Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-5 Things You Should Know Before You Visit

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These aren't all of the things you should know before you visit Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, Vietnam but it's a start. It also allows me to start this series on Vietnam's largest city! This is an incredibly fascinating city and when you visit your are really watching the process of a rapidly expanding, modernizing city. For now there's still lots of traditional and local neighborhoods that feel like the real Vietnam. I hope have a chance to visit these places as well as seeing all of the famous sites.
For Yellow bus 109 here's the link with all of the stops:en.sats.com.vn/tan-son-nhat-ai... . There's also a Yellow bus 119 that will take you to the bus station where you can move on to Can Tho and the Western provinces.
I personally use Grab and the GoViet apps for motorbike taxis around the city. If you want to be picked up at the airport by one of them you'll need to walk outside of the domestic terminal area where the motorbikes have to stop.
I hope you find these tips helpful. Please let me know what else you'd like to learn about Ho Chi Minh City.I plan on doing lots of videos on food, finding vegetarian and vegan food, good coffee, local producst and more! Don't forget to subscribe to my audio podcast:itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
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00:00 Ho Chi Minh City 5 Things You Need To Know Before You Visit Introduction
00:37 Transportation
03:28 Currency
06:17 Tipping
07:31 English Friendly
09:14 Traffic/Crossing Streets

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@lilismaslikah7915 4 жыл бұрын

Yes... Ho Chi Minh city is nive place for travelling... I am still save VND money, I wish I will back to again... Thank you for your reporting, complete...

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! My pleasure as always!

@sam9644 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this useful and very detailed informative video. I can apply your useful tips in my travel to Ho Chi Minh soon.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad you found the video helpful! More on the way!

@nestorulisesdiazalbarran6955 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John ! This is a really nice and helpful video. Thanks !

@iamjohnsaboe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@newyorkhardcore3353 5 жыл бұрын

crazy. can't wait to get there next month thanks for the video

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@robngoma 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid.Planning to go shortly.Tnx for taking the time!

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, have a great visit!

@lpark8 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos! Very practical thank you

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@annecorey607 5 жыл бұрын

Look very beautiful place lots of bicycles and lots of motorcycle traffic is very busy thank you for sharing your beautiful video thanks.

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!

@thienn2924 2 жыл бұрын

These are some extremely useful tips!! I appreciate you sharing. Happy travels!

@iamjohnsaboe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate that!!!

@Robertmacmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, my sister in-law has a place in Saigon, my wife’s brother in in the concrete business he has ships of supplies coming in, Vietnam is such a beautiful place back in the villages etc

@iamjohnsaboe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Hope they are well!

@rajeshmengle7143 Жыл бұрын

Good video. I am glad I watched it

@iamjohnsaboe Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@frandeser 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, it really helps. I'm going to hcmc in next 2 weeks. This is my first time solo traveling and I'm so excited

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, have a great time and remember only share with people you really trust that you’re solo traveling!

@mjklein 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back, John!

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Great to be back!!!

@bvsstone665 4 жыл бұрын

much sensible and helpful for the first time visitor like me that many on youtube

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad you found the video useful!

@Keean_TTRealm 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick, light-hearted and informative introduction to HCMC :-)

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, my pleasure!!!

@dianel.9703 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jodimuse18 5 жыл бұрын

Another great one John! Looks like you are having fun. Heading for life as an expat Sept., 27. DaNang bound. Must say I'm kinda freaking out a bit. I think it's the initial stuff like setting up your phone etc., but I think I'll hotel it for a week or so and have the hotel pick me up. I'm not the most tech savvy lol.

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! There’s lots of friendly people that are more than willing to help you out with the little things. Take your phone to Viettel and they will do everything for you!

@andrewloi5320 3 жыл бұрын

I have to hand it to you John. You have laid out good & informative details. I have been to Saigon many times over the years with an absence last year (2020) due to Covid-19. I have to agree with all that you have said & shared. True to the points!!

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Andrew! Truly appreciate your endorsement!!!

