SAIGON First Impressions: Bui Vien Walking Street HCM City, Vietnam 🇻🇳

I fly to Saigon, Vietnam and give my first impressions of Ho Chi Minh HCM City, my hotel and Bui Vien the famous Walking Street
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00:00 Flying Phuket Thailand to Saigon Vietnam
03:18 Arrival Vietnam taxi to Hotel
09:49 Home Away Homestay Hotel Room Tour
14:20 Eating Pho at Pho Quynh Restaurant Saigon
21:03 Eating Street Cart Bahn Mi sandwich
23:45 Bui Vien Walking Street Tour
28:33 Walking down a Saigon Alley

[@avttravel5630]

Amazing Terry for a great video! Welcome back soo to explore more .Cheers

[@markresendez1493]

Great video, your videos look much better on the big screen. It is like (almost) you are there. I look forward to your videos. 😁

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thank you Marky Mark! I appreciate it brother. The new Osmo gives a more cinematic look I'm really digging. Glad you like it my friend!

[@hangthemhigh]

great video i am glad i found your channel !

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Tom! Welcome brother. I'm glad you found me too

[@ricksegal3065]

And the Southeast Asia adventure continues. Look forward to future videos.

[@phil5980]

Pretty good video! Please continue

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Phil

Hey guy, I love the way you call Saigon. It's the real name of our city, and we prefer it over the name Ho Chi Minh City.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Raziel. It's a great city

[@stevegiblin270]

Boy do you get around be safe out there and enjoy yourself ! Have fun

[@romasgudisauskas3696]

Very nice to see you in Vietnam. Thank you for sharing.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Romas!

[@Feathertail2205]

It's so funny that you and the cab driver were talking about different things to each other without understanding what the other meant (due to the language barrier) but somehow the conversation worked out lol.

[@michaelbell6350]

Nice!! Have a great trip in Vietnam my friend!! Cheers 🥂

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks brother! Cheers!

[@styxfan4022]

Ho Lee Chit! I like the vibe but a bit too crowded for my comfort level but that's where you come in. Thanks again for bringing us along on the adventure. Stay safe and keep up the awesome work my friend.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks so much SF! Walking street is one of those places you have to check out at least once, so that was experience. From there it was on to much more interesting things

[@arwenmegan]

Welcome to my city, Saigon. I am glad you were able to make the trip. Bui Vien is a busy and happening street. I hope you will have a chance to partake in some Vietnamese cuisine. Try Banh Mi, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Xeo, and Banh Cuon. Beer in Vietnam is cheap. It costs less than water 😊

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Jason! I absolutely fell in love with Saigon.

[@roxannebenden4837]

Love watching your video keep posting you’re doing a hell of a job we’re going to Thailand in November looking to see if we’ll be able to live there. What do you think? Any suggestion my husband panics easily about everything lol 😘

[@roxannebenden4837]

We are also living in Florida Daytona Beach

[@BarefootVlogger]

I think it's a lot easier to live there in terms of cost of living. I was eating every day for $6 and I mean really good food. Housing is also way cheaper. But the only thing is getting any kind of permanent residency. I heard that's near impossible so prepare to do a lot of visa runs if that's even still the case. You will have to talk to an immigration attorney about that. Still many people somehow do it and I haven't seen too many people unhappy with their decision. Best of luck!

[@roxannebenden4837]

Thank you for responding back. If we do decide to move to Thailand after revisit, I am going to hire immigration people to do everything and I think that’s the best way to go by doing that much appreciated. Keep doing what you’re doing and we will keep watching.❤

[@annadee8725]

Great video! I see most wear helmets there. Good reason! Omg my anxiety was kicking in with " which way do I look..wow look at this...wow all the lights"...lol. I need a few ice cold beers once back in room and watch from the patio. Thank you for the time you take showing us your adventures! ❤ 🍀

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Annadee. You definitely have to have your head on a swivel over there...and beers on ice!

