I am from Sri Lanka. I disagree with the point that Thai people are friendlier than Vietnamese people. In my experience, in general (not all), Thai people are friendlier towards caucasian people than people of darker complexions like me. When I first traveled to VN, I found that people were genuinely nice and friendly. A few sellers I spoke to were happy to know that I am from Sri Lanka, apparently, people from India have a bad reputation for bargaining down to the last cent ( Doesn't help me when I look like I am from India). I also found that it was much easier making Vietnamese friends than Thai friends. I never got that same warm welcome feeling in Thailand. So that is one of the main reasons I became a fan of Vietnam and why I keep returning. This is just my personal view.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Aw!!! That's an awesome point! Thank you so much for sharing Desh! I wish you all the best :)

@gosukuma9369

3 жыл бұрын

In Vietnam we do have a bargain thing for shopping too

@mrcoffeemilk5021

3 жыл бұрын

Thailand love American and Dollar. Vietnam love all on the world and love Peace! Vietnam war: Thailand help American attack Vietnam!

@liJK88

3 жыл бұрын

Confirmed by a Vietnamese inbound tour guide here!

@jamiejungie4210

3 жыл бұрын

Vietnamese sometimes have no welcome smile because they are shy, or might be too busy in selling. Someone just not force themselves to put a fake smile for selling stuffs. But if you give them a smile first, they will open with you.

I taught high school in Albuquerque N.M. I had a lot of Vietnamese students. They were not only good to their teacher, but worked hard in school. Be proud of your people. Bill Collins

The first time I visited Vietnam was in February of 1991. I am an American male an it was one of the greatest experiences of my young life. I spent 30 days traveling from Saigon up to Hanoi via shared mini buses, trains, taxis, and regular passenger buses with live stock. The energy, passion, and work ethic that I witnessed at that time was nothing I had ever experienced in the more than 100 countries I had traveled through. I knew at that time Vietnam had so much potential. I always felt kind of special and loved in your country that I haven't experienced elsewhere.

as a native , i would say the point number 2 and 4 are not entirely true - we don't use taxi not only because they are more expensive but the driver sometimes scam you and take the longer route for more money - the street food is not always save to eat, not every stalls make their own food, they might buy it in bulk from unknown sources to lower the price and it can make you sick, to avoid that, just don't buy the one that suspiciously cheap i don't want to bash my country but people are people, there're good people and there're bad people be safe out there!😁

@mariatu3204

2 жыл бұрын

agree ... my extended family every time visiting vn, eat street foods all had "food poisoning" that's sick. Taxi is expensive and more scam than grab

I'm glad you liked the video :) You have an amazing country and I did my best to unpack some of its incredible culture! Hope to visit again soon.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you for allowing me to react your video. It was fun! :))

@sltga1254

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree with points 1 and 2. Sometimes you need to come to a complete halt while crossing the streets. Especially during peak hour. Point 2, If it's a scorching hot day, there's no way I'll be taking a motorcycle taxi. I'll pay for the luxury of having aircon in either a Vinasun or Mai Linh taxi. Since I'm from Australia, taxi's in Vietnam are considered cheap compared to Sydney.

@nxtruong63

3 жыл бұрын

@@sltga1254 agree with you

@manoyski3555

Жыл бұрын

Your video isn't available at this time. Why?

Hey, you are doing an amazing job in promoting our Vietnamese culture. I am so proud of you. Good job.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

"Don''t skip street local food".. I 100000% agree!!..

OMG, your voice when you speak Vietnamese with North Accent so adorable!!!! while you switch to speak in English, you seem so active, full of energy! Love your video! Keep it up, many foreigners need to know about Vietnam, our lovely culture, traditions!!!!!

Vietnam is one of my dream destination. KEEP SAFE EVERYONE!

He forgot to mention the most important rule when you are in Ho Chi Minh City, DON'T holds out your phone or cameras in public!! Phone and purse-snatchers are rampant there.

It is so nice to be able to speak in English to the foreigners about our VN cultures! Good clips but above all, Van is so beautiful! 🙂 chi chuc em nhieu may man!

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

e cảm ơn ạ!!

I had the best experience booking a hotel in Vietnam. The Cassia Cottages in Phi Quoc was amazing. I can’t say about dealing with hotels directly because my wife always dealt with that. As for the people, the people I’ve met in Vietnam have been great!