@therandommemecat7738 4 жыл бұрын

When I arrived Ho Chi Minh City in June 2020. I catch bus home

@jjp6273 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful info. Thank you for the tips. :)

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank YOU!!!

@ForensicAnalytics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your video. Excellent quality video. I found the note about not crossing in front of oncoming buses very useful. Another tip is to only bring U.S. dollars in mint condition for exchange at the money changers. Stick to 20s and 100s that are as new as possible with no tears or writing or other imperfections.

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Thanks for sharing your tip on U.S. currency! I usually only carry enough to pay the stamping fee for my visa but I always make sure the bills are clean and in good shape. They may not be as picky as other countries but it’s quite possible bills will get rejected if they have a tear. You’re right, better to be safe and carry clean bills that are in good shape.

@steviek6484 Жыл бұрын

Mate that crossing the street footage was wild. I am prepared now

@iamjohnsaboe Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

@charles2461 3 жыл бұрын

when you cross the road , just walk dont try to run .

@bladerunnervii4835 4 жыл бұрын

What a refreshing and informative video. I didnt hear "hey guys" once!

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, Homey don’t play that! I learned in the broadcast business to always talk to your audience as if you are talking to one person, which 99% of the time you are! Thanks for noticing, much appreciated!!!

@yenlawong6605 2 жыл бұрын

You are so knowledgeable about the lifestyle in Saigon

@fredericknichols5655 5 жыл бұрын

After I finish my doctoral I want to work in the embassy there

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Great! All the best and good luck!

@livluv987 4 жыл бұрын

Another great 👍 video , Thank you 😊

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@jamesl9371 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah tip guides and drivers and hotel staff. They deserve it and will appreciate it

@sonvduong22 4 жыл бұрын

Like your clips easy understanding

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wrd980 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice from a well experienced traveler!

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!!! Really appreciate that!!!

@johnhudson572 Жыл бұрын

I Walked the the streets of Saigon many times and went to the bars on Lei Loi Thank you John

@kenroseworne959 4 жыл бұрын

very interesting mate ta

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@hogi8145 4 жыл бұрын

My name is ho gi,I like your advice said about 5 things you should know in Vietnam. Thank you

@zigaribic 3 жыл бұрын

I was in Vietnam in 2020, and crossin street in Saigon is really funny! But at the end of our month trip we were professionals for crossing the street full of mopeds! Hope to visit agine, one of my best trips so far!

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your Saigon experience!!!

@channaryhim7503 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John 👋 I never been in Vietnam before some day thx for give heads up🙂👍

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s very worthy of visiting!!!

@PattayaMD 4 жыл бұрын

Crossing street is a nightmare 😱

@delanohepburn1621 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Thanks for sharing information on Ho Chi Minh City. I'm hoping to visit Vietnam once the travel restrictions are lifted.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Great, it’s a great city!!!

@johnhudson572 Жыл бұрын

Saigon is always a beautiful city and the place has changed since the war. I was there in 1969 and left in 1970. I was in Cau Binh Loi Gia Dinh. That was about 9 miles from Saigon Hope you have a great time in Vietnam.

@xm1a1x 2 жыл бұрын

9:44 she straight up was like, "im gonna use this big bloak as a shield."

@iamjohnsaboe 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@thaonguyenle179 3 жыл бұрын

this video is very interestinggggg

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!!!

@avutin7453 5 жыл бұрын

The street crossing is amazing!

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pretty crazy!!!

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@aidanchan6005 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing channel

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@cheifrocker09 4 жыл бұрын

Music at 05:40 is Jincheng Zhang - Compose Background Instrumental Appreciate You John Saboe.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!🙏🙏🙏

@frankport1000 4 жыл бұрын

Traffic was scary especially trying to cross to the Bhen Trahn market but I enjoyed my visit thank you for video

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!!!

@nichtvermietbar 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Vid ....greets from Hamburg ;)

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!!!

