Thanks for the informative video with good information and also lots of shots of the various hotels and other places. It must have been a lot of work to put this together in such a good package. You gave me some ideas for my next (fourth) visit to Saigon this year.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Yes a lot of work putting this video together but it’s worth it for the satisfaction of helping others like yourself enjoy their stay! 4th visit! You obviously love crazy and beautiful Saigon!
@alexdewing81155 ай бұрын
If only all KZfaq travel videos were as informative! Thanks!!
@iamjohnsaboe5 ай бұрын
Thanks, really appreciate that!!!
@livluv9874 жыл бұрын
Great video sir, I thank you for the video. ❤️👍
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@lomharshan10 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for this video..great help as I m planning next month👍keep posting
@iamjohnsaboe10 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@WandererNirvana4 жыл бұрын
Good editing , camera work and info
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Appreciate that!!!
@andrewloi53203 жыл бұрын
Great video John!
@iamjohnsaboe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew!!!
@anupamadarsh742 Жыл бұрын
Very well put , thanks John its indeed informative 😊
@iamjohnsaboe Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@lilismaslikah79154 жыл бұрын
Your video is very informative. October ago, i am around at ho chi minh city. Amazing city. Thank you, Mr. John Saboe😉.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I really appreciate the positive feedback!
@photosbycarmenkc3509 Жыл бұрын
Awesome information. Thanks a million from KC. Here to visit where my uncle died in Vietnam war.
@iamjohnsaboe Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! Good luck on your visit of discovery, all the best!
@traveldiarieswithadi4962 жыл бұрын
Hi john, fantastic compilation. This is indeed very useful to decide which locality to stay in. I personally liked District 1 city center area as it is close to most attractions and has the best restaurant options.
@iamjohnsaboe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes for most visitors D1 is the most convenient district to make your base camp.
@jimdee98014 жыл бұрын
Saigon my fav city
@LanNguyen-kw5rf4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much ! I miss Saigon and love it .
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Great, thank you so much!!!
@deeyarshree4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@bwarrenpanelman4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wish when you mentioned area, would have stated which district it was. Unless they were all in district 1.. im coming in January from the Philippines and want to know mire about district 7.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I believe I did mention where, but anyways all of them are in D1 with the exception of places near The War Remnants Museum which is in District 3. District 7 is OK to stay but you will need to take a taxi to get to the sites and you don’t necessarily save a lot of money staying there.
@morgankovarik36494 жыл бұрын
When I was in D1 I stayed at two different locations. One of my favorites was in an alley just about 60 feet from the Double B spaghetti restaurant. TK40/24 Đ. Trần Hưng Đạo, Cầu Kho.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
I’ve stayed there too! Traditional little neighborhood away from the backpacker area(Bui Vien) but close enough to walk-about 12-15 minutes.
@morgankovarik36494 жыл бұрын
@@iamjohnsaboe exactly. I wanted someplace more "native".
@morgankovarik36494 жыл бұрын
@@iamjohnsaboe do you have Instagram?
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
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@sitisarah36653 жыл бұрын
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@MrTrangen14 жыл бұрын
Some ideas and suggestions: I grew up in Da Dinh, pronounced Ya Dinh, near the threeway intersection with the Tennis courts (I don't know if it's still there), could you cover that area? I grew up in Do Tanh, pronounced Yau Tanh, near the traffic circle, could you cover that area? Could you also cover, Vung Tau; if you go to where the fishing boats are moored and at low tide, they are sitting on dry-beach. and Go North around the curve. There is a restaurant that has a driveway up, then down the other side. That use to be my Grandfather's house, we use to eat fresh oysters right off the rocks in front of that restaurant in the mornings; and then further north is the beachfront; my parents had a house there. Could you please cover both that restaurant and the beachfront in Vung Tau? Thanks And could you cover Da Lat? Thanks
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Yeah sure I will go and see what I can film. I was planning on going to Vung Tau and Da Lat again in the next few months so I will definitely share some videos from those spots. Thanks for your suggestions!
@bandana.70772 жыл бұрын
Dude, omg, chill. You're acting like he can teleport everywhere he wants at anytime. Just ask for like 1 or 2 locations, not a whole setlist
@brucelee7641 Жыл бұрын
Any hotel recommendations in the Dakao area? Quiet and has a pool
@iamjohnsaboe Жыл бұрын
I don’t know how quiet it is but you can try the Sofitel.
@justdifferent14 жыл бұрын
what about d4 I am looking at a hotel right at the edge of d1 and d4 right on the river? really like your micro documentaries LOL right to the point this is what you find here "up to you"
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! D4 is convenient. It had a reputation as a place of frequent crime at one time. I would still be careful around there at night and avoid quiet streets.
