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Visited Ho Chi Minh City before. Such a wonderful place. I think you guys probably have missed a "must see" place - Cu Chi Tunnels - a network of underground tunnels used by the VIetcongs during the Vietnam War. Very interesting place to visit.
Xin chào cảm ơn bạn đã đến với đất nước Việt Nam khám phá và chải nghiệm phong cảnh âm thực việt các vùng miền Việt Nam con người Việt thân thiện mến khách . .
''They say whatever you're looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that's the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there's a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.'' Thomas Fowler. The Quiet American. Saigon today is nothing like it was when I was here 50 years ago. These days when I walk around Saigon I walk with a foot in 2 worlds. So many memories. Returned in 2002, and have been here ever since.😉
Aww, thanks for this amazing comment 🙌 We are so excited for your upcoming trip to Vietnam 🧳✈️ It is an amazing country 🇻🇳💛 We just released our newest Vietnam video and have many more to come 😀
be careful in ben Than Market they will always overcharge you.... 9:22 she pays 500k ($22) for 2 bags normally sold for 99k each. Not a huge deal but important when you are on a budget.
You have every reason to be proud of your country, after all Vietnam rose from the ruins of a war to become one of the new Asian Tigers. Congratulations to your people.
U guys should take a grab bike or grab car to visit a place called "Phu My Hung" at district 7. There are a lot of restaurants, shopping malls and such like "little Singapore". U guys can also take a walk to Thu Thiem bridge 2 as well to see CBD Saigon at night time...Quite amazing and enjoy your stay!
Till now Vietnam is the best country I have ever visited. The people over there are so nice and welcoming. The country is so beautiful and so clean, and somewhat affordable. The best food I found is almost everyone's favorite also, i.e., Banh Mi. Two best places to definitely visit is Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay. If someone love beaches then you should visit Nha Trang as well, which is in the South, close to HCM.
9:21 looks like you paid st least 2x what it costs, always check price online first - e.g. AExp (you should be able to figure out the correct spelling - real one will probably get censored and deleted). prices for non-branded items in non-modern mall settings in comparatively less developed countries (relative to yours), shouldnt be anywhere comparable to what you would need to pay in your home country; REAL prices in such situations are generally much lower.
You guys just earned a new subscriber! I love the energy and respectfulness you guys demonstrated in the video. I hope Vietnam becomes a special place for you guys and will travel to it again in the future!
Aww, Melody, thank you so much 😊 We really appreciate your kind words, you have truly made our day 😀 Vietnam is a very special place to us and we are planning another trip for 2023 to complete the Ha Giang Loop. We are very excited 🇻🇳💛🏍🏔
@@ThePassportCouple Please know that as an American, Canadian, or Australian, it's not legal to drive there. Not saying don't do it, but if you get caught, don't do videos blaming the cops for driving legally there. Many people don't know their country didn't sign the 1968 Vienna Convention, which is what makes driving there legal (assuming you also have an IDP for the class of vehicle/bicycle you drive). Yes, some cops look the other way or take small bribes, but legally, you're still in the wrong so if you are caught, know you were doing it illegally and don't post negative videos bashing the cops/laws. Or lobby your politicians to sign the convention. :) BTW, saw some amazing videos from Ha Giang Loop from LukePalms (he went with Jasmine Tours), Skye Samuels, Lucy Gray, CularTravel, Paddy Doyle (episode 3-6, 10-12...but he didn't do a lot of research prior to going on there and his culinary tastes were very limited while he was in Vietnam), Kinging-It, etc.
First in….The colonisation bit…do appreciate that you are aware of the issues. No, not for the current generation to feel responsible or guilty about what happened in the past. But still good to be aware and be sensitive to local thoughts and feelings. Anyway, usual joke: only thing that colonisation produces is the same output from the COLON.
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The word colonisation itself is a clever way by the western powers to make themselves appear less evil. They never say France invaded Vietnam because that would make France sound like the bad guys. They say colonise which has a more neutral sound to it. It's a bit like Russia invading Ukraine. They don't call it an invasion, they call it a "special military operation" 😂.
@@lamtrinh8780 Yep. The French have their own best interests at heart. They were there for their own financial gains and power. They were the ones whom renamed Gia Dinh to Sai Gon (which is funny when all the overseas Viets keep insisting that others call the city Sai Gon without knowing it's not the Viets whom named it that, but the French). The French were also the ones whom divided the country. Ho Chi Minh was a true hero for trying to shake the yokes of French rule. Lots of overseas Viets go on about Ho being a slave for the Chinese...well, he wouldn't have been had the US assisted when he asked. He spent decades appealing to the US for assistance, but got nowhere. Then the US wants to get in the fight, so he had to turn somewhere and there was China next door willing to lend a hand. Had the US helped when he asked to get rid of the French, then things would have turned out differently.