[@tlanng9446]

Left Vietnam since 1975 haven't been back. Thanks for the video! I see that they treat you like local 😅.

[@mikegale9375]

That’s a happening place very loud great video as always onward and upward buddy

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thank you brother, Onward and Upward to the next adventure!

[@bill7868]

I stayed across the street at M Village. That noodle shop was hopping at 4am when I left for the airport.

[@bigdreamsphilippines]

Holy S… I have to go there !!! Great vid !!!!!! Totally insane !!! 😅

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks brother, you will love it

[@davesivirn2283]

So great to see you made it to Vietnam. Thailand is a great place to get the lay of the land regarding S.E Asia. Now you are entering the next level. Vietnam is so diverse and the people are fantastic. I am sure you are going to do the usual HMC, Da Nang-Hoi an. and Hanoi. I hope you go a to some of the Smaller off beat areas and towns. Da Lat, Fong Na, Tam Cuc. So much to see an do in Vietnam, and very budget friendly. Traffic is nuts and you need to pay attention but you're just going through phases of adjustment. Phase 1 "OMG Im going to die" Phase 2 "Hmm I think I am stating to figure this out" Phase 3 " It all sort of makes sense and has a flow to it" Oh and any place that has staff in matching shirts is usually not about service but cranking out food. Don't forget to ask for ice for you beer.😀

[@BarefootVlogger]

My first time here so I think its fine to start with those areas and then work my way through this incredible land. Youre right about the ice though.

[@jeffreykarp9970]

Hows Vietnam's human rights record do they still jail political opponents do they allow religious freedom

[@gianglai5412]

​​@@jeffreykarp9970hahaha🤣

[@duquemann27]

@@jeffreykarp9970 you can practice hinduism, catholic and buddihism but political opponents who plan terrorist attack will be jailed no matter where you're from

[@JDonGeorge]

A little more busy than the previous cities you've visited.

[@BarefootVlogger]

And this was a weeknight, Don

[@flashmedia8953]

Hope you had a great time in vietnam man

[@ductritran8637]

In japan even safer , you can leave your laptop , phone or camera on the table in Starbucks coffee and go to toilet then come back , no thing missing . Call Saigon is correct , majority Vietnamese call this city is Saigon . Your Pho is over charge , maybe at this location mostly good bowl of pho in Saigon around 40k-60K .

[@stevegiblin270]

You are driving me crazy and that poor taxi driver too? Lol! 333 beer sounds good and a Vietnamese sun sandwich!🇺🇸☘️☘️⚓️

[@michaelchin3550]

Pretty sure what's in your bag is worth much more than the other bags. Looking forward to your adventures in Vietnam.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Camera's and cell phones will do that lol

[@beachbum8888]

What I like about barefoot’s travels is he is like a native not a tourist

[@BarefootVlogger]

I'll drink to that bb! Thank you my friend

[@stevegiblin270]

I am the same way and be careful but still have fun😎⚓️👻

[@allancompton6912]

Nice to see Vietnam Barefoot Vlogger! 🇻🇳 Little busy like the quieter life on the beaches! 😅😊

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Allan! Stay tuned for some great beach vlogs

[@jw4111]

Good video! What do you like better - Thailand or Vietnam?

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks! Not a cop out but I can't choose. Loved them both and for a few different reasons.

[@Owlerycrinkie0918]

The Walking Street in Pattaya Thailand is the only true walking street with lots of fun. 😊

[@PatriciaRoggero]

Thanks Terry for sharing

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Patricia! 🙏

[@drewcorry5056]

1 Word Outstanding

[@BarefootVlogger]

I'm so grateful. Thank you my friend 🙏

[@onelovesmokeshop7834]

Nice job 👍 safety is number one don’t take risky if you don’t the city walking in the alley for your safety 🙏🏼👍👍👍🙏🏼❤️ in any country

[@BarefootVlogger]

Good advice. Thank you my friend

[@user-wq1gw8ik5c]

now I know to avoid that pho place on my upcoming trip to Vietnam.

