Saturday Afternoon Commute in Hanoi | 4K Motorbike Ride | LIFE IN VIETNAM 2018
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5 жыл бұрынThis ride was filmed in Hanoi, Vietnam on a Saturday afternoon around 12pm. Some parts of Hanoi can experience heavy traffic on Saturdays, but the route my Grab driver took was mostly clear so we were able to zoom through the city relatively quickly.
Normally during the weekday rush hour, a 17-minute ride like this can become 45 minutes or longer.
I was riding on the back of a GRAB motorbike. GRAB is a ride-share service, just like Uber. It's the main way I commute around Hanoi.
In this video, you'll see what normal traffic looks like, including lots of honking and lots of traffic violations. This is a normal day in the life of those who live in Vietnam.
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@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
LOL to the 2 thumbs down just a few minutes after I uploaded the video. hahahahaha Anyway, here's another motorbike riding video in the streets of Hanoi. I will be uploading food videos soon, but as you know, my channel isn't just about food, it's also about culture and exploration. I hope these walking & motorbike videos give you an insight into life in Vietnam because this is how it really is here on the streets, every single day. Thanks for watching and all your support! Love you all!
@christinekim361 5 жыл бұрын
I think Cory, there are trolls going to KZfaq and not just yours, and just going to each video and hitting thumbs down.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
That would be kind of interesting, but I don't speak Vietnamese so it would be very difficult to arrange something like this.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, it has been happening for years. Trolls and bots just go and auto-dislike videos to lessen the chance that they are shared or recommended across KZfaq. I'm already at 7 thumbs down on this video, I'm sure some are legit by people who genuinely don't like it. But I feel the 2 thumbs down I received within 1 minute of uploading my video were trolls or bots. I'm used to this from YouTubing for 6+ years now, but it is always annoying each time it happens.
@christinekim361 5 жыл бұрын
I wonder how they set up auto-dislike. I mean there are videos of puppies and kittens, beautiful horses, and you'll see dislike! I mean REALLY??! It's ridiculous!
@vietfundvn8772 5 жыл бұрын
those might be bot down vote, every video google have an auto bot that down vote every video.
@palespectre 5 жыл бұрын
Was in Hanoi last week, wish I bumped into you..haha. Your videos helped prepare me. Can't wait to be back since I fell in love with Hanoi.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
That's great, I'm glad my videos could help you prepare for what to expect in terms of what Vietnam really looks and sounds like. ^^
@Realroyrogers 5 жыл бұрын
Incredible video, fantastic to say the least, thoroughly enjoyable , thanks!
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
@arisu23c 5 жыл бұрын
I heart how green it is in the city.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
If you haven't already, follow my Instagram account (@FeedTheCory). I post lots of photos from around Hanoi and you'll see so many places just covered in plants, vines, and even trees growing right into the walls of buildings. It's super cool here. ^^
@arisu23c 5 жыл бұрын
Feed The Cory Yep! Started following last week. Good stuff.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
I love that everyone loves growing plants here, it's a giant garden city. hehe
@fuel4sucess857 5 жыл бұрын
My god, the traffic is triggering😂 Im anxious just watching it.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
hehehe Yeah, it is intimidating for those who have never seen driving conditions like this before. I do want to point out that this is very light traffic. It is 100 times worse during rush hour. I'm hoping to film a video about that soon. You might have to have a brown paper bag and a handful of Xanax nearby when watching the rush hour video. haha
@fuel4sucess857 5 жыл бұрын
I can’t even fathom a 100 times worst. I’ll be sure to have the ambulance on speed dial on your upcoming video lol
@donellegilbert621 5 жыл бұрын
I only held my breath 4 times this trip lol. Tried to focus on the view not the traffic lol. Thanks for sharing!!
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
hahaha Only 4 times? Yeah, the traffic was chill this day. I still have to film rush hour traffic this week, so just wait. You'll probably need to wear an adult diaper when watching it.
