7 Days Traveling North Vietnam 🇻🇳 (watch before you travel)

7 days traveling through north Vietnam - from Hanoi, to Ha Long Bay (Lan Ha bay) and on to Ninh Binh. We spent a week travelling throughout the northern half of Vietnam, a country of over 100 million people and one of the most traveled on Earth. Join us as we travel and explore this unique communist country and try to find out what you can see, do and try in 7 days. Welcome to Vietnam 🇻🇳
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Chapters:
00:00 intro
01:20 egg coffee to start the day in hanoi
02:56 Ninh Binh (Tam Coc)
06:20 back to Hanoi (train market)
11:57 communism in Vietnam
14:50 Ha Long bay cruise (with a twist)
20:46 Snake wine?!
24:27 the final morning

[@MattandJulia]

Seasons greetings! 🎄 We’re back after a little break, lots of content coming up! Can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to! Lots of love ❤️

[@wherearewe-yt]

We lived in Vietnam for a full year. We moved without having ever been in Asia previously...sooo, quite the culture shock, as you'd imagine. 😂 One of the best years of our lives, for sure. Vietnam..and our old home of Hanoi, in particular, will always hold a special place on our hearts. ❤🇻🇳

[@MattandJulia]

Awesome! Must’ve been a massive culture shock haha, but I imagine the best way to do it 😍 lots of love guys! ❤️

[@PhanDucAnh]

Why no videos about Vietnam in your channel? Comeback and make more vlogs in Vietnam in near future 😁

[@wherearewe-yt]

@@PhanDucAnh That was before the KZbin days for us! But we 100% plan on going back and making a ton of videos. We can't wait. We miss it! 😢

[@tclab1]

Hi Guys... been a while since I've watched your videos.. Vietnam... I was stationed at DaNang in 1971 as a carpenter with the USAF... it is so nice to see Vietnam at peace... that an entire generation does not know the horror of war... thanks for the tour...be safe in your travels... sending Love and Peace!

[@stevehigham7148]

What a great country Vietnam is. Fantastic content from you guys as usual

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Steve! ❤️🙌🏼

[@Pyro9576]

Why this channel does not have over 2mil subs is beyond me. Love all your content guys. Keep it coming.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for your support! We will get there one day 😍❤️

[@finola1087]

@Pyro9576. I agree. Matt and Julia's videos are superb.

[@thenanlife1141]

Totally agree .. ❤

[@andrewnicholas9079]

They will. Continue to be persistent guys. Hard work pays off

[@aaronwest6651]

100% agree!

[@isotobex5703]

Thanks for sharing as always :) What a paradox of a country - hustle and bustle yet so peaceful and nice to look at on the lake and bay - stay safe and ty again :)

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️🙏🏼

[@louannejones2304]

I’ve always wanted to visit Vietnam and after watching your video, I’m going to begin planning!

[@MattandJulia]

Amazing! You won’t regret it 😍

[@PreludeSon]

Nice video....The train isn't anything special but I think its the thrill of being there to witness it up close and the atmosphere....its fun.

[@MattandJulia]

Absolutely, it was all about the atmosphere ❤️

[@msmith5030]

What an amazing country. You all seem to be enjoying yourselves and the food looks fantastic. 😀

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

O beautiful. What a lovely place. I know some people who have been there. They said it was great. Now I can fully see why ! Thank you guys. Another amazing trip. Can’t wait to see where your next destination will be. Love you all. ❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it ❤️🥰

[@marcpaloma2262]

I absolutely love my “Forget work, drink coffee!” postcard. Thank you for the great video and for the souvenir from Vietnam! I love supporting you both through Patreon! ❤

[@sallysampson628]

Just WOW what a stunning scenery! Also your vlogs are like professional documentaries but with fun and laughter thrown in. You’re brilliant at this guys and I have no idea why you’ve not got way over 2M subscribers?!!!! 🤔😳. You should have!! When the lady handed out the snake wine and said good for men and happy for the woman, Julia saying oh please don’t 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Or words to that effect! The ‘cruise boat was the way to go, shame you didn’t manage 3 nights to fit it all in!! And that crazy train zooming down that narrow street with cafes and people sat waiting for it!! 😃 Loved this!! 🍹🍹🍹🪱🪱🪱😃🤣🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

[@user-ch2no5ej2g]

What an amazing and beautiful country, with an amicable people.

