I Stayed in a Hmong Village Sa Pa Mountains 🇻🇳 

■ Why am I uploading this for a third time? I wrote this on my community post earlier today but resharing here: First of all vids getting in trouble after uploading is nothing new. Videos get set in limited state and/or 18+ & demonetised/copyrighted for music all the time. I mentioned it happened in Mexico when I drank from a clay figure shaped as a voluptuous hottie. It also happened with my original Cobra video 5 years ago just to name two vids you may know. The Mexico one was same day. The cobra vid out of nowhere 6 months later as suddenly it was graphic , algorithm stopped pushing it completely and vid went from couple of thousand views per day to under 100 and of course no ads despite it having done well and had no problems up until then. Neither of those times (nor any other of about a dozen I can recall) did I bother to take vid down and re-upload. I just accepted it and moved on to next vid. That’s what I would’ve done now also the very first time it happened. The only reason I haven’t done so is that this is a video that has the potential to do a world of good for the family we’re trying to help and maybe even the region they live in and Sa Pa itself. (A big vid showcasing a unique experience like this can attract thousands to visit a place) So no, this has nothing to do with me being upset one of my vids don’t have ads (as some of you claim). That happens all the time and I am probably the only RU-vidr you know who would ever upload controversial vids without even trying to put ads in the first place and knowing said vids will cause many to hate me and even lead to loss of future income. Both my first CopperCab vid and my Helicopter hog hunt vids I uploaded knowing I could not put ads on either of them. I also knew both would create s shitstrom, get me tons of hate and mean some people leaving. Simon my friend even said No way! You can’t upload that! (Helicopter vid) I said: watch me and have kept vid up ever since. As I’ve said in other posts if you don’t have ads on a vid RU-vid will not push it like it does other vids and with 18+ label there is no way it will ever be in search when normal tourists search for homestay in Sa Pa or even Vietnam videos. Some of you subscribers will see it but that’s it. It is very hard to create buzz and drive business in the direction of entrepreneurs or organisations but we’ve done it here countless times with: Oberdan (Rio ice cream vendor from Favela), Cyrus (Peru street vendor & guide), Martina (Florence guide), Sunil (hundreds of thousands raised for his cancer foundation and 170+ kids given treatment & help) Kumar (taxi driver in Nepal who now lives in a 5 story mansion) many restaurants, hotels, barbers, Masai tribe, even pork lady in Vietnam who wanted my photo the other day and showed me our original vid from 5 years ago Each one of the individuals above got a huge boost from viral videos with them in it and Oberdan have said many times since, that his life changed ever since he meet this man in his posts on Instagram where he posts photos of me and him together when we walked around with the ice cream van that time. I know how to do this and we HAD a big chance to do that again here with Mama Zee (although I personally think that chance has now flown by due to this community guidelines debacle which truly killed what by now would've been momentum of the first vid and for reasons I've explained in previous posts can't be replicated with re-uploads). However for at least some attention to come her way, it does require that the main vid with her, which will always be the first one, gets reach outside my normal subscriber base, shows in search and is pushed by RU-vid to travellers and potential visitors to Vietnam. And that can only be done if it’s in good standing and have ads. That’s RU-vid and I generally don’t have an issue with that obviously. Every company is run for what pays the bills. (those of you saying post on so and so platform aren't actually reading what I've been writing. Only here on RU-vid can I create a buzz around a destination or individual enough for it to make a substantial difference in their life) Now RU-vid itself is being incredibly difficult, vague and troublesome with this particular video. I honestly didn’t expect any issues at all as I edited first one seeing as I blurred whatever could be seen as mildly controversial (preparing a chicken the way most of the world still does).However plants growing in a field, me referring to roosters by what they are actually called, BBQed pig’s head about to be eaten, more plants, intestines being eaten by ducks, intestines being cleaned, blood soup on a dinner table and on and on…. The potential issues with this vid now that I’ve heard all of your suggestions (plus the 3 RU-vid gave themselves on the first vid), it’s absolutely insane what is deemed offensive and 18+ these days. So this vid, 3rd attempt, is so watered down and bad compared to the first one (which I also thought too watered down already) it is outright embarrassing! It’s tragic the benign stuff I’ve had to cut entirely out from what is nothing but a leisurely walk up a mountain to a chicken dinner. But we try again!

No matter how many reuploads , we stand with you brother.

Mama Zee and her family are absolute gems.

