Have you got any funny travel stories where you didn't know about the local customs in that country? Share them below 😜
@JupiterKnight
2 жыл бұрын
k lol
@susanhuber1932
2 жыл бұрын
Lao refugees and their families living in the United States still take their shoes off and ask their guests to do so before entering their home.
@jimmystar6730
2 жыл бұрын
I heard that Lao gov prohibits sexual relationships between Lao nationals and foreigners, is that true?
@sunlightsoilwater
2 жыл бұрын
@@jimmystar6730 If you are not married. It used to be a $300 fine, but I don't know what it is now. The law is till in effect. Before I married my wife [a Lao national] I went to visit her at her apartment. That night the police came looking for me. A neighbor likely ratted me out. I wasn't there, but they harassed my in laws for a while. The best part is that my sister-in-law's boyfriend was in the apartment. He is Thai, so they told the police that he was an uncle. Apparently he was really scared.
@sunlightsoilwater
2 жыл бұрын
When my wife [a Lao national] and I moved to Korea I took her to the beach. She saw a flock of gulls sitting on the beach and lots of people walking on the boardwalk. She looked for a while and then asked me "How come the people are not hunting those birds?" Another time about 8 or 10 magpies had flown into the windows of the building where I worked. We were walking into the building when she saw this. I had to [100 % true] drag her away by the arm all the while she is saying "They are fresh ! It's a waste of good meat !". She wanted to take them home and cook them. I was on a very good salary and told her I would take her to the grocery store. She comes from a very poor family. Poor hungry people do not make good conservationists. They eat everything. I have eaten MANY things I didn't even know were on the menu prior to living in Asia.
@kphan2237
2 жыл бұрын
Funny Story - Born in the rural (jungle) of Laos, my dad was used to hunting for food straight off the jungle! I remember eating snakes, rats, lizards, Komodo dragon, opossums, birds, cicadas, grasshoppers, crickets, cow dung beetles, ant eggs, squirrels, raccoons, and more. Our 1st month arriving in the US (California), another family (who’s been in the US longer) took us out fishing! During midday my dad came back to camp area with an animal in his hand and excitedly said “hey, everyone, I caught us a raccoon, we will have a nice raccoon larb tonight since no fish caught so far!” The Asian-American friend yelled “OMG! Let it go right now, that’s a skunk! Cannot eat that! You will stink!” My dad thought it was an American raccoon due to its darker color with white stripe. Back in Laos (maybe still now) don’t think skunk exist in Laos, so we had no idea! Sure enough, after letting the skunk go, my dad had skunk smell on him for 1 whole week despite many showers, shampoos, and soaps LOL!
@TravelsonToast
2 жыл бұрын
Hilarious 😂😂 thanks for sharing!
@Userxx-xo23
2 жыл бұрын
So funny! That is classic! 😅😂🤣❤️
@susanhuber1932
2 жыл бұрын
There are quite a few Lao refugees and families where we live. Once we took a young couple to the zoo. At almost every animal they asked us if we had ever eaten that. If they had in Laos they tried to tell us what it tasted like.
@SuperTruthful
2 жыл бұрын
tomatoe sauce bath and it will remove the skunk odor.
@laressa4994
Жыл бұрын
That's hilarious! Thanks for sharing!
@michaelgeorge819
Жыл бұрын
1) don't honk your horn 2) don't wear shoes in someone's house 3) don't argue with local police 4) no PDA 5) don't hike w/o guide
@boxingmonkey8621
25 күн бұрын
Nice one Saved me sometime And pretty run of the mill stuff 👍🏼
@richardmartel5120
Жыл бұрын
I've lived here for 8 years, great place, these guys give really good advice. Be respectful, be prepared to wait sometimes, don't walk around shirt off, and most importantly if you visit a temple, make a donation even if it's small. Enjoy !!