War is bad. But that doesn't mean all Americans , French, chinese ...are bad. In Vietnam, there are good people and bad people.You guys are very friendly 😊😁. Welcome to Viet Nam 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳
Viet Nam is a beautiful and peaceful country. We always welcome you to visit and travel or work in our country. Viet Nam is ready to friend with all the countries in the world. The war went by for a long time; it is time for us to heal the damages after the war and make Viet Nam become a beautiful and wealthy land. We hope for a beautiful future with your help. WELCOME TO MY VIET NAM
In the traditional Banh Mi they’ll put pate made out of livers, pork meat call Chả and another type of pork meat. In the market place call Chợ Bến Thành you normally have to bargain at least half or even 3/4 of the price. In the mall or super market it’s fix price. But in the areas where you guys bought your clothing you must bargain to get a good deal. I think you were at Chợ Bến Thành.
Thanks for leaving us such a thoughtful comment Gwen, we appreciate it 🙌 Your description of the Banh Mi definitely clarifies what was on our sandwich that day so thank you. Yes, we were at Chợ Bến Thành and there did seem to be some negotiation in the prices. Thanks again for reaching out 😀
@@ThePassportCouple Have a fantastic stay. How long are you guys staying there? Da Nang and Hoi An is a beautiful place to visit if you have time. Although Da Nang just have their big wind storm. It’s a stormy season for those two places I’ve mentioned. But you may get lucky and have a glimpse of the place with mild weather. The resort in Vung Tau is also very nice too. We booked at Holiday resort.
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Just found your channel and love your style - you have a new subscriber :) What do you edit with please? Your videos feel like they belong on a channel with millions of subs
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kiến trúc thì có nhiều kiến trúc từ thời pháp thuộc còn Văn Hoá thì chỉ có 1 phần rất nhỏ giống Châu Âu còn phần lớn vẫn là Văn Hoá Việt Nam hơn nữa Việt Nam cũng đã mở cửa với Thế Giới thì rõ ràng với thời đại bây giờ bắt kịp với nhịp độ của Thế Giới là chuyện bình thường
Never recommend folks to go to Ben Thanh, which is literally a tourist trap. There are many other markets that sell certain stuffs that you need, Kim Bien market for chemicals, Binh Tay (or Cho Lon) for a pretty close atmosphere of the Chinese, Ho Thi Ky market if you wanna buy some flowers and Le Hong Phong market for a dip in Cambodian culture
They're paying for the convenience of everything housed in one place so they don't have to run over the city to look for things. Also, Ben Thanh Market vendors pay higher rent, so the base price is going to automatically be higher. They can haggle down to whatever they are comfortable with.
Banh Mi Huynh Hoa is not what it used to be anymore, my Vietnamese friends told me the couple broke up and one of them took with her all the suppliers and is now Banh Mi Ba Huynh. So Banh Mi Ba Huynh is actually what Banh Mi Huynh Hoa used to be. Great vid btw!
The video made about Vietnam is also the video with the highest views on your channel, Vietnamese people always welcome all friends in the world when traveling in Vietnam.
OMG as a Vietnamese who have never done bargaining before, you guys did a pretty good job actually. Anyway, thank you for visiting. Have a blast one! ❤
@@douglas3286 yes, HCM City is a safe place for single tourist, you can research and watch more youtube videos of single travellers who already've been here.
The experience when buying things at Ben Thanh market is that you have to pay a low price or you will be disadvantaged, but for food, the price is cheap, you can't negotiate the price.
It’s dirty and dangerous city, nothing special but noisy and people who drink a lot of beer and spirits then driving on streets, nearly 20 thousands of people died from accidents each year, unbelievable.
You seemed to have fun bargaining which is great. You probably paid a higher price than the locals, but you did not get ripped off; otherwise, you would not have bought the merchandise. Everybody does price differentiation in every country, except that some places are more technologically advanced than others. You can travel by plane and the person sitting next to you may have paid twice as much or maybe half as much as you did for the same ticket. You and I can be watching the exact same page online and get different ads or the same ad with different prices. They already have all the information they need from us based on our credit card spending patterns, web surfing, zip codes, etc. and charge us accordingly. Everyday people in developing countries don't have that technology so they use something more simple: Your looks. If you are a tourist from a rich country, you have a greater purchasing power, so they price differentiate. They expect bargaining and it is fair and fun; however, always remember what that extra dollar means to you and what it means to the average person there.
