Every time a horn honks in Vietnam an angel gets its wings. It's a wonderful life if you can deal with imperfect beings in an imperfect world. I saw the horrors of the Vietnam War and was petrified of returning in 2015 after leaving wounded in 1968. I found it to be a different country that I learned to love for the beautiful people and their culture. I left before the lockdown in 2020 and I hope to return and see my friends again soon. Vietnam will always have a place in my heart. Cam on Vietnam.

@johnj.flanagan-songsoffaith

2 жыл бұрын

I was there in 1967-68 also, as a Marine. You and I had a different perspective then, and now we are old warriors looking back at an epic time of pain and suffering, and all I can say is all wars are terrible, and I wish only the best for the Vietnamese people going forward in peace.

@peelypeelmeister6432

2 жыл бұрын

That's such an amazing thing to be a part of something so terrible and now something so amazing. I really do understand how you feel about Vietnam. I currently work for the Western Australian government. Good money, good perks. But I've lost sight of what's the most important. Every time I've come back from Vietnam I'm a changed man for the better. It doesn't take me long to get bitter and twisted when I'm back in Australia.

@musk-eteer9898

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your service

@musk-eteer9898

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnj.flanagan-songsoffaith thank you for your service.

@IA100KPDT

2 жыл бұрын

@@musk-eteer9898 what service? Vietnam is still a communist country and doing well.

The three months I lived in Hanoi before everything started shutting down were some of the happiest in my life. I can't express how much I want to move back, and hope the pandemic calms enough to allow that to happen again.

@VipVip-sw6ms

2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised because you like Vietnam, where are you from?

@nofood1

2 жыл бұрын

@@VipVip-sw6ms why are you surprised? such a weird comment lol, I was in Da Nang before the pandemic and I say the same, best place ever!

@user-bu7fi4cd5g

2 жыл бұрын

Where are you from?

@main2333

2 жыл бұрын

It’s open. Band lifted. I’m going back next month since 1975! Finally get to see family’s

@hanzocloud

2 жыл бұрын

@@main2333 be careful the communist gov might arrest you for illegally leaving Vietnam by boat back in the 70s haw haw

Love Vietnam. I really like your interpretations of the causes of these issues. Different parts of the world went or have been going through these very same issues, just at different points in time. The most remarkable thing is that all the young talented Vietnamese like you have continuously changed how the world should view Vietnam. All the best for 2022.

Very well explained, thank you! And yes, these things would irritate me, and I'm going there as soon as the country reopens.

I am an American who has lived in Hanoi for over 2 years. During that time I have been in 5 accidents on the roads, people constantly invade my space, the noise is, at times, unbearable and I can see the air and smell the water every time I go outside. That being said, moving to Vietnam is the best decision I have ever made and I have no plans to ever return to America or live anywhere else.

@dontlaughtoomuch11

2 жыл бұрын

Chris what's your age? And how is the job market in Vietnam? I assume you work as an expat?

@chrishamlin5863

2 жыл бұрын

@@dontlaughtoomuch11 I am three score and one years old. The job market in Vietnam is whatever you make it and, yes, I am an expat.

@generalnguyenngocloan1700

2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about expatting, too. Vietnam and Taiwan are both in the top 2. America is no longer a country for old men. The moral laws in my country have been sold out to the FED and those who follow another code. I can’t speak my word or my account will be canceled. One day soon, here in America you will be charged and arrested for anti Semitism because of what “they feel” and define who you are. I’m the hell out of here. You made the right choice no matter your reasons.

@dontlaughtoomuch11

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrishamlin5863 Can you just say 61 years old? 😄 I had to "google what three score means" (sorry English is my 4th language) Anyways, that's nice to hear. I am planning to make the step overseas, but giving up stable Europe to Vietnam isn't easy.

@dontlaughtoomuch11

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalnguyenngocloan1700 The one thing that really is a drawback is the language... Picking up a tonal language sounds like a drag! I'd rather learn Mandarin than Vietnam (and those both sound awful for non native speakers in terms of difficulty) At least over 1 billion people speak Mandarin... Vietnamese: meh...

Van thanks for your openness about your country and customs. I really admire how you present your thoughts. I’ve never been to Vietnam but your descriptions are enticing. Keep up your on point presentations and I’ll keep watching.

