17 things I wish I knew BEFORE visiting VIETNAM in 2024 🇻🇳

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  • Here are 17 things I wish I knew before Visiting Vietnam. This will help prepare for a trip to Vietnam, from the negatives to the positives and everything you can expect, this includes help with accommodation, food, transportation, budget & more! Any questions leave them below in the comments!
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Komentáře • 648

  • @sassy5237
    @sassy5237 Před 6 měsíci +60

    FYI regarding visa from uk:
    It changed this year from 15 to 45 days visa free ( 6:37 )

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Yes, new information!

    • @whynot8135
      @whynot8135 Před 5 měsíci +4

      not only UK
      From 15 Aug 2023, the government of Vietnam decided to extend the duration of stays in Vietnam from 15 to 45 days for citizens of 13 countries who are unilaterally exempted from visas by Vietnam.
      These countries are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the U.K., Northern Ireland, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus. Citizens of these countries are allowed to stay for 45 days from the time of entry, regardless of passport type and entry purpose.

    • @emathelima
      @emathelima Před 5 měsíci

      So does this mean I will not have to pay the £25 for a visa. But still need to apply for one?

    • @Willberight2moro
      @Willberight2moro Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@emathelimadon't need one if from UK

    • @tehIVI40A3
      @tehIVI40A3 Před 3 měsíci

      @@emathelimayou don’t need to apply

  • @onmytravells9429
    @onmytravells9429 Před rokem +198

    Absolutely unreal country, personally my number 1 place I have visited

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +16

      It really is a great place to travel!

    • @Madders23
      @Madders23 Před rokem +2

      I am so looking forward to it. I imagine it to be pretty special !

    • @annaqchannel1148
      @annaqchannel1148 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Thank you from Việt Nam 🇻🇳🇻🇳

    • @mcclure3443
      @mcclure3443 Před 10 měsíci

      try living there for 10 years.

    • @rezza250890
      @rezza250890 Před 10 měsíci

      Hi @joelfriend may I know how long is the ideal time to travel to vietnam and bangkok?

  • @Chuntianxiyu
    @Chuntianxiyu Před rokem +236

    Dog meat is only at specialized dog meat restaurants, not in the normal restaurants, if you don't look especially look for it, chance is that you will likely not see one, so don't worry that they might "accidentally" serve you the dish as it s not cheap either

    • @mimimarcus
      @mimimarcus Před 11 měsíci +26

      Yes, this should've been clarified in the video to be more fair to Vietnam and Asia in general!

    • @pohanahawaii
      @pohanahawaii Před 11 měsíci

      🐾 Unfortunately, though much less dog meat in the South in recent years, still so MANY places on every local street in the North. It's like China, Philippines, even Korea. Places that were very poor before and though technologically advanced now, haven't evolved ethically. The men are ugly and like savages in these areas. Quite disgusting to chuck up animal cruelty to "culture".

    • @folklorish31
      @folklorish31 Před 10 měsíci +15

      Thanks for clarifying... I was uncomfortable listening to that and was really worried about my trip there.

    • @ryanmiller3330
      @ryanmiller3330 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Idk dude. Lived in nam for a good minute before covid and I'm rocking back come October. I saw dogs on spickets why rolling around the city a few times

    • @livewild2559
      @livewild2559 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Dog meat expensive... ga and Bo are cheap !😊

  • @sr8877
    @sr8877 Před rokem +13

    Thanks Joel, going Thailand,, camboiaVietnam and Laos at the end of this month. First time solo travelling but ur vids are helping a lot! Got your backpack and everything ❤

  • @JK-qv5wm
    @JK-qv5wm Před rokem +17

    I love watching these kinds of video to know how to travel Vietnam as a foreigner. And I'm a Vietnamese. But it's good to see your country in a different point of view.

  • @Yuuki2109
    @Yuuki2109 Před rokem +173

    Love your video and totally agree as a Southern Vietnamese. The South is kinda great for night life and city vibrant life but the North is better for nature and adventure. So the best route that I could recommend anyone want to explore Vietnam: arrive in Saigon (key city of the South) enjoy city life night life > go to Da Nang (key city of the mid) enjoy beach life and seafood > go Ha Giang (Northside) then fly back from Ha Noi (the capital city). Have fun!