This is an extremely insightful comment, thank you for sharing it. And everything you said is true. If we so much as look for a flight to a destination, we are inundated with travel ads for that country and airlines that fly to it. You also mentioned to remember what an extra dollar means to us versus someone in a given country. This is something we always bear in mind especially when shopping in markets like Ben Thanh. We typically have a price in mind that we aim for, but end up spending a little bit more, and we are okay with that. Bargaining can be a fun way to interact with the local community and our aim is always to walk away with both sides feeling good about the price 👍
@@ThePassportCouple I liked the way you guys approached the price differences. So many people become so aggressive and you just seemed to be having fun bargaining. Happy travels!
You put it much more eloquently than I did in a video that I watched earlier from "Chase and Shelbs" where they titled their video with the word "scam" which automatically gives it a negative connotation. They actually enjoyed haggling and did a great job of it, but the title of the video should have been worded differently. I mentioned how in the US car salesman do the same thing but we accept it and buy from them. Also that prices vary on Amazon and other online shopping sites, but we don't go complaining to Amazon about being scammed if we chose an item that costed 30% more than the same item offered by another vendor. Am I scammed if I buy something for 10-20% less at Walmart than Target? No, I just choose to shop at Target when I can as I like their store better since they provide better service, nicer stores, etc. Also, Ben Thanh Market vendors pay higher rent so the base prices will be higher anyway. If Westerners are so afraid of getting ripped off, then go to the malls where prices are set and on full display in those countries. They visited those types of vendors for a reason.
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We didn't have any PHO on this day, but you are right, it is the perfect dish for a rainy day. We did have some in the video we just released. The PHO in Vietnam is amazing 😀 Thanks for leaving us such a nice comment, we really appreciate it 🙌
Thx for the fun video! Just a note for those who are gluten sensitive, the baguettes are made with wheat flour NOT rice flour. There’s a lot of misinformation out there so that’s a common fallacy. Still ngon though!
Yep...that's one of them. The other is that pho came from the French...uh, show me a French noodle soup like that. Sure, the French introduced using beef, but they didn't invent beef.
5:20 chiến tranh chống Mỹ, không phải chiến tranh Việt Nam và cũng không chỉ người Việt Nam gọi nó như thế , đó là lịch sử, dù sao cũng cảm ơn bạn đã sang thăm đất nước chúng tôi, một dân tộc anh hùng
Tip for crossing street in Vietnam: Many tourist foreigners scared of traffic in VN . Don’t worry about it! The rule to win this fear is keep routin slowly walking when you across the streams of motobike! motor-bykers knows how to avoid you themself in chaos-order! remmember do not runs and stop suddently , accident immidiatly ! Don’t be affraid of and do it if you want to be safety in the crazy- traffic in Vietnam. It ‘s not popular but you should be careful with your phone, wallet, jewelry… its may robbed/ stolen … in Saigon! Hanoi and many another province are ok!
Thanks for stopping by our channel, we appreciate it 🙌 But this is us, this is who we are. We just get this excited to travel 🧳✈️💛 It doesn’t sound like we are the right channel for you, but that is the amazing thing about YT, there are so many great creators out there. We hope you find what you are looking for 😀
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I love Vietnam, the food, the people and the prices are all amazing!! Can't wait to go back and stuff my face with food 24/7!
Made me miss Haiphong city and Haiphong cuisine, best cuisine of Vietnam. Have a great time 🌸❤️
@@nanaovitan ..bạn ở chỗ nào Hải Phòng vậy , tớ cũng ở HP đây ..😁🤣😴😴
I’m going to Vietnam tomorrow 😊
Hahah thanks and Glad thats you live Vietnam.
@@robertnew4568 How about it??? It's part of any big city. Have you been to New York?
My hometown. It’s changed so much since i left. Thanks for taking me around the city . Looking forward to more videos about Saigon ❤
Aww, thanks, we are glad you enjoyed the video 😃
Visited Ho Chi Minh City before. Such a wonderful place. I think you guys probably have missed a "must see" place - Cu Chi Tunnels - a network of underground tunnels used by the VIetcongs during the Vietnam War. Very interesting place to visit.
