Best Time to Visit Laos and Avoid the Burning Season | Back Roads & Hmong Villages E5

AVOID THE BURNING SEASON and visit Laos during these months..
Best Time to Visit Laos and Avoid the Burning Season | Back Roads & Hmong Villages E5
Our latest Laos adventure continues as we leave Thaviang and start making our way towards the old capital of Xieng Khoung.. Muang Khoun. First we do a quick walking tour around Thaviang before making our way over the mountains again, handing out donations and talk about the ideal months of the year to visit Laos
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  • @tonysinclair2503
    @tonysinclair25035 ай бұрын

    Normal for diesel engines to blow black smoke under load . Just burning the fuel

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Good to know Tony.. cheers 👍

  • @fedesetrtatio1
    @fedesetrtatio15 ай бұрын

    I love the dry Aussie humor. "Nice well well-kept manicured dirt". I crack up all the time and I find myself waiting for them. I also liked the "he took his shirt off" amid an all-female football game.

  • @philllynch3265
    @philllynch32655 ай бұрын

    Hi Todd. The Black smoke is normal. the 1HZ does not have a lot of Torque, so it tends to struggle up hills a bit. But goes well on the highway. Loving the Videos,

  • @kuzinit2374
    @kuzinit23745 ай бұрын

    that is normal, after running lower rpm`s,sout will build up, when you increase the rpm`s it gets blone out on most desils

  • @mladenolic4494
    @mladenolic44945 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙏

  • @brandonsory5183
    @brandonsory5183Ай бұрын

    We always come to Laos between Oct-Jan. The cost of the airfare tickets are more but we like the weather and we can go to many places without worry of the bad roads, rain, flood... Love our homeland LAOS. See you again in 2025 🥰

  • @robc5520
    @robc55205 ай бұрын

    Nee Nee was pissed at the soccer!!! lmfao!!! hahahaah

  • @user-hm5rs7wn5v
    @user-hm5rs7wn5v5 ай бұрын

    3:18 was a pretty good goal! Good job girl!

  • @spongesurf12
    @spongesurf125 ай бұрын

    I’m pretty sure we stopped at that same spot last time we were there on the big climb. We were heading from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang.

  • @thowe7988
    @thowe79885 ай бұрын

    Black smoke rich fuel mix. White smoke burning oil. Check air filter first.Great video guys!

  • @jerryfish8273
    @jerryfish82738 күн бұрын

    Someone needs to show him how to make compost out of what they're burning it will help their crops next year

  • @mladenolic4494
    @mladenolic44945 ай бұрын

    Look after the kids❤

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories57925 ай бұрын

    Hi Todd, Hope this message finds you doing ok. I'm going to put you on the spot. What are your top three favorite travel destinations in Lao. Your most satisfying video.? You are legend. You have been the biggest goodwill ambassador to Lao. You and Neenee are telling a story that needs to told. All the best. Jim and Harriet

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    This is a really great question Jim, and I think I might answer it in a video. Stay tunes mate and thank you

  • @keithminchin1817
    @keithminchin18175 ай бұрын

    I’m sitting here having breakfast and saw this pop up. Beauty! Now I’ve got something to watch. 😊 Thanks Tod & Neenee. 👍🏻🙏🏼

  • @mitchhumlao
    @mitchhumlao5 ай бұрын

    I have 1997 dodge wit cummins diesel. Never smokes. can get slow on hills when it needs a new fuel filter. I can on over a bit of time and you won't notice. But it's not a Toyota. Mine is a bit slow on steep grades with turns but will pull or carry anything no problem. That's what a diesel is for. Have fun, that's what it's all about.