[@Andreas_1969]

Thank you so much for taking us to Vietnam with this video! I discovered that sort of snake wine when I travelled to North Korea in the late 1980s. @Julia: Your dress at the beginning of the video reminds me of Starbucks 😊😊

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Andreas 🥰❤️🙌🏼

[@nixmor5333]

Hey guys so happy for the new video. Vietnam looks like a definite vacation spot. Beautiful scenery. Stay safe. 🤩🥰

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for being with us Nix! ❤️🥰

[@adriwthomas]

Wow! What gorgeous scenery! Thank you for sharing!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️🙌🏼

[@NigelOrmsvik]

Wonderful uplifting video, superb scenery and lovely people including yourselves. Many thanks 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Nigel! Really glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@katzcrow640]

Julia an Matt Thank you for another Great Video Vietnam an Korea are two Places I would Love to Visit an get to know the Culture. You bring Excellent Content all the Time. Wishing you a Happy Christmas 🎄 🎄 an more Excellent Adventures for 2024 🥂 Love from West Coast Canada 🍁 🎄

[@MattandJulia]

Lots of love to Canada, Merry Xmas from us all 🎄🥰❤️

[@alanhargreaves1278]

Great video, we've just returned from Vietnam and your video just made me smile 😁

[@dn1969]

The view is amazing! thank you for sharing.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️🥰

[@thenanlife1141]

Fantastic video as always .. only the best from you guys ..❤❤ Thank you I’m learning so much xxx

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it ❤️🙏🏼

[@HaNguyen-cp8ub]

And the new journey has begun. Welcome to Vietnam 😘

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! ❤️🥰

[@penelopehill5369]

I came across your channel about 4 months ago and I’m hooked.I eagerly await for your new videos I have learned so much about all the different countries you visit. I am now working my way through the first ones you did. Have a happy Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. 💐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧 Those coffees look delicious.

[@grated6972]

The Cruise was beautiful. Definitely a hidden Treasure. The views were Tranquil along with the spectacular meals. Thanks for sharing Vietnam.

[@modi2411]

Looks like such a fun and interesting place to visit. The vibe seems really great and the people fun.

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️🙌🏼

[@EnjoyLifeByMusic]

Absolutely loved your exploration of Vietnam! Your journey through its vibrant cities and serene landscapes captures the essence of this beautiful country. The coffee culture and unique experiences like the train street really stood out. Thanks for the engaging share!❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@Marilyn12346]

Wow,,wow! Were you all holding your breath when the train came through? I was for you! Exceptional beautiful scenery there! Thanks for your time and great video. Merry Christmas Matt & Julia & Sister 🎄

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it! Lots of love and merry Xmas to you too 🥰❤️

[@lecrab]

Very nice video guys! Love your sense of humor, I have the same one. Be well.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much!! 🥰❤️

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Wow! Beautiful!! 😊❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much ❤️🥰

[@joyyyy777]

lol the last scene made my day. Wish you a Merry Christmas.

[@nickthomas181]

A great vlog,with great production! You've been missed! The cruise looked amazing,I thought the music was music you'd put on as it was never ending..lol. Merry Christmas to one and all!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Nick, really appreciate your support! Merry Christmas to you from us both 🥰❤️🎄

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Beautiful and interesting adventure. ❤

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️🙏🏼

[@agneswatson9592]

Such a different country, not really open for travel when I was young. Looks beautiful but very busy! ❤

[@MattandJulia]

So interesting how it’s changed from being pretty much closed to a tourism Mecca ❤️🙏🏼

[@susenjarvis8281]

Awesome video!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@basildavidson4597]

Looked like fun!