[@BarefootVlogger]

It was just downstairs from my hotel and the food and location was good. But service was so bad I wouldn't go back. Too many other good places. Safe travels!

[@cheryllancaster7268]

Wow, Vietnam! I never would have expected the sensory overload of Times Square. Went from a war to this! So interesting!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Cher, there's so much growth happening there but the coast is beautiful. Stay tuned!

[@cathpeterson1944]

“Good morning, Vietnam! Hey, this is not a test. This is rock and roll. Time to rock it from the delta to the DMZ!”

[@BarefootVlogger]

Cath, now more than ever I wish I could play some very fitting copywritten music.

[@arleendamico2734]

This is going to be a great adventure. The place where we fought a war that should have never happened. Onward and upward!

[@SuperQdaddy]

Looks like a wild place..now i know who u remind me of..groucho Marx a little bit...safe travels Terry *

[@BarefootVlogger]

Gee thanks

[@Avgeek1564]

Jürgen Klopp more like.

[@alfonsoedmonds6164]

Amazing video We enjoyed it.. I c that your Mets beat my Yankees.. Please be safe 🙏🙏🙏

[@BarefootVlogger]

Let's Go Mets! lol it's only spring training brother. Thank you!

[@alfonsoedmonds6164]

Definitely! U r truly welcome.. Be safe 🙏🙏

[@Sokx41]

In the old days (1965067) of my Army stint in Vietnam, 33 (ba moui ba) beer was the standard local beer, but if you might get the runs if your are used to another brew. I understand its name slightly changed. I am fluent in Vietnamese.

[@johntesoriero3382]

How's the weather there compared to Thailand and Florida?

[@BarefootVlogger]

Great question. Saigon was even hotter than Thailand. Highs in Bangkok--which I found to be the hottest--were low 90's. Saigon got up to 98

[@tanangela4207]

Hi, what is the name of your hotel exactly? I couldn’t find it in Agoda 😀 thx b4

[@BarefootVlogger]

Home Away Homestay. It may be on airbnb but it is a hotel

[@Professor_Noob9124]

What app or service did you use to book the place? I'm using Agoda now.. Thanks@@BarefootVlogger

[@BarefootVlogger]

Pretty sure I used Airbnb for my first hotel Home Away Homestay. But I've used a combination of Agoda and Priceline

[@susancedio3801]

It’s hard to figure out what continent you are on these days, some people think you are still in Thailand lol. We need a live stream? Maybe? You are too funny 🤣. Stay safe where ever your travels may be and we enjoy the videos!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Haha where is Waldo? He's with Barefoot. Thanks Susan

[@tfleischman2681]

You remind me of Anthony Bourdain. Similar great insights and ability to click with people so naturally.

[@BarefootVlogger]

He was a legend. Thank you!🙏

[@AnthonyHolo]

Great walk thank you for sharing

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Anthony!

[@AnthonyHolo]

@@BarefootVlogger you’re welcome

[@malbucks1968]

Go outside, turn left. Look for sign 1, (taxi) get a vinasun cab. much cheaper

[@TheKaymor]

looks good to me, i want to go there!!!

[@BarefootVlogger]

You definitely should

[@cito4633]

I’ve been watching for a long time and I can safely say that this is the most frazzled that I have ever seen you… If I had that waiter of yours, I’d probably be feeling the same way. Cheers, onward and upward!

[@conniemoore3051]

Agreed, you were feeling "unwanted" and I think that was spot on, that waiter had a bad attitude. Hopefully your experiences get better.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Haha frazzled is a good word. But also excited for what lay ahead. Onward and Upward!

[@BarefootVlogger]

You're right Connie, yes they did thankfully. Just so happened that was my first experience.