@saihal8657
2 жыл бұрын
This is a very sensible and definitely helpful to those who haven’t yet been to Laos. Well done guys. 👍👍👍❤️❤️
@sycp.6556
2 жыл бұрын
Nowadays, there are changes due to impacts of western cultures. However, what you both said are true and always be traditionally in the fact of Lao Culture for 1-4th and the 5th, of course if you're new comers to your jungle destinations in adventures. Stay safe Mario and Olivia.
@chaythavisoukboualay5348
2 жыл бұрын
We appreciate so much you understand our culture.
@kuntakinte4802
2 жыл бұрын
love your couple, love your consistancy of uploading contents. wish you guys all happy.
@TravelsonToast
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🙂
@kikujirofromkyoto
2 жыл бұрын
Honking! Beeping not allowed??? 😂 This is my place!! I lived in Hunan province in China for a year and I ended up in hospital after 2 months because the noise made me sick..People were honking past my window in the middle of the night.
@HEALTHEDUCATIONANDINSPIRATION
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your presenting about Laos, from this video both of you really know about Lao, i'm very impress on you, God bless both of you. Please keep go on to travel more in Laos and present more about Laos, i'll always follow you. Thank you🙏
@aliyas3711
2 жыл бұрын
Sveiki from Laos! It was interesting and funny to hear your own story while learning things you should never do in Lao!
@akhasithsychantha2292
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great topic... Stay well!
@lemeejean1231
2 жыл бұрын
Two more "not-to-do" important things in Laos: Never touch the head of somebody. Only do it for "deknoï"= children. Never point at something with your shoes (foot) at the "dtalat"=market. And normally, when having to cross on front of some people, you have to bend down your upper body. Tanmo Breton.
@phelotkhaneyoumagul7689
2 жыл бұрын
These are very important!
@Nico-bu8uv
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t get the last point. Could you explain it?
@cyon6604
2 жыл бұрын
@@Nico-bu8uv it's only refer to the elders , it's consider disrespectful if we don't bend down our body
@EpitomeOfLigma
2 жыл бұрын
It's sounds more like a manner than a rule
@lucipherjohnson
10 ай бұрын
I noticed it on the slow boat when the locals were walking up the middle of the boat. Now you know. Thank you.
@MichaelHarbone
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, now it's time for "Top 5 Things You Shoudl Do In Laos"
@ottusa4823
2 жыл бұрын
Took the thought right off my head.
@mauisunrise8092
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear you have some wonderful supporters ❤️ ❗️ This is the first time viewing your videos. Seems 👍 like they will be outstanding❗️
@TravelsonToast
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 🙂
@brianbaccam8007
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see y’all on the move again n more videos
@youtub3ian728
Жыл бұрын
All the things you mentioned except the 5th one are also valid for Japan.
@pabloyvieng
2 жыл бұрын
I so agree with you guys, I've been to Lao several times and my wife told me RULE #1 no public affection, no hugging, kissing, holding hands or NOTHING at all when it comes to public affection.
@johnnybgood3724
2 жыл бұрын
That's a mumble jumble story.
@susanhuber1932
2 жыл бұрын
We took a couple from Laos to get married at the municipal court in Wisconsin. The judge not understanding their culture tried to get them to hold hands. They were so embarrassed. We tried to explain but the judge didn't understand.
@pabloyvieng
2 жыл бұрын
@@susanhuber1932 True story
@ninalopez5994
2 жыл бұрын
I agree always highly respect when you are in other countries. It's okay to hold your girlfriend or boyfriend hand in Laos👍👍you guys have fun and be safe
@ThekiBoran
Жыл бұрын
At the border check point in Poi Pet Cambodia I was taken out of line and into a room with 2 border patrol. They said I needed to pay them $20 or so. I asked why, they said so they could buy beer. I paid and went on my way. True story.
@ThekiBoran
Жыл бұрын
In Cairo it's just the opposite, I saw a van driving down a residential street just honking all the way, and he was the only vehicle driving on the street. Near Tahrir square I saw 2 cars side swipe each other and neither vehicle stopped, they just put their hands out the window as if to say what the hell and then they just drove off. LOL!
