🇱🇦 One day in Vientiane capital. Is this city really that boring?

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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.

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@nyanlinnsatt77 7 дней назад

Love Vientiane and Laos from Myanmar ❤ Vientiane really looks like Yangon but less crowded and calmer. I feel like home and would love to visit, even live there. And thanks for showing around city! ps, you look cute too 🫠

@natnomad 7 дней назад

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Vientiane is not too bad after all. I hope you will come visit someday. There's weekly direct flights from Yangon to Vientiane on Tuesdays and Thursdays, operated by Myanmar International Airlines 🙂

@TheWanderingKid Месяц назад

I really think Vientiane does not get the credit it deserves. It may not have the whistles of so many capital cities but I find it quaint, charming and very laidback To me, it is a good place to ease yourself in when visiting Laos for the first time.

@ngothuat2045 Месяц назад

I come from Hanoi, Vietnam and I must say Vientiane has more amazing beauty than Bangkok, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city. Laos has many original, natural beauties that are great for tourism.

@natnomad Месяц назад

It has the charm, only mostly people didn't give Vientiane enough time to explore. According to many people who live there. They said they didn't like it at first. They grew to love it later on🙂

@lingoting Месяц назад

Thank you. There's nothing quite like listening to an English-speaking Lao talk about the cities of Laos

@natnomad Месяц назад

Thank you, big smile here🙏😊

@lindac5319 Месяц назад

Agreed 👍

@otisotis5869 Месяц назад

1 of my favorite moments was basically sitting on the river bank watching the sunset it was so-so beautiful I also love the night market And the dance dancing that the people gather on The main square and dance together.....I also remember that very beautiful Buddhist temple and monument it was incredible to go and to see I really enjoyed the capital

@natnomad Месяц назад

Yes, that area by the Mekong river is always nice, especially in the evening. Nice sunset view

@keninchicago Месяц назад

Good video of Vientiane. I enjoy visiting the city for a few days. As you mentioned, sunset along the Mekong is beautiful. It is a nice change from hectic Bangkok. Thanks for sharing the city as a local.

@natnomad Месяц назад

Yes, compared to Bangkok, Vientiane is still a chill and laid back city

@anousonechitdaphone2205 Месяц назад

❤❤❤

@seinarugomi 14 часов назад

I think Laos seriously need more population. 236,800 km is massive for just 7.5M people.

@natnomad 8 минут назад

With a lot of flowing workforce since the past few years, it doesn't help wither.

@leesinnorai1871 Месяц назад

So nice 👍 video! Thanks 🙏 Nat !

@financierechris9566 Месяц назад

As a Half Lao it's better that vientiane shall not develop too fast because it's still not invaded by tourists, my parents told me that the Phra keo belonged to Lao and after I did research many years after it belonged to Lan Na realm it was independent from sukhothai but as a buddhist it doesn't mind where it is, we can pray everywhere without any statue

@natnomad Месяц назад

Vientiane is slowly developing, it has changed since the year 2000 but not a lot. You still feel the same vibe as before. Now it is more crowded. As for the statue, like you said, it doesn't matter where it ends up now, as long as it is still in the Buddhist country. I'd be very disappointed if it ended up in the museum somewhere in the western countries😉

@anousonechitdaphone2205 Месяц назад

I haven't been back to visit my hometown in Laos for almost 10 years,thanks to your great video clips.🙏😇

@natnomad Месяц назад

Wow that's a very long time. I hope you'll come visit soon. Thanks for watching the video 😊

@baotaiusa325 Месяц назад

Very Appreciative you providing a rich history of each places you’ve visited. Great info 👍

@natnomad Месяц назад

Thank you. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour😊🙂

@paige961 Месяц назад

Vientiane looks like a great city to spend a few days. It's interesting to see the mix of old and modern buildings and conveniences. For sure all the fancy hotels and restaurants will attract a lot of tourists. Nat, I hope you have a safe trip to Bangkok. Can't wait to see what adventures await you.😊

@natnomad Месяц назад

Thank you for always following me and my adventure. Vientiane is a big city for Lao standard but still chill and laid back. It has changed so much for the last 10 years.

@wearemysticking Месяц назад

Hi Nat, I hope you're doing well. I saw from another vlogger that not many people use the Mall as they prefer the traditional markets. Thanks as always for the video it was very helpful 😉

@natnomad Месяц назад

Totally true because the traditional market is more chill and cheaper. For example the short i bought is only 220,000 as i asked at the stall by the night market. But i paid 320,000 in the mall. Which again, i understand because the rent is high inside

@Manisha-K-Patel Месяц назад

Nat, watching this really reminded of Yangon. This area really looks like some of their residential area of the city outside the busy city centre.

@natnomad Месяц назад

I agree, some parts of Vientiane do look like Yangon. I hope to go back someday

@havechopstickswilltravel2990 Месяц назад

Thanks for the history lessons Nat.

@natnomad Месяц назад

My pleasure

@SammyChannel-nw8tj Месяц назад

hard rock cafe bar was awesome ,we have good 👍 time.