[@steadylearner1]

@BarefootVlogger Thanks for the tour. BTW, the waiter did not speak English, so the seeming indifferent attitude. In Chicago restaurants, they act the same way if they are new immigrants not knowing English. You get the same reception in other countries where English is not widely spoken. People don't want to be embarrassed struggling to comprehend you. In France, many of them won't respond to you in English even if they know English.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks buddy. I know, but there were many people at restaurants who didn't understand me but their body language and patience were much friendlier. No big deal the food was great and so was the experience.

[@merlynphillips1009]

Terry be careful with MS Saigon😂😂

[@ooochakalaka]

I definitely preferred Thailand over Vietnam... It was just a different vibe being there. Always felt that I had to be on guard. But I still enjoyed my time there. Don't think I would go back again, whereas, I would definitely go back to Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Hope you enjoyed your time there.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Walking street was probably my least favorite of everything I did in Vietnam. Stay tuned my friend and thanks

[@ooochakalaka]

@@BarefootVlogger I left out Indonesia, loved visiting there. Some of the most beautiful temples and the landscape surrounding it.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Bali's on my bucket list.

[@nguyendinh2578]

You sound jealous, what country are you come from?

[@ooochakalaka]

@@nguyendinh2578 If I prefer the other countries that I visited....Why would I be jealous?

[@hungnguyen-tr4cn]

If you go to eat at Bui Vien or close to the entertainment businesses you will be more high prices because they have to pay more for rent or lease the business places. So be knowledge to know where you go to eat or enjoy a good time, remember every where you go they are different people, different culture, different foods so try to enjoy and smile and mostly patience.

[@VuTang858]

Yea, those bikes are mostly people who live in those alleys I think. Got to have some way home right? But you are right, it’s not a walking street.

[@tuansiucanadatravel2806]

Vietnamese bread is very delicious and most popular in the world, especially in countries where Vietnamese people live such as the US, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, the UK, etc. If you return to the US, you can enjoy Vietnamese food here. In the United States, everywhere in the United States, you will find Vietnamese restaurants where Vietnamese people make the food, but the price must be high because the US dollar is about 13 dollars.

[@BarefootVlogger]

The bread was amazing. Stay tuned for more Banh Mi sandwiches!

[@theresamorgavi9196]

crazy place lol

[@nakinp8525]

7:40 He was misheard you tell him go and touring USA, so he said "no money", lol

[@BarefootVlogger]

Yes I had a feeling I misinterpreted that. He was saying he didn't have the money to go. Thanks for clarifying that.

[@mmaranta785]

That waiter was pretty rude

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

Must agree but the other individuals was welcoming you

[@canlu6233]

that pho place is to exspensive because you are in the touresed erea and most of the restaurant sale their own dish . banh mi place sale only banh mi .

[@BarefootVlogger]

The food is definitely less expensive outside the tourist areas in D1 I found.

[@stevegiblin270]

That street walking at night was really kool ! And family having their child 👦 riding on motorbikes! The war is definitely over thank god Steve us navy Vet 969-1973 wow!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks for your service Steve-0

[@LongNguyen-oy7lc]

i love you even we had not study together at shool 😅 .

[@hanguyenproduction]

Way to go man :))

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks ha!

[@user-uc2gx4kq1n]

I work with my Aunt Nyguen in Fort Laudersale. Very saugon oriented. She worsgips Vietnam.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Very cool

[@johnnyr.7443]

Onward and upward.. safe travels.. You feel comfortable walking around? Sketch Allies No? You need a Barefoot Bodyguard..😊 Seems like your Jay Walking Terry..

[@BarefootVlogger]

The alleys are totally safe. At least the ones I went down. Ok bodyguard, you got the job Johnny

[@michaelchin3550]

You are famous!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Not as famous as some people 😄😉

[@msloannguyen7322]

Veggie eating with PHO “ prickly coriander ‘ 🌱 🌱 🍲 🥣….👍 😋 😋

[@kcl2862]

Wow, you look so different without the hat and better

[@BarefootVlogger]

Haha so glad to hear it, thanks!