    • @norbertschmitz3358
      @norbertschmitz3358 Před 11 měsíci +4

      @Jolene
      Hello Jolene,
      I like your comment on here, and you being a local Vietnamese woman, may I ask you only a few questions?
      I'm 67 old, not into adventure anymore, I like to spend 6 weeks in July-August in Vietnam.
      I would like to split those 6 weeks into half....3 weeks along a beach....3 weeks inland....in rather smaller cities....and enjoy local food and the way of life of ordinary people....5 star resorts are not my thing.
      And nor is travelling a lot my thing anymore.
      I like to find 2-3 nice locations where I can stay during my visit, and enjoy a rather relaxed holiday.
      Any suggestions ?
      I would be be very grateful !
      Cheers
      from Germany

    • @slenderman3510
      @slenderman3510 Před 11 měsíci +8

      ​@@norbertschmitz3358 Hi, not Jolene but I'm a Vietnamese here myself so I just thought I'd chip in.
      - Hanoi (the capital city of Vietnam) is quite a hustling and bustling city but it really manages to capture the essence of Vietnam's culture in aspects like architure, religion, history, cuisine, etc., so even though it's a big city, you can still find a place to slow down amidst all the chaos and turmoil. I love Hanoi very much and if you are open to visiting this city, I would love to show you around (for free of course haha). Definitely not a tour guide but I just simply love talking about this city.
      - Generally, in the north of Vietnam, if you want to go to beaches with golden sand and transparent water, you'll have to go pretty far away from the coast to outskirt islands in the far side of Halong Bay (usually takes ~1 hour by boat). This is because the Red River deposits a lot sediments and alluvium, causing the color of water to go brown, red, and green. However, Halong Bay is definitely worth checking out because the sights there are just top-notch. It's not one of the 7 world's wonders for no reasons.
      - Anyways, if you want to spend some more time at some beaches, I believe you'll like cities like Da Nang or Nha Trang because tourism in these cities thrive on beaches that they have. The two cities are located in the Central Region of Vietnam and from Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City, you can easily take a flight to the destination in less than 2 hours.
      If you have more questions, I'll be glad to answer.

    • @slenderman3510
      @slenderman3510 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@tonenotrequired8626 lol bitter much? There's literally a river running through the city called Saigon. Get over it.

    • @sazji
      @sazji Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@tonenotrequired8626 The word Sài Gòn is used constantly. Some use it more specifically to refer to the old center of town, but there's nothing taboo about it and you'll see it everywhere.

    • @BHAPPY255
      @BHAPPY255 Před 11 měsíci +1

      ❤❤❤❤

  • @tungnse
    @tungnse Před 11 měsíci +47

    One thing I can proudly tell about my people is that Vietnamese people are extremely friendly to visitors, whether its foreigners or vietnamese people themselves. Just be nice (yes, be nice, vietnamese value respect) and you can get help from pretty much any local you meet whether they are busy or not. If you get lost or in trouble people just naturally come to help you and they never ask for a repay. Its a beautiful thing about vietnamese people. Just be a bit careful when you want to spend money though.

    • @dayal2293
      @dayal2293 Před 11 měsíci +1

      do you have to negotiate the price at restaurants too or their prices are fixed ?

    • @thehayley7239
      @thehayley7239 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@dayal2293Fixed. Prices are often written on the signage already but if not, ask before you eat.

    • @dayal2293
      @dayal2293 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@thehayley7239 👍🏽

    • @nazanin_amiri_travel
      @nazanin_amiri_travel Před 6 měsíci

    • @southpaw77777
      @southpaw77777 Před 3 měsíci

      Lol

  • @thanhvungoc7883
    @thanhvungoc7883 Před rokem +62

    Vietnam has majestic scenery, very friendly people ❤

  • @mikamauger
    @mikamauger Před rokem +87

    Hey Joel ! Great video as always :)) Another tip I would mention is : It is pretty easy to find CouchSurfing hosts in Viet Nam and they were the highlight of my travel there ! I also met a family that hosted me on the side of the road after an accident I had. All in all, Vietnamese people are really friendly. Cheers !