We were in Nha Trang in 2003 and then again 2005. We stayed at the same hotel. When we got out of the taxi 2nd trip, the receptionist came out to greet the taxi. Her first words were "Why didnt you tell us you were coming". She remembered us from 2003. My son has Vietnamese partner from Hanoi. You couldnt meet a nicer girl.

I agree with you that the vietnamese people are super friendly! In my opinion and after traveling to over 23 countries mostly in southern Europe. But the vietnamese people are the friendliest people that I've ever met! That's the main reason why my wife and I decided to move from the U.S. to Vietnam and it's also an amazingly beautiful country that is very safe and has really good food. We want to be anywhere else in the world. IT'S AMAZINGLY AWESOME! If you haven't been to Vietnam, you're missing a great experience!

You are so right about how cheap Grab is. $5/ $6 MAX (which is approx VND 150k) can get you ANYWHERE within Hanoi. I also live 6km from Hoan Kiem (my place was west side of the city) and paying $3 to most places I go.

Good job Van! I like to visit Vietnam one day! You’re very good at presenting and providing your views! Vietnamese people are really friendly and beautiful! Thank for sharing it!

I really love your voice. This video definitely helps me to improve my listening skill.

Great tips! I am Thai and feel if you smile, look happy and are kind you get a better experience no matter who you meet in the world! 🇹🇭✌😀🤟

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Hi Van! Stumbled across your channel recently, and really like the videos I've seen so far. I'm mixed Vietnamese born in the U.S., but identify a bit more w/ my Vietnamese side b/c of my upbringing. I've been to Vietnam several times, mostly w/ my Viet family, and while these tips are mostly good, I'd like to add/clarify based on my experience. 1) I'd say stopping is ok, but you don't want to be sudden, and most importantly, don't step back. 2) Taxis can be ok, particularly if you have a group, but you need to be able to identify legit Taxi companies, make sure that they run the meter or you have an agreed price, and it definitely helps if you know how to get to your destination otherwise you may get the run around. If you're by yourself, motor bike (Honda ôm) can be quicker/more convenient than trying to get a Grab. 3) Haggling in Chợ Bến Thành (Ben Thanh Market) or some of the other larger market places may just piss off some of the vendors. Many of these places have put signs up saying that the prices are fixed and that there is no negotiating. Some vendors, however, will still negotiate. Try at your own risk in these larger markets and use some common sense. 4) Not all street food is safe to eat, especially when you go into more rural areas. And don't think because a local tells you it's safe to eat that it's safe for you; they're from there so their body is used to the environment. My family taught me that if I'm unsure, I should watch how the vendor operates. 2 vendors side by side could be drastically different in terms of chances of getting sick. 5) Keep large denominations and small denominations money separate to avoid confusion of giving the wrong money and getting robbed or losing money. 6) I only stay in hotels, and want to make sure I have a place to stay, so definitely not waiting until I get there to book something. Transportation or tours may be different. Decide what's best for you. 7) "Yo" is southern pronunciation vs "Zo" Northern pronunciation 😉 Vietnamese people do tend to be friendly, particularly if you try to speak their language at first. Don't be arrogant expecting everyone to know how to speak English or whatever language you speak.

Very informative and up to date. Thanks em for a great advice

That was a great job you did Van. Catching up on your content and enjoying it very much. Keep up the great work!

Thank you Van for another great video !!!

Great perspective, Van!! So cool to get an “insider” look into how to navigate Vietnam.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Kiersten! Hope to see you in Vietnam soon

Thanks for your sharing, many things are useful I need to know more things.

Quite pleasant and informative! I really like your comments plus his comments. Please do more like this, Van. Not all the time, just an excellent format alternative.

Watching you do anything is just beautiful. Well done😊

Vietnamese are extremely welcoming amd so kind, your spot on with the smile first comment because vn people are somewhat abit private and Conservative. I got offered so many drinks and a welcome into houses while walking in countryside.

Another great video, thanks!

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Congrats on your first reaction video, Van! You did an amazing job!

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I love your videos they are amazing and respectful .

Nice em👏👏🤗. It’s good you think about the hard working people. 🙌🙌

I don't know how much can I tell you I miss vietnam , lived there for several years, , roamed and travelled in over than 45 countries, but vietnam was always my second home , many friends families, and love ones , Vietnam is by far the smiling face of Asia I have covid 19

@islamfathi2212

3 жыл бұрын

* meant to say I hate covid 19 , I DO NOT HAVE ;)

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

I hope Vietnam will be opening soon. Stay safe!