[@perrykomick9478]

Its like NY break 😂

[@kevintran1326]

You definitely paid tourist price for that pho. For that amount it should be half the price

[@BarefootVlogger]

Yet compared to what I'm used to here it was still incredibly cheap. I pay $10 or more for pho in the US and it's not nearly as good.

[@stevegiblin270]

Always be careful when opening a beer that is always be careful esp opening a 333 beer? Lol!

[@BarefootVlogger]

I was multitasking. Camera got the best of that beer

[@jagosarana]

dont expect service there, but you get good food and value

[@BarefootVlogger]

Service was definitely not as consistent as Thailand. But throughout my stay there were some very good servers in places.

[@mmaranta785]

Did you go to Hanoi?

[@BarefootVlogger]

Stay tuned!

[@ThaoNguyen-jo8yd]

You should go to Như Lan get good Bánh mì thịt 👍

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks I will try it next time!

[@johnnyho8130]

Becareful your personal stuffs when you walk around saigon. Have fun

[@BlackbirdS888]

โคตรวุ่นวายเลย.😵😵‍💫🛵

[@evamarie5024]

More crazier than Duvall St 😆

[@BarefootVlogger]

Never thought that was possible!

[@charleswheeler3418]

He's not unfrendly he just doesnt speak english hahaha... and yeah not thailand. In Vietnam people are just straight up. Not overtly extra friendly or smily... not to say they fake it in thailand, but it is just normal here to be straight up and real.

[@BarefootVlogger]

The service was atrocious. I've found many people in Vietnam to be friendly, smiling and inviting. I was invited over to tables by strangers to share a drink and food more than once. So, I wouldn't generalize that they aren't smily. Many I came across were very much so.

[@humanconnectionflores]

Not you brother, it was the service. In Vietnam it's like hit or miss when it comes to service. I think it has to do with some not knowing how to speak English. Bahn mi I had one every day.

[@HungNguyen-kw6fp]

The reason he was friendly,he didn’t understand what you said however pho restaurant they don’t have bánh mì my friend

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks but they do have banh mi, look again you'll see all the bread in the glass case. He was just telling me they don't have meat, only vegetarian banh mi which I didn't want

[@arobarpics]

They actually serve the bread with other soups they have such as bo kho, they are known for their soups.

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

Walking street sounds better than highway to hell, wondering how many pedestrians get run over or involved in accidents each year

[@user-tg1op2cy7u]

Sometimes if you gotta go you gotta go

[@msloannguyen7322]

Bánh mì deep into broth soup 🍜 🍲

[@VietLe-lx3qw]

Dip not deep 😊

[@kcl2862]

Ps. Whole different attitude in VN , lots of pickpockets and motor bike guys who may grab your phone out of your hand. Definitely pays to be on guard

[@BarefootVlogger]

Never encountered any of that, thankfully but I've heard stories, in fact there's warning signs when you go exchange money. Thanks for concern my friend

[@stevegiblin270]

Good advice have fun but be careful!🇺🇸☘️

[@westnblu]

Not in Vietnam I can assure u, the authorities dont kid around with characters like that there, they understand it would hinder tourism and they clamp down very severely @ those that try.

[@mwn7521]

Have you been or been robbed in Vietnam? If not , just be silent and watch…

[@BarefootVlogger]

I have--personally--found this to be blown out of proportion. The most I had to worry about was motorbike guys trying to overcharge me but most didn't. In fact, I found the guy in the next video (I will be uploading once done editing) to have undercharged me for the distance he took me, so I rewarded him handsomely. I'm not saying pickpocketing or phone snatching doesn't happen, but it's not rampant and I had absolutely zero incidents. I felt safer walking in the most crowded or desolate areas of Vietnam than I do in many parts of Miami--no contest. As in any big city though, you should be vigilant and aware. Keep in mind I was only in Vietnam for about 3 weeks so I'm speaking from personal experience.

[@christianhansen3292]

U want your sammich and u want it now! lol

[@BarefootVlogger]

Haha nothing like a good Bahn Mi sammy!

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

The restaurant waiter may not been to friendly but that teenage girl was really cute, in my opinion.