@thimmccarthy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼
@joshuarizalforeman816
Жыл бұрын
I lived/worked in Laos for a year when I was in my early 20s - 1992-3 - when foreigners were an oddity. I loved it. I was walking to work one day when I stopped off at a roadside shack for a coffee. I visited it a few times and then, out of nowhere, I was invited to come to the garden to join the family (or what I thought was the family) for dinner. Turns out it was a restaurant but the entrance was on the opposite side to the 'entrance' I had been using. It turned out that I had been getting my coffee from the staff restroom, much to the hilarity of the staff who had been pocketing my cash. It was only when an older lady found out and chastised the people who had been 'serving' me that I was let in on the joke. And it was a pretty funny joke because, if nothing else, the Lao people do like a good laugh. I still used the staff entrance, though, whenever I dined there, which was frequently.
@TravelsonToast
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 thanks for sharing man
@agentmmarts3059
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Hope next will be Don'ts.
@portline3
2 жыл бұрын
One more thing I think could be important to mention here, Laos is a socialist country so be careful what you photograph. Anything military or strgically sensitive is usually a no no. I used to photograph trains in Eastern Europe pre 1990 & know only too well just how hazderdous this can be. Just my two pennyworth. 👍
@BreakawayBites
2 жыл бұрын
The only thing that caught my attention....... The bottle of Beer Lao on the table.... LOL ..... Nice... Stay safe people. Cheerio!
@davidt8786
2 жыл бұрын
Great to know.... 😊
@fasteddy60
2 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks for sharing 👍 😁
@melluzi
2 жыл бұрын
Expected the same as in Cambodia but turns out it's totally opposite although both are Buddhist countries. Greetings from Latvia.
@nonamenarrator3260
Жыл бұрын
Saw that beer Lao, and instantly got thirsty 😂😂. Good times in Laos. Hope to be back soon!
@alexwongkuanmeng5564
2 жыл бұрын
Care to ask you guys, when the High Speed Rail starting to operate from Vientiane to China?
@davidmiller1627
2 жыл бұрын
Opens for freight on December 3rd 2021. No word yet as to when the boarders will open for tourists. I personally think (and this is purely conjecture ) they may open for tourists in January or February of 2022.
@sithvlv8391
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@CameronBang-nm9yi
Жыл бұрын
my mom actually own the laos country there's lizards there everywhere and your lucky that my mom own laos and I'm her child
@0nly5mins
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't expect number 1 at all but is very true 👏👏
@EddieGillies-lj8dp
Ай бұрын
We don't beep our horn in Australia.
@Orionbell1977
2 жыл бұрын
GREAT ADVISER & INFORMATION …
@nickigidosihalath4928
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏🙏🙏
@easylifechanel386
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are doing well in Laos you guys will learn more things about Laos enjoy and be safe travels in Laos
@bounnhongsiripannha1151
2 жыл бұрын
The deaths from COVID-19 in Laos are overwhelmed climbing to 132 deaths and right now is kind a cold season stay warm drink a lot hot tea w/honey/ginger a lot vitamin-c intake stay away from the cold beer for a minute.Wishing you both have a nice thanksgiving.
@misstara9838
2 жыл бұрын
Zinc mineral will help too and vitamin D
@djai3782
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are very positive
@tavisitmaneevong1743
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for let peoples known good job bro
@Yxntay_
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Laos🇱🇦
@insomphoupiak
2 жыл бұрын
Good job! guys.