@donellegilbert621 5 жыл бұрын
@@CoryMay81 your so funny! I'll just pass out from holding my breath. Lol, I'll be waiting.
@donellegilbert621 5 жыл бұрын
@mas360 especially of there are the sound of sqealing tires.
@MrLooniboi 5 жыл бұрын
It's interesting watching which routes drivers take
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah dude, I never know which way they're going to go before filming. I've been on some really random routes before down some crazy alleys which turned out to be really awesome short cuts across the city!
@celestine811 5 жыл бұрын
Cory that was not as bad as the last commute not as hair raising but had it's moments lol. Hope you keep safe and thank you for the ride ! ;-)
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this was a more chill commute on a Saturday. Thanks for the well wishes! Cheers!
@oc2phish07 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! ^^
@MrKenny777 3 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed we don’t see lots of collisions between cars, buses and motorcycles.
@booklover555 5 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lori!
@minmartini5929 5 жыл бұрын
nice video Cory
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!! ^^
@mutsondesign 5 жыл бұрын
So much calmer than my commute in HCMC
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Hanoi has equally terrible traffic during rush hour times, but I like these chill times when you can just zoom around the city fairly quickly. I still need to visit Saigon one day!
@lizmalin3194 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! I love 💗 this maybe you could start making more videos like these too. Do you have to buy insurance when you own your own scooter or mortorcycle? Do scooters get stolen a lot when parked?Also I was wondering can you tell us about all of the different holidays that the Vietnamese celebrate through out the year? 😻😍
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
I will share motorbike riding videos from time to time, including walking videos as well. I haven't uploaded a food video in a while, so I need to get back into making more content like that, since many of my viewers follow me for those types of videos. It's hard to please everyone, though. hehe I really don't know about vehicle insurance here, so I can't answer your question. Theft happens sometimes, which is why many parking areas have a security guy that watches your bike. Also, many people lock their wheel with a steel lock or heavy chain when they park their vehicles outside over night. In most cases, Vietnamese park their motorcycles inside the 1st floor of their home, so it's safe indoors. I would like to make a video about the holidays here, but it would take some time and research to make a proper video about it. I'll consider your suggestion. ^^
@sarbuck355 5 жыл бұрын
Never been there but many KZfaqr stopped in Vietnam.
@jimjimgl3 5 жыл бұрын
Your very nice post reminded me of two great films where riding on motorcycles or mopeds is part of the storyline. Caro Diario is a film by Nanni Moretti and the first segment is named "On my Vespa". The second film, Close-Up, is by the late Iranian director named Abbas Kiarostami and has a beautifully filmed sequence of two men driving on a motorcycle (with one of them carrying a very large chrysanthemum flower).
@guydavies1342 5 жыл бұрын
Noticed people beeped a lot through that roundabout at the beginning. I think I get it now why traffic like this is always so noisy, you need to hear all the other people coming from all different directions.....or maybe people just like using their horns lol I dunno. Great video.
@guydavies1342 5 жыл бұрын
@@CoryMay81 Didnt realise its so bad for you, that sucks man. I used to live in a town on the English coast and a few of my colleagues who were not used to the constant sound of seagulls, especially when with their young, could not get enough sleep. I can't imagine what its like if that honking goes on 24/7 though.
@christinatran3354 5 жыл бұрын
It is such a long time I havent felt Hanoi autumn! How is the weather recently in Hanoi? Does it rain a lot? I think autumn is pretty nice in Hanoim but when it rains, it sucks LOL
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
The last 3 days, Hanoi had massive rain and thunderstorms at night time. It was pretty cold then! But in the daytime, it is sunny and everything heats up, so it gets hot again. But not hot like summer. hehehe I think very soon the weather is going to shift full time to cooler weather, and then cold weather for the winter season. I don't mind cold weather, but I'm not looking forward to the grey skies every day. T_T
@MrLooniboi 5 жыл бұрын
Make a note of all the bia hoi's so we don't walk aimlessly, lol
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
hahaha Yeah! I'm going to meet a Vietnamese food blogger soon and we're going to film some bia hoi stuff. Should be interesting!
