The SAIGON TOURISTS DON'T SEE: Ho Chi Minh City Like a Local, Vietnam 🇻🇳
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In this Vietnam travel vlog, I show you the Saigon most tourists don't see. This is exploring Ho Chi Minh City like a local. First, I check into my new Saigon hotel, Silverland Yen, then hop on a motorbike in search of some Banh Xeo, only to find the restaurant where Anthony Bourdain ate was closed. Out of the tourist zone in unfamiliar parts of Ho Chi Minh City, I meet friendly locals who are kind and engaging in my most memorable night in Vietnam.
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00:00 Intro Coming Up
02:04 Silverland Yen Hotel Check in
04:36 Silverland Yen Room Tour
09:03 Saigon Motorbike Ride to D10
14:17 Walking Saigon at Night Food Search
15:09 Banh Cuon meal
19:46 Street Cart Bot Chien meal with locals
30:53 Talking to Locals near Church
33:27 Walk back to Silverland Yen Hotel
35:50 Rooftop swimming Pool Silverland Yen
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Terry, your videos continue to show the joy and good side of humanity. There are a lot more kind and loving people throughout this world than the darkness is trying to swallow. Children are our most precious gift.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Such kind words, thank you Starr!
@georgeh1352
2 ай бұрын
What nice words....very true!
@Siri-Tahl
2 ай бұрын
@@georgeh1352 thank you, but it's true. There are many vloggers out there but Terry and Svetlogger are such lovely people and resonate with me very much. IMO, We need to showcase the amazing everyday people and stop giving energy to the evil and negativity of the entertainment industry.
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
@@Siri-Tahl Thank you my friends 🙏🏻
That connection you had with mom and son was special. He’s a smart boy, Glad you stopped and ate. Hope you stay in touch with them, The mom is doing a wonderful job.
Beautiful city and people. Looks very clean and safe. Your videos have been great. Thanks for taking us along.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you are enjoying the series. Stay tuned!
Man, your interaction with the kid and his mom is so heart warming!
What Fun Terry! You are so amazing connecting with everyone! And that little boy will never forget you!
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jill! It's an incredible feeling making friends on the other side of the world. I appreciate your kind words!
@joelfranco4818
2 ай бұрын
here is just a none thing in the Philipines enjoy everything people food beaches malls street foods bargains beautyfull woman than vietnam.
@joelfranco4818
2 ай бұрын
You know man Pilipinos are more fluent in english.
I really do enjoy your raw candid video. We need more people like you on this beautiful earth. You're definitely a world traveller, not a tourist. Thank you !!! Enjoy your journey.
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Such a kind thing to say, thank you Phong! 🙏
Different country, different cultures, different foods, different people and hope you enjoy good time in VN..hello from CALIFORNIA, USA
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed my time there very much. Thank you my friend!
I just want to let you know that I think it's amazing that you're sharing your world with everyone and that you're doing a great job! Thank you for this!
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend and same to you! I hope to visit some of the amazing places you have been. Cheers!
The kid is hilarious. You picked the right person to break bread with 😂
@kenichitamagusuku3194
2 ай бұрын
The mother is beautiful
This looks like such a wonderful trip. I’ve never known anyone to vacation in Vietnam. Thanks Terry. ❤❤
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Vick! Hope your mom is feeling better! Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs.!
Loving the video looks like you’ll enjoy the adventure that you had
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
I sure did buddy. The people are great
@AnthonyHolo96
3 ай бұрын
@@BarefootVloggerthey are so nice
Loved your video ❤ my family are visiting in May and we love to eat with the locals too we
Excellent viewing. Thank you.
Hi, I’m Vietnamese and live in Florida, I’ve been watching your videos in VN, just letting you know that in VN, you can buy banh mi or other foods somewhere else and bring it to any coffee place and order drinks and eat there. No problem at all, I hope it helps:) have fun 😊
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Hi Tina! That is good to know for my next trip thanks!
Nice video showcasing the streets and people of Vietnam.
I really enjoyed the video, so much, thank you.❤
Great video Terry. I’m taking note of all the interesting things you’ve shown. I’ll know what to expect when I’m there in a couple of weeks. Thanks 👍🏽
@BarefootVlogger
Ай бұрын
Wishing you the time of your life brother. Safe travels JX!
@jonathanxavier2622
Ай бұрын
@@BarefootVlogger Cheers mate and all the very best to you with your travels.