[@Rainenschu]

Wow! What a very different country than what I live in (Seattle area). The snake wine...ugh...I had to shut my eyes! Happy Holidays!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it! 🙌🏼 Happy holidays to you too! ❤️🎄

[@AtmosJourney]

In Vietnam, it’s all about coffee, coffee, and more coffee. It took me more than a year to discover about North Vietnam and I’m still doing it. It’s amazing you can do it in 7 days

[@cavo525]

Have a nice trip in Vietnam! ❤

[@AtmosJourney]

@@cavo525 Yeah, every minute I’m here in Vietnam 🇻🇳😀

[@doodahgurlie]

@@AtmosJourney You cannot see it all in 7 days. Maybe the most popular highlights, but there are still tons of stuff out there people aren't aware of yet.

[@AtmosJourney]

@@doodahgurlie Yes, you will need more time to adventure and taste Vietnam’s best. 7 days is just the touch of the surface. If 7 days is not enough, you got to return again for another trip to see its people, culture, diversity, and food.

[@dskfood]

you made beautiful video ! i support you!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much 🙌🏼❤️

[@Raven-Claws88]

Nice video guys, the scenery is just incredible and I’m quite curious how the snake wine tasted (I have heard they make “snake vodka” which is vodka mixed with snake blood!). Definitely adding Vietnam to my personal bucket list. Happy travels to the 3 of you!

[@trieuchivyvlog9830]

I love this moment, it is amazing 👌🥂

[@mickyryan3874]

Looks amazing guys!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it ❤️🙏🏼

[@carolali8851]

Again, a wonderful video. Did Matt need a little cheese with that bun? 🤣 Looks like you will be spending Christmas at home Julia. I wish you and your family a wonderful time. ❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! ❤️ Haha, why not 😜🧀 Merry Xmas to you and your family too! ❤️🙏🏼

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

BIG TIME BUCKET LIST! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!🎄🤙

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️

[@wellgoahead]

what a lovely video thanks sharing🙂👍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 😍❤️

[@danieljohn4097]

You guys have finally made it to VN. Welcome 2 my country 🎉 Luv from ur fan

[@keyup2626]

Wonderful video, my son-in-law is Vietnamese and I find myself wondering what it’s like with so many people living there. Merry Christmas to the both of you.

[@MattandJulia]

Merry Xmas to you too! 🎄❤️

[@keyup2626]

@@MattandJulia hope you get to be with family for the holidays.

[@leslee_fw]

Thanks for the cruise tip. That train seemed to go so fast next to people

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️🙏🏼

[@paulk4662]

Been to cafe Giang, i liked the egg coffee. Tried a bean one as well. Enjoy your time.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much Paul! ❤️

[@paulk4662]

@@MattandJulia blimey you up late 😄

[@MattandJulia]

Too late 😂

[@Progamers0.0]

Vietnam's new visa policy effective from 15th August 2023 extends stay duration for 13 countries enjoying unilateral visa exemption from 15 days to 45 days, regardless of passport type and entry purpose. The 13 coutries include: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus.

[@our_vietnam]

Welcome to Viet Nam, hope you enjoy your trip!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you! ❤️

[@robyndavis3043]

Snake wine is unfortunately, “illegal” in the USA (the ingredients are: real life snakes are infused in rice wine!)

[@MattandJulia]

I’m sure you are missing out on too much 😄❤️

[@etherdog]

That was worth the wait! Does Lera understand how lucky she is in traveling with you guys?

[@MattandJulia]

She does for sure 🥰❤️

[@alejandroheld9527]

It's good that you have returned! I had seen a documentary years ago about this street, but it was a vegetable and fruit market...is it another part of the same street or was the market converted into tourist-oriented cafes? The paradoxes of these times of mass tourism and social networks. The gondola turned upside down in Venice because people wanted to take selfies... here we have to be more careful with this train... Goodbye

[@MattandJulia]

I’m not sure, there were fruit and veg markets around, but mainly cafes everywhere 😊 So good to be back, can’t wait to share more 🥰❤️

[@PipinhoSnow]

Very nice :)

[@gabbystein7078]

Prefer your verite videos where we just watch you travel rather than voice over as we can access all this information easily and the joy of your videos is watching the two of you travel and discover as it unfolds! 😊

[@MattandJulia]

We enjoy making different videos on different occasions, keeps things fresh and interesting for us, and keeps the creativity alive 🥰❤️

[@susanbartle4541]

Do you remember the name of the cafe at the train market? Agree that it was touristy, but still fun.