@MrLooniboi 5 жыл бұрын
I want to come with! Let me know! Lol
@wyvernforged 5 жыл бұрын
Still delivering great content as always! 😊
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Ben, I really appreciate your support and kind words all these years. ^^ Cheers!
@zenithtan6101 5 жыл бұрын
Did you have any plan to buy your own bike ? Since you'd been staying for sometime here. How did you manage your own insurance such as medical or personal insurance ?
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
No, I have no motorcycle driving experience, and learning to drive in the densest motorcycle traffic in the world is not the ideal place for a beginner. I'd rather pay the $1.00 to a Grab driver who has been driving for many years. hehe Expats can purchase insurance online through various agencies and many full-time jobs offer health insurance coverage for their employees. I'm not sure how an expat would buy health insurance in this country though if they don't have coverage from their employers. Many don't have insurance, like me. We make due, though. Vietnam's hospitals and pharmacies are relatively cheap, and you can get almost any kind of medication OTC from pharmacies without prescriptions.
@quangb9080 5 жыл бұрын
How's the weather these days and is it always gloomy or just once in awhile?
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah this day was overcast with clouds. Northern Vietnam's winters are pretty grey for many months. Currently, Hanoi is experiencing cooler autumn weather, but on sunny days it still gets pretty hot. Very soon, it will transition into cold weather every day until the end of February or mid-March.
@papaflickr 5 жыл бұрын
Nice and green ride … it does not seem too polluted … I did not see anyone wearing a mask ;-) Awesome vid … kinda wish that it never ends … Bravo !
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
It doesn't seem too polluted, but trust me, the air quality in Hanoi is terrible. Some days it's so hazy/smoggy that you can't see tall buildings in the distance. I tend to stay home on those days, and almost every Vietnamese person will wear masks during that time. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Lol-ok9kl 5 жыл бұрын
Cory May there is pollution but the hazy thing is just part of Hanoi weather. Hanoi has long been known for foggy weather for thousands of years. It is even written in our ancient poems
@kltduong 5 жыл бұрын
What camera did you use, @Cory May?
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
I used an out-dated GoPro Hero 4 Black, and my handheld Zhiyun Z1-Pround stabilizer. Those two items are really out-dated with what's on the market now, for a much cheaper price. I wish I could upgrade but I'll have to wait until next year to get new gear.
@sarbuck355 5 жыл бұрын
Omg no traffic light at all.
@williamzhao7535 5 жыл бұрын
Im interested to know the traffic accident rate here vs an average city in North America
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
I read an article recently saying there are well over 20 traffic deaths per day in Vietnam. I don't know what the rate is for Hanoi city, specifically, though.
@hmongadventures8106 5 жыл бұрын
Your driver was very good
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
He was OK. He still broke some traffic laws, but in this country, that doesn't mean anything. lol
@Emma-te6mi 5 жыл бұрын
Ahh I've spent wayy too much time on gore sites for this! Good luck don't get smooshed
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
hahaha I know what you mean, I've seen lots of those images as well. Thanks! I will try to stay alive out here.
@annetteshannon3017 5 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, compared to American traffic I feel like those streets are very confusing and dangerous! Be safe
@Malenassaura 5 жыл бұрын
Omg I'd be terrified of driving in a country with so little traffic signs.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
I deleted the unnecessary comment from that other person. Anyway, there are signs, it's just many people don't obey the signs. Sometimes it's hard to even see the signs when you're too busy looking at all the people and trying to avoid getting into an accident. But, everyone knows the rules of the road and it seems chaotic, but there's a flow to it. It takes some time getting used to. hehe
@christinekim361 5 жыл бұрын
I get so nervous watching this, with all the motorbikes darting in and out between cars in such tight and narrow streets. Are there a lot of accidents there? I see some really nice cars there too.