@sandymoonstone855 5 жыл бұрын

. cảm ơn bạn

@FlightlessAngel1000 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thank you! I’m travelling to Vietnam in a few months so this is really helpful! Hopefully you’ll be uploading more videos soon? 😀

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!!! I’m working on more videos as I write this. Also you can listen to my podcast if you’re interested on finding out more about Vietnam and Southeast Asia. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast/id1079513943?mt=2

@sutannguyen5183 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John how are you?? You so much have fun in HCM City I wish some day I com there .. thankful for your Video everything looked so nice..

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Yes HCMC is a very exciting place to visit! Thanks so much for watching and I hope you can visit soon!

@MrTrangen1 4 жыл бұрын

thumbs up, and subscribed and alert on, Thanks great tips, I've not been back to VN since 1975 just before the collapse, I doubt I would even know it

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! You’d recognize some things but far more crowded with people and motorbikes/vehicles and steel framed towers which didn’t exist then.

@themanftheworld8439 5 жыл бұрын

Very good.Thanks.

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@fredericknichols5655 5 жыл бұрын

very informative

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@LarsPjokk1 4 жыл бұрын

Very good information about the basics! I've been to Saigon several times since 2014. Good tip about the Dong notes. I once tipped a taxi driver 100.000 instead of 10.000 LOL. He protested but I won (or lost?) :-)

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! To this day I always double check before I hand bills over because it’s so easy to make a mistake. I’ve had locals almost had me back a 500,000 instead of a 20,000!

@graze105 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! I'm pissed that I had to cut my trip there short because of Corona in mid-March. Going back once travel is back to some semblance of normal.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sorry to hear you had to cut your trip short! Just met a guy from Florida that’s been stuck here since March wanting to get home. Crazy times we live in but we’ll get through it!

@MahA-pr7kr 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video good experience for us to know .. I'm thinking to travel for this city in August but I'm not sure from the weather how will be ! So do you recommend me to visit this city in August ? First time for me that's why I'm asking .. Thank you again for this video

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

It’s fine to visit in August if you don’t mind the rain. It rains almost every day but sometimes only for 1-2 hours. Some days it will rain a few times, but for short durations, and very intense.

@Angelique218 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I am so happy and glad that you are responding to your viewers. Lots of vloggers that I have encountered on KZfaq wants you to subscribe and make comments but they never make time to response to their viewers. Anyway, I was in Vietnam 3 or 4 years ago, and I wished I knew about the travel/food vloggers on KZfaq. I was staying in District 1 but I didn't see any public transportation along that street. I have to walk all over the place and this tired me out when I finally reached my place of destination. Also, because of my inability to speak Vietnamese, though I am always mistaken as one, I hated being scammed or overpriced whenever I go to the market, sidewalk vendors. Also, staying there at a guesthouse or hotel, the people working there can't recommend a good place to eat except the places around where they live. They are ill equipped of infos necessary to a tourist or a guest. So thank God for people like you. Thank you again John.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful words! I hope that one day you can return to Vietnam and have a completely different and enjoyable experience. It truly is an exciting and interesting place to visit and with a little knowledge you can avoid some of it’s pitfalls in the future!🙏🙏🙏

@elismoo6608 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. How’s the humidity this time of year? I’ve only been through in October. Two side notes about money exchange. If your flight out of HCM is early AM there is no money exchanger open until 7am as of last time I was there in early 2018. Also a great place to exchange money in the city is at the jeweler and pawn shops. They always gave me the standard rate and no waiting in line at a bank.

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thanks for sharing and thank you! The days can get humid but maybe even more so during the rainy season in the summer. Very dry and hot until June.

@Joel-np9vl 5 жыл бұрын

I like restroom friendly places.

@marmooses 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ....great and good details

@rohanakopat8227 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...

@emmabayron1970 4 жыл бұрын

I educate myself watching your vlog on Monday I'm going to ho chi Minh City

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have a great visit!!!

@shiro-hb2zo 4 жыл бұрын

emma bayron Have fun! just a side note, I’m a pre teen and I’ve been there a lot, and I know a little bit. If you plan on taking a bus around, don’t take anything from people trying to offer it to you. They’ll try to accuse you of scamming, and making you pay more. I hope you have fun!