  • @nickmcnamara5547
    @nickmcnamara55475 ай бұрын

    Mate drone shots as always sensation 😍

  • @geraldmoore9275
    @geraldmoore92755 ай бұрын

    Love the drone fly over shots. You can't blame the children after the way they've been treated. Great vlog.❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @tomofnorthcal
    @tomofnorthcal5 ай бұрын

    Wonderful video

  • @Bad_Karma1968
    @Bad_Karma19685 ай бұрын

    As always a great vlog Todd and yes I’m watching everything backwards as usual

  • @wayneleader2364
    @wayneleader23645 ай бұрын

    I am really enjoying this trip

  • @THEOUTLAWS209
    @THEOUTLAWS2095 ай бұрын

    Love the car

  • @scotbownes5627
    @scotbownes56275 ай бұрын

    Always great 👍🙂

  • @ewengillies9826
    @ewengillies98265 ай бұрын

    Beautiful countryside beautiful people why can't the whole world achieve thst. Thanks Todd great road trip. Bushyboy Oz.

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely mate! Cheers

  • @Walk-retirement-travel
    @Walk-retirement-travel4 ай бұрын

    Your soccer play by play commentary was worth a video all on its own. 😂

  • @apolloorosco6852
    @apolloorosco68525 ай бұрын

    Such a peaceful way of life.

  • @champathongsaviengvong7325
    @champathongsaviengvong73255 ай бұрын

    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️ I miss my home land too in Laos …I came to USA since 1980

  • @quocanhle7332
    @quocanhle73325 ай бұрын

    Wow wonderful Laos ❤

  • @teoschatz8430
    @teoschatz84305 ай бұрын

    🤗🙏🏼! Beautiful views from above, loved the video. Thank you. Take care.

  • @daddybob6096
    @daddybob60965 ай бұрын

    We had an Isuzu diesel SUV in the Philippines Todd. I'm no mechanic but had a lifetime of being around cars, motorbikes, trucks and buses. My suggestion is, dirty injectors or a clogged up air filter affecting engine breathing. Google will tell you what it could be. Bob. NZ.

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_
    @_Alfa.Bravo_5 ай бұрын

    Much luck on your next excursion. Thanks for the pictures of your beautiful country !!!

  • @waynejill
    @waynejill5 ай бұрын

    The 1HZ is a bullet proof motor, been around for donkeys years. A bit sluggish sometimes which is why toyota put turbos on later models. Yes they will blow smoke when you plant your foot, they all do that. I have the latest v8 diesel turbo with all the latest technology emission crap hanging off the engine & it blows smoke as well. You will see the older trucks blow plenty of smoke when the injectors start to wear. Some of the shonks over there bump up the injector pump to squirt more diesel into the pots to give more power and they pump out tons of smoke. Not allowed to do that here but no rules over there. Keep up the good work, great to see you guys having a good time & helping the locals. 😊

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    You have a 78 Wayne?

  • @waynejill

    @waynejill

    5 ай бұрын

    No but have had a couple of 80's and 200's and travelled with mates with troopies all over the oz on the worst roads ever, toyota are the most popular in the world for a reason. You can flog them on the brown and when you get back on the black the rattles just stop. 🙂Anyway i have worked on a few, i'm a retired mechanic now and drive cruiser wagons now, getting soft, i reckon if i drove a troopy now my fillings would fall out of my teeth. BTY you can drop tyre pressures for sand & mud for more grip but on those rough roads whatever pressure you have, your kidneys are going to ache. 😂@@NowinLao

  • @donaldthomas7753
    @donaldthomas77535 ай бұрын

    Xin Nian Kuai Le! Happy New Year, Todd, Nene and Mina.

  • @johnwaddell7239
    @johnwaddell72395 ай бұрын

    love to be in the burning season instead of the cold and damp of Scotland,Daughter on holiday in Thailand with grandchildren sent us some photos this morning to get us envious,not been in asia for 6 years now ,love everywhere Malaysia,Borneo,Vietnam ,Cambodia and Thailand

  • @bobcat2960
    @bobcat29605 ай бұрын

    Always love your videos, Todd, informative but fun to watch due to your Aussie humor and comments on what you see, laughs and giggles like the "well kept manicured dirt" and said so seriously you gotta love it, I do, and it keeps me coming back for more, that and your drone shots, b&w photos with exceptional style, just love to see your next videos every time. Keep up the awesome work you do, and with Neenee and Mina, it's all a real treasure. You are so graceful and loving in your visits to the villages, tears every time, Todd. The smiles you bring, priceless. God Bless to you three.