[@hazzelv7250]

It’s kinda sad about your first impression with the pho place but I’m pretty sure there’s a lot more places that can treat u way better. We have that kind of servers in some busy local restaurants, u know “those minors just there for money to buy games😅😅😅”

[@BarefootVlogger]

Absolutely right. After that it was all great.

[@thoatravelandfood7549]

❤😊😊😊

[@ThanhNguyen-ol5un]

At the time 37:10 -- I thing the guy service he don’t understand you want to order Bánh Mi - When you come restaurant Pho - 90% they sale Pho only and sandwiches bread ( Bánh Mi only no meat ) some people like to use bánh mi dipping in Pho Soup. Eat together- you want BÁNH MÌ. - you can ask some one - they will show you where to buy Bánh Mi - the best thing. Look in Menu it they Sale Pho - ( Ithing they don’t sale Bánh Mi with Meat together)

[@BarefootVlogger]

I literally just got there, it was late and had no idea but saw the bread in the window. and thought I'd ask. He was trying to tell me they only had veggie banh mi, but I thought he was asking me if that's what I wanted. Thankfully I was able to get a good one from the lady with the cart and it was good!

[@anzac08]

You are not in the USA now mate-!! dont freak out.... the bag is harmless. This is South East Asia.

[@awmsinaaa6975]

Hello my man, you will get used to the sound and vibe of those scooters soon enough.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Love the sound

[@BONA7902]

I ALWAYS EAT AND EVACUATE THE BOWELS BEFORE ANY FLIGHT. RULE # 1

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks for the tip

[@MinhHoang-qx2wb]

VIÊTNAM QUÁ TUYÊT VÒI

[@BarefootVlogger]

Chắc chắn là vậy

[@johnappel5528]

Feels like Bangkok 20 years ago

[@davesivirn2283]

exactly

[@jordielijadi69]

Howthha

[@johnnguyen385]

During your first meal, you met the meanest guy in Vietnam. I’m sorry about that. People are generally incredibly nice and warm there.

[@BarefootVlogger]

It's ok, it happens anywhere you go. People in Vietnam were so nice and helpful

[@stevencayler8682]

Lady going into bathroom had to go poop very badly!

[@user-il3km5sx4p]

This place only server pho and the guy doesn’t know how to explain to you that why he walks away from you btw he can bring the bread out but just read no meet just like he told you

[@loininh2455]

Chúng tôi VN yêu chuộng hòa bình Luân chào đón tất cả mọi người yêu chuộng hòa bình trên toàn thế giới 😊

[@BarefootVlogger]

Bình yên và tình yêu là hai thứ trong cuộc sống mà chúng ta luôn phải có🙏

[@randolphwilhelm668]

Enjoy HCM not everyone s cup of tea interesting topic 🎉

[@pures1n]

That girl in the beginning was definitely russian lol, no shame =D

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

There many beautiful ladies in Miami so why the trip to Vietnam?

[@chautiendung]

Not a good day? 😊 The waiter doesn’t speak English 😊

[@mmaranta785]

Shouldn’t you leave your passport in hotel safe?

[@BarefootVlogger]

Not all hotels have safes

[@Sokx41]

Duong Bui Vien is not my cup of Saigon tea. I prefer much quieter places and cities. Ddwuongf (Vn telegraphically spelled) means street.

[@hungnguyen-tr4cn]

Should use google to translate from English to Vietnamese for easy communication, they should have egg tolls or other appetite, the pho for 89,000 vnd is too expensive. The waiter should be fire for not be patiece and nice to customers. Hope you will enjoy Vietnamese foods and good time in VN. Other places will be nice to you and you just go to a wrong place and a wrong employee, should tell the owner of this place. Hi from CA.USA

[@BarefootVlogger]

Hung this was my only bad experience during my whole time in Vietnam. It happens no matter where you are. The people in Vietnam were wonderful and so kind. I really enjoyed my time here and will return for sure