[@MattandJulia]

maps.app.goo.gl/ZJKDHyXmRWycEirF8?g_st=ic 🥰❤️

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Lovly place

[@MattandJulia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Rajesh-mc2py]

Super 🎉

[@lalyastig6269]

Great video! Thanks for sharing 😊I'm planning our trip to Vietnam. You said there is two sides of the trainstaion and you went to the less crowded one.. Can you share the location please. Thanks!

[@MattandJulia]

1 P. Khâm Thiên, Khâm Thiên, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam ❤️

[@VinhNguyen-ri8jh]

... ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chào mừng bạn đến Việt nam ! Nó không phải là một đất nước kỳ diệu, mà là Một đất nước kỳ lạ trong văn hoá, lối sống, ẩm thực, tôn giáo, kiến trúc .... 1. Văn hoá : có đến 54 dân tộc anh em và cũng là 54 nét văn hoá sống hoà hợp với nhau. 2. Lối sống: giản dị không khoa trương 3. Ẩm thực: tận dụng tất cả mọi thứ làm thực phẩm nếu thứ đó ăn được 4. Tôn giáo : có rất nhiều đền chùa Phật giáo nhưng Công giáo là tôn giáo lớn nhất và là nơi có sự hiện diện của tất cả tôn giáo lớn trên thế giới. 5. Kiến trúc: vẫn giữ gìn và bảo tồn những kiến trúc của các nước đã gây chiến với Việt nam không ghét bỏ đập phá những kiến trúc ấy. ... Việt nam nơi lưu giữ những thứ đã mất của các quốc gia phát truyển, nơi không có một quy định trật tự cụ thể nào , lộn xộn, ồn ào...., nhưng là nơi mọi tôn giáo, màu da, sắc tộc, quốc tịch đều bình đẳng như nhau và đặc biệt là nơi yêu chuộng hoà bình...! Gửi tình yêu đến các bạn từ Việt nam!🫶

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! ❤️🙌🏼

[@minawananami]

Hi Matt and Julia! I am visiting Vietnam in a month. I was wondering if you got the travel insurance because I’m considering about whether to get it or not. Thank you!

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

Compared to the other remaining communist countries in the world ( China , North Korea , Cuba , Laos ) Vietnam is actually the most liberal one . There are more freedoms here than in many other autocratic countries like Russia , Belarus , Mongolia , Iran , Afghanistan , Myanmar and many African, Middle Eastern , South American , Central Asian countries .

[@fastkillmmmm]

Lovely vlog, lots of cultural reflection, so interesting. Thanks for sharing, stay safe!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@DungNguyen-td2xk]

Các bạn đã chọn đúng thời gian để đi du lịch ở Việt Nạm. Thời gian tốt nhất để đi du lịch VN là từ tháng 12 ...đến tháng 3 thời tiết ôn hoà không nóng mát mẻ phù hợp với đi lại ngoài đường phố.

[@ben_castle]

Ha Giang, Mu Cang Chai, Hoang Su Phi, and Phong Nha Kẻ Bang are best of Vietnam.

[@MattandJulia]

Thanks for the advice ❤️

[@lindathalman3506]

Just as beautiful as I remember. The cruise was amazing. We had 2 nights on a smaller boat and the sunrise in a lifting mist was unforgettable. And the food... awesome. See you soon! From Senegal right now. Home on Wednesday night!!! Linda and Pierre

[@MattandJulia]

Lots of love to you both in Senegal! Hope you’re having a lovely holiday 😍❤️

[@joagate3259]

Love that your you a nd not doing for likes. Hope you are well, happy Christmas. Jo

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Jo! Means the world ❤️🙏🏼

[@Vietnam_Chr0nicles]

I actually live on the Vietnam/China border and will be uploading video of it tonight

[@user-dy7me5ir1j]

❤❤❤

[@MattandJulia]

❤️🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@alovlogtv9136]

❤

[@florenceorban5013]

Hello, planning to go to Vietnam soon, what was the name of the company cruise you booked?

