Hoi An - Vietnam's Crazy Town! 🇻🇳 (2024)

[@teresad6513]

We visited Vietnam in 2011. I so enjoyed Hoi An at that time, with practically no people. What a difference a decade makes! Thanks for sharing.

[@SpaceMann314]

William, you always upload at the perfect time! Keep going my friend. About to sit down and eat dinner and watch your video!

[@williamtaudien]

Thank you. Glad that you watch the videos :)

[@lindabueckert9559]

Cool drone footage! It really is a beautiful, colorful country.

[@conniedav]

Your "basket cruise" was hilarious!

[@williamtaudien]

Haha yes I think the guy was very drunk

[@yuvalhezkiya8934]

@@williamtaudien

[@mmfong297]

LOL that was the highlight of this trip.. He was calling his name Walum.. when he asked "where you walum"?

[@arvindgoudar1586]

You said it right. A tourist trap for sure. Crowds of people everywhere.

[@fathersweek]

I love it when you go on these adventures and express doubts along the way. You always come out the other end. Great video. Always entertaining.

[@phill7573]

Hi William, I was in HoiAn a few months ago and agree it was overcrowded. It is, however, a cool place to walk around and explore, especially at night when all the lanterns are lit. I spent 2 days there and overall I enjoyed it very much. I think you will enjoy the French village in BaNa Hills and the golden bridge. The ride up to the top of the mountain is awesome .

[@williamtaudien]

thanks yes it was cool to see the bridge. In the next video I will upload it !

[@markclayton626]

Enjoyed that video, you are promoting Vietnam well…..❤️ 🇻🇳

[@williamtaudien]

being honest is better than false reportings

[@sarahmanning525]

I enjoyed your video, especially listening to your historical view of the area and seeing you guys on the basket boat excursion. Congrats William getting over 100K subscribers.

[@williamtaudien]

Thank you!

[@mf5531]

I had no idea how nice Vietnam is. Thank you for a great video. Safe travels....

[@brypar70]

Thank you for the constant entertainment and positivity- keep the Swedish sheep rolling along

[@williamtaudien]

Thanks for the support and for watching!

[@h777]

always nice videos from you...

[@williamtaudien]

Thanks :)

[@JaNn3tTe]

Awesome video. I had a good laugh with your boat guide.

[@RhyonCaldwell]

Another great video !

[@troybabs]

Many years ago I stayed Hoi An for a few days, but it was in the month of March, and there were nowhere near the people you experienced in here in May. It's absolutely crazy busy there now! Wow.

[@billscott]

Loved the video. Stay positive. You are visiting places that I would go. 🙏🏼

[@billscott]

Never go

[@MissShareOn]

i visited Hoi An in 2017, a quaint town at that time. i am actually stunned at the crowds you encountered. i absolutely loved it there. great tailors (had suits and silk robes made), cobblers (had my favorite greek sandals dupicated) and restaurants with the most exquisite dumplings i've ever tasted.

[@Hammertime054]

Brilliant stuff William👍🏻👍🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏻

[@williamtaudien]

Thank you!

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Thank You William 🙂❤👍

[@TheSwede70]

Nice place right? I really liked Hoi An. I stayed a lot in the south in early 2000's and had a girlfriend from Saigon that lived in district 1. When I was there almost no tourists at all. In 2017. This is looking like mayhem. :-) :-) This is what it is always like in south east Asia in particular, things change very fast. I rode baskets in Nha Trang. Hoi An is what I visit because I like colonial architecture and history, in any country and also architecture in general. Interesting fact: To us the war is called the Vietnam War, for the vietnamese it is the American war 🙂

[@CK-gk5ch]

Great video Will...🎉thanks

[@JudithSchoner]

Very interesting, I love culture on every very. Thank you, William, appreciate your honest comments. 😅

[@williamtaudien]

Thank you appreciate the support ;D

[@dmssmd193]

I wonder how many different cities you have been to? Thanks 4 the videos.

[@terry-cn8ks]

I never heard of Hoi An before and thank you William for showing us around i thought the town was very pretty

[@LovingFreedom]

Awesome video my Brother

[@RyanHilario]

Very awesome and authentic feel you expressed

[@billhanson7944]

Another great video. as someone said, I went there years ago and there was no crowds at all. I recognize many of the buildings along the river. We ate in one restaurant all the time and got to know the family. my friends supported one of the sons wanted to get an education. Great times good food and it was so easy to get around. I would not want to be visiting back. Looking forward to your next video.

[@kathytracy7952]

The basket ride was hilarious! Very cool video!

[@bucerias_Joel]

Awesome video ❤

[@denyg3249]

Hi sorry is it cheaper? Vietnam or Thailand??

[@MarkRobsonLive]

Great video, easy going and fun life. Can't wait to get back to Thailand at some point!