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +4

      Oh that's great to hear! I bet you can get some awesome experiences with coach surfing too!

  • @aamo3960
    @aamo3960 Před 9 měsíci +101

    Visited Vietnam for 13 days in January. Visited Saigon, Da Nang and Hanoi along with a self-guided excursion into the jungles near Kham Duc.
    Absolutely insane country! Never have i regretted not knowing the local language more. The people are some of the friendliest and most welcoming people I’ve ever met anywhere on earth and I’ve been to 20+ countries.
    The nature is stunning and the food is mind blowingly good!
    Vietnam is a country I have to recommend everyone visit at least once in their life and preferably while it’s still relatively unknown to the tourist masses!!!

    • @SlamminCameron
      @SlamminCameron Před 9 měsíci +5

      Currently planning my honeymoon there, my fiancé and I are both down for everything, staying wherever, doing whatever. Any recommendations?

    • @OshriTakelle-cu9jh
      @OshriTakelle-cu9jh Před 9 měsíci

      קלקידן ששששששז

    • @aamo3960
      @aamo3960 Před 9 měsíci +11

      @@SlamminCameron For a honeymoon I‘d definetly recommend the Ha Long Bay cruise. I didn‘t do it myself, but the scenery looks amazing from the photos I‘ve seen.
      In Saigon you can go ice skating in the Landmark 451 scyscraper, which was pretty cool for me as a Finn😅.
      There are a lot of museums in Saigon and Hanoi, but the War Remnants museum in Saigon is definetly my favourite.
      You might want to do a guided tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, which while touristy, are still very impressive!
      Hanoi is definetly more traditional than Saigon with the architecture and the general vibe. I definetly recommend visiting the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and the museum complex. You‘ll be seeing Ho Chi Minh a lot all around Vietnam, so why not learn more about him :D
      Be sure to get there early tho. I‘m talking 7 am kinda early!
      In Saigon I recommend staying in the 1st district. The city is very walkable and the further away sites are easily reached via taxi or the water bus. The prices are very reasonable for someone used to Finnish prices!
      In Hanoi we stayed near the Hoan Kiem lake, which we found to be very nice and convenient for reaching all the major sites, like the Temple of literature, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum etc. Again, Hanoi taxis are also really good!
      Honestly there‘s so much to see that I can‘t condense it all into one comment, but I hope you have a great honeymoon and enjoy Vietnam to the fullest!
      Remember to also eat the street food and not be afraid to cross the road!

    • @zenfulliving555
      @zenfulliving555 Před 9 měsíci +1

      self guided?

    • @aamo3960
      @aamo3960 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@zenfulliving555 Self guided as in we just paid these few local guys to take us to a specific place in the jungle and then back. Nothing more elaborately organized tours :D

  • @kennyyuen1600
    @kennyyuen1600 Před rokem +11

    Ive been hammering out videos since im going with my family in November and i gotta day, youre first 2 tips alone is already way more informative than 80% od the videos out there that isbjust huge hype and drone shots with very little depth.
    Well done! And thank you

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +2

      Ayy thank you so much! Really appreciate that feedback!

    • @kennyyuen1600
      @kennyyuen1600 Před rokem +1

      @@Joelfriend may I ask what the drone rules were and if anyone gave you issues for using it at all?

  • @CallumJude09
    @CallumJude09 Před rokem +43

    Flying out to Vietnam in four days for the first time. I've really enjoyed your series and have found it super helpful! Thanks man! :)

  • @Itjustdoesntmatter
    @Itjustdoesntmatter Před 10 měsíci +2

    Head off to Vietnam in 3 days. This video was very helpful, thank you!

  • @edstravel
    @edstravel Před rokem +6

    Keep up the great work guys definitely amazing place to visit.

  • @danielrose6288
    @danielrose6288 Před 7 dny

    Absolutely killing vid bro thanks!