@therandommemecat7738 4 жыл бұрын

Plus, when I crossing the street, I just close my eyes and run

@sgcl10658 3 жыл бұрын

Walk, dont run. They will avoid hitting you if you move at steady pace. Sudden movement is a no no.

@tomhiddleston58 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 👍👍💖💖💖💖

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!!!

@LeoMessi-cd8yf 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever visit Cambodia?🇰🇭 If you visit Cambodia don’t forget to go to visit Angkor Wat. It’s a amazing temple

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have, actually I’m in Cambodia right now and I have been to Angkor Wat! It’s incredible! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fcdgddV1ms3adn0.html

@user-mv2hn6jf7i 3 ай бұрын

I was there 5 years ago

@peterveldman9073 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid!! Much usefull info.whats the best prepaid simcard for forreigners to use?? And best place to buy it? Thnx..regards from The Netherlands.

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Viettel is the best for travel throughout Vietnam as it has the best coverage in rural areas as well as all of the cities. Only buy it from one of their branded stores. Do not buy from markets or 3rd party sellers or at the airport.

@hongtuyetpho9967 4 жыл бұрын

Here wi-fi everywhere

@jamesl9371 5 жыл бұрын

Before you go arrange your visa on line. Hotels I stayed at picked me up at the airport. And I’m not rich. They were decent 3 star little tourist hotels

@saunaboi5866 3 жыл бұрын

what hotel?

@pn3940 4 жыл бұрын

actually exchange with a local (if you know where) gives higher exchange, and no fees.

@sgcl10658 3 жыл бұрын

Most jewelry stores offer higher rate of money exchange compared to other places.

@minioo3884 4 жыл бұрын

🇻🇳🇻🇳 Thank you

@mytube30005 4 жыл бұрын

One more tip and it is a safety one... When taking picture with your phone or camera on the sidewalk, watch out for incoming motorbike. They may try to snap the camera or phone right from your hand.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s a good one, thanks for sharing!!!

@pn3940 4 жыл бұрын

wish I could give you 2 thumbs up:)

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@tuanhoang1154 4 жыл бұрын

The best cash exchange rates are at jewelry shops, better than banks.

@jimmyhuynh1386 3 жыл бұрын

You amazing

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@saunaboi5866 3 жыл бұрын

did u go to nadam??

@phamtailoi 4 жыл бұрын

Ho Chi Minh ( Sài Gòn )

@peterveldman9073 5 жыл бұрын

Another question that just popped up...is it wise maybe to bring Revolut or Transferwise cards to Vietnam..or just plain cash?? I myself prefer not to walk arround with too much cash. TIA, best regards..!!

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

I think it’s wise to bring atm cards with you. I’m not familiar with how widely accepted those cards are in Vietnam but you can find Citibank, and HSBC in most major cities that take almost any international card.

@jilldawson89 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to exchange currency less than $100USD, you can do it with the banks. If you want to exchange more than $100USD, you should do it at the two most popular locations behind Ben Thanh market. They have better exchange rates based on the conditions of your currency bills (old vs new bills). I forget the names of the place, but you can ask the local for the places.

@h.nguyen9992 3 жыл бұрын

My next top 5 things: 1. Walk 2. Drink 3. Eat 4. Walk 5. Eat & Drink again, then head to Vung Tau in 2 hours by AC speedy boat ($15 USD), or to Nha Trang Beach in 1 hour AC airplane ($75 USD only) for wave and sunshine. Cheers and Don't need to bring bullet proof vest, ok.

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

Great!!!

@tpng2007 5 жыл бұрын

The overseas Vietnamese who left the country after the VN war in 1975 and their children would prefer to call the city as Saigon for short and we relate more to that name.

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I understand that.

@hunghtran7245 5 жыл бұрын

Most people in the country still call it Saigon. Hcm city is official but that may change like how Saigon was changed to hcm.