Xin chào cảm ơn bạn đã đến với đất nước Việt Nam khám phá và chải nghiệm phong cảnh âm thực việt các vùng miền Việt Nam con người Việt thân thiện mến khách . .
I was here during the summer. Truly is a city that never sleeps.
You are right, no matter how late it was, the streets and restaurants, big and small, were packed. It's an incredible and vibrant city 🇻🇳💛
A lot of vietnamese are night owls. Even in the states, pho restaurants and coffee shops are opened late.
Personally I prefer Hanoi to Saigon, but no worries because I travel to Dalat where it is more mountainous and cool.
''They say whatever you're looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that's the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there's a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.'' Thomas Fowler. The Quiet American.
Saigon today is nothing like it was when I was here 50 years ago. These days when I walk around Saigon I walk with a foot in 2 worlds. So many memories. Returned in 2002, and have been here ever since.😉
We definitely understand why you stayed, it is an incredible place to be 🇻🇳💛
What an awesome spot! Y'all did a fantastic job showcasing your first impressions! Can't wait to visit one day ❤
Thanks guys, and you guys will love it. Ha Giang Loop early 2023?? 🏍🇻🇳💛
I respect how they learn so much about cultures and history of the places they visit. Much love
How exciting!!! You guys make me even more excited for our upcoming trip. I'm going to be waiting for your next videos!!!
Aww, thanks for this amazing comment 🙌 We are so excited for your upcoming trip to Vietnam 🧳✈️ It is an amazing country 🇻🇳💛 We just released our newest Vietnam video and have many more to come 😀
Made me miss Haiphong city and Haiphong cuisine, best cuisine of Vietnam. Have a great time 🌸❤️
be careful in ben Than Market they will always overcharge you.... 9:22 she pays 500k ($22) for 2 bags normally sold for 99k each. Not a huge deal but important when you are on a budget.
Starbuck is not so popular in Viet Nam. You can only find it in big cities like HCMC, Da Nang, Hanoi. The most popular brand is Trung Nguyen
And I hear mostly Westerners go there since they don't know any better. The Viets that go there are doing it for the Gram....LOL!
Very informative and exciting video, thank you, and welcome to Vietnam. Hope you guys will have a great time here 😍
Thanks for visiting my country, hope both of u have a great trip ❤💙
I subscribe to every single channel that says they travel to Vietnam. It´s just my personal feeling of being both proud and nationalistic
Thy, this comment is amazing and brought such a huge smiles to both our faces 😀 Thanks for making our day 🙌
You have every reason to be proud of your country, after all Vietnam rose from the ruins of a war to become one of the new Asian Tigers. Congratulations to your people.
U guys should take a grab bike or grab car to visit a place called "Phu My Hung" at district 7. There are a lot of restaurants, shopping malls and such like "little Singapore". U guys can also take a walk to Thu Thiem bridge 2 as well to see CBD Saigon at night time...Quite amazing and enjoy your stay!
Wow, thank you for the amazing comment and for sharing these amazing recommendations 😀🙌 Vietnam is filled with so many great things to do 🇻🇳💛
gonna keep this in mind!
South Vietnam was created by North Vietnamese and now they still lead and manage the South so well ❤️🇻🇳
@@alaricaafifi5831 Made me miss Haiphong city and Haiphong cuisine, best cuisine of Vietnam. Have a great time 🌸❤️
@@nanaovitan bullshit! Nói tào lao rồi ah. Bớt lại đi má bake
Made me miss Haiphong city and Haiphong cuisine, best cuisine of Vietnam. Have a great time 🌸❤️
Till now Vietnam is the best country I have ever visited. The people over there are so nice and welcoming. The country is so beautiful and so clean, and somewhat affordable. The best food I found is almost everyone's favorite also, i.e., Banh Mi. Two best places to definitely visit is Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay. If someone love beaches then you should visit Nha Trang as well, which is in the South, close to HCM.
Hi passport couples! Hope to meet you soon. We're visiting Vietnam soon.
Hi Vhal 👋 That's amazing, you are going to love Vietnam 🇻🇳💛
Lời chào từ Đông Âu Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ 🎆🎉🎋🎇🎄❤
I am Vietnamese and u deserve a warm welcome to Vietnam tôi yêu các bạn
Cảm ơn bạn đã đến với đất nước việt nam chúc bạn luôn vui vẻ và hạnh phúc nhé
9:21 looks like you paid st least 2x what it costs, always check price online first - e.g. AExp (you should be able to figure out the correct spelling - real one will probably get censored and deleted). prices for non-branded items in non-modern mall settings in comparatively less developed countries (relative to yours), shouldnt be anywhere comparable to what you would need to pay in your home country; REAL prices in such situations are generally much lower.