  • @melaniesmith652
    @melaniesmith652 Před rokem +2

    LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! LOVE THEM!!!! SO GOOD

  • @AVFdailylife
    @AVFdailylife Před 6 měsíci

    Your videos are very high quality. Welcome everyone traveling to Vietnam!

  • @TravellingNowhereFast
    @TravellingNowhereFast Před 2 měsíci

    This is the most useful video about Vietnam on youtube, thank you!!

  • @BonjourKathyy
    @BonjourKathyy Před 9 měsíci

    THANK YOU FOR THIS! As a vietnamese I am overwhelmed traveling to vietnam and where to start. THANK YOU

  • @user-xx9nb2tn3h
    @user-xx9nb2tn3h Před 8 měsíci +1

    G'day there Joel, cheers mate for the info on Vietnam, I'm heading over soon with a friend, & the info you gave will 100% help. Cheers again.

  • @whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean

    Great content and amazing delivery.
    cheers Mate

  • @mladenstific2459
    @mladenstific2459 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks man, this was amazingly useful!

  • @moon_bandage
    @moon_bandage Před 9 měsíci +31

    Good tips! Ive had the exact same experience on my 1 month travel. Especially Ha Giang don't skip out on it if youre somewhat comfy riding a motorbike its absolutely worth. My only regret is driving the 3 day loop instead of the 5-6 day loop. Also make some friends and drive in a group, safer that way!
    One more tip. If youre in ha long anyway for a cruise, rent a motorbike when youre done, and visit the island of Cat Ba (right next to the bay) it is breathtaking, the town on the other side of the island is very charming too.

    • @sifkochar
      @sifkochar Před 5 měsíci

      Hey! How long is the ride from Halong to Catba? And do you necessarily need an international licence?

    • @dimitar297
      @dimitar297 Před 4 měsíci

      You don't need a license but riding on the bike up those hills will put pressure on your testicles.

  • @ChopChopRecipes
    @ChopChopRecipes Před 9 měsíci

    Thank for sharing. Your guide is so useful. I did not know you can download language into google translate. Thank you for that. Your videos are very engaging. Love how you present things. Keep it up.

  • @DasRoor
    @DasRoor Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks alot for the actually useful information!
    Glad this wasn't just clickbait!

  • @jonb6660
    @jonb6660 Před 6 měsíci

    Great stuff, lucky number 17 too. You did a brilliant job no need to swat them flies! You're expressing yourself brilliantly without waving around ;)

  • @calvinmentor599
    @calvinmentor599 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love the video. Informative.!👍

  • @dulcerheabuling3022
    @dulcerheabuling3022 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Very informative! Thanks!

  • @molonlabe9602
    @molonlabe9602 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good video with straight forward information. Thank you.

  • @63jake63
    @63jake63 Před měsícem

    By far, my favorite country in the world. Been there 5 times... loved it every time. The Ha Giang loop is the best!!!

  • @ellephillips4085
    @ellephillips4085 Před rokem +8

    This was so helpful!!

  • @MrABroad
    @MrABroad Před 9 měsíci +16

    Yesss, I love Vietnam, 4 years living here was absolutely amazing. So many places where you can travel. From busy cities to rural areas, food is so delicious, people are so friendly and welcoming. 👌💯

    • @akshayjuwa8444
      @akshayjuwa8444 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Where in Vietnam do you live?

    • @MrABroad
      @MrABroad Před 5 měsíci

      @@akshayjuwa8444 I live in Dong Nai.

    • @akshayjuwa8444
      @akshayjuwa8444 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@MrABroad oh sweet I think it’s near ho chi Ming…. I’m going to Hanoi next week… I’m gonna visit ha long bay, ninh binh and the city … do you have any recommendations? Is booking stuffs from viator good?

  • @christophedebard1226
    @christophedebard1226 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hi AND thank you...I'm French AND I'm going to Vietnam in September..from Saigon to halong bay...fortunately I'm invited by my friends in different parts of Vietnam..🇫🇷❤️🇻🇳

  • @GreatCityAttractions
    @GreatCityAttractions Před 8 měsíci +1

    Some great thoughts Joel Friend

  • @adiavidor28
    @adiavidor28 Před 8 měsíci

    thank you! very helpful

  • @axnyslie
    @axnyslie Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks this was helpful. I'm going to Vietnam next year around March staying in the south @ Ho Chi Minh City as I do not like the cold. I was in South Korea last year which is similarly limited in English speaking and I got around fine there.