@djsweetdaddy32154 жыл бұрын
I stay in D4 at the millennium pretty often. A two dollar taxi ride and 10 minutes away from almost anywhere in D1, you can find the rooms on Airbnb, a beautiful one bedroom about $50 per night and a nice two bedroom about $70 per night. Millennium is a great building, very clean, new, modern with a great pool. Check it out! I walked around D4 extensively, in the back alleys Late at night and during the day. I’ve never had a problem and never felt unsafe at all. It will be much more of an adventure than staying in D1, and the food and vegetables are half price
@sammuller83314 жыл бұрын
Is the Capital Hotel still inCholen or the Namdo Hotel stay edthere in 1968 to 1970.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don’t see them listed but they could also be under different names now.
@themanftheworld84394 жыл бұрын
Which streets / area do the locals go for an evening out which is not a touristy trap area but still relatively lively enough ? Thanks.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Hoa Hao and Su Van Hanh in District 10. Amazing classic Saigon Neighborhood filled with street food stalls and shops.
@themanftheworld84394 жыл бұрын
@@iamjohnsaboe Sorry I was thinking in district 1.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Co Bac, Co Giang . You’ll see some foreigners, it was mentioned in the Street Food series on Netflix, but definitely a lot of locals like to hang out there.
@rubytran2024 жыл бұрын
D1 has many nice midrange hotels in the $50-$60 dollar range as well as many clean, quiet and basic hotels in the $25-$35 range. Vietnam is awesome. Saigon has some great food but otherwise doesn't do much for me. Thanks for posting.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for sharing! Which are your favorite cities in Vietnam?
@rubytran2024 жыл бұрын
@@iamjohnsaboe Dalat hands down. We're a few years away from moving there. Nah Trang also for fun and we spend a lot of time in Can Tho.
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I like all of those places! Dalat and Can Tho especially!
@Danoie673 жыл бұрын
HI John..can I email you please? I have a few questions! Thanks.
@iamjohnsaboe3 жыл бұрын
Sure, john@fareasttravels.com
@Anubis7163 Жыл бұрын
How about doing exclusive videos just on District 3? And if you mention a Vietnamese area, also state it is District 3 or whatever. Give some specific real life examples of coffee shops or places to stay from your own personal experience. District 3 seems worthwhile for Westerners. Also state where is English-friendly, meaning the businesses that always have at least one English-speaking employee at any given time. And how the hell are Westerners supposed to do financial transactions and get access to more cash when they're not allowed to have a bank account? It's these everyday dealings that matter. Suggest tuc tuc taxi service that speak English if they exist.
@iamjohnsaboe Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’ll remember that next time I’m shooting there!
@coffeeandcigsXxX2 жыл бұрын
Have you covered The AirStar Hotel? I am the Granddaughter of The Original Respected Owner… my Heroic Grandfather. 🌟
@iamjohnsaboe2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Perhaps in the future.
@jilldawson893 жыл бұрын
If you travel on budget, don't stay in District 1 since it is in the central city. Comparing to the rental prices in the USA, the rental prices at the center city are still much... much cheaper than ours event for Air BnB, or hostels. Believe it or not a 3-stars hotels in Vietnam are much better than ours.
@sammuller83314 жыл бұрын
Which Hotels are in the 10th or 11th districts?
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Do a search on your favourite booking site.
@sammuller83314 жыл бұрын
Do you know about NaTrang the Capital Hotel stayed there 70 through 72?
@lianbergancia4 жыл бұрын
Yeah you get your things lost if you drunk alcohol irresponsibly
@iamjohnsaboe4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that can happen.
@faiek1004 жыл бұрын
Just a warning if you a solo traveller. Vietnam girls are not allowed to come into hotels. So you might want to book an apartment instead of a hotel.
@ricklenegan22944 жыл бұрын
If you book the room for two persons, you shouldn't have any problems.
@faiek1004 жыл бұрын
@@ricklenegan2294 I did that three times and they still gave me problems. They want you to pay for another room. It is crazy
@ricklenegan22944 жыл бұрын
@@faiek100 I wonder what the difference is.. I always book through Agoda or Traveloki. I specify "two persons, double bed. My target is 300,000 - 350,000 dong. I also have only once stayed in a 'nontouristy' hotel. I wonder if any of these variables come into play.
@duy8174 жыл бұрын
This is to protect underage girls from sex trafficking I'm guessing?
@faiek1004 жыл бұрын
Duy Nguyen True. But if you bring a grown ass woman to your hotel. You can clearly see the difference. And if you take a twenty dollars out of your pocket then it's fine