I Found the Most Isolated Tribe in Laos
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Published 2022-12-25
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This is such a beautiful story!!! I recently traveled to Laos, which in my opinion, is Asia’s Greatest Mystery. Nobody knows what’s happening in Laos, as it gets massively overlooked by its neighbors of Thailand and Vietnam.
While in Laos for my second visit, I had a goal to find the most remote tribe in the country — which led me to the Akha tribe. They live fascinating, remote lives up in the mountains and they have the most incredible traditional dresses. I actually had to take a domestic flight up North to a tiny town called Luang Namtha, and then drive 7 hours across a bumpy dirt road to find them. And yes, they really have never had a foreign visitor!
The Akha tribe lives on the border of China and Myanmar - that’s how remote I was! It was such a fascinating experience to spend a few days with them. I was pleased to discover that they are holding on to their traditions, even as modernization is slowly creeping in.
This is a story of family, happiness and FUN. Thank you for watching.
PS - this was supposed to be part 2 of my TRIBES series, but now it’s Part 1 because my South Sudan ‘Cow Tribe’ video got flagged and demonetized on YouTube. I’ll keep you posted on how/where you’ll be able to watch that video soon.
These tribe stories are my favorite, and they’re at my core of storytelling. I hope to do more of them in the future!
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All Comments (21)
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This video is a special one! I’d love your feedback on “tribe” stories because I hope to do more of these into next year. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all!!!!
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My grandparents, my parents, and we belong to Akha ethnic group, and from east part of Myanmar. Everyone in my family do speak Akha. Akha people are found in 5 different Asia countries: China, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. So basically, spoken language & dressing styles are a little bit different. Drew, it is lovely to see my people living in Laos through your video!
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It's nice to see stuff about Laos, even though i'm not even from there. I just think it's an underrated country and not many people realise how beautiful it can be.
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The idea of even a giant rat seems disgusting but that woman seemed so sweet and so genuine and so kind that I would totally eat rat with her. ❤
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I’m so glad you out there traveling and having fun
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Congratulations for your second wife, Drew. She is gorgeous
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I was born and raised in a small akha village like this in thailand. I am now living in US.I do miss simple life ,all traditions and cultures.Thanks Drew!
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I think tribal life is a lot happier than most, this channel produces the best content
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I LOVE the "tribe" stories! How have I not found your channel before now! I have such a soft spot for the indigenous people of the world. We got to live among the Tseltal people of Southern Mexico for 7 months and it changed my life. Thank you for documenting these cultures that are disappearing.
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You have been teaching us about tribes recently, and I love it!
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I lived in Laos 2007-2015 and had been going to Laos since 2003. Luang Namtha province is my favourite province because of its beauty and diversity. The markets you went to look like the markets in Muang Sing, up near the Chinese border. Akha are Animist. Just a little correction. The people of Laos call themselves Lao, not Laotian. Laotian is a western term, first coined by the British, I think. I've only ever heard one Lao call himself Laotian, and he was an alumni of an American university. Everyone else just calls themselves Lao. Some even specify, especially in the provinces, call themselves Lao Loum, Lao Soung or Lao Theung,, depending on their ethnicity. It's Lao people, Lao food, Lao music, Lao traditions, ,, just Lao.
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As a Hmong American it’s so cool to see my culture represented in such a dope YouTube channel!
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Hello Drew I have ancestors from Laos it’s beautiful there.
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I’m such a big fan from Laos .Thank you Drew for visit my country and show our culture to the world
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Great video Drew.
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Fascinating travel story Drew. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
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This was a really fascinating video to watch. Well done as always Drew. Keep it up.
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8:03 that kid is wearing an Off White pull over!!😂
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Just biked across Laos for a month and you still managed to capture an incredible and unique experience that I enjoyed watching.
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It's good to see you spread the message of Laos, luang namtha is a beautiful place