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Hungh Tran half the people I meet call it Saigon, the other half Ho Chi Minh. Can’t see it being changed back to Saigon, but who knows?

@hunghtran7245 5 жыл бұрын

@@iamjohnsaboe Of the 64 provinces of Vietnam and the Many Cities none is named with someones name, so why is Saigon called Ho Chi Minh . . I believe it will change back to Saigon.

@mariacarroll-mcconnely2557 Жыл бұрын

I was born in Saigon, and moved to the States in 1971. I will never refer to it as HCMC. I would like to visit, just to go back and visit my roots on my mother's side.

@Cuongbobis4u 4 жыл бұрын

English or viet sub pls😢 and thank you sm

@johnhudson572 Жыл бұрын

I have been there for 2 years

@iamjohnsaboe Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@johnhudson572 Жыл бұрын

I served my country in Vietnam in 1967 and 1969

@johnhudson572 Жыл бұрын

@@iamjohnsaboe Thank you John. I served my country with pride and honor and I wore the uniform of the US Army

@nightravenonline 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John very good video and helpfull Saboe ? sounds Scandinavian,,, but ur American..

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!!! Canadian actually and yes it’s a Norwegian name.

@nightravenonline 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome ! - We have a similare name here in Denmark. but spelled Sabroe. . Denmark and Norway was like one country earlier

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

That must be why l like Danes so much!

@nightravenonline 4 жыл бұрын

Oh ok thanks so very much and flattered. . so you live in Vietnam ? are you going to tell something about visa rurles ? for short stay ? longer stay ? retire there ?? I think many are interested to move away from over priced Thailand. . . .

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I will definitely do that! Thanks for the idea!

@hoanickpee3720 5 жыл бұрын

How was Vietnamese ca phe ?

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Good and very strong!!!

@bananapatch9118 4 жыл бұрын

Any idea what long term expats do for health insurance ?

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

You can get expat insurance in Vietnam. Some plans work throughout SEA.

@tonyvu2011 3 жыл бұрын

If you're staying less than a year, just get international travel insurance. If staying longer, it's usually a good idea to go for private-hospital based insurance that covers a particular hospital like FV Hospital (French Vietnamese), Vinmec (Vin Group)..some of them have more than 1 branch. I normally stay in Vietnam about 3 months twice a year so I just use my Australian issued Platinum Visa card to purchase airfare and international travel insurance is included free.

@bananapatch9118 3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyvu2011 Thanks Tony ! The private hospital insurance...do you get that directly from that hospital ? I’ll be 62 and my wife 57. We are in good health but we are too young to be on medicare here in the US. I really appreciate the information.

@tonyvu2011 3 жыл бұрын

@@bananapatch9118 For a big group like Vinmec, you can buy directly from them. For others you buy from an insurer for that particular hospital and you can change hospital when you move to different area. International cover like Bupa is not bad, just a little more expensive but it covers your travel outside Vietnam too.

@homecooking1937 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍🙆

@iamjohnsaboe 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@chefriendyriana 5 жыл бұрын

thats marry

@nhanagnew5603 4 жыл бұрын

I know it quite cheap but it can't handle big siucase my friend!

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

It’s possible, I’ve lived in these hotels for 6 months with two big bags. There are rooms in that range that have the space.

@nhanagnew5603 4 жыл бұрын

@@iamjohnsaboe I mean go on the bus, not the hotel, Thank you.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

nhan Agnew ok, it’s possible but it’s easier to get a taxi for sure! I only recommend that bus if you’re traveling light and it’s not too far to walk from the bus stop to your hotel.

@user-mv2hn6jf7i 3 ай бұрын

A note 20000 dong is equal nearly 1 quid and a note 200000 is equal 7 quid 2 notes is very identical look alike

@iamjohnsaboe 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@RedAndtheBlackRocker 4 жыл бұрын

I know Vietnam isn't Thailand, but do they have spicy food in Vietnam?

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, usually they offer chillies or chili sauce on the side so you can add as much as you want. Some of the chili peppers are extremely hot!