@nickfreeman9751
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Laos 🇱🇦
@kesiniajatv
Жыл бұрын
i was visiting Luang namtha Bokeo Viantiene luang prabang thats place city so nice using laos train is better for traveling iao . ouw dont forget to buy beer lao 😅
@winwinners3947
2 жыл бұрын
Love you both flightingw
@joyxam8399
2 жыл бұрын
You do good job Thank You
@_x_Nezuko_Kamado_x
2 жыл бұрын
But am Laos my family is Laos too
@LivingNomad
Жыл бұрын
Got used to riding in Vietnam and Phillipines. Been riding in Laos for 5 minutes and already had to bribe the police for running red light 😂 asked for 300,000 kip thought that was a rip off only gave him 500 kip and he accepted it
@BoomBam1.50
2 жыл бұрын
Oh perfect
@masterk5372
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video guys 👍👍👍and I would want people to take off there shoes too if they come in my house
@phillipleblanc7823
2 жыл бұрын
I've been living in Laos since 2006 and some of your advice is a little dated. Honking your horn at other motorists is quite normal now. Usually it is a short respectful honk to let others know you are close and passing by. Public displays of affection are normal, especially with the younger kids who are completely hooked into western culture and live on their smart phones. When I first moved here a woman couldn't bare her shoulders, now the new fashion is they have shirts in shops with the shoulders cut out. I'm not talking about heavy necking, but holding hands and such is normal. Hiking is fine. Stay on the paths and there are unlimited jungle paths to hike.
@IdkWhatMane
7 ай бұрын
I live in Laos look ສະບາຍດີ
@touikingsada4639
2 жыл бұрын
good on ya guys
@williamstropicalfarm5082
2 жыл бұрын
Shoes in a house. I think everyone would know that when going to a buddhist country. Maybe it's my age, but usually people read up on a place before you plan your trip. Don't they sell lonely planet guides any more? Who would argue with any police officer in any country??? Also, sticking your feet out at other people or not crossing your legs when sat sown. Finally, slapping someone around the neck or head. Or putting your arm in a friendly way near the head.. Finally don't point at people. Lastly when people are discussing something sad or traumatic like a death or accident, they wil often smile as they are recalling a story or event.
@schoolssection
Жыл бұрын
In my experience throughout Asia, a foreigner can NEVER prevail in an argument with anyone in a uniform.
@กล้าสมวิไล
2 жыл бұрын
I love you Laos🙏🙏🙏🇱🇦🌹
@one2good
Жыл бұрын
🙏
@djoneforever
2 жыл бұрын
Honking is considered rude anywhere and everywhere.
@soyunton
2 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰
@salalaos1641
2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t you go making any video of Thatluang festival? Or you are already go to Thai?
@TravelsonToast
2 жыл бұрын
We filmed it last year, this year it was much smaller because of Covid
@เกษมสุขเชิดชู-ย4ว
2 жыл бұрын
Good job
@mpchannel6914
2 жыл бұрын
How was your motorbike ? 😅😅😅
@TravelsonToast
2 жыл бұрын
Motorbike is doing ok!
@chatterbox7602
2 жыл бұрын
Take out shoes before you enter someone house is not only laos, all Asia countries ok
@Siengtifik
2 жыл бұрын
One thing very important is never use your feet to do anything like point with your feet, or put your feet on the pillow, feet are consider « dirty » doing this kind of thing is consider « bahp » not good 😉
@sisakhonevilayphone8087
2 жыл бұрын
👍❤️
@phixaykeo6765
Жыл бұрын
Nearly border of Vietnam, steal so many places you didn't know travelling
@phixaykeo6765
Жыл бұрын
There are amazing place's
@shechannel04
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Quaderllion
2 жыл бұрын
Cool.. But bombs issue is somehow scary. Thank you
@khamphang04
2 жыл бұрын
ຂອບໃຈຫຼາຍໆ ສຳລັບຂໍ້ມູນດີໆ ໃຫ້ຄົນເຂົ້າມາລາວ
@ppppsv1406
Жыл бұрын
ຂອບໃຈເຈົ້າທັງສອງ
@phixaykeo6765
Жыл бұрын
👍
@boudicca7070
2 жыл бұрын
Has Laos open its doors to foreigners? If so, does it require quarantine?
@TravelsonToast
2 жыл бұрын
Not yet, possibly by next year
@livinghope6369
Жыл бұрын
Drop the "s" when pronunciating "Laos".