You should be careful with your phones, cams, or other electronic stuffs when walking on the street.
You guys just earned a new subscriber! I love the energy and respectfulness you guys demonstrated in the video. I hope Vietnam becomes a special place for you guys and will travel to it again in the future!
Aww, Melody, thank you so much 😊 We really appreciate your kind words, you have truly made our day 😀 Vietnam is a very special place to us and we are planning another trip for 2023 to complete the Ha Giang Loop. We are very excited 🇻🇳💛🏍🏔
@@ThePassportCouple Please know that as an American, Canadian, or Australian, it's not legal to drive there. Not saying don't do it, but if you get caught, don't do videos blaming the cops for driving legally there. Many people don't know their country didn't sign the 1968 Vienna Convention, which is what makes driving there legal (assuming you also have an IDP for the class of vehicle/bicycle you drive). Yes, some cops look the other way or take small bribes, but legally, you're still in the wrong so if you are caught, know you were doing it illegally and don't post negative videos bashing the cops/laws. Or lobby your politicians to sign the convention. :) BTW, saw some amazing videos from Ha Giang Loop from LukePalms (he went with Jasmine Tours), Skye Samuels, Lucy Gray, CularTravel, Paddy Doyle (episode 3-6, 10-12...but he didn't do a lot of research prior to going on there and his culinary tastes were very limited while he was in Vietnam), Kinging-It, etc.
You should study Vietnam's history and why French came ?
It's pretty amazing isn't it..!! If i could i would live there..
Yes, truly amazing 🇻🇳 💛
Welcome to Viet Nam, enjoy your trip!
Thank you so much, Viet Nam is an amazing place 🇻🇳💛
thich bulon
look dangerous but not dangerous :))) by the way, welcome to Vietnam, hoping you love our peaceful country
Thank you so much, we love Vietnam, it is an amazing country 🇻🇳💛
I love your couple. Hope you guys enjoy VietNam.
Thank you, we absolutely love Vietnam 🇻🇳 💛
I think you will make much more positive experience in my home-country - have fun
First in….The colonisation bit…do appreciate that you are aware of the issues. No, not for the current generation to feel responsible or guilty about what happened in the past. But still good to be aware and be sensitive to local thoughts and feelings. Anyway, usual joke: only thing that colonisation produces is the same output from the COLON.
Hi David 👋 Thanks for leaving us a comment, we really appreciate it. It is definitely a something that makes us pause and think 🤔 We definitely appreciate your thoughtful response and well placed joke 🙌 Thanks again for reaching out, it means a lot to us 😀
The word colonisation itself is a clever way by the western powers to make themselves appear less evil. They never say France invaded Vietnam because that would make France sound like the bad guys. They say colonise which has a more neutral sound to it. It's a bit like Russia invading Ukraine. They don't call it an invasion, they call it a "special military operation" 😂.
@@lamtrinh8780 Yep. The French have their own best interests at heart. They were there for their own financial gains and power. They were the ones whom renamed Gia Dinh to Sai Gon (which is funny when all the overseas Viets keep insisting that others call the city Sai Gon without knowing it's not the Viets whom named it that, but the French). The French were also the ones whom divided the country. Ho Chi Minh was a true hero for trying to shake the yokes of French rule. Lots of overseas Viets go on about Ho being a slave for the Chinese...well, he wouldn't have been had the US assisted when he asked. He spent decades appealing to the US for assistance, but got nowhere. Then the US wants to get in the fight, so he had to turn somewhere and there was China next door willing to lend a hand. Had the US helped when he asked to get rid of the French, then things would have turned out differently.
I love the Vietnamese version of Rolling stone
Brilliant video guys we’re just over the boarder in Cambodia be coming to Saigon real soon we can not wait 😊❤️
You are going to love it, we hope you have a great time 🧳🇻🇳👏
War is bad. But that doesn't mean all Americans , French, chinese ...are bad. In Vietnam, there are good people and bad people.You guys are very friendly 😊😁. Welcome to Viet Nam 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳
even tho I'm almost an adult now but I am still scare of buying stuff at the market alone without my mother back me up
All the coffee shop in Vietnam is better star buck 😃😃😃😃😃
Yes, we totally agree, The coffee in Vietnam is amazing 🇻🇳☕️💛
welcome to Vietnam
Viet Nam is a beautiful and peaceful country. We always welcome you to visit and travel or work in our country. Viet Nam is ready to friend with all the countries in the world. The war went by for a long time; it is time for us to heal the damages after the war and make Viet Nam become a beautiful and wealthy land. We hope for a beautiful future with your help. WELCOME TO MY VIET NAM
In the traditional Banh Mi they’ll put pate made out of livers, pork meat call Chả and another type of pork meat. In the market place call Chợ Bến Thành you normally have to bargain at least half or even 3/4 of the price. In the mall or super market it’s fix price. But in the areas where you guys bought your clothing you must bargain to get a good deal. I think you were at Chợ Bến Thành.
