The Secret Island & Hmong Village in Vang Vieng Laos
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- čas přidán 24. 11. 2023
- Absolutely FLOGGED down last night.. was so good! We were in one of the best rooms you can find in Vang Vieng.. the Dome on Secret Island. You really have to see it to understand what I mean. A most extraordinary little getaway that includes treehouse accommodation also. After a delicious breakfast we enjoy a tok tok (tractor) ride to the Hmong village nearby and learn how this village came to be.. Enjoy! The Secret Island & Hmong Village in Vang Vieng Laos
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My name is Todd and i am an Australian currently living in Laos with my wife, Neenee.
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Excellent vlog Todd. Mina and Neenee seem very happy there. The teen or young lady looked very pretty in the Hmong dress and fittings. Paul has a great location. Stay safe and healthy new family.
What a renaissance man Paul is. They need more of you and Paul spreading the good word around and being good stewards of the environment. Thank you for the wonderful video Todd.
Hope Neenee and Mina enjoyed their time there . Sending Well Wishes and Safe Travels 🙏🙏 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.
Yes! Paul is most definitely one of the good guys. Thx Jim and Harriet
What an amazing place! Thanks again for sharing this journey with us and love those black and white photos!
Bro, youve given Mina suxh a joy for life, i think its really important for Neenee especially, to sit her down with you, and look her in the eys and convince her she will never be taken back to her once poor and sad life again....Please consider
it's a wonderful glamping site 😃😄
What an Intricate outfit that young Hmong lady was wearing. Vang Vieng is such a beautiful area with the tall peaking mountain formations. Thank you for sharing a great video as usual Todd.
Garden of Eden! Thanks for the slow walk tour Todd a Nee Nee.
It was not that long ago that the government offered help to people who were living in camps in Thailand. I thought that they would be returning to very difficult times. But based on this and driving through villages that have been resettled it looks like they are doing reasonably well. It seems to me that Paul is a good neighbor.
Hi there, We LOVE your channel. Your video about helping villages is heart warming and we sent you a donation.
Thank you so much!
Hi brother,,this vid was just outstanding! The tractor ride and the Hmong community at the end were super interesting. Was unbelievable how friendly everyone was. I noticed some extraordinarily beautiful women,,the teen in her tradish outfit was was beautiful in that outfit. The mountains were amazing, that mountain you stopped to look at. There is a National Monument in Wyoming about 300 miles straight east of Yellowstone park ,,called The Devil's Tower and it looks just like that mountain you were looking at,,minus the greenery. Legend from the Lakota people say a giant grizzly bear clawed the mountain and made it look like that. If you get a chance,,you might look that up. That type of fractured columnar rock formation isnt that common. I know of a small bit my Grandpa took me to in Oregon volcano country when i was 12,,and a National Park in western Canada i saw at 14 are the only places I've seen it other than Devil's Tower,,because it's an entire mtn. Its volcanic in nature too, just 10s of thousands years older. I guess its deadly flat on top,,,in the 30s or 40 people landed a short landing plane like a Piper Cub on the top. It's very popular with climbers. If i ever make it to Lao,,i say a week or 2 in the treehouse if Mina could handle the swaying. That girl is tough,,packing all the luggage. Todd, I'll ttyl brother ...to be continued! Lol🍺🍺😁
Very nice 👍🙂
Todd, needless to say what you guys do is a beautiful way to care for people. Your observations and concerns of Mina’s demeanor while traveling are founded. Mina is so intelligent and so in tune in the Lao way. Someday she is going to bring so much back to her family and village. May the blessings continue. ❤️🙏🍻
Feels like I just went on a trip. Thanks, Todd!
What a beautiful day and good weather Todd. I enjoy watching your videos and hopefully to see you in lao soon 😊
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Another great vlog Todd
Impressive resort to
Bumpy ride was it ?
In hmong law it treditional that when you hurt some one you have to pay for their injuries and if it some time if it involve things that are frightening, you will have to do a Shaman ritual to put the soul at ease. Just think it as american law suit against stress and headache.
Great video mate .
Hello Todd and family from California !
Well what a beautiful place, from the restful and almost wacky designs of the resort that Paul has created, to the village in the foothills of the mountains, it is all idyllic, so peaceful and tranquil. Loved the story of how after the war the Laos government wanted to attract people back to Laos and gave them land according to family size. I like the idea of a travelling pig salesman. Long may this idyllic scene and way of life continue. God bless you all 😀❤🙏
Great video Todd! Yes, my husband and I agree that Mina thinks she will be left at the village. Poor thing she’s still a little insecure.
God bless you all! It’s a wonderful thing you and NeeNee are doing for her😊🩵
Thanks Jean. Yes, I think we're going to have to reassure her that that's never going to happen. 💚
Thank to share so food 🍱 with the kids.🙄❤
Absolute smasher of a video again. Todd outseed in yourself with this place opens your eyes to what's really out there. Proper chill out place. And I do like all that sound of the mountain biking bit of me that 💪🏽🤙🏽🇬🇧
Incredible cycling around this area Dave.. would be the best way to take it all in 👌
@@NowinLao yes buddy I can see it now. I can smell the air. See the mountains and the river. Oh yes the dream 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I was in Vang Vien two week ago, the video does not show how beautiful the mountains really are in person.
Geese that island is a must do Todd ol mate. It was funny seeing the pig man there selling as we saw quite a few of them on the road in our travels. Honestly people have no idea how scenic and beautiful the drive from Vang Vieng up the valley to Kasi is. Spectacular on both sides and you get a sore neck from turning left and right. 🤣 Hopefully the place can stay out of the Chinese hands as they will destroy it.