I’m so glad you took this woman up on her offer to go trek She’s so sweet and hardworking

1:12:10 What a beautiful family. They can still be happy with what they have. These are the kinds of people that deserve the world.

Watching it for the third time 😂 Stay strong, brave soldier Harald!

The "ROOSTER" cover up had me dying 😂😂😂

Over the years I've watched you help countless people and seen how generous you truly are. Not only financially but also with promotion and knowledge. It's a shame that real life and humor has to be edited. The world has gotten too sensitive. I'll watch this every time you have to upload.

Goin to let this video play on 4 different devices, 4 different accounts, RU-vid being unfair. Mama zee, did that whole video with a smile. Amazing family

I honestly thought you were about to fall into a tourist trap when you met her at the bus station and I was so wrong. All she wanted was to show you her village and their way of life which is truely beautiful and magic. What a place and so alive. Nature, animals everywhere and all the people are so friendly. They are really living their best life up there. I hope you visit her again some day!

As a 2nd generation Hmong American, it was very interesting watching where I originated from and how life could’ve been for me if we haven’t immigrated to the US during the Vietnam war in 1975. Thank you for sharing your adventure in SA PA!!

Well, Harald wasn't lying when he said: "daily uploads will come." 😂

This incredible Northman masterpiece gets better every time I watch it . I suggest everybody watches at least three times minimum . I'm taking the day off just so I can rewatch all day without any distractions to reach a heightened state of Northman Nirvana 🙏

I was in a bad mood when I could not find this video, thank god you reuploaded the video.

I have seen Mama Zee last days more than my own mom

Watching for the third time with gusto, helping making Mama Zee homestay have more visibility. Commendable work Northman, greetings from Guatemala.

I seriously believe that the end of the world could happen and all western countries would collapse. Meanwhile, all the countries that live with and from nature will still be here. I will watch over and over to give support.

i can watch this again and again, no matter how many reuploads

No matter how many re-uploads, we'll keep rewatching!

I'll watch every reupload, don't care. I'm gonna let it play it on my phone, TV, PS5, tablet, smartwatch, washing machine. Outrageous!

I'm playing this video on my laptop AND television for 2 views!! Never give up Harald. Cheers from Toronto!

Harldo putting in the real work and not chillin' in hotels. Keep doing this stuff and you're going to go through the ceiling.

Thank you for taking the time and re-uploading the video so many times Harald! Cheers, it's pork o-clock for me now good sir.

Mama Zee and her family are absolute legends and lovely people. Their homestay and the view from up from their Homestay is amazingly beautiful. The moonlit sky was really mesmerizing too! Definitely giving them a visit when I travel to Vietnam. Thank you Haraldo for visiting their homestay and showing us such an amazing place! 😀

Here for the algorithm!

YES! A third opportunity to stand with Harald and Mama Zee!

I did a trek to a Hmong village from SaPa in 2008 and always wonder how the awesome people there are doing today. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I'll go re-live through my photos.

Least we can do is to lett this video run a few times, on the background. To support Mama Zee👍🏾

We Stand With Heraldo, its been 3 times i watching video. Promoting homestay tourism business by poor family, but got any shameful reaction by youtube algorithm. It just terrible policy by youtube. Hope the best for mama zee family and you heraldo , im so thankful to see this such experience

This platform: Forcing the northman to re-upload this exact video every day until 2050 Me: Liking and commenting in this video every day until 2050

I was mesmerized by the scenic view of Sa Pa Mountain; it's incredibly peaceful and beautiful. Mama Zee is simply the best; she's remarkably humble, kind, and hardworking.

One of the people i’ve been subscribed to the longest. Staying real. Love it! ❤

I have watched all three uploads for the same video. And Mama ZEE makes me cry. How hard working her family is. Just a genuine humble man meeting genuine humble family. Cheers Haraldo even if I don't drink. Thumbs up from Nepal.😁👏👏👍👍

SO HOPING this helps Mama Zee be able to finish building her house and grow her business 💛💛 so I am liking, commenting and rewatching again 😃😃😎😎 I can rewatch my favorite movies 5 times in a row as it is, so it's no big deal (OH and by the way, just for what it's worth guy: I remember that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED your Texas helicopter video too 😎🤩😉 I was so wishing I with you, OHHH it looked like SO MUCH FUN! 🤩 Anyway... ) Really good job as always Harald 👏😊👏 and I really hope Mama Zee can build her house and business much quicker now. 💛💛💛 Stacey in Arizona

Thank you for Visit Vietnam again, as Vietnamese i feel so heart warming when you released it again, it will help people around the world know more about Viename tribe life. Wish you all the best and success in created content, support Harald all the time. ❤❤❤ from Hanoi

What this has taught me is that I need to watch the full video the second it comes out. SO much taken out

Thanks for re-uploading again. It was a cool place. ✌️

Watched this video for the 3rd time & liked it. Hardworking woman like mamazee deserve more tourist. Hope to see mamazee doing great in future. Great work Harald!! 👍

Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. Had a great time joining you

We love it when you go out into remote places like this and talk to normal hard working people. It's so educational and interesting to see different perspectives. Don't give up Northman.