Thanks for leaving us such a thoughtful comment Gwen, we appreciate it 🙌 Your description of the Banh Mi definitely clarifies what was on our sandwich that day so thank you. Yes, we were at Chợ Bến Thành and there did seem to be some negotiation in the prices. Thanks again for reaching out 😀
@@ThePassportCouple Have a fantastic stay. How long are you guys staying there? Da Nang and Hoi An is a beautiful place to visit if you have time. Although Da Nang just have their big wind storm. It’s a stormy season for those two places I’ve mentioned. But you may get lucky and have a glimpse of the place with mild weather. The resort in Vung Tau is also very nice too. We booked at Holiday resort.
@@gwenhoang4018 Made me miss Haiphong city and Haiphong cuisine, best cuisine of Vietnam. Have a great time 🌸❤️
You should visit Hanoi, Hanoi is more like historic than HCM city.
I really enjoyed your video. With this, im just much more closer to visit VN. Thanks 🇨🇦
Love this vid...as always, you guys are fun to watch
Hi Emmie 👋 We mean this when we say it, your comments always bring a smile to our faces 😀 Thank you for being awesome and sharing in our adventures, it means a lot to us 🙌
Who is from Ho chi minh me!!
I come from Vietnam. I am very happy that you come to visit my country. I appreciate it ^.^
Be careful when driving or walking crossing the road. All people are welcome and take of you here in Vietnam! Good luck and enjoy your trip
I could hear the rain as soon as you opened your window from your hotel. Enjoyed video
Hi Drew 👋 When it rains in Vietnam, it really rains 🌧 Thanks for leaving us a comment, we really appreciate it 🙌
Just found your channel and love your style - you have a new subscriber :) What do you edit with please? Your videos feel like they belong on a channel with millions of subs
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kiến trúc thì có nhiều kiến trúc từ thời pháp thuộc còn Văn Hoá thì chỉ có 1 phần rất nhỏ giống Châu Âu còn phần lớn vẫn là Văn Hoá Việt Nam hơn nữa Việt Nam cũng đã mở cửa với Thế Giới thì rõ ràng với thời đại bây giờ bắt kịp với nhịp độ của Thế Giới là chuyện bình thường
Wellcome to Việt Nam. A great video! ❤
Nice to see a Vietnam under visistors’lens 😊 welcome anyone to Hanoi i can be your tourguide
Never recommend folks to go to Ben Thanh, which is literally a tourist trap. There are many other markets that sell certain stuffs that you need, Kim Bien market for chemicals, Binh Tay (or Cho Lon) for a pretty close atmosphere of the Chinese, Ho Thi Ky market if you wanna buy some flowers and Le Hong Phong market for a dip in Cambodian culture
They're paying for the convenience of everything housed in one place so they don't have to run over the city to look for things. Also, Ben Thanh Market vendors pay higher rent, so the base price is going to automatically be higher. They can haggle down to whatever they are comfortable with.
Banh Mi Huynh Hoa is not what it used to be anymore, my Vietnamese friends told me the couple broke up and one of them took with her all the suppliers and is now Banh Mi Ba Huynh. So Banh Mi Ba Huynh is actually what Banh Mi Huynh Hoa used to be. Great vid btw!
The video made about Vietnam is also the video with the highest views on your channel, Vietnamese people always welcome all friends in the world when traveling in Vietnam.
You are right Conan, this video has the most views on our channel, it has been amazing 😀 And the Vietnamese people are so amazing and so kind 🇻🇳💛
Y’all really a knowledgeable historian. Great blog 👍
Thank you so much, we really appreciate that 🙌
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Hi, I'm Vietnamese. I highly recommend going to Hanoi. Although Saigon is richer, Hanoi has more high-rise buildings. The area is also larger
Non-sence with highrise building, especially for foreigner!