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Thankyou Bobcat.. great having you along for the ride mate. Plenty more to see.. 👌😉

  • @user-fw1pt9ru5i
    @user-fw1pt9ru5iАй бұрын

    Wonderful country.The beany's are a hit. Black smoke from the Troopstar normal under load,however,if excessive,I'd be looking at air filter,fuel filters,worst case scenario dirty /worn injector tips. Kenno

  • @dragstar650
    @dragstar6505 ай бұрын

    Air filter is clogged

  • @graemeaylward8313
    @graemeaylward83135 ай бұрын

    Thanks gang, another excellent vlog with all three of the stars having great roles, The colour of the sky is amazing against the mountains and the views were stunning. Loved your little ramble around the small town showing all that was going on. Such a simple way of life but everyone so happy and enjoying life. They were happy to see you in their town. The children looked petrified when you first pulled up at the shack but luckily Neenee was able to reassure them that they were not going to be abducted. Keep up the good work, I am loving this trip. God bless you all 🙏❤️😊

  • @johnwood8496
    @johnwood84965 ай бұрын

    Todd maybe a injector service could help it will allow the fuel to atomise better and give a cleaner burn

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    Filters can also be checked or fuel contamination but even if a car puffs smoke and its due to oil change due it should not loose energy while on first gear clutch realised foot on accelarater.

  • @nevillelomas6368
    @nevillelomas63685 ай бұрын

    👍Nev

  • @terranceyeo3087
    @terranceyeo30875 ай бұрын

    g-day guys

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey Terrance 👋

  • @LILLIFATIMAH41
    @LILLIFATIMAH415 ай бұрын

    Loving your vids Todd! Especially the drone shots, you're making me miss my beloved Lombok. Amazing time you're having, what a life, I'm so envious. Stay safe and well, the charity work is awesome bud.

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    April! What a blast it is seeing you here. Thank you! Yeah.. I bet you are missing Lombok. It really is nice living the more simple life👌 Anyway, you take care and hopefully we'll cross paths at another reunion sometime. 💚

  • @johneverett6751
    @johneverett67515 ай бұрын

    Another brilliant video Todd..I do love it when you get that drone up...Amazing footage💯..Dry Aussie humour can't beat your wonderful Black and White stills at the end..All the best to you all from Bendigo..🦘🍺

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Bendigo John.. cheers mate, thanks 👍

  • @MtStaz71
    @MtStaz715 ай бұрын

    That was the first vlog I watched of Now in Laos when you two were drinking beer Laos at the local football match really enjoyed the commentary!

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Was a great arvo that 😉👍

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    If the mechanic says pistons are worn out since its second hand car you change piston valves and rings

  • @annemareedonoghue7264
    @annemareedonoghue72645 ай бұрын

    Happy Lunar new year of the Tiger

  • @lingdinh4510
    @lingdinh45105 ай бұрын

    Injectors are dirty or worn. Good motor but nicer to drive with a turbo and fuel pump tune. Try an additive in the fuel a couple times. Remember they are a long lasting truck not a performance vehicle!

  • @gbyn1752
    @gbyn17525 ай бұрын

    I have a 95 troopy 1HZ with 450000+kms, it recently started blowing more black smoke under load going up the Gillies range road than previously. I had recently changed oil type to mineral from semi synthetic. I changed back and it seemed to reduce the amount of black smoke. I also change oil every 5000kms and filter every 10000kms, or sooner if heavy conditions. If you want it to last longer do the basics yourself, and often; forget the after market modification/ bullshit.

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Good to know, thanks for the tips. other than fitting it out, not interested in the after modification stuff either. Cheers mate

  • @530AztecWarrior211
    @530AztecWarrior2115 ай бұрын

    Hello there sir great videos. We're curious whats the name of the song you played at the end me & my gf enjoy watching your channel thanks

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    If the rings are worn out you change rings and valves

  • @SpartacusPlanktonpants
    @SpartacusPlanktonpants5 ай бұрын

    What's the altitude you're driving at? If the air's thinner, you'll be down on power. And if all that dust has clogged your air filter, that will make it worse again. If the smoke has a blue tinge to it and smells of un-burned oil, you may have an expensive bill ahead of you though.