[@exjwtherapy1814]

Spent a month just got back x loved it.. also stayed cua dai beach.. fantastic id go back as do much to see

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Thumbs up bro 👍😁🤣👏

[@GoExploreMatt]

Looks like your having fun!! Cheers William 🍻

[@everythingjustin512]

Me and my wife stayed for a month in Hoi An and loved it. Old Town is super touristy but still cool. Better to go in the morning before the tours come or in the evening when the tours have gone. Riding a scooter around the rice paddies and drinking coconut coffees (or "salt coffee"!) at the hidden shops is the best thing. The beach area is also really nice. You need to try Cau Lao noodles! It takes awhile to really get into the flow of the town but when you do it's magic. ....It might have helped that I had a female companion as it's a pretty romantic place ;)

[@saorolo6180]

Funny, funny video. Love it❤ good job!

[@jasonbanh6175]

Hi William, I hope you have fun. Thanks 🎉

[@edj4240]

Hoi An is best at night!

[@robertmagalski7520]

Hey William, I would be screaming my lungs out too!!! on remote bucket tour just in case whether i know what it means as long as my guide is happy lol please, let us know what's best for first timers thiland or vietnam. Thank you and take care bro!!!!

[@karilang9377]

I follow you sometimes only because you have really interesting videos. That was very much said from a finn. Det var som ...

[@Thanosss123a]

Da Nang International Firework Festival is coming, don't miss it guys!

[@awakeningwithannie]

The basket scene 🤣🤣

[@ojosazules8828]

A bunch of basket cases😃

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

This was such a fun trip even the hype man was a vibe 🏝️

[@HuberPhotography]

William could you please check out Chiang Mai, Thailand for us? Specifically do a food tour?

[@chrischallacombe3477]

William! I enjoy your videos and travels! Just a word of advise....when you do your voice over music descriptions, the music is too loud, or your voice is too quite!! We can't hear what you are saying!!!

[@williamtaudien]

Maybe your TV. I usually listen to it before uploading to make sure. Idk

[@Steve-mo6wo]

Your TV, I hear perfectly on my phone.

[@RachelC-j5x]

So glad I went 10 years ago

[@patrick1234578910]

Entertaining, informative, awesome cinematography…LETS GO WILLIAM

[@williamtaudien]

THank you!

[@mimig6932]

You never fail to me me laugh in every video. Enjoy your time, life is short.

[@williamtaudien]

Thanks glad you like them!

[@phunghai9561]

Welcome to Vietnam 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

[@karlosb964]

I think I saw you today at the Jomtien night market. We are staying at the Copacabana building. If you want to hang out, let us know.

[@malice41414]

Lol It's all Vietnamese food. 😅 Glad you survived the maniac in the little round boat.

[@williamtaudien]

;D

[@belahsha]

It's a little difficult to google what the basket guy kept repeating over and over. Anyone know what it translates to?

[@uwn7013]

"dô hời... dô hầy" it's similar to this, has no meaning, Vietnamese people just shout/scream like that when rowing boats or doing hard physical work for more strength, also kind of a singing in Vietnamese traditional music or folk music: "Hò and Lý are a popular musical genre in the Vietnamese people’s life from ancient times, originating from the living habits in the valley, depicting the mood and emotions of the laborers. Hò is usually attached to a working movement." You can look up a folk song with title "Hò chèo thuyền Bắc Bộ"

[@alinafakin370]

You think in Western (non-communist) countries there's freedom of speech? I had to smile....

[@williamtaudien]

Yeah there is no freedom of speech anywhere anymore

[@fiwalker6690]

Exactly

[@Eyeluvlola]

There is a big difference between totalitarian societies and democratic societies. Freedom always has limits but never take it for granted. You were right the first time William.

[@swapansinha5717]

U don't nothing about communism........

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

@@Eyeluvlola well let see how Trump end up in jail for freedom of ...

[@stephtropcool]

You should go there at night ... change everything

[@Ron-zr6se]

William, Old Town is basically a tourist trap and you fell right into it. The food is over priced, not that good and jam packed with clueless tourist. The rest of Hoi An is quiet and quite nice with plenty of excellent places to get very tasty food at very cheap prices. A short walk from our house is a small coffee shop that has good snacks and the best Vietnamese salt coffee in Hoi An for 23k dong. I have lived in Hoi An for 5 years and there is much more to Hoi An than Old Town with wonderful places to see and visit.

[@robertkelly6282]

You think this is crowded living in nyc my entire life 😂

[@Ron-zr6se]

@@robertkelly6282 NYC is a huge city compared to Hong Kong with its 7.4 million vs NYC with 8.0 million. How about New Delhi at 33.8 million or Shanghai with 29.8 million. NYC has nothing to compare to them in population. As for Hoi An, the local population is small but you can easily walk around the old town without the tourists. Now jam in thousands of tourists in a small area and it is like sardines in a tin.

[@darrinmacdonald9788]

Was there in April, over run with tourist and locals pestering you constantly. Basically you’re an ATM when you walk around.

[@williamtaudien]

Yeah tourist trap!

[@playthis5994]

Maybe you should look the definition of an atm. It’s when you take out money and spend it on what you “want”. No one is making you spend your money. They are just asking if you want to buy it

[@darrinmacdonald9788]

⁠@@playthis5994you are missing the point! You probably never travel that’s why !