Very good one this - I am a foreigner living here now. I understand your reasons, but actually Vietnam is in my view perfect. Don't get everyone used to lining up, or driving nice. Vietnam is good, exactly as it is! It is the people here, which make Vietnam wonderful. :)

@maxmiguel500

2 жыл бұрын

Yes ...the traffic terrible but the people get your heart ! Lovely people .

@GreetingsFromArrakis

2 жыл бұрын

Any tips to live there? Thx

These are true haha, but Vietnam is still a beautiful, lovely, and special country. I love my country 💚

@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad the government sucks

@supersonicsid5930

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I’ve lived here for 10 years and love it . I met my wife In 2004 in Nha Trang . We have a Beautiful six year old daughter , ok the past two years have been rough but that’s not the fault of Vietnam 🇻🇳

@cuulonggiang1665

2 жыл бұрын

@@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356 - Thanks for telling the true .

@depduc3615

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alice I love Vietnam my country too,

@gregmoran4555

Жыл бұрын

@@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356 Do you need to make this same comment on every post? Many governments in the world suck, at least they aren't Texas or Florida.

Despite all these issues, I still see the value and potential of Vietnam. It's a rising star of a country on the verge of globalized success. While it may suffer on environmental pollution, I think the people, food, geographic beauty, and culture far outweigh the negatives. I'd very much like to learn the language someday and visit the country.

@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356

2 жыл бұрын

I wish it had a better government

@VipVip-sw6ms

2 жыл бұрын

@@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356 Vietnamese government?

@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356

2 жыл бұрын

@@VipVip-sw6ms yes

@Ghoang2610

2 жыл бұрын

@@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356 our goverment is trying to do their best. Vietnam’s becoming better day by day. Young generation with more developed thinking will change everything

@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ghoang2610 I hope they ditch communism soon

Great job Van addressing these real issue in Vietnam!

Great video. I love Vietnam and will return as soon as possible. Love the freedom of riding my motorcycle in Vietnam, love the people and culture too!

"There are thousand of reasons to fall in love with Vietnam" And one of them is you Van !! :)

Lol! That all happens in Garden Grove ! But I still love hanging with my Viet friends drinking Heineken, eating food, and watching karaoke. Just party with the locals and you don't notice😀

Thanks for sharing Vân 🤗 I love and really miss VN❤️ Hopefully we’ll be able to travel again next year🙏 Take care and stay safe 🥰

Somewhat similar to the video whose link I shared with you. Nice to note that you are discussing both the pros and the cons of living in Vietnam. Wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Very clever. You have found a way to speak the truth without incriminating yourself. I see your potential to help Vietnam improve its image. Good luck to what you are doing. I read almost all of the comments people put here. They don't see what you are trying to do. You have found a way to express yourself without jeopardizing yourself. May your wisdom helps keep you out of harm's way.

I am a Chinese and traveled Vietnam many times. I like Vietnam so much, I learn much about Vietnam from your video, thank you very much.

Vietnam is the best country! I lived there for two months. And it was way better than other countries. I do not understand why people complain about Vietnam. When the pandemic will be over, I definitely move to Vietnam! Thanks for sharing this video. It refreshed my memories about this lovely country!

@timtigerz1

2 жыл бұрын

I like your upbeat attitude. Cya in Vn.

@Randomly_

2 жыл бұрын

I love how you enjoyed our country :) I've never been there but I am vietnamese. The place is very amazing and they have alot of animals! But us people usually have alot of sounds,like chickens,walking,roosters talking. And people aswell. Our shops don't look professional but we do sell,I can just state a few things I know from the experience of a Vietnamese mom

@2007Club

2 жыл бұрын

How are you gonn make money in Vietnam

@Randomly_

2 жыл бұрын

@@2007Club my mom tells me in Vietnam they have alot of fruits so they prob take that and sell them for money

@TravelingwithValeman77

2 жыл бұрын

I am going to Vietnam in Nov 2022. Can't wait! I am from Canada.

Great Video! Used to be in the travel business, been to 93 countries. I now spend most (not all) of my time in Vietnam, Hai Phong. Why? People! The Vietnamese are wonderful people once you get to know them. One piece of advice though. Avoid the main tourism places. The rip offs there are getting as bad as in Thailand, especially in Saigon and Hoi An. Come and explore Vietnam....and enjoy the friendliness, incredible openness of the Vietnamese! You'll be glad you did, and I want to assure you that you will want to return.