Lovely , thanks for the journey !
Terry just binging your Vietnam Series ! Awesome bro Keep them up! I am torn between Vietnam or Japan for Vacation this year! Thanks so much! Japan next Terry!
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Yes Japan for sure brother can't wait. Thanks for the kind words and I say do both!
Thank you for sharing your journey and, in the process, we've come to love the people you meet the the friends you leave behind. May God continue to bless you with health and happiness.
Fantastic video. Thanks for getting out of the tourist areas. The blue sign at time 0:25 is not a street sign. It says it is a cultural area. These are typically alleys which are set aside for preservation. If you want a suggestion for a Vlog, try the rooftop bar in the old section of the Caravelle Hotel. It is a bar/restaurant with a lot of history and used to be a wild place. I haven’t been there in years and I heard it has been modernized and is a much more reserved place now.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight IT Guy, great info and suggestion!
You really work hard on these videos the music the editing and what we most enjoy as your interaction with the locals not just tromping along looking at buildings... Really enjoy exploring & getting to know southeast Asia through your channel. The little boy in green was utterly charming 💚 We do miss Svetlana bring her on one of these evenings for a hello during your Saturday Night live stream 😌😏🤗
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Bev and a big hello from Svetvlogger!
Man I’ve been really enjoying your videos. I love how you interact with all the people you come across. My wife is Vietnamese and I haven’t been there yet, but soon we plan to go. It’s much more beautiful than I expected and the people so warm and friendly! Thank you for sharing with us!
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend. It will be great for the two of you to go together and enjoy her homeland. I sure did.
@joelfranco4818
2 ай бұрын
you should know Pilipinos.
Such a beautiful moment you had with the mother and son
Nice sharing. Very good video, thanks Have a good day 💯
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
Your video is amazing, I will follow it next, waiting for the trip to Da Nang
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Suong, I have one more Saigon video then working on editing the Da Nang trip. Stay tuned! And thanks
That was special the interaction with the mother and child awesome
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend 🙏
I love the way you call Saigon
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad, thank you!
@hoanghoatham1856
Ай бұрын
Yes Terry , We love Name SaiGon City .
Dear Sir, all I can say is you know how to make good video. All good things in your vlogs, life experience, culture, fun, happy and emotional moments too. I watch this at least 12 times already.
A very lively vlog :)
Awesome .. no politics. Loved it .. enjoyed your video. Subscribed... hello from Tx.
@BarefootVlogger
3 күн бұрын
Thanks for joining me Robert! Hello Lone Star State!
That buffet was great See you when you get back to Florida!😊
Special connection with boy and mother...jerry Mcguire kid...you looked little sad leaving them.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Even with language barriers, you can connect with people through food, smiles and laughter. It's amazing
Another great locals only video. This is what separates you from the others.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
So kind Rick thank you brother!
Just started watching awesome so far!
Thank You so much for discovery Vietnam.
Beautiful video. Specially of the kid and the mother. You connected with them well and they are to remember you.
@BarefootVlogger
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
I loved your interaction with the boy, so nice of you.
Asian hospitality is second to none. They sure know how to treat their guest.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Well said my friend
Always most impressed with how much you walk, and 2nd is your ' iron gut'! You literally can eat anything. It all looked good, but you just keep trying new interesting dishes!
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Haha thanks Mac! As long as it ain't too spicey, sign me up!
@rpmcmurphy2348
3 ай бұрын
@@BarefootVlogger the interaction with the kid and mom( who was cooking) was great! He was cracking us up!
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
I'll never forget this moment in time Mac, connecting with people I just met in a land far away. Thank you brother!
Loved the entire video. Aloha from Hawaii. I would love to see Vietnam some day.
Amazing, what a great way to pass time.
Great video! May I post a link to this on my SEA veterans FB group? I was never stationed in Nam, Thailand yes and I have always wanted to visit Vietnam to see the country and people.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely Jeff, thank you my friend! Thanks to them all for their service!
Shredded Green papayas is very popular in Vietnamese salad that what you eat , the mix of green papaya and sauce made your fry taro flour less oily and enhance texture .
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
It was amazing.
I’m Vietnamese and your videos make me feel free and peaceful ❤
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
That's a great compliment thank you my friend! 🙏
@joelfranco4818
2 ай бұрын
you should visit in the Philipines its more fun here see it and believe so many variety of paradice.