[@MattandJulia]

Take the same cruise we took, here: ambassadorcruise.com/lan-ha-bay-overnight-cruise/ ❤️

[@jennaiiy3318]

Vietnam !! ^_^ 🇻🇳

[@thepalacesaloon5617]

Do you constantly notice the sound of the scooters or do you eventually just get used to it?

[@MattandJulia]

You just get used to it 😊❤️

[@minhbengaming287]

my country

[@user-jm4oj1rm2y]

Where did you guys stayed in Tam Coc?

[@TravelALBERT]

I wate for new videos from Kemerovo

[@MattandJulia]

They are coming 😊❤️

[@wilsoncortes1562]

I travel all over not not to Myanmar Puerto Rico.. the island of Dominica.. Barcelona Spain..hallstatt Australia...chamarel Mauritius and so many others

[@Lyy554]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@moithuvevietnam]

Welcome to Viet Nam ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@basildavidson4597]

👍🏻

[@joannem6878]

Oh my, you guys freaked me out with that snake wine. I don't like those devils.

[@MattandJulia]

Hahaha, it was lovely 😉❤️

[@Paysoncougarfan.7885]

Now you ride that train passing all the people.

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, need to for sure! ❤️

[@nazaharin]

I thought it just an old train track. It is just a joke that train will pass through until it happened. Scary...

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, it’s nuts how in seconds a outdoor cafe full of people disappears to allow a train through 😀

[@hoaingantuyet3200]

Anyone’s know where the place sell painting about Vietnam in they vlog ? Can give me details pls 😊

[@MattandJulia]

maps.app.goo.gl/XjND75EqiJB26NAi9?g_st=ic

[@lalyastig6269]

They said you need a tour guide before you can enter the train track... Is that true?

[@MattandJulia]

No, but the cafe owners will grab you and lead you to a cafe, don’t worry, it’s normal ❤️

[@doodahgurlie]

You can no longer wander around due to something a foolish tourist did a while back. That's why a bunch of people cannot just wander around anymore and have to be invited in b he cafe owners. In a way, it's safer since it limits the amount of people there and the owners keep an eye on their patrons.

[@reviewsbyChase]

Hey I don't know which online evisa websites are real or not

[@HoangKhanh-nm4wj]

Drinking coffee near a train track is very dangerous.

[@HoangKhanh-nm4wj]

Drinking snake wine increases the couples needs

[@darrylhall3690]

HAHA your sister is like a foot taller than most the people there.

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, including Matt and I 😜

[@Jasoos_Jasonda]

Does the train ever hit anyone?

[@doodahgurlie]

Some tourists have done foolish things (probably for the 'Gram) and that's why they've had to close it down a couple of times. Now tourists cannot just wander into the most popular part, but have to be invited in by the owners as they will be responsible for their patrons vs people just wandering around on the tracks.

[@titkachanel1842]

😍😘😍😘😍👍😍👍😘😘👍😍😘😍😘😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@drs7472]

Cheese pull😂

[@MattandJulia]

Hahaha, my favourite

[@user-hi1ke5gp6n]

нашел семью в Канаде -гостайна

[@jimmyhoang83]

Tam = 3, , coc is a cave. 3 coc = 3 caves.

[@nguyenhieu1687]

Some Westerners are very strange. When they went to Vietnam, they saw many Communist flags and felt strange, while in America there were American flags every 100 meters and no one had any comments.😂

[@hieudoan386]

Hi. I come from Vietnam and you should call our country is Vietnam. There is no longer North Vietnam.

[@barbechivo]

Ukraine's prosecutor general Andriy Kostin has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will be "prosecuted and tried" for atrocities committed in Ukraine.😊

[@warheadrecordsaus]

Shitnam

actually, the population is not 5mil. Hanoi population is: 7mil

[@MattandJulia]

Blame Wikipedia 🫢

[@kolikoputasiljubilastranca5246]

Ви сте красан пар и ја вам желим сву срећу овога света! Уживајте у животу и хвала за овај прелепи, весели и искрени доживљај. Поздрав из Србије💌

[@MattandJulia]

Хвала вам! Lots of love to Serbia! 🇷🇸❤️