  • @hogs1789
    @hogs1789 Před rokem

    Awesome. Thank you for the info.

  • @baekimin21
    @baekimin21 Před rokem +28

    As a Vietnamese, I can say this video presents very good pieces of advice. Great video!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much! :)

    • @stewartl5109
      @stewartl5109 Před rokem +1

      Some information unfortunately is not that correct but like all Vlogers I see and some I subscribe too tend to put their own individual spin on the same places that everyone goes too.. 2 , 3 or even a months visit can never paint an accurate account of places to see in Vietnam for sure. All I can say is to all enjoy and try your best 🙏🏻

    • @nazanin_amiri_travel
      @nazanin_amiri_travel Před 6 měsíci

    • @TheWorld4all
      @TheWorld4all Před 2 měsíci

      Vietnam sucks and your commie gov't is weak.

  • @markchlan
    @markchlan Před 4 měsíci +3

    Im leaving the USA for Vietnam in 20 days and this video was super helpful! its my first time going to sout heast asia ill be solo backpacking the entire region and just love watching videos like this to get ready. Thanks for the great info!

    • @markchlan
      @markchlan Před 2 měsíci

      Update 3weeks into Vietnam I freaking love it here

    • @mrpeas2111
      @mrpeas2111 Před 2 měsíci

      @@markchlanwhich city are u in currently ?

    • @markchlan
      @markchlan Před 2 měsíci

      @@mrpeas2111 just got to Phong Nha yesterday evening. It's incredible here. It's true the more north you go the better the sights get

    • @SilverliningF.
      @SilverliningF. Před měsícem

      @@markchlanwhat are the malls like ? Do they speak English?

  • @reblfleur16
    @reblfleur16 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Such a great video, very informative!

  • @TrangHuyen-yj4wb
    @TrangHuyen-yj4wb Před rokem +1

    So great. I have saw your Madeira video and today you talk about my country. ❤

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem

      Aww thank you, love Madeira and Vietnam!

  • @debalinaroy5701
    @debalinaroy5701 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Hi, Joel, thank you for sharing the tips. I'm visiting Vietnam in a few months. The overnight bus info was great and helpful. All I need now is a detailed info about how to bargain in Vietnam. 😀

    • @mailysb35
      @mailysb35 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Hello ! For me I had the best prices when I was the less interested haha. Sometimes when you ask a lower price they say no but if you walk away they will shout at you lower prices until you say yes xD

    • @debalinaroy5701
      @debalinaroy5701 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Ahhh very much similar to our Indian markets I see 😀😀
      Thank you for sharing your experience though 😌 I appreciate it!
      Can you please also tell me if there will be any conversation problem while booking Grab? We've plans to travel around the cities in Grab and some blogs saying that there'll be communication problems when booking Grab 😒😒

    • @TienDuongRose
      @TienDuongRose Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@debalinaroy5701hãy sử dụng Google Dịch

  • @user-je6zh9ty8z
    @user-je6zh9ty8z Před 3 měsíci

    Great video, thanks dude!

  • @ChrisFord-zw6tc
    @ChrisFord-zw6tc Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow. interesting video . thanks for good content

  • @moritzstaudacher3883
    @moritzstaudacher3883 Před 8 měsíci

    In so hyped for the trip with my Family this winter. Thx for the Info. Might get a tailored suit ngl. 😉

  • @leesujiuen1490
    @leesujiuen1490 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome and informatve video. Brilliant. :)

  • @mtbonly7306
    @mtbonly7306 Před rokem +1

    Hey joel great video as always
    Any problem bringing a drone in there?

  • @doug5246
    @doug5246 Před měsícem +1

    Excellent, thank you. I'm arriving in Ha Noi April15th. I love the advice. It's so enjoyable and useful!!! This is my first video of yours that I watched. I'll check out more soon. I just downloaded Vietnamese language to my phone (and Khmer). Also, thanks for the advice about Viet tel. Good stuff!!