I like the vibe in HCM, and the people are nice too, always put on their smiles
My mouth is watering…❤❤❤❤
Great video. I loved everything about it, especially seeing you with that "jerry maguire" kid and the lovely mom. I saw you got a little emotional when you walked away from them because you knew you were going to miss them. I think you should go see them again and say Hi :), they would like that and life is too short to live with regrets.
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend. I will certainly stop by to visit my friends next time I'm there.
@VizioN-Scope
2 ай бұрын
@@BarefootVlogger Good ☺ ps: I know you like your beard, I like mine too but I know that Asians mostly prefer a clean shaved man and I think you also would look young and handsome without the beard. Try it out 😉
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Haha Thanks for the kind words
Cool video! The Vietnamese people seem pretty cool almost like Filipinos. Hey, you must be from the Northeast because I caught that Anthony Martignetti, Prince spaghetti commercial reference when you were shouting out the window of your hotel..lol! Keep up the great work man. 👍
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, you are one of the few to get it. One of the all-time best commercials
Always interesting watching your videos Terry keep up your good job, you are funny 👍😂 You look like Phil Goldberg 🤣
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Thanks, never heard of him
Cool!
Hello from Pennsylvania USA I had those 2 dishes in Philly USA, boy they were good & delicious and i am sure its better in Vietnam, thank you for sharing this Great video ❤
The Busy syreets looks like Times Square meets Bricjell Ave meets Revution Ave in Tijuana
Hi Great tour video.. I have been to Vietnam serveral times my wife and Have only known , Binh Duong? family // They have kept Ho chi Minh city secret.. But this time you are my inspiration, I am going to the city this time in Jan 2025. I you way of moving around and your narrations. Best of all you mentions the prices as We have not been there for a few years, work and all time.. Keep up the great work. Can't wait till your next tours comes up .. I am retired and ready to go .Thank You
@BarefootVlogger
Ай бұрын
Thanks Angelo! This was my first time but I still found the prices of just about everything to be very inexpensive, especially when compared to western prices. Safe travels brother!
That kid made my day. Thank you
Love it, love it, love it. Ho Ch Minh City has got to go on my bucket list. Did a motorbike passenger ride in Bangkok (no helmets there), frightening!! Just love Asia, personal service second to none.
Hey there, are you filming with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3? If so, may I ask what settings as you videos look good!
Awesome pool..Ter...oh an welcome back to the good ol' USA
Thanks you ,for take a change to Vietnam
A year ago I up in north Vietnam on a bike tour and going around Hanoi the traffic was crazy, it was the horns that was something else, constant blasting non stop, seems the south is different sounds relatively quiet.
Love your videos, is the night so lively in Vietnam because it's too hot to be out during the day?
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I would say so. It was close to 39C during the day here
Nice video 😊 people were really nice and that scene with the young man was memorable! Be careful . I know that you really like motorcycles, motor scooters!😊 lol! Steven from Boston MA 🇺🇸☘️😎
Very nice videos and shares, thank you. From eastern Europe, türkiye 🇹🇷
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
I hope to visit Istanbul someday. Thanks!
It's nice to see other cultures n how they live. So many focus on ourselves
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Well said Krista
Terry, it's a great story telling I watch today, that's cool. and thumbs up to the movie Jerry Maguire kid, he is very cute.
@BarefootVlogger
Ай бұрын
Thanks Joe🙏
Awesome video. Bot chien has egg but it’s actually not for breakfast. It’s just a snack that can be eaten any time of day.
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
It reminded me of French Toast so maybe that's why it tasted like breakfast to me, but it should be enjoyed any time, it's great!
Love this. Nice edits as it makes me feel like I am you. So complete.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Meta 🙏
Awesome video, love your kindness to others especially in our toxic usa we find these days.
@BarefootVlogger
25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Randy
Love love Vietnam! ❤
Greatest!
one of the fun things about traveling is interacting with the locals.
Lucky you had a Hotel room with a window and view, when I came to Hanoi they given us a window with a brickwall or bricked up window, we moved out the next day, always ask a window with view ..
You have a great heart sir…made me tear up with that moment with the son…
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
Welcome to VIỆT NAM, where i come from, now I’m AMERICAN and live in N.J . USA, just wanna say that you did a great job with your trip and video. In order to understand, see, know you have to enjoy every good thing small things and bad to , thank you for visit VIỆT NAM.