@RedAndtheBlackRocker 4 жыл бұрын

@@iamjohnsaboe great, thanks! My niece was going in the fall but not sure if that's happening anymore. I want to go someday also. It's on my list.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Not sure when they’ll open up to foreigners soon but when they do you will all enjoy your visit here I’m sure!

@simonk5571 3 жыл бұрын

HCM or BKK?

@iamjohnsaboe 3 жыл бұрын

HCM

@michmanusa 5 жыл бұрын

Do you plan to come back ?

@iamjohnsaboe 5 жыл бұрын

Saigon is my Base now!

@davidmckenzie4977 4 жыл бұрын

How do you stay over there for long period? What visa should I get for like a 90 day stay. . THNX John

@jeshappysmiles9364 5 жыл бұрын

i will be the shadow

@pn3940 4 жыл бұрын

but you'll be surprised you'll find more english speaking here than traveling to Mexico.

@hongtuyetpho9967 4 жыл бұрын

Everybody has been learn English in school . But they don't have chance communication with foreign so they don't understand when you say to fast. If you right down they will understand

@pn3940 4 жыл бұрын

there used to be coins currency, but no one is using them....I guess they don't make them anymore.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

No I don’t think they’ve been in circulation for some time now.

@jamesl9371 5 жыл бұрын

Wow 😮 confuse the money? Never had that problem. I always look at the money carefully no matter where I am

@attackhamste 4 жыл бұрын

best way to grab a taxi i the grab app

@0bob0cya 4 жыл бұрын

Never get in a taxi with tinted windows. Mai Linh or Vin a San. (Sp)? Never had a problem with them. Avoid the cyclo guys. They will try to rip you off. Be as aggressive with them as they are with you.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Very good advice especially dealing with Cyclo drivers. Sometimes they work with other drivers to pressure you to pay up, sometimes $50USD for a short ride.

@user-mv2hn6jf7i 3 ай бұрын

Oh yes money is very confusing be careful

@iamjohnsaboe 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@gomerpyleprivate101 3 жыл бұрын

"no money, no honey"--- so sad

@Dragondrew1970 4 жыл бұрын

Wow.. don't tip the food carts?? Wouldn't they be the most appreciated? The poorest.

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

You could potentially make them feel awkward or worse, offend them. It would be like tipping a restaurant owner, and they’re not necessarily the poorest. It’s better to compliment them on the taste of their food if you’re enjoying it. Coming back to them on another day will also make them happy. Even some people that work in restaurants sometimes refuse tips.

@nightravenonline 4 жыл бұрын

Thailand vs. Vietnam which is best. cheapest. friendliest people ? I think Thauland has been sinking a lot the last years -westerners are treated like we are not wellcomed anymore.. Vietnam wil be a hard competitor to Thailand I think and their hotels are nice to and quite cheaper...

@iamjohnsaboe 4 жыл бұрын

Thailand is getting more expensive due to government policies. Tighter restrictions on visas as well. Thailand has nicer beaches and probably better service standards overall than Vietnam. Vietnam has lots of room to grow and they are much friendlier and liberal on visas. Vietnam seems to be overall open for business and open to foreigners whereas Thailand appears to be clamping down. The people are very friendly in Vietnam. I wouldn’t say one is better than the other, they both have their strengths. Depends on what you’re interested in or looking for but definitely of the two Vietnam is more of a bargain. Your money definitely goes further.

@nightravenonline 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John for take tiem to answer so detailed am sure many others want to ask you something also.. I realy appriciate that- yes I agree with you - - Vietnam sees more open and looks quite cheaper when comparing neverless in North East thailand is stil very cheap .but the girls are not allways nice and went rude I dont need that som visiting a neighbour country is easy in that region - maybe more careful lif in a massage in Vietnamo r I hear the call girls can be a nightmare I never lost anything in Thailand nad had many very nice ladies there all been nice sweet and honest. . I dont knowm uch about vieitnamese bar or massage scen but maybe some wil write about it.. have a nice time there and take care .