    • @roromotovlog3752
      @roromotovlog3752 Před měsícem

      Vietnamese here! Would you like my suggestion? Comment your liking and maybe I could help ;)

  • @casperforever4457
    @casperforever4457 Před 3 měsíci +1

    thank you, amazing review 👏

  • @rowiefaminholland
    @rowiefaminholland Před měsícem

    Thanks for the info, going there in August.

  • @ru4031
    @ru4031 Před 6 měsíci

    Great info.. cause soon i fly to Vietnam!

  • @SIW808
    @SIW808 Před měsícem +1

    Im planning on visiting Asia within the next 12 months and Vietnam is top of my list.

  • @joosmfit1993
    @joosmfit1993 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi Joel! Thanks for everything, we were living for 3 month and since 2023, spanish people and more, can be 45 days without visa 😊

  • @BinhLe-bz2eu
    @BinhLe-bz2eu Před rokem +3

    Here some place in Vietnam you would want to see and you can google image how the place look like:
    Phu Quoc Island, Dalat, Danag, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Ha Long Bay, The Marble Mountain, Ninh Binh, Dragon Statue Mountain in Tam Coc, Hue, Bà Nà Hill, and Ban Gioc waterfall.

  • @ukdailylife85
    @ukdailylife85 Před rokem +23

    Guys, this commet is for all people planning to visit Viet Nam. I'm a Vietnamese citizen and I have to admit that Viet Nam has a myriad of breathtaking views and alluring tourists attractions. BUT, that guy is telling the sadly true thing in Viet Nam. Besides those who are honest and kind, there are lots of merchants considering foreign visitors as people living in a country having a higher standard of living, a better income so they kind of charge you an overwhelmingly prohibitive price (Vietnamese's perspective). So remember, it is a must-do when visiting VietNam: BARGAINING

    • @cafeen7700
      @cafeen7700 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Bạn nói đúng,nạn chặt chém của 1 số ng Việt mình vô cùng xấu,mình là ng Việt mà còn chán,huống chi ng nước Ngoài.hỡi những con ng có lòng tự tôn dân tộc và tầm nhìn xa thì hãy để lại hình ảnh đẹp trong mắt bạn bè quốc tế.

    • @folklorish31
      @folklorish31 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi will it be super rainy in the North in May??

    • @HangLeT
      @HangLeT Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@folklorish31 no, it will be dry and hot from May to July/August

    • @folklorish31
      @folklorish31 Před 10 měsíci

      @@HangLeT thank you 😊

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 Před rokem +2

    Great video!

  • @maxmutzke4753
    @maxmutzke4753 Před 5 měsíci

    Good vid!

  • @ianlock1330
    @ianlock1330 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very informative and thank you. And you are super cute!!!

  • @HangLe-ym5hf
    @HangLe-ym5hf Před rokem +1

    you're one good looking young man. Thank you for the tips. Being a Vietnamese, I think you know more about the different types of transportations than I do. :)

  • @cedriclloyd5571
    @cedriclloyd5571 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video. I'm looking to go in August or September.

  • @tanyaadamski5916
    @tanyaadamski5916 Před 11 měsíci

    Great tips - thanks!

  • @donaldcastillo2408
    @donaldcastillo2408 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very good info video, thanks

  • @anagilles1097
    @anagilles1097 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I was born and raised as a white English speaking child in vietnam in Saigon and I still to this day know 2 sentences in Vietnamese and had no language barrier so if ur going to Saigon you’ll be fine without google translate

  • @Aelin38
    @Aelin38 Před rokem +10

    Hanoi have thousand of skyscraper too but there are some rules to protect the ancient houses and historical places in the city center so foreigner barely see them 😅

  • @imagination7555
    @imagination7555 Před 11 měsíci +2

    True! It's always better to book hotels in Vietnam online in advance. Banh mi, pho, bun cha ... dang, just mentioning Vietnamese cuisine makes my mouth water.