Mama Zee is such a great character - so real smart and relaxing - One in a million - Thank

Sad that you're having all these issues Harald. And a shame for this lady not being accepted by the RU-vid algorithm. I really enjoyed the first upload. I don't understand how people can be offended of true village life. Where all the animals have a quality life, way better than the misfortunate once ending up on our supermarket shelves. Also hemp is used all across Europe and the US for all kinds of products besides smoking. What's the difference? This sort of forced sterile environment on here is just so artificial it sucks out all the interesting fun parts. Anyway, keep going and don't give up 🙏💪❤

Man… I am a big admirer of your videos Haraldo… No one makes videos as organic as you do, bringing up the stories from any place on earth, no matter which country, how remote…. I can’t express how mind blowing your videos are to me man… And most importantly I love the way you are kind to the animals, help them whatever the way you can, you are kind to everyone you meet on the journey, help them. Keep it up man.. I can’t skip or stop until the end once I start with your videos, no matter my busy schedule, never regret watching…

Awesome video Northman. Mamma Zee's smile absolutely lights up the room. What a special lady.

Like share and leave comments all helps the algorithm push the new video out to more people. That's going to help bring more customers to that lovely lady and her family's business. ❤

I will support them all Harald I got to know Kumar and his wonderful family because of your videos really nice people even spoke to you from Nepal you work very hard to bring these treasures to us thanks very much keep them coming 😊

What a Great video Northman!!!! Even on the 3rd attempt!!!! Lol the shirt lady is super cool and speaks great English!! What an honor it is to view your videos!!!

What wonderful people and such hard workers. The distance that she travels each day to try and get people to stay at her house is commendable.

Let's all like and share this video it's the least we can do boost the views as much as we can ..must be stressy having to upload for a third time plus that family are pretty cool too

In case it disappears a third time, I have now downloaded it to my computer and will watch it from there😄

I will happily re watch for a third time as this video is amazing I enjoy all the different types of videos you make but I do have a extra love for this style of video you make it just feels so natural, the people who feature in it are so cool. such a cool insight into another part of the world.

One of the most lovely vloger ever i seen , Stay upload new videos and go to different new places, stay blessed Mr Harlad❤. Much love from Nepal.🇳🇵

I’m stuck in a small cabin in the middle of nowhere (Norway) But I’ll be sure to like and share this video as far as I can ! 💯😃🙌

Sir, you do not have to worry about how many times you have to re-upload any video as both me and my dad watch your videos on the tv and then play it on the laptop and our phones 👍

WOW. thank you for taking us on this journey and showing my family what it really means to have a home. thank you and be well.

Can't wait to get home to WATCH THIS!!! ....AGAIN!!! .. & ...AGAIN!!❤❤😊

the best video on RU-vid I'm watching for the third time 😀

Hey bro, I'm watching the third upload now I always hit that like button and watch the videos to the end usually atleast twice usually more! Harald your the 🐐 of all youtube ❤

Pretty silly that a plant has to be censored

Thanks you for introducing my Hmong people to the world. Love from Minnesota. I’m one of your long time subscribers.

What you found here, was the Vietnam I tried so hard to discover, but I could not find in Hanoi or Saigon. The peaceful people, the slower pace. I should have gone to the countryside. Thank you Harald.

I’ve been traveling for the past day and just arrived in São Paulo, Brazil and I’m sitting in the lounge right now watching the great Northman.

Okay, I promise I will actually finish watching the video today before it gets taken down again. For those missing out, the members section has the deleted scenes from this video, i highly recommend subscribing as you'll be getting extra content that you may find entertaining!

Never comment usually on your videos. But I’m a big fan. I enjoy travelling through you. It’s a great way to unwind after a day’s work. So I’m commenting to help get this video some traction it may miss out on, because of the issues you laid out. Go well, Harald and Mama Zee! Edit: also, because you’ve explained how the algorithm works and how comments and likes help, I’ll be commenting more on your videos!

