Hi - walkable from Park Hyatt you can try Tan Dinh district which is where the pink church is - there are a lot of good food around there. Depending on what you’re shopping for - downtown area and Ben Thanh is probably the most convenient for souvenir shopping. Hope this helps!

Vietnam is known for its street food so it’s something you don’t want to miss out on! Hot food like noodle soups are pretty safe. It’s the veggies and herbs you need to be careful - depending on whether you’re eating out on the streetside or inside an eatery. Places where there’s lots of customers means there’s a quick turn around on food so it’s not sitting there stale and growing bacteria. Best advice is to use common sense when selecting where and what to eat!

Glad the video was useful. Hope to do another follow up video soon!

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Thanks for watching. Glad to hear you enjoy my videos and find it useful. You will have a blast in Saigon!

Thanks for watching and appreciate your feedback. Transportation services is operating normal except to Sapa and Ha Giang which I wouldn't recommend. For more details, please read my latest post update on the post-typhoon situation in the north. Hope that helps.

@@traveleatvietnam Thank you so much! Please continue your vlogs as these are very helpful for travellers to Vietnam. Subject matters as recent Visa application procedures, proper etiquette, trusted tour guides, basic way to address vendors and people you meet for the first time and of course, areas to explore. Again, thank you 🥰

Hi - thanks for watching! Really appreciate your comment, especially about the narration since I do put a lot of effort in making sure it's not boring to listen to yet factual.

Hope this video helps you with your decision about La Vela. My previous video on best locations is a pretty good guide if you're looking for walking distance which unfortunately La Vela doesn't fall into! You can always buy a pass to their pool or have a meal or drinks there if you want to experience the view without having to stay here!

@@traveleatvietnam It does really help me to cross off La Vela on my list and consider one of the other hotels. Suffice it to say I won’t be schlepping all the way from D1 and shelling out $$ to just hang out at their pool. On related note, what do you think of Lotte hotel? When I stayed at Le Meridien last year, I kept walking past it every day and wonder if it’s worth a stay next time.

@@LTinSoCal Lotte Hotel is one of the older hotels in the city. I haven't been there in awhile so don't know if they've done any renovations. It's more set back from the street so for river views - it would be a little more distant. I'm not a big fan of hotels on Ton Duc Thang St since I find getting around by taxi or bike a nuisance with the constant traffic. I would suggest Thi Sach area and any hotels managed by Silverland.

@@traveleatvietnam Good point Thúy. I actually have stayed at one of the hotels on Thi Sách street about 10 years ago. I think it’s changed ownership and now called Paragon Saigon. Not any view to speak of but the area is very quiet and tranquil despite being so close to the ‘infamous’ Japantown Saigon. Looks like there are more 4-star(?) hotels in that area now. I’ll check out their reviews online. But so far, your insights from a Vietnamese American perspective is what I resonate with and truly appreciate.

Glad my insights are helpful! As a travel professional - my advice and insights are to assist travelers with their travel planning. But also offering a perspective from an international traveler’s expectations.

Hi - thanks for watching. The dry season is different for the different regions of Vietnam. To be safe, the best time for little rain would be from April - June for most of Vietnam.

@@traveleatvietnam thanks I wanted to travel to in the next month or to to explore Vietnam and De Nang

Hi - thanks for watching. The time you'll be in Hanoi is peak travel season during the holiday period so prices tend to be higher and rooms more limited. I haven't stayed at this hotel, but based on what I see on Agoda and their location, it looks like a good potential budget hotel for about 800k vnd per night (about $35USD). You can check out this link bit.ly/4dY6hpU

@@traveleatvietnam thank you

Thanks for watching. This is near BTS Phrom Pong. There is also one near BTS National stadium. Since Ibis don’t have a restaurant - they share with Mercure so you can purchase that pass when you arrive.

Hi - they have laundry services where they charge per piece. Or you can use outside laundry services, might be a good option if you have a lot of clothes. They charge by weight.

@LTinSoCal Thanks for watching! La Vela is actually featured in my next video! It’s not ‘downtown’ - location is between airport and city center.

I’m about to book this accommodation I would love to hear your thoughts please 🥹

@@Ruetendom While we wait for Thuy’s review of this hotel, I found this kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV7cqaOfqLqIf9Esi=2Vk2UsQ9C1h1P80_ from another Vietnamese American. She’s speaking Vietnamese throughout the video so you will need to turn on CC and translate to English. Very detailed. Hope this helps. I’m still concerned that it seems to be “not walking distance” from main attractions in District 1 such as Nguyen Hue Walking Street, etc… We would have to take Grab.

@@LTinSoCal oh my that’s exactly what I am concerned about too. Every time I think about booking it I have to stop in m tracks because it just seems so far 🥲🥲 let me watch this video and decide. Thank you so much.

@Ruetendom @LTinSoCal If walking-distance is a concern then it's probably not your choice. The closest attraction in walking distance would be Tan Dinh Market and the Pink church. Otherwise, if you don't mind taking a Grab taxi or bike, that's ok too though there's rush hour traffic in the morning and evening. The biggest benefit is you save 15min going to the airport. Hope this helps!

Hi - thanks for watching. I have updated the description with the addresses of these locations. Enjoy - you won't be disappointed!

Hi - can you send me an email with your specific requirements at [email protected] - thanks!

There are many accommodation choices in Hoi An!

Good choice! The rooms are spacious and bright - just make sure you don’t book the lowest category since it won’t have a window! Enjoy your visit to Hanoi.

Hi - thanks for watching. Glad it was useful information!

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Thank you so much. Brilliant information. With best wishes and new sub!

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Your video is very informative. Thanks

@@jyotiaryan6945 Glad you found the video useful and thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching - glad you found the video helpful!

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Hi - can you explain what you mean?

I mean if you are in travel business in VN

@@kimmietran8759 Yes in Hanoi but we do mostly online consultations.

Hi I would like to connect with you for our Vietnam travel ..can you help me with your email id

@@gladysparnell8271 Hi - thanks for watching. My email is [email protected]

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