  • @hannahmcallan111
    @hannahmcallan111 Před 6 měsíci +1

    great info!! thanks

  • @gowheregotherenow
    @gowheregotherenow Před 10 měsíci +1

    🤩Love Vietnamese Pho! It' supposed to sound like "Fur" by the way. Love your tips thanks for the great video!

  • @williamhuynh3574
    @williamhuynh3574 Před 9 měsíci

    Well happy for you well I’m a Vietnamese American and my moms side lives in the courntryside in Saigon which is very fun

  • @varcorner1
    @varcorner1 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I'll be featuring Vietnam soon ❤

  • @Snooze_Crewco_lofi
    @Snooze_Crewco_lofi Před rokem +13

    Lived in Vietnam 3 year, just a few things..
    1. Don’t say ‘Pho’, say ‘Pher’ - Pho means prostitute.
    2. Beers are served cold, I think you were just unfortunate in where you went.
    3. The best time to visit Vietnam is October/November for nice weather all around the country.
    4. Hanoi is developed, just not in the old quarter where tourists mainly go, head to the business district you’ll be surprised.

  • @Mishmash48
    @Mishmash48 Před 8 měsíci

    How long did it take for your suit to be made? Great video btw

  • @Kim-mh2wy
    @Kim-mh2wy Před 5 měsíci +2

    I’m Vietnamese. And would like to confirm what he shares are completely correct. So surprised that A foreigner could understand my country that well 😍🥰

  • @clausbader9537
    @clausbader9537 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I'm German and live in Hai Phong Vietnam (near Halong Bay). I can say you are right with most of the Points eccept the Agribank ist the absolut Not recommend Bank at all. Better is MB Bank with the Advantage that you get max. 5 Mio VND and a Charge of 55k VND. Then e-Visa takes 3-4 days only (I do it every month). From 15. August 2023 again 90 days e-Visa are introduced.

  • @jeff824
    @jeff824 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I didn't know how to ride a scooter, so I had to learn fast. Taxi (not called cabs here) are cheap and I used those. Watch out for the Grab bikes...very cheap but risky. My local guy was usually drunk and wore a WWII helmet.

  • @godisbrazilian
    @godisbrazilian Před 3 měsíci

    Really good information! Especially regarding the visa situation. Their website does say 3 days, but don't be fooled by this. Ours took close to 10 days or so, as complications can easily arise. It was a pain, but definitely worth it in the end.
    The other thing I'd note is to most definitely use Grab for all of your taxi needs. Cab drivers can be shady otherwise.

  • @SoSakashii
    @SoSakashii Před 7 měsíci +3

    Just a trivia, Viettel is a telecom company that belongs to the Vietnamese military so it’s why the coverage is slightly better than the others.

  • @skytechm07
    @skytechm07 Před rokem +2

    great review ! what is your recommendation video editor software (app/windows) for basic travel editing , Thank you

  • @lavenderlove1241
    @lavenderlove1241 Před rokem

    Thanks for the tips! Especially for the tailor. The fiance and I are going to get our wedding garments made there.

  • @markchlan
    @markchlan Před 3 měsíci

    Panic packing last minute for Vietnam. Had to hit "subscribe" just for when things go wrong 😂

  • @SydneyTrainsV28
    @SydneyTrainsV28 Před 10 měsíci +4

    As a vietnamese thank you.

  • @melwillis6475
    @melwillis6475 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video 😊

  • @thecheekymonkey8785
    @thecheekymonkey8785 Před rokem +23

    I agree that the North is better than the South in terms of attractions, however the South is worth visiting because of the welcoming people. I think HCMC is a big dumpster, but with some of the friendliest and most welcoming people on this planet.

    • @sazji
      @sazji Před 11 měsíci +2

      HCMC is a bit chaotic to be sure. But if you get off the main streets and go back into the actual neighborhoods, it can still be charming. I was in a homestay in one of those neighborhoods in District 3, and before long I knew lots of the local folks and felt a part of the neighborhood.