We were in your beautiful country, just at the beginning of Covid, January 20, 2020. We had fertilized eggs at a vendor in district 7 in Saïgon with my Caucasian husband. The owner didn’t speak a word of English, but since we were filming our experience, he has the kindness to explain to us how to eat the egg. I didn’t know there were a side to crack the egg for a better culinary taste. So indeed, Vietnamese people are very friendly. Just smile at them, there are always a reward of kindness around the corner. I miss Viet Nam! ❤

Thanks Van for making these videos , Love Ha Noi

Thanks! Very informative content.👍👍🇵🇭

Leaving in vietnam for 2 and half years now and i love it here 😊😊

Yes. It’s very Helpful to me. Thanks

love this channel😻

I was Vietnam a few years back. Miss it. Fun. Great vid.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

Thank you em! This makes me miss HN so very much! I wasn't born in HN; however, have lived there for more than 10 years. Still remember every small corner of the street,... Home sweet home!!! Thank for the video🌼

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

You did perfectly great on your 'reactions' :) More!

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do! 😀

Vietnam still has many points to improve, hopefully in the future Vietnam will be more beautiful in the eyes of international friends.

seeing that your channel is grown over 13k keep up the good work

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Good informative video.

more of your views on vietnam like this would be great. thanks in advance for making videos! from HOUSTON, TX, USA

@WhatThePho

2 жыл бұрын

More to come! Thank you!!

thanx for ur honesty

Appreciate your sincerity about bargaining with the locals especially tourists. At the end of the day, it’s just a few dollars and you’re on vacation anyway. Remember that you are visiting and will be leaving so give the locals some slack... so spend a little and all parties will enjoy the experience. Cheers!

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@pube4745

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatThePho "so spend a little and all parties will enjoy the experience." ...?????? Not to spend generously ??? In my Opinion, VN should teach its people to a life with dignity, grace & integrity (like the Japanese people) . Don't need to cheat & beg for a few dollars more from tourists, etc, etc....

Right of the bat your videos have been great !! Thank you for all your hard work :)

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I'm curious about his click-through rate, the thumbnails he uses are something else

@Pzlovewin88

3 жыл бұрын

bots!

@deshr8541

3 жыл бұрын

Agree lol. This particular video shows a thumbnail of a girl about to take it all off. Millions of male views just for the thumbnail.

@HaoNguyen-sq7ix

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody’s perfect,isn’t it? I personally don’t think she did it on purpose, just a daily habit as many do.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Yup he got 2.3 mil views from that video lol.

@angeluisv

3 жыл бұрын

This reaction video is just as click baity as his 2.3mil video. It would be best to see you respond to portable professional viet video. She brings up good points but portrays vietnam in a bad light

I can learn daily conversation English from your channel. Your voice is so cute and I love watching your videos

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Brilliant tips. Thank you so much

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@edwardle70

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatThePho most definately

I am going to find some youtube videos for studying Eng. Randomly, your video appeared and that help me alot in daily English communication. I’ve already subscribed and will follow you in further content. Thanks so much and wish you have a good powerful energy to make more video!!

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

Hi em!!! Very interesting!!!!

LOL, I am catching up on your videos considering I stumbled on it. I enjoy it from your perspective as a Vietnamese. I do watch the other two American KZread channels from Vietnam.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :))

Very interesting. and So True 👍

I've just hit the subscribe button, I love watching your videos. It's pleasant to see your travel, introduce local sights and foods even I live here in VN. Keep up your good work!

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you!

Love your video. Last visit to Vietnam was 30 years ago. Still have fond memories. Time to go back after the pandemic.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's a long time ago, you should come back when Vietnam opens its border

Hi Van, your reaction so interesting and smart! like you see the marking strategy of selling Vietnamese Pizzas next to soya milk:) proud of you. Thanks!

Thích tiếng anh của bạn này quá. Đơn giản mà hiệu quả.

I am so proud of you. Good job.

Excellent video. I like how your loving & caring come through. Good job. Rock on

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

The scenery and you make me wanna go back again. 😭

Great reaction video my beautiful friend. Yes more!👍

On the online purchase, yes, I found that the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre tickets are cheaper to buy at the counter than online.