OMG as a Vietnamese who have never done bargaining before, you guys did a pretty good job actually. Anyway, thank you for visiting. Have a blast one! ❤
What is the night life like? Are there any British pubs?
@@douglas3286 there are many pubs around District 1 called Bui Vien area. HCM City have really busy night life, dont worry you wont get bored
@@vyluu6181 I've never been to Asia before. Is it safe for a single male traveller in Saigon? Thanks
@@douglas3286 yes, HCM City is a safe place for single tourist, you can research and watch more youtube videos of single travellers who already've been here.
@@douglas3286 nothing to worry about other than being overcharged for stuffs you buy, but it's not common
Vietnam is really beautiful 🤩🤩
Great video, thanks for sharing❤👍🏻❤
I hope you are successful in your work, my friend💣💥💌
You are right, Vietnam is gorgeous 🇻🇳💛Thank you for leaving us such a nice compliment, we appreciate it 🙌😀
11:56 For anyone wondering - the Banh Mi place they went to is located at 26 Lê Thị Riêng, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Thank you for sharing that, we appreciate it 🙌
wellcome to Việt Nam
Thank you so much 🙌
The experience when buying things at Ben Thanh market is that you have to pay a low price or you will be disadvantaged, but for food, the price is cheap, you can't negotiate the price.
Thanks for sharing Conan, this is helpful 😀🙌
Running shorts for $17, in Vietnam, at this kind of places? No wonder they are nice to you. You've been scammed.
It’s dirty and dangerous city, nothing special but noisy and people who drink a lot of beer and spirits then driving on streets, nearly 20 thousands of people died from accidents each year, unbelievable.
come to BenThanh's market , just deal everything off 50% , dont worry , you get rip off for sure but you will feel good about that too , so win win :D
Các bạn khách nước ngoài có tiền đến Việt Nam du lịch là ok
Hippity hoppity, European architecture is now my property.
If they didn't want us to have it they shouldn't have colonised us in the first place. Hehe
Just make sure when you buy something in VN you need to Bargain!
In 1945 the second world war ended when Japan surrendered, they would have been kicked out of Vietnam here. So your dates are a little out :)
You seemed to have fun bargaining which is great. You probably paid a higher price than the locals, but you did not get ripped off; otherwise, you would not have bought the merchandise.
Everybody does price differentiation in every country, except that some places are more technologically advanced than others. You can travel by plane and the person sitting next to you may have paid twice as much or maybe half as much as you did for the same ticket. You and I can be watching the exact same page online and get different ads or the same ad with different prices. They already have all the information they need from us based on our credit card spending patterns, web surfing, zip codes, etc. and charge us accordingly.
Everyday people in developing countries don't have that technology so they use something more simple: Your looks. If you are a tourist from a rich country, you have a greater purchasing power, so they price differentiate. They expect bargaining and it is fair and fun; however, always remember what that extra dollar means to you and what it means to the average person there.
This is an extremely insightful comment, thank you for sharing it. And everything you said is true. If we so much as look for a flight to a destination, we are inundated with travel ads for that country and airlines that fly to it. You also mentioned to remember what an extra dollar means to us versus someone in a given country. This is something we always bear in mind especially when shopping in markets like Ben Thanh. We typically have a price in mind that we aim for, but end up spending a little bit more, and we are okay with that. Bargaining can be a fun way to interact with the local community and our aim is always to walk away with both sides feeling good about the price 👍
@@ThePassportCouple I liked the way you guys approached the price differences. So many people become so aggressive and you just seemed to be having fun bargaining. Happy travels!
@@4cuatro Thank you 🙌 That is our goal when traveling. To have fun, interact with locals, and experience the culture to the best of our ability 😀
You put it much more eloquently than I did in a video that I watched earlier from "Chase and Shelbs" where they titled their video with the word "scam" which automatically gives it a negative connotation. They actually enjoyed haggling and did a great job of it, but the title of the video should have been worded differently. I mentioned how in the US car salesman do the same thing but we accept it and buy from them. Also that prices vary on Amazon and other online shopping sites, but we don't go complaining to Amazon about being scammed if we chose an item that costed 30% more than the same item offered by another vendor. Am I scammed if I buy something for 10-20% less at Walmart than Target? No, I just choose to shop at Target when I can as I like their store better since they provide better service, nicer stores, etc. Also, Ben Thanh Market vendors pay higher rent so the base prices will be higher anyway. If Westerners are so afraid of getting ripped off, then go to the malls where prices are set and on full display in those countries. They visited those types of vendors for a reason.