@BarefootVlogger
Ай бұрын
Well said Danny thank you brother! 🙏
Terry looked a little nervous in scooters in Saigon than in Bangkok😂
Hi Terry. You have a good trip around the low cost foods shop with many tasted foods . Good Luck . From Australia - Sydney
@BarefootVlogger
Ай бұрын
Glad you're enjoying it, thanks
Vietamese people seems so considerate. Lots of Yin we may embrace
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
They sure are
30k for that long ass ride is crazy...that's normaly 60k-90k
Hire a motorbike & driver as your ride the entire stay. I think it will be cheaper & convenient. I like your content & thanks for taking us!
It’s fish sauce used all over Asia . Bring a supply of Cipro wide spectrum antibiotics . You will eventually get the runs especially if ice is not filtered purified .
Damn the food looks good!..gimmy!😂
I was just thinking you look very rock and roll when you mentioned jasmine tea, and I thought of the Rolling Stones lyric "you drank my health in scented jasmine tea". Rock on Barefoot Vlogger!
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Classic my friend, thank you
taro mixed with flour made into a cake-like and deep-fried until crispy and served with soy sauce and green papaya.
There’s a great country between Thai and Vietnam that you should give a try. Very friendly people there
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Cambodia is definitely on my list of places to visit. Stay tuned and thanks
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Laos too!
Doing a scooter tour must be an adrenalin rush!....so many vehicles around!....Like mass organized chaos!
@BarefootVlogger
Ай бұрын
Chaos is my middle name
What a delight that you accidentally found bot chien walking around. That was my favorite street food growing up in Vietnam.
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
The flavors there are unbeatable. It must've been a cool place to grow up
@Feathertail2205
2 ай бұрын
@@BarefootVlogger It was very underdeveloped at the time but I'm glad to see that Vietnam seems to be growing very quickly and catching up with more developed countries now and welcoming more travelers into the culture.
15:09 You were eating at a long time famous bánh cuốn restaurant (bánh cuốn Tây Hồ) established since 1961.
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
I can see why it is famous. The dish was amazing
Geez Terry..I think the last time I saw Sigon..was on the T.V. back in 75..lol.. Toronto Phil
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Glad I could bring you there brother
The little boy said in viet that that was his plate. He’s so cute 😂
interesting thanks . If you are there for Tet , this is a few months old :-) am also a fan of the back streets , where the locals eat :-) As for not knowing where you are , I had to use google maps :-) Was trying to place where you were , then saw exhibit A :-) Hotel is cool with the snacks etc , pool not huge , yet good enough for some exercise . At last , you were in D1 :-) Was in D3 March , yes did the walking street for old times sake :-) Bought a cheap beer at the 711 and cruised . Yes , a bit loud :-) And 30 k dong was a good price , was paying 25 k for a Banh Mi outside my hotel . 10k for a nice icecream cone :-) I just did Buon Ma Thuot , Da Lat and Nha Trang this time . itching to get back . Tet is chaos and a little more expensive , did you not see firework displays ? Where to next in Nam ?
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
I actually waited out Tet and stayed in Thailand because my understanding was most businesses would be closed. Next up Hanoi and northern Vn but I'd like to revisit when it's warmer
Mr.Beast is also a very famous American youtuber in Vietnam 😄
You need track areas on google or ask some local people or hire scout local tour guide
The Boy is verry cute😂
With thirty thousand Vietnamese dong, you can take a motorbike taxi to go a long distance, so is the price cheap?
@BarefootVlogger
3 ай бұрын
Watch the previous video where the guy charged me 60 thousand to go 4 blocks.
what kind of sim card you used while in vietnam? if local where did you bought? did you exchange money at airport or outside airport?
@BarefootVlogger
Ай бұрын
No sim card. New iphone won't take one anyway has to be an e-sim. I just went right through T-mobile and it was fine.
Should contact some foreigners youtuber to help you to get around in Saigon
your videos make me sick Terry ....oh i mean homesick hahaha..Hello from Toronto
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
You scared me there lol. Go Leafs
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Is the barefoot blogger actually barefoot or is it just a name, wondering about broken glass on the walking street.
How do you get best deals when travelling with hotels and flights
@BarefootVlogger
2 ай бұрын
Plan and book in advance, use skyscanner, google flights apps for flights, agoda and priceline for hotels