Neenee is correct. The history of these Hmongs in Vangvieng were sent back from Thailand Refugee's Camp in the '80s. Some volunteer to returned, some were forced. But most, yes, were voluntarily. Glad to see they are doing well and have some beautiful land to live on. I just hope now, the Government won't come out with some kinda issues about selling out to other foreigners, like the Chinese etc.,..
What a gorgeous place, and culture. Just found your vlog and had a mini binge. Great to see you living the best life. Sitting here at 2am in Tassie freezing my arse off so I'm a little jelly. Subbed so I can dream.
Where abouts in Tassie mate? My daughter lives in Lilydale near Launceston.
Thanks for the sub! 👍
@@NowinLao I'm in Launnie. You sound like a north Queenslander amiright?
Nah mate, from Newcastle NSW.
What a beautiful place!
Very good TODD &NENE,MINA I’m enjoying watching this video thanks to share with me. Chandaly Khamvongsa (USA)
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Awesome video, awesome place, thank you. Wish Paul a great success, I’m sure you guys’ videos have grabbed a lot of attention.
Have fun at the festival.
Thank youuuuuu!
Another great video!, I reckon you could be right about Mina being afraid you might be taking her back to her old life, looking forward to the next instalment😊
Your right ,it’s a lovely place .
What a lovely village
Nice videos
Nice resort
I just arrived in Laos!! Would be great to meet you
Will be at Khop Jai Deu restaurant tonight 👌
@@NowinLao Thanks for letting me know. I am in Pakbeng right now. I am going to go to Luang Probang by slow boat tomorrow!!
What great video in Sunday 😊...I share this with my family in aboard.
Thanks! 👍
Every country they will have their different of rule n law but to gave some land for native people to come back home is pretty generous of the government no matter what other is going to say.
Yeah,lady can be a shammen
Thanks!
Hey brother. Really appreciate what you do for us old guys. Hahahahaha. Take Neenee and Mena out for a bite to eat on me. Love you mate. Cheers ❤😂❤😊
OMG Frank! You are a very generous man.. Thank you! Just getting ready to take the girls to the That Luang (stupor) festival, so I will let them know tonight is on you. I hope you are now settled in and taking good care of yourself mate, and keeping yourself busy. It's really nice to know our videos can be helpful to many like yourself. Be well brother.. sending our love, Neenee, Mina and myself ❤❤❤
Cant stop laughing its just so aussie 24:58 Big set of Dusters there 🤣🤣
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You should voice your concerns to all the local people and government. DO NOT SELL! keep the natural beauty of this country for as long as you can. America is a perfect example of being sold. We have lost our culture and identity. Its truly sad.
Actually, NOT all Hmongs are as what you described/said. The minds of these Hmongs were born after the War, influenced by the communists minds/ways. But the calling spirits (tying your risks with blessings) are a tradition ceremony, especially after a scary moment have happened or like an accident. It's not a trap or anything. And yes, Todd, women can be Shaman. Usually only if they have a calling. You can't just decide to be one.
He was in no way implying that all Hmong people are the same.
I learn more and more about the Hmong culture , thanks to people like you🙏🙏🙏
Todd, another awesome vlog mate! ❤....would you please consider doing a video on what it will cost to retire in Laos , or what it costs to live permanently in Laos inc health, accom , food, ills etc etc. ? Thanks mate!
Todd has done a few costs of living in Lao. It is difficult to be precise as it depends on the standard of life you want and where. However I would say if you have anything over US$1K a month income, you will be fine. There is no specific "retirement visa" however it is possible to do it with the assistance of agents. You don't have to be married to a local, have a fixed income(as in Thailand, or medical insurance. If you are new to Todd's vlog and don't know me I have been here 17 years and Todd has done a total of 4 hours of video's with me and my family farm.
maybe Mina thinks you will leave her in village?? big set of dusters 55555, 1600msq is one Rai ( thai measurement)
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I think Neenee said 1600 sqm, which is the old "Rai" land unit. Another great episode!
Yes Dave, she did say 1600sqm.. I'm not familiar with a Rai.
6 Rai to the hectare, or 2.4 acres in old money@@NowinLao
It looks like Hobbiton in Lord of the Rings
Todd how long of driving to vang veing from Vientiane? Just curious. In case I travel to Vientiane would love to visit the place. Thanks for any help.
Now with the expressway, only an hour 👌
Damn! They got the land for free, and after the Hmong fought against the communist government. That’s insane! The Lao government has improved a lot!!
Up until recently everyone got land for free on the understanding that if the government needed it for development you had to give it back.
Like you I hope the area is not sold to some investor that will ruin it.
When are you going to invite uncle Roger to go a video with you?
Roger?
Shamans are not gender specific. Men and women are equally called by the spirits to serve as mediums, and they command equal respect in the community.
Thank you
I just watched a video from "Sabbatical" about the "Golden Triangle" in Lao. It was shocking 😲.
First of all it was nothing to serious , some scratches only. And She hit my car not the other way around. And i didn't want to cheap skate on her or neither her family. Without be offended what you meant with this guy is to friendly with your daughter. That's sounds pretty sick to me or do i misunderstanding
I'm pretty sure we all know your good intentions Paul. I deleted the comment you speak of. It's people who think that way are the ones we need to be wary of. Why are they thinking like that in the first place.. 🤔