Visiting an ancient, floating village!
Last week, Riles and I took you all on a full tour of our electrical installation... this week couldn't have been more different!
Given a rare opportunity to visit an ancient, self-sustaining, floating community here in Hạ Long Bay, we're embarking on an epic five day journey into the enchanting waters of northeast Vietnam. We couldn't have imagined waters as emerald as this, or the thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests... it's no surprise this place was recently named a a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
We hope you enjoy this ad free preview of this weeks episode! As always thanks so much for your support. We simply couldn't make these types of episodes without you.
Let us know what you thought of this adventure in the comments... and where you think we should sail to when we next have some time on our hands!
Love,
Elay, Riley, Lenny and Darwin
xx
PS: For the YouTube version (ad's included), head on over to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mQl2nMlk7I
[Patreon] We sailed to an ancient, floating village (living on the ocean). (YouTube)
Comments (48)
Great episode! What a magical place! Thank you!
Just finished watching Netflix series "somebody feed Phil" He was in Mexico City and taken to see new farmland being created to help feed people. Sort of like floating village you saw.
Yesss, love this show!!
Another great episode! But can you explain the mysterious scene at 20:55? What is the guy doing with the tweezers? I'm so intrigued... In any case, cheers guys!
Bucket list item added! Damn y'all! I've been adding more than I'm ticking off. That scenery was absolutely stunning. Riles, would you say the floating city is fishing sustainably? I saw lots of hydroponics, and fish farming. Very cool.
Beautiful episode. Sorry you lost your SD cards, I hope you find them. You bring us to amazing places all over the globe, I can't wait to see where you go next!
Great episode, I thought I recognized the voice of Andy from headspace. I’ve also been using it for the last 2 years and have to agree, it really does condition your mental state. Glad to see all is well!
Yep, Andy has a special place in a lot of people's hearts... 💌
The boat is bonkers! Where do we book haha! Stunning spot
This was a great episode for someone like me that’s living vicariously through your travels. So Thank you
Wow!!! This video was wholesome wholesome wholesome. And the Darwin food review 🤩 happy to see it back. Yall look so happy.
Wonderful just wonderful
One of the best episodes ever! Whole family all the time! Everyone seemed so relaxed and able to enjoy everything. How fortunate you are to have the ability to experience other cultures, glimpse another way of life and share it with all of us… we too are fortunate to have all of you in our life. Thank you.
Aha! I just found the “ Shift + Return/Enter to add a new line” to learn why I mess up!
Congrats LOL life will never be the same. 😂😂
Bucket list for certain!
Of course the "haze/fog" comes from warm water meeting cooler air..lol . This video was absolutely beautiful! So when you no longer want to be full time sailors, you can always make movies! Y'all are getting so good,amazing how you record while living. Those shots from the drone really show-off our Creator's art work. So glad I started following you guys, it's a nice break from urban life. 👩🏼🦰👙🤿🤿🎥⚓⛵🌏💜Hugs to you all!
Cheers Mike, we've been trying to make good videos for 8 years now. Sounds like it's working.
Wow! How beautiful! What an amazing experience. This video was so good! Thank you for sharing it with us!
That was WONDERFUL, thank you! I totally escaped from reality for a half an hour.
That's what we're here for 😉💌
This is definitely on my bucket list now! Sooo epic ! Your videos are edited so seamlessly and entertain so well you never feel like they are dragging on! I feel like I am teleported away into another reality and I only come out of it when the video ends! Thank you
Cheers Hayley, we've been trying to make our videos good for 8 years now. Sounds like it's working.
It's hard to imagine there being a more beautiful spot on earth. But if there is I'm sure you two and your crew will find it. Patagonia maybe? Did I hear you say earlier that Vietnam waters weren't open to cruisers?
That's an incredible travel log...how very interesting and I only hope the boys can remember what they're experiencing! Cheers and Travel on!!
Ohhh love the episode, beautiful. Halong Bay, so magical, almost like from another world. Perfect pace, lots of room for the kids, the food looked impressive. Did the boys love the little carrot creatures? I love Vietnamese food, Im vegetarian and have always loved the delicateness of the food. On my bucket list to go there. Thank again for winding me into your world, with humour, magic and a wandering life.
Yeah they did love them, how could you not. 😙😙🧡 And YES Vietnamese food is the bomb, so light and fresh with great vego options. x
What an incredible experience- thank you for sharing it with us! Wow! And you were worried about how the video would turn out…. Amazing!! I think it is neat how you, Elayna shared how you felt like you were living another persons life. Or something like that. So much to experience in a life time that wouldn’t fit without people like you who share with us stationary folks so we can feel more of the expensiveness of this world! Thank you!
I absolutely loved this episode!!! Thank you so much! Everyone looks happy. The floating village is amazing. I want to fly to Vietnam tomorrow and do this trip!!!
Lenny is so smart, and Darwin is just too sweet. I love watching you all grow.
I wonder if the haziness is the refraction of the sunlight on there being more moisture in the air
This is better than any travelogue that could be made!
Could not believe this episode! I sailed through Halong Bay 25 years ago on the way to Hanoi. I wish I could have spent several days on the legend if it was possible then!
Wow! What a cool experience! Loved this episode so much!
This is why Vietnam is on my bucket list!
Wonderful episode. Getting to see things I never dreamed I would see!
Loved this episode! Love watching yall grow and adventure
Oh my goodness Lenny is becoming a big boy!
He sure is!!
Just an absolutely beautifully shot video. Loved every second. Thank you for taking us on these incredible adventures ❤️
This was simply astounding. Thank you Riley and Elayna for bringing us along to experience this rare and incredible place, and Elay, you did it justice. I watched in awe. 🙏
You're welcome 💌🥹😘
What an incredible education for Lenny and Darwin! Imagine what is is doing to their creative future brains!
Keep living the dream I'm watching these videos while in an office cubicle doing hazardous chemical risk assessments 😔😔😔 Thanks for sharing these with us
Haha yes these are the exact moments you need our videos. Much love.
Wow! I had no idea how beautiful that part of the world is. Bird's eye view. Thanks for sharing. 😊⛵
Yeah, it's insanely beautiful. Glad you're enjoying the videos 🙌🏽🌅🥳
Beautiful Video Guys! If you are still looking for things to do, you should visit Hang Sơn Đoòng. It’s a cave that was only discovered in 2014 and has its own eco system! Keep living the dream !❤️