  • @Wapiman
    @Wapiman5 ай бұрын

    I think that October is the best time to visit. The rain is mostly over, but the landscape is still green except for the rice fields that are turning golden. What are they hauling in those big, long trucks?

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    I learnt the diagnosis on my motorcycle.

  • @rider660r
    @rider660r5 ай бұрын

    I haven't worked on but a few diesels but black smoke from gas or diesel is a sign of running to rich but diesels do normally "roll coal" smoke a lil. It could be a very dirty air filter or the injectors could be getting dirty. Both will make it run poorly and it'll be more pronounced up hills or under load but it is usual to have a lil more black smoke than normally in those situations. I'd probably say it's more the air filter is getting real dirty after all the vids of all the dust from trucks etc. Wouldn't hurt to take it out now and again on your trips and bump it on something like the tire,bumper,log,stump to knock some of the dust out of it. I live in an area that used to mine a lot of coal back in the 1800's till the mid 1900's an now they've started back up with a couple strip mines. There's a many piles of "dirty coal" we call slag piles from those bygone days. After only maybe a few hours of riding ATV's,SxS,s,or dirtbikes through them with one of more buddies the air filter will be real dirty. I always cleaned it after those days. It wouldn't surprise me if we also got black lung from it...haha I really like seeing the landscape from the drone,it's so nice with all the green and mountains over there.

  • @scotbownes5627
    @scotbownes56275 ай бұрын

    Smoke is normal on any diesel under load unless it has DEF / emission control set up . 30+ years as a diesel mechanic that is my experience 🙂👍

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Scot.. yeah it only happens under load, cruising up a hill, starts to struggle, give it a bit more throttle but can't pull and starts smoking. Started changing down before it labored 👌 Great to know you're a diesel mechanic mate, cheers 🍻

  • @peterinthewoods2051
    @peterinthewoods20515 ай бұрын

    😊

  • @chiccenhawkc
    @chiccenhawkc5 ай бұрын

    💯🔥💙👍

  • @mtnmandeluxe5429
    @mtnmandeluxe54295 ай бұрын

    Hey Brother,,does Troopy have a turbo?beautiful country again! When you started on the grass across from the dirt lot,,the tall house had a real interesting looking railing on the second or 3rd floor. The reason I noticed it,,it was almost a native American design,,from desert country. Arizona or Utah. And fun was had by all,,even the shy,,parent free recipient's of the beanies! Lol take care Todd,,Neenee and Mina ❤ Ttyl,,,Marlon

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    If the mechanic says valves are worn out you change valves and rings.

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    Cultures vary asian people mostly don't drink tea or coffee for breakfast.

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_

    @_Alfa.Bravo_

    5 ай бұрын

    ... but both are very healthy if fresh brewed

  • @Hm-ky3nu
    @Hm-ky3nu5 ай бұрын

    I was on the phone yesterday with a friend from Nong Khiaw who claimed burning there only starts in April. I am a bit sceptical. Personally I prefer visiting during rainy season

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Your friend maybe right for where he lives, but burning goes on in many other parts long before April. The wet season is our favourite time to travel here also 👌 asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Thailand-s-air-pollution-crisis-deepens-amid-seasonal-crop-burning

  • @kevinandgemma7740
    @kevinandgemma77405 ай бұрын

    Two words( change gear ) . Don't Labor the engine ..

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    If the car is on first gear clutch realised foot on accelarater it should be able to climb uphill when loaded.if it lacks the energy the air filters,the rings ,the pistons and valves should be checked.

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr

    @geraldtabu-or2jr

    5 ай бұрын

    Since the car is second hand if the mechanic says pistons are worn out you change piston rings and valves.if they say rings are worn out you change rings and valves.if they say valves are worn out you change valves and rings.maybe the other thing might be fuel contamination with water or oil change is due.