    • @BHAPPY255
      @BHAPPY255 Před 11 měsíci

      ❤️ from India 🇮🇳

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 Před 7 měsíci

      pho is better in the south

  • @vinhlong7347
    @vinhlong7347 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Just want to add some information, Hanoi is also quite developed, it have the highest number of skyscrapers in Vietnam, but since the Old Quarter is preserved for tourist attraction, it is rarely seen in videos. This is a view of Hanoi when driving through the business district of the city.
    czcams.com/video/l3WO0cBabwk/video.htmlfeature=shared

  • @jimlarios
    @jimlarios Před 9 měsíci

    Great Video! Where is the E-Visa link? I just want to make sure I'm in the correct site, looks like there are several sites claiming you can do the process there

  • @Phone_Geek
    @Phone_Geek Před 6 měsíci

    Did a trip from South to North number of yrs ago. Ho chi Minh, de nang, hue, hoi an, Sapa, hanoi. And man having the VIP suite on the cruise got no sleep cos of noise of wood worm in headboard. Whole country is amazing

    • @heythave
      @heythave Před 3 měsíci

      Be creative. Next time, put your head where your feet should be and use ear plugs.

  • @samiboy1368
    @samiboy1368 Před 7 měsíci

    My gf is vietnamese and i plan to go there, thanks for the info

  • @johannefransgaardfrederiks3271

    Hi, just saw your video - super great and so good to know before going! I just want to say that the visa screen shot you show, isn´t all the way correct, because in Denmark you don´t need a visa unless you are staying in Vietnam for more than 45 days. Just wanted to point out, so everyone check up on it and dont necessarily "just" use that one screen shot:)

  • @jamestheadvisor5052
    @jamestheadvisor5052 Před 11 měsíci +2

    This is so handy!

  • @spicyroads
    @spicyroads Před 8 měsíci +2

    TP bank doesn’t charge fees at all , I’ve used two different ones so far one in Saigon one in Vung tau

  • @williamhuynh3574
    @williamhuynh3574 Před 9 měsíci

    Good vid

  • @christiandad6410
    @christiandad6410 Před rokem

    Those hotels and wherever you stay in Vietnam. They know and understand that they have to get up late in the night to provide helpful services for hotel accommodation.

  • @pjun6698
    @pjun6698 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Messed up why do u delete after u get discount? Really messed up

  • @mochilero13
    @mochilero13 Před 3 měsíci

    The best thing about real travel is to not know, to discover, to be intrigued and romanced. Later on the “bad” experiences are often memorable as the good ones. I traveled in the seventies when hardly any information was available and reservations were not a possibility for the budget traveler.

  • @anisrahman5274
    @anisrahman5274 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for the vid! How long would you recommend to stay here if your sort of pushed for time.

  • @shwartinio5298
    @shwartinio5298 Před 2 měsíci

    thank you!

  • @tuxedomask4771
    @tuxedomask4771 Před 8 dny

    Thank you for your video it was very helpful! I am going to Vietnam soon and I will be bringing one large suitcase and one small carry on suitcase. I lot of people usually go backpacking and take minimal luggage. I have a bit worried about my suitcase as I am going from south to North and places in between. Should I also bring a backpack instead of a luggage or is it possible to travel Vietnam with two suitcases specially with transportation is that a good idea?

  • @pieneclaessen
    @pieneclaessen Před rokem +1

    Do you have an overview of your total itinerary? Going to Vietnam for a month but an struggeling to fit the ha giang loop in my schedule...

  • @dhjrtw
    @dhjrtw Před 9 měsíci +1

    Good video. One question, why did you delete your review on Google after getting your suit from the tailor? Did it fall apart? Bad service?

    • @MitziYoung
      @MitziYoung Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah, this left a bad impression on the ethics here. They didn’t force the customer to take the discount. One could easily say they no and not have to play into “gaming the system” overall.

  • @mattythebatty2129
    @mattythebatty2129 Před 8 měsíci +3

    As a Vietnamese person, There’s a lot of places in Vietnam that I really haven’t been to yet and I really wanted to go instead of staying with my relatives for 2+ months not going anywhere. Thanks mom for giving me mental insanity.

  • @lisasimpson116
    @lisasimpson116 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Did he say he posted a review to get a discount and then deleted it? That’s not nice, especially for the low price he got.