Thanks for sharing, Van. I learned a lot from your videos

Dear Van Vu...i am a Malaysian. It is okay...Vietnam is no different from other Countries during their growing years. Other countires too have undergone similar phase. Vietnam still has much to improve but i am very sure as it progress it will fall in proper order. All the reasons you have mentioned is valid and real but in time things will change. I will not hesitate to move to Vietnam and as a matter of fact i am planning to move there early next year to live and learn Vietnamese Language. I love Vietnam.Thank you for your valuable video.

Van, I lived in China and in Philippines and it's the same there. I loved it in both countries, you just get used to it. I believe in traveling with an open mind and open heart. I made my travels so much more meaningful and relationships more enduring. Live laugh learn and love ✌️ Great video and clear explanation. 😁❤️👍⭐

Thanks for sharing this! I'm half Vietnamese myself but I rarely know my dad's side of the culture since we primarily speak English to each other! Looking forward to more future content from you! Cheers!

@AndyTN64

2 жыл бұрын

I guessed yout last name is Lê if your dad is Vnese.

@musk-eteer9898

2 жыл бұрын

amerasian are beautiful

@depduc3615

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely

Thanks for posting!!

I'm back home after 2 years in Hue. I miss every single sight, sound, and smell. It's alive! I feel sad for foreign students who come to Canada to study if they are from an Asian country, it's so damn quiet. Can't wait to return 🇻🇳🇨🇦

@depduc3615

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's lovely

Can’t wait to visit !! :) so glad it’s opening back up

I am happy Vietnam is a fast growing economy. I hope the government forces the foreign and local companies to adhere to clean air and environment policies to protect the Vietnamese People . One day I hope to visit Vietnam.

@AndyTN64

2 жыл бұрын

Too mamy corruption, it's impossible to have government doing right things.

Very well spoken. Happy new year!

Hi You should visit Delhi, India. You’ll feel like home for all these issues here in India. For some of the aspects such as noise, cutting in line, pollution & thrash, you’ll feel Hanoi is better. I am from Delhi & I have lived in Hanoi for 6 months & I have myself realised this.

@K_A__Official

2 жыл бұрын

Broi... I got a job in Vietnam... ur from India that y I'm taking to u... As u know Indian money have more value than dongo... But they r saying they provide me 2cr that is our 75thousand..is this possible? Pls reply broi...

Great video, Van!

Love this! (Thanks)

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

Awww!! Thanks for the mention in the video. 🥰

Honest view. Great! Always enjoy your video. Thanks. Hope to meet you in the future.

You are great! Thanks for sharing everything you know and see in a manner that it's easy for western world people to understand. I'm from Brazil and we are also an emerging country. I see many similarities between Vietnam and Brazil. Watching you makes me want to be an expat there!

Thx a lot! Recently found your channel and subscribed immediately. You do such a great job, and I'm really looking forward to coming to Vietnam (HCMC) quite soon to work, travel and do photography 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I wish you luck and prosperity to the channel!

Thats funny about cutting in line. This happened to me. Thanks for the phrase. I will definitely use your suggestion.....

Thank you for this informative video

Thanks for your Video its very helpfull i wish one day im going back to visit VN and see you . The stories you say it bring my memories back when i was young in VN cant forget it .Thank you .

Thanks for the info.

Totally fascinating (succinct) analyses. Thanks for posting. I fell hard in love with your country at the start of the pandemic -- was on my way to the Philippines (from the U.S.) with just a 2-week stopover planned in Vietnam -- then...the pandemic struck!!! -- I was put in an army barracks for 2-weeks in HCMC (strangely, very enjoyable, and...strange) -- and the doors on the Philippines shut for good, but I was able to spend the next 5 months in Vietnam (Nha Trang, mostly) and was just really...smited? with how lovely, warm, complicated, challenging, and...frankly amazing Vietnam is. Now...now that borders have reopened, I'm returning (in May), to...of all things, study Vietnamese. (Big gush, this). Just really enjoyed your presentation. Thanks again. Cheers!