Always ready for that notification lol

What a totally lovely person Mama Zee is - hope she gets loads and loads of customers through this

Glad you’re keeping this alive. Mama zee is fascinating. An important story to tell even with censorship

Holy cow only $5,893 for the house so far. Great vid Harold!!!

Comment for the algorithm. RU-vid will not take this Viking down!! Edit: Also letting this video play through on mute in another tab since I already seen it.

Great to see this video back on track and Mama zee getting the visibility she deserves. Also excited about the following videos. I guess its a series of videos in the village.

Great video as always! Keep up this amazing work Harald! I love learning all about the new places you travel to, and the people you meet! Thank you sir!

Mama Zee was an awesome guest star. Great film Harald!

I always rewatch your old videos, so it doesn't matter how many times u reupload ❤

After long day at office, Harold brings me to the beautiful village in Vietnam where people live slow and peaceful life which is never could have. ❤

I appreciate you reuploading since I can't always watch when a video comes out. Harold is the best and I love his humor.

saw the 2nd edition, leting the 3rd editon play in the background. And as always great video

I am watching this Video again, it deserves the views and I am commenting for the algorithm.

Another great video, Harald! I approve. It’s so amazing how they toil without complaint, and how necessity and survival is an instant cure for procrastination.

I used to enjoy your videos and never bothered to like your videos before but after what happened this time I can't restrain not liking it. I hope it helps in algorithm one way or the other.

No matter how many times re upload i wud love to watch this one is spl not a video its oppurtunity for a family ...❤❤❤

A Fantastic view! Appreciate you sharing this amazing journey with us! Ty for taking us places that most don't get the opurtinty to see! Much appreciated Harold. Cheers!✌🏼💫

what a wonderful trip into sapa.. i gotta get there one day! perfect guide too! Thank you BOTH for letting us all tag along!

What a nice family. The area is stunningly gorgeous.

Lemme watch it again for the 3rd time . Idc whether it's the same vedio or not. Love to see their village , the people, everything . So refreshing to watch this series and gives me peace every time I watch it. I might have a blood relations with those Hmong people who knows.

I really enjoyed the video. The adventure to walk the trail. The look out ya hiked up to overlook the valley. The black "roosters" everywhere.😂 Mama Zee and her family are great! I really like the hoestead. It would be awesome to collect $10k -$20k USD to complete the house and add some air bnb huts. Mama Zee said 150m vdn for everything done so far thats under $6k USD. There was alot done in brick and framing and roofing for 6k. Set up a gofund me for the Zee Family. Always enjoy your videos. I first found you in Peru... That local artist slash guide took you all around. Yall ate guinea pigs at a resturant. That is STILL on my bucket list! Skal to you Harold!

Will re watch this, will always support you, what you do for the locals is very admirable

Harald this is one of your best vlogs, i felt guilty after having a bad day at work until i watched how hard the young lady and her village worked , she was awesome with her knowledge and stamina up and down those mountains, the scenery was wicked, i wish i was able to do it but hey ho too old now. I do hope she will be rewarded , thanks Harald, brilliant vlog.

This was beautiful. Thank you for the upload. Cheers from Oklahoma.

This is so good amazing feels like your on the journey yourself from a far

Lets go! Watching with a morning coffee as we speak. Keep going Haraldo!

Harald, this's a great video, I can't stop watching it. My wife loves the video as well.

One of my fav films - re watching but why not ! Great work 🎥

The most wiew,d third version upload in the world. :-) Leets goo.

Was great to see Sapa again, i was there 2018, the mountain views and cloud patterns are spectacular. Met the Hmong ladies in town and they have a great sense of humour. I was happy to buy some handicrafts from them as they are kind of outsiders to the locals and need the money. Please help them out if you go there.

Awesome video! You have shown the true integrity of the Vietnamese people via your experiences with Mama Zee, her family and their community.

Re-watching this video on 3 different browses at the same time with the sound muted on 2 of them in the hope this will help to increase the views. Or am I wrong? And a bit mad.

as a Vietnamese ,this warm my heart so much ,thanks Harald!!

What A great video, reminded us of your Peru series. We really enjoyed this one even in spite of the wrong think forced edits.

i like your energy harald always makes my day, every time i watch video like this same as the himalayan video the nature is unreal. thank you harald..

Good work Harald keep coming more videos💪💪 Greetings from 🇫🇮