Thanks you.Very easy to listen

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Loved the video!!!! and the over arching comments. Not being able to travel a truly miss the friendliness of the the VN people, so very hospitable.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

OMG u r so so soo pretty! Thank you for advertise Vietnam by the way ^^

Keep up the good work. Cố lên 💪

First time I was in Saigon, I didn't cross the street for 2 days so i pretty much walk in circles or go by taxi if I wanted to venture further. Booking on a booking site (booking.com, agoda,.com, travelocity.com,...) is more expensive because it's geared towards tourists. I booked a room online in District 11 last time I was there and thought it was a great deal. When I got there, the price on the sign was way cheaper than what I paid online.

You did fine. Keep it up!

Giọng chị rất hay, em rất mê tiếng anh nếu được nghe chị nói. Thanks chị, mong kênh phát triển nhiều nhiều hơn !

that was a great review, i really appriciated your feedback / reactions you did great. Could you do a top 5 or 10 hotels in Hanoi that would be helpful too! Maybe good safe area to stay where things are walking distance or a video of travel to Sapa, north Vietnam, etc. Cheers

Great video. You gave realistic feedback. I think you should be a foodie tour guide. Small group of 5. I can't wait to visit Vietnam one day and really dive into the culture.

I moved from Hawaii to Vietnam, i was having so much fun but then my alarm woke me up.

This video made me your new subscriber :). I greatly enjoyed your comments and responses while constantly being amazed by how similar you are to one of my sweet nieces. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and best of luck to all that you do in Vietnam/US.

@WhatThePho

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! Hope you are safe and well :))

So true!

I really really like your Chanel about cultural and foods so keep it up 👍🏻

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Làm theo kiểu này hay đó Vân 👍

I am coming to Vietnam by the end of October. Your announcement may be helpful for us

Van, you are so amazing. Your english is sooo good. It's better than most Americans born and raised in the U.S. mainland. Keep it up.

xem hết video của em luôn rồi, ngoài bắc cẩn thận trước covid nhé em!

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Vâng ạ, em cảm ơn anh!

@ienleminh4003

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatThePho 😀😀

You're super cute. I think you're a positive person who always looks at everything with happy eyes

U did great 😊

i love your voice...like a native speaker

i enjoyed...fine job...

I have to say that your voice is so great

Thanks for sharing…

I’m planning for a trip to Da Nang, but starting my research to your country you have featured prominently. Chris Lewis and Max Mcfarlin are also my favourites. One lives in HCMC and the other in Hanoi. “Cheers” or “go” is definitely one of this words pronounced differently from North to south. I’m using Rosetta Stone, but it’s too early for me to determine what tone or accent I’m going to be using. Thanks for your content!

Van, you need to make a video on the differences between north and south. Languages, customs

You are doing very well and good

Giọng của em hay quá !!! Tuyệt hơn nếu có phụ đề bên dưới 😍. Cảm ơn em

11:25 It can be in Thảo Cầm Viên. He is really clever when he always keep a "trunkful" of sugarcane canes

xem xong video em cứ nghĩ video của chị phải trên 100k subs cơ :p good job chị

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Haha share để chị được 100k subs nào :))

Interesting to see/hear reactions to an American from a Vietnamese "homegirl" on her own turf. LOL BTW, could you do an episode about the ao dai? It is my very favorite dress in the world!

Đi qua đường đang đông mà bạn dừng lại là bạn chọn cái chết 😂😂😂. Mạnh mẽ lên 💪

@Sciencenerd2704

3 жыл бұрын

Lol cười ỉa

hi em Van. nice reaction video *thumb up*

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Smart ,well spoken girl! Good English speaking too! Anyway, Good Luck for everything you do in VN. Cheers...!

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Hi Van Vu..., Interesting video with lots of information ( 7 Things NOT to Do in Vietnam ). I learned a lot, and I think you picked up a couple of tips on Vietnam. Crossing the street in the video was very important to me and probably saved my life... LOL Your comments or help were a big help, and I thank you for sharing the video... Van..., One Question: #1) "Can you please do a video on the difference between North Vietnam and South Vietnam ?" Or... have you already done a video with information ? There seem to be a lot of differences between the North and the South, including culture and rental property, and cost of living... I hope so... Van..., You are a "beautiful Vietnamese young lady" and very intelligent, and I am ( very proud of you ) and your accomplishments... Looking forward to more videos and information... Mike in Montana :)

Keep it up 👍🏼

You did well on this reaction video em. I can help you on bird-eyes video if want me to. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

@WhatThePho

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Do you know where I can get Hanoi bird's eye views?