  • @wchaleyjr43
    @wchaleyjr435 ай бұрын

    You mite what to check all air filters and egr if you have one and settings or your ingecters

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_
    @_Alfa.Bravo_5 ай бұрын

    Thank you JON IVY for your support to the poor !!!!! 👍

  • @unclemickshandhints5063
    @unclemickshandhints50635 ай бұрын

    Gday todd mick from down under I’m all ways looking forward to your next video top work mate. Thanks I worked out how to make a donation but still trying to work out how to become a patron I’m a1968 model I will work it out I hope👍

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Appreciate that mate, thanks 😉👍

  • @WannabeOverlander
    @WannabeOverlander5 ай бұрын

    👋🏻🤠🇫🇮

  • @unclemickshandhints5063
    @unclemickshandhints50635 ай бұрын

    As they say mate black smoke don’t mean it’s broke

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Good to know Mick 👍

  • @Sean85Laney
    @Sean85Laney5 ай бұрын

    you really gotta wear 50 spf out there

  • @lifeasReno
    @lifeasReno2 ай бұрын

    Okay I'm trying to play catch up on your videos I know this video is a few months old but I'm trying to follow the storyline you probably got it fixed by now but I'm going to say that it's your fuel filter probably plugged up on you I'm a semi truck driver here in the states and usually the first thing I check when my engine is sluggish 8 out of 10 times is going to be your fuel filter hopefully it's an easy fix

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    2 ай бұрын

    You're right mate.. that's what it was, fuel filter. Whole heap of shit in there

  • @stephenpavy2501
    @stephenpavy25015 ай бұрын

    You asking about why some houses have dirt and some grass, is like in Oz where some of our Italian families 😉😅have cement everywhere and only fruit trees and other houses have grass and flowers

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    Is it not the rings and valves plus air filters happens same to motorcycle when valves rings are worn out.

  • @dieselhound84
    @dieselhound845 ай бұрын

    How'd you get a blue license plate? I thought that was for government vehicles

  • @bradwhite9869
    @bradwhite98695 ай бұрын

    1HZ normal mate.. change down a gear 👍

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Good to know Brad.. yeah, started changing down sooner 👌

  • @dashalogia
    @dashalogia4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for good video! I really like Laos)) Will the burning season end in the beginning of May?

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    4 ай бұрын

    Worst of it should be gone by then, but it doesn't completely clear up until the rains come.. around late May early June

  • @dashalogia

    @dashalogia

    4 ай бұрын

    @@NowinLao thank you so much! Are you live in Vang Vieng?

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    4 ай бұрын

    @@dashalogia No.. Vientiane

  • @donaldthomas7753
    @donaldthomas77535 ай бұрын

    With a diesel, if you stomp on the peddle, it will blow black smoke.

  • @user-it6iw4lc7z
    @user-it6iw4lc7z5 ай бұрын

    If someone starts boycotting adult comics, illustrated novels, or games that feature girls from the eastern Balkans, we'll want to support the companies that make those products.

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    Laos is similar to African countries.

  • @andrewghof3485
    @andrewghof34855 ай бұрын

    Service the injectors

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_

    @_Alfa.Bravo_

    5 ай бұрын

    ... yes, with ultrasonic bath

  • @geraldtabu-or2jr
    @geraldtabu-or2jr5 ай бұрын

    If the

  • @williammckeon6521
    @williammckeon65215 ай бұрын

    I wouldn't be mad keen on getting my motorbike fixed by a bloke that sells shoes also.

  • @pascopirate
    @pascopirate5 ай бұрын

    A future video about how this guy got all of his money taken by his wife, is forthcoming.

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Or maybe a video about viewers who have watched very few of my videos and jump to uneducated conclusions 🤔

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_

    @_Alfa.Bravo_

    5 ай бұрын

    ... @pascopirate ... just because it happened to you, doesn't meen it has to happen to others!!!

  • @bernadetterose4054
    @bernadetterose40544 ай бұрын

    😳 'Promosm'

  • @lopat4826
    @lopat48265 ай бұрын

    You video super late it's February.

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Or early 😉

  • @unclemickshandhints5063
    @unclemickshandhints50635 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Unk 😉👍