem

      I took at the same bus station where I arrived.
      I can't remember how often but I believe it's every hour. Please have a look at the video in Pakse, I explained about it at the beginning of the video

    • @vincelow2972
      @vincelow2972 Před měsícem

      @@natnomad Thank you brother.
      Yesterday when I arrived at Savan bus terminal from Thakhet (by mini van) I asked and was told only bus at 7am n 17.30pm. I just came to the same bus terminal n I saw the counter for mini van to Pakse… as in your video . 8am first van .
      Kop hai mak nong.
      May you be happy and healthy .

    • @vincelow2972
      @vincelow2972 Před měsícem

      Oh btw. for those who watched the video n read this…
      I was at bus terminal before 7am . Bought the 8am van ticket .
      Went for breakfast n reached the terminal 7.40am. the van was about to leave and was already full.
      The driver told me to take the next one which is 8.45am
      So do reach the terminal much earlier.

    • @natnomad
      @natnomad  Před měsícem

      Oh that's kind of stressful. Hope you'll get on the next bus ok. Thanks for sharing your experience

    • @vincelow2972
      @vincelow2972 Před měsícem

      @@natnomad they put me on the next bus 9.45am. However it left at 9.15 when it was almost full
      So people … do reach the terminal early.