@gregmoran4555

Жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing experience, you should write about it if you haven't already.

Wonderful comments about your country and very interesting to know before I travel to Vietnam !! Excellent job my beautiful friend !!

Great info! 👍

This information is very useful. Thanks

Happy new year to you and your family Van

Hey V Happy New Year!! ps.. I’m going very soon…. With your guidance of course!!

I literally watch your video because your accent is great and I'm Learning English, BTW the content is great as well.

I enjoyed this. I liked Vietnam, everything about it. Those little negatives, things happen in every country so i can look pass that. I probably would try and avoid the big cities if i were to stay long term or try to stay on the outskirts. I can also confirm your point 2. That happened to me at the airport in Nha Trang and i was too shocked to even say something. There was nobody behind me. I was there 20 years ago and could really have moved there the following year had things not changed for me. Absolutely loved it

Hi Beautiful happy new year 2022 all the best to you and your family thanks for sharing.

love your channel……the food is amazing…thank you

Been to Vietnam 4 times. Enjoyed it every time. Love the people. Love the culture. Looking forward to going again.

Thank you for sharing.

Hi Van, You are a reason to fall in Love with Vietnam. So sweet. I love your content and your contribute to educate the world about Vietnam. I have been waiting to visit for past 3 years and now looking forward to plan a trip to my my mothers home land in 2023 sometime. I hope she will be able to come with me and show me where she grew up and lived. I will definitely DM you to say hello when we are there. Thank you for your channel. Byeee🖐😀

Appreciate your candid revelations of those negative and yet true conditions of your Developing country of Vietnam.

XIN CHO your videos are great

I've been to Hanoi briefly only once and we had a very wonderful time. I don't think I would fit in very well full time but I'm very glad I went. Thanks for the info.

So insightful! Learnt a lot about the history behind current behaviors!

Wish you Happy new year take care 😊👍

Love you n your videos so much

I think you are absolutely brilliant and extremely on point with all your videos, I have travelled many times to beautiful Vietnam 🇻🇳 and I hope to come back during this December

Happy new year !!!!

Nice video. Great Production Value 👍 Bob

I'm planning to move to Vietnam after high school so thank you for honestly sharing! Tbh I think it'll all be annoying but I'll get used to it and I'm excited.

I gotta say this. For some reasons, I am addicted to your contents so much. I wonder if it's your positivity, your content, or your attractiveness.

"No country is perfect". It's true! Anyway, there are many reasons why we should come to Vietnam. Peace, diverse culture, beautiful scenery, friendly people, unique cuisine ❤

@dung5866

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you !

@kippsguitar6539

2 жыл бұрын

Horrible aggressive traffic, bad food, rats everywhere

@dung5866

2 жыл бұрын

@@kippsguitar6539 ok

@generalnguyenngocloan1700

2 жыл бұрын

@@kippsguitar6539 DaNang is not bad because you can ride outside of the city and it turns to countryside very quickly with no traffic. Unfortunately DaNang is getting more and more congested, also, but it is so much better than most cities in VN to live in.

@Vincht2m

2 жыл бұрын

@@kippsguitar6539 just some people don’t like vietnamese food

I went to Vietnam in 2009. I'm going back to Saigon next year. It was one of the best trips I've ever done. And I've been to Hong Kong, USA and Europe. Vietnam has something in terms of freedom and the lack of a nanny state that the west has lost. I hope that hasn't changed.

I like your presentation, because always you speak truth. Without cleanliness and systematic traffic system, tourism must be effected.

Vietnam is a really special place. There's really no reason for any reasonable person to dislike it, in my opinion, but I guess I just enjoy being around noisy, friendly people who know how to take life as it comes and make the best of pretty much everything. An open-minded person from any country will find a million reasons to love the place.

Good job!

Sounds great!

On points, nice job!

Thank you so much for being honest. you are not hurting your country, I know that you really want to help and build up your country. anyway there is no perfect country, we learn from our mistakes that is why we grow and same as any country.

well explained!

Enjoyed my 2018 visit to Saigon, Long An, and Vung Tau...

Well said!

Nice clip, we all talk quite loud in our family but my aunty is very soft talking may be our dad gene ...