Awesome video guys 👌🏼 new subscriber here ❤
Thanks Fin & Meg, we appreciate it 😀
Welcome to SaiGon, VietNam ^^
Did you guys apply for an e-visa ? Please share your immigration experience. I'm gonna go there in November.
Hi Sidharth 👋 We purchased an e-visa through iVisa. They made everything super easy and when we arrived we simply showed our documentation from iVisa and that was it. We also got everything back pretty quickly but I would say to be safe, give yourself 2 weeks to get everything back just in case. Here’s a link for 5% off of iVisa: www.ivisa.com/apply-online?promotion=promothepassportcouple (good until 10/12).
Cheap sunglasses using a non standard materials is not Good, it make a huge damage to your vision. Better buy the Authentics.
Ho Chi minh City or Saigon is a Center of international Trade so Don't expect an Ancient Buildings around.
Did you visit the museum of the French and America war weapons
Vietnam is the most country that I wanna see eventually I don’t speak Vietnamese.
Người Việt Nam rất thân thiện! Cũng rất nhớ chợ Bến Thành!
ได้ยินว่าเธอไปกัมพูชาเธอคงจะเข้าไปในเวียดนามตอนนี้
Starbucks is not popular in Vietnam as in the USA. If you notices, nearly all of the people at Starbucks are foreigners from Korea.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Ấn tượng nhất là người dân tham gia giao thông ko chấp hành luật ạ
Did you guys eat PHO? It would be good on rainy day?
We didn't have any PHO on this day, but you are right, it is the perfect dish for a rainy day. We did have some in the video we just released. The PHO in Vietnam is amazing 😀 Thanks for leaving us such a nice comment, we really appreciate it 🙌
Nice video ! Ben Thanh market is the ideal place for tourists, very high prices !
Giá cao thật
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oh my god the bread is crunchy HAHAHAHAHAH makes me hungry
ベトナムハノイの道路を渡るのに命がけで渡りました？ハロン湾クルーズは最高でした。
Bạn đang Hồ Chí Minh sao 😂 thành phố mà tôi sinh ra và lớn lên 🤣 chào mừng bạn đến Hồ Chí Minh nhé 😘
bn oi nguoi nuoc ngoai
@@quangminh9156 bạn ơi thì họ dịch ra tiếng anh cái một chứ gì đâu. 😊
bruh?
Cảm ơn bạn 🙌 Chúng tôi rất thích Hồ Chí Minh 🇻🇳💛
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I love VietNam because I live in VietNam
Welcome to Viet Nam ❤❤❤
Welcome to viet nam 🇻🇳
I am also coming there will you meet me sir
Thx for the fun video! Just a note for those who are gluten sensitive, the baguettes are made with wheat flour NOT rice flour. There’s a lot of misinformation out there so that’s a common fallacy. Still ngon though!
Thanks for clarifying about the baguettes Terry 🥖
Yep...that's one of them. The other is that pho came from the French...uh, show me a French noodle soup like that. Sure, the French introduced using beef, but they didn't invent beef.
5:20 chiến tranh chống Mỹ, không phải chiến tranh Việt Nam và cũng không chỉ người Việt Nam gọi nó như thế , đó là lịch sử, dù sao cũng cảm ơn bạn đã sang thăm đất nước chúng tôi, một dân tộc anh hùng
Tip for crossing street in Vietnam:
Many tourist foreigners scared of traffic in VN . Don’t worry about it! The rule to win this fear is keep routin slowly walking when you across the streams of motobike! motor-bykers knows how to avoid you themself in chaos-order! remmember do not runs and stop suddently , accident immidiatly ! Don’t be affraid of and do it if you want to be safety in the crazy- traffic in Vietnam.
It ‘s not popular but you should be careful with your phone, wallet, jewelry… its may robbed/ stolen … in Saigon! Hanoi and many another province are ok!
Thank you so much, i form phan thiet viet nam
8:12 What the fuck your feeling?
Local people rarely buy something in Ben Thanh Market because expensive rental price make the price in that market higher than local market. 😀
2:18 Things I heard from my ex
She acts disingenuous, over the top. Keep trying, stop trying so hard to create content, it needs to come across more natural. Yes, you’re welcome.
Thanks for stopping by our channel, we appreciate it 🙌 But this is us, this is who we are. We just get this excited to travel 🧳✈️💛 It doesn’t sound like we are the right channel for you, but that is the amazing thing about YT, there are so many great creators out there. We hope you find what you are looking for 😀