@christinatran3354 5 жыл бұрын
It may look chaotic but there are rules and once you get familiar on the road, it is fine. You can get familiar with this quickly and people do watch when drive, so no one kills you lol
@aq6017 5 жыл бұрын
it same with Thailand, Phillpin, Indonesia or some other developing countries, it not something "surprising" here, So dont bias about Vietnam, your words just make Vietnam like shit poor or some the hell country ? Hanoi is over 3000 km2 , it not only Old quarter like other western vlog show for you, get your ass & try to discover Vietnam
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I saw some article the other day saying Vietnam has well over 20 traffic-related deaths per day, and the majority of them are motorcycle drivers. It's the second highest traffic fatality rate in Southeast Asia, behind Thailand. I'm not sure what the accuracy is of those articles. Yeah, there are some people driving Mercedes Benz and other fancy cars, usually like complete dickheads, but not everyone. More times than not, those people drive like self-entitled pricks as if they were king of the road. But, this kind of also applies to "most" cars in general. It's just the way it is here.
@SkyandQuill 5 жыл бұрын
Christine Kim me too
@flipflopsLF 5 жыл бұрын
Corey, Curious as to which app you use to create your Google Map routes as very convenient. Thx in advance.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
I do it in my browser, through Google's My Maps. It's very easy to map your own routes, add your own highlights of places and things to see, etc. And then share it publicly with everyone. ^^ Hope this helps!
@booklover555 5 жыл бұрын
Stuart Kinkade I found several tutorial videos on KZfaq. I too want to make maps like this of my travels. Thanks Cory for bringing this to my attention.
@carolynsparks3164 5 жыл бұрын
Oh heck no.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
lol
@amymudge1290 5 жыл бұрын
Be cool as 360 Then you can one with the crazy
@blue1792 5 жыл бұрын
Dang 3:25 an actual truck truck????!!! When I went I never saw a truck like that there
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
hehe Yeah, trucks are more common now. You see a lot of Toyota ones like in the video that you pointed out, and sometimes Chevy Avalanches with the short bed and extended cab. Quite a lot of SUVs with a 4x4 sports look, with full gear rack on top, floodlights, motorized winch on the front bumper, and even a snorkel for submerged driving. I wonder if those trucks or SUVs have ever actually been off-roading in the countryside because they're absolutely clean and scratch-free. lol
@blue1792 5 жыл бұрын
Feed The Cory lol that’s exactly what I was thinking 😂 I went there back in 2012 and I remember trying to cross the street during a rush and my god I had lot of white after that
@ngocnguyen-eg5ey 5 жыл бұрын
It's so crowded
@vietfundvn8772 5 жыл бұрын
those road were not made for cars.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Many of the neighborhoods in Hanoi were established long before cars even existed. Bicycles were the main way people got around for a very long time until motorbikes were invented. All the narrow streets and alleys are perfect for bicycles and motorbikes, but now that cars are everywhere, it's just a giant cluster f*ck.
@mickeygarcia1876 5 жыл бұрын
Ho Lee Chit !!! Ho Chi Minh !!! LOL !!!
@yongwoo1020 5 жыл бұрын
First
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@yongwoo1020 5 жыл бұрын
Feed The Cory I didn’t get a “heart” from Cory.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
There ya go. LOL
@yongwoo1020 5 жыл бұрын
Feed The Cory 😍 thank you very much
@sslim8537 5 жыл бұрын
I'd rather watch your food blogs Cory. This is a bit boring imo.
@CoryMay81 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. My channel is a mixture of food, culture, and exploration videos. The walking and motorbike videos are meant to give insight into what it's actually like if you were to visit Vietnam. I made similar videos in Korea as well. I'll have some food videos up in the near future. Thanks for your patience. ^^
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