I really like the music on your channel and this video. Any chance you might put links to it in the description?:)

"Excuse me! The line is down there", I just can't manage the lovely way you said it in Vietnamese... quite a challenge.. lol

@hphan7549

Ай бұрын

I'd fall on my ahs freaking out laughing 😅😂🤣🤣🤣🥴🙏🙏🙏

I would like so much to go to Vietnam, love the culture, the people, the food, everything! I live in Brazil and i intend to go to Vietnam someday!!!! ☺️

I don’t see those as a deal breaker .. love to Vn ❤️

I am eager to visit Vietnam. Thank you for helping me to form realistic expectations.

Happy new year 🎊🎈🎆

I'm managing a foreign company in Tay Ninh. I love the atmosphere of the locals socializing including beer-drinking sessions but I was kinda annoying after they got drunk, simply troublemakers, of course, this could be an isolated case

Happy new year

Love your voice so much Van.

Happy New Year

I’m Thai. I am impressed on your view to accept the bad things and improve it. Vietnam has many good things and surely be a better country. Cheers. 🍺🍻

I enjoyed your video and agree with you. Yes there is no perfect country. Every country has its own problems and it is natural since the human being isn't perfect. The important things is trying to make it a better way. That's what we should do. I'm not Vietnamese but I truly believe Vietnam has tremendous potentials and I think the many problems you said would be better

Thanks for your information that we receive from you...Tom

Thank you for the information. Vietnam sounds a lot like living in Brooklyn, New York. (Born and raised in Brooklyn)

Cutting in line is very common in my country, Myanmar as well 😄

My wife, family and business in Vietnam is enough for me. I work in Australia but it's only in Vietnam that I truly live.

@hanzocloud

2 жыл бұрын

If U live in Cabramatta or Springvale, you are pretty much living in Vietnam lol

I missed the lantern festival in HoiAn, the thrill of walking on the Golden Bridge in BaNa Hills ... the beautiful chaos of Ho Chi Minh City, the amazing authentic Vietnamese food and the magnificent scenery of Ha Long Bay! It is so green over there, unforgettable! I missed ... almost everything. Indeed.

I'm not sure I support a motorbike ban. Motorbikes provide cheap transportation to millions of people. More sensible would be to require catalytic converters on new motorbikes that are sold. That will eliminate the exhaust pollution problem.

@thecheekymonkey8785

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Euro 6 emission standards should be implemented. E-bikes are also not a solution, because the primary source of electricity in Vietnam is coal.

@kippsguitar6539

2 жыл бұрын

And.kill 20000 kids per year

@StereoSpace

2 жыл бұрын

@@kippsguitar6539 I just looked it up. In Vietnam, 8-9,000 people (total) killed in traffic deaths each year. There are always people willing to take away other people's freedom for their own good.

Im enjoying your videos on Vietman very much. I am looking for a getaway for two to three months a year, when it's winter in Canada. Im just watching your video here and I am wondering if the air condition is going to be a problem for me. Im loving so much about Vietnam but I have asthma, Im not affected by it here too much so its not dibilitating but I am wondering if you think I may have a problem with the pollution in Vietnam.....

Thank you!

Hello em gai, how are you? Happy New Year!,

I've lived and worked in Vietnam for just over 5 years and fell in love with the culture and the people. I've live in HCMC for just over a year (Quan 1, 7 and An Phu). I have to say that I enjoyed living in the smaller towns like Trang Bang and Long Thanh more. It's not so noisy and air pollution is not such a big problem. The downside is that very few people understand English and it's a lot more "primitive" with very few shops/eateries catering for foreigners. As a whole I have to say that I was so happy in Vietnam and enjoyed every single day so much. I wish I could go back and stay forever. Love you guys!! God bless!

respect for honesty

I love VN but agree with no.1... the noise is about the only thing that I struggled with... as I got older I do value and love my peace and quiet.. so after 2yrs of stuck at home in UK in peace and quiet I have got used to the silence so its gonna be interesting to see how much I can take when I can eventually come back to VN... (then again I did grow up in London which isnt exactly quiet! maybe its just an age thing now) everything else I just accept as it is the way it is... love it or leave it really... at the moment or future will be just half of the yr at most and can come back home to my peace and quiet when I need it... but right now I can't wait to come back to that amazing country I fell in love with...