@BadMedizin Месяц назад

Cool... ❤👍👍👍🙏

@SammyChannel-nw8tj Месяц назад

great 👍 video ❤❤❤

@lemongrass568 Месяц назад

very nice tour of the city. thank you

@natnomad Месяц назад

My pleasure. Thank you for watching 😊🙏

@keosavathph9564 Месяц назад

Good morning, nice video, I miss Laos especially Vientiane, I was there last time in 2000, hoping to return someday!

@natnomad Месяц назад

Thank you. I hope you come visit Laos again soon

@WhatNowNone Месяц назад

Great info.

@natnomad Месяц назад

Kop jai

@SammyChannel-nw8tj Месяц назад

I was there last year in Vientiane for 2 weeks.. have so much fun party 🎉 day and night with friends. miss good 👍 Lao food 🍱. next year going back to Laos 🇱🇦 again can’t wait.

@natnomad Месяц назад

Sounds wild😜. I'm glad you had a good time. After all Vientiane offers the best nightlife scene in Laos.

@sakjeukchannel2687 Месяц назад

❤❤❤

@otisotis5869 Месяц назад

I enjoyed the city....There is a local English/French bookstore there that had many books on Laos and it's culture and history and the monks et cetera I actually bought a book there and that was my fondest memory

@natnomad Месяц назад

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the city. I bet the bookstore you are talking about is the language exchanging place where foreigners can meet with local students to help them practice their English?

@-jn1jp Месяц назад

WowLaos🇱🇦😊✌️

@khayri31 Месяц назад

Going to Vientiane next month trying to decide if I should just do a day there and head to VV for like two days. Idk what to do

@natnomad 29 дней назад

If you have time, I'd recommend spending a day there.

@MrDynasport 14 дней назад

Never again, once was enough.

@natnomad 14 дней назад

Glad you checked it out.

@Sone2691 Месяц назад

Vientiane changed so much probably good for Laos as country.

@natnomad Месяц назад

Yes, it becomes a melting pot in the country

@diegoazroy831 Месяц назад

You should Visit Malaysia Too.

@natnomad Месяц назад

I'll definitely come one day. it's been a long time since I was there last time. beautiful country

@mcstylelex3990 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video,,,Yes,,I will be there ad coming there,,hopefully in June,,I got too many things to do,,I like the laid back area....Could you do another video on apartments again,,updateed 1,,thanks

@natnomad Месяц назад

Hey, sounds exciting. I hope you'll like it here. I'd definitely follow up on the video about the rent and the cost of living when I come back to Laos. Good luck on your upcoming adventure

@mcstylelex3990 Месяц назад

@@natnomad thanks homie,,,, i like ur videos,,,,trying to get there asap..I like to slow life, cheap cost and I will make a yt channel too,,thanks and keep in touch,,I'll wait for the next vid you got,,keep grindin bro!!

@natnomad Месяц назад

That sounds nice. I can't wait to see Laos content through your lens

@mcstylelex3990 Месяц назад

@@natnomad yeah,,its gonna be crazy---I can't wait to start and meet you too!!

@user-dt7vv4lo9p Месяц назад

ติดตามเด้อ

@natnomad Месяц назад

โดย, ขอบใจเด้อ

@marcusmaunula5018 Месяц назад

Regarding your previous video. Does Laos or Thailand have any vipsassana centers you can recommend? Preferably something that is easy for non local speakers?

@natnomad Месяц назад

Laos don't provide seasonal vipadsana. Only in Thailand where they have this Vipadsana retreat in the north like Chaingrai

@marcusmaunula5018 Месяц назад

@@natnomad Ah thanx. Maybe you could set one up then ;).

@mabo9636 Месяц назад

vip bus to bkk 900 baht is crazy. it cost only 500 baht to Udon Thani from bkk. it does not make any sense

@natnomad Месяц назад

Yes, quite expensive. I took the train from Nong Khai instead. Costs only 211 Baht

@SKYBaal-ms6xw Месяц назад

Right now there are rockets.festival in the village..

@natnomad Месяц назад

I saw some videos from Vang Vieng and somewhere in Khammoea province. It looks fun.

@SKYBaal-ms6xw Месяц назад

@@natnomad If u in Vientian Ban HoUy Xiang Village is this weekend..6 1-2

@natnomad Месяц назад

I see. Such ashamed as I'm not around

@iwansantoso7122 Месяц назад

Does Don Chan Palace Hotel still exist? Many years ago it was the most luxurious hotel in Viantiane. I'm Indonesian btw.

@johnnybgood3724 Месяц назад

Yes

@natnomad Месяц назад

Yes, it is still there but no longer the tallest building in Laos

@ibsinternational2313 Месяц назад

Are Lao from US?

@natnomad Месяц назад

No, Lao from Laos

@MrDynasport 13 дней назад

The West should introduce two tier pricing as well.

@Frame_Mania Месяц назад

In 1 June is Pride Month 2024 & Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, We invite you to visit Thailand. 🎉❤🇹🇭

@natnomad Месяц назад

Oh that's wonderful. I saw the decorations along Silom road earlier today when went for a walk. Unfortunately I'm leaving tonight. Good luck and have a wonderful pride celebration 🎉