@ສະບາຍດີບ້ານເຮົາ-ຍ5ຮ
2 жыл бұрын
ສຸດຍອດອິຫຼີຢາກດື່ມເບຍລາວ
@laos9424
2 жыл бұрын
ສາບາຍດີ
@TravelsonToast
2 жыл бұрын
sabaidee!
@pauln758
Жыл бұрын
Not arguing with police is great advice but if they are going to fine you you can negotiate if you pay on the spot. First time the police got me here I paid $300,000 and when I told my friends here in Lao they said that's crazy and I should have only paid 100,000. Next time I got pulled up I talked him down to 100,000, just make sure you're a good natured and jest full when you are negotiating.
@juliaear_
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, dollars?
@schoolssection
Жыл бұрын
@@juliaear_ I suspect Kip.
@paultaylor2611
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you wasn’t my maths teacher 😀😀
@pauln758
Жыл бұрын
@@juliaear_ no kip.
@pauln758
Жыл бұрын
@@paultaylor2611 I'm glad I wasn't your English teacher.
@noysydanon8804
2 жыл бұрын
Do bor pen jhung and don’t eat raw padekk it gives you werms. 😂 happy travels!!!
@meksavanhmanivong2493
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍my friend’s
@soosoo-yl2yo
2 жыл бұрын
👏👍
@met00meno65
2 жыл бұрын
Don't ask a girl to the hotel.if you want to ask her to spend time with you...member she could report to the authorities when she didn't get paid enough for her time..
@SableTasogare
2 жыл бұрын
Obviously no shoes inside, omg the germs and filth, so rude! Joking. Even in America where I am born and raised my own parents HATE holding hands with me or each other, I was never hugged or kissed, they actually physically recoil in disgust and harshly reject it when offered. I know it's odd but thank you for mentioning and showing the bombs, more people need to know. Ah the " Buddhist" part is different in America, the monks drink, smoke, have cars and smartphones now.
@khamlecksivongthong3954
2 жыл бұрын
Teach the good lessons
@missamy2714
10 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@BoyLocal66
2 жыл бұрын
Local police NO1 😬
@khamdydeklao3304
2 жыл бұрын
❤✌✌
@phixaykeo6765
2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏
@jasonp209
2 жыл бұрын
Can I have a 3 headed elephant tattoo if I ever visit Laos
@EdwinTheGreat337
2 жыл бұрын
I'm Laotian ,I was born in Laos. Can't even hold hands?
@jamebong1494
5 ай бұрын
Laos government might be not the best but laotion people are very friendly and peaceful low crime than Thailand
@momotkantapapa7958
Жыл бұрын
พี่ชายคนนี้อธิบายได้ดีมากๆๆไปเที้ยวลาวมา
@ounkhamvongkhamphanh2536
2 жыл бұрын
🙏❤️👍
@watson2964
2 жыл бұрын
💞🌹
@sabideemesouk8680
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tell people know ,
@ottusa4823
2 жыл бұрын
Arguing with the police here in America is a death wishes. Stay well guys.
@Roxyismyfavoritedog
7 ай бұрын
Omg they will Ruin it the “touristssssss”
@plsseekyle
Жыл бұрын
Do you even have a driver's license issued by Lao Government? Such audacity
@lancesay
2 жыл бұрын
1, drink beer lao would be the 1st thing do in laos...
@Arnold-zd3wu
2 ай бұрын
Gracias estados unidos por los regalitos explosivos que han dejado por el mundo.
@bikebasket9594
2 жыл бұрын
Number eight, don’t wear nose rings. It’s deeply offensive to Lao people. Also really shit tattoos are incredibly offensive to Laos people.
@bpetnoi1472
Ай бұрын
Everyone respects police in south east asia. It is clear you are talking without any real knowlege. Police in many asian countries are not only not respected they are hated. In Thailand there is a say "If you approach a snake and the police, trust the snake". The police are not stopping people because of some thing you might have done wrong, it is only to get some "tea money". You two need to come up to speed about asia.
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