[@robertkelly6282]

@@darrinmacdonald9788I’m here now I have no problem with people asking to spend at their place of business.

[@ozmunky]

You going to Ha-Long Bay?

[@williamtaudien]

No I dont think so

[@yaijom]

What’s your name?

[@yaijom]

Thank you “Riley”.

[@ucthonguyen685]

HELO..XIN CHÀO TO VIỆT NAM 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 ...LOVE ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CallowG]

Thanks for doing all the things so we don't have to!

[@แสงรวีเอนเตอร์เทนเม้นท์]

555 Hoi An is the center of tourist attractions. Some fun like Disney world. Nice insight on communism. Reminder average income of Vietnamese is about 300 usd per month equivalent. You do a great job !

[@rhondadami517]

I really enjoyed this one as I have been to Hoi An! Except it was very crowded when you were there! Wow! So many people. But the locals are so friendly and sweet. We had great coffee and food there as well!!

[@rudes440sb]

This guy did zero research on Hoi An. I was there for the first time earlier this month. Hoi An is a must see but go an hour before sunset. Ba Na Hills should be on your itinerary also.

[@williamtaudien]

Hoi an is crap

[@Jack-2day]

@@williamtaudien Can’t agree, worth spending 4-5 days there & discover the place at night with the back streets and narrow side streets that interconnect. Very colourful, great restaurants & funky bars! Cheers

[@TinTin-c2b1t]

I am😊 from vietnam

[@islandgirl8199]

I have been there.

[@DennisBoyce-lm4ch]

New travel partner but he never talks. Weird! Was much better when you travelled with Maria

[@williamtaudien]

Some people dont want to be in youtube videos

[@jangeo0724]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@jeffandkarenhay8966]

William, you seem to be taking as fact the talking points of the US State Dept. you need to read more widely.

[@Lawtown31]

Where are the Carnival Singers.....😊?

[@TinTin-c2b1t]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@mais6105]

Nices City

[@blkhamtv]

👍🏿

[@starslight100]

Tôi không đồng ý quan điểm của bạn cho rằng" cài bẫy khách du lịch " một nơi không phải sở thích của bạn trong khu văn hoá lịch sử dân tộc Việt nam . Từ vai thế kỹ trước Hội An là một thương cảng quốc tế cho người phương đông và phương tây sinh sống , ngày nay nó vẫn giữ được nét đặc trưng của dân tộc , nó có giá trị văn hoá và ý nghĩa lâu đời mà chúng tôi bảo tồn và hoạt động trong tầm ý nghĩa đó .

[@lazerlabmusic]

Hoi An will be deleted from my bucket list. To many tourists there.

[@playthis5994]

they probably don’t want people there in their city that can’t spell anyway

[@lazerlabmusic]

@@playthis5994 They probably don't people there! What's that suppose to mean???

[@worldlydestinations]

You visit during the Week not on the Weekends and Nighttime’s are Always Best! if your a Male then Skip it but if your with a Woman don’t miss it! Pays Off Later On! 😂

[@mike9913]

It's a purely gay town. How do they even increase their population?

[@elperro3056]

Borning town

[@BAR475]

My favourite place in Vietnam 🇻🇳 the people are so friendly there and all you need is a bicycle to get around. Best thing to do is go on the coconut boat tour and visit Cham Island. Beautiful beach there. By the way… that guy overcharged you for the coconut boar tour. It’s only 70k for each person.

[@williamtaudien]

Yeah we already knew that. Payed 400k for 2 but it was getting late and went with him anyways

[@BAR475]

@@williamtaudien they are charging people too much it’s crazy they always do that you gotta just go extremely low much lower than they offer and if they say no walk away they will run after you and be like ok ok then they give you much closer to the real price. They are ripping tourists off so badly in this part. We looked into the prices before actually booking it.

[@Finnn66]

Interesting historical summary! 🤔. You. Might be interested in reading more about Din Diem... many considered him a brutal dictator...but hey... That's just history

[@Fatazzz]

I want food!!!!

[@damondenis9406]

Another great video William .😁 I agree with you that Communism is not the answer, but neither is any other Government system we have ever tried. It's pretty obvious by now that only a Theocratic Government will solve all of Mankind's problems and needs. But anyway I love your honest reviews. That area did look like a Tourist Trap and you made me laugh when you said that only the dogs enjoyed that restaurants food, lol 😂😁Stay well and happy brother.

[@williamtaudien]

Haha thank you. I appreciate your support! And thanks for always watching. Yes the food was really fried and soaked in oil. Ramen noodles and overcooked chicken :p

[@kastrooutlaw]

wow that Town is not for me...tooooo many people.

[@maxdavies9327]

Boy did you two get" SUCKED IN" in that basket adventure !!!. you missed that REAL basket trip which was in another part of Hoi An.... Some people never learn. Maybe you should do more research... 😀😀😀😀

[@TheThirdfish24]

He is in Vietnam. He went to a restaurant in Vietnam and asked if they had Vietnamese food there. Wtf???😂😂

[@williamtaudien]

you can not be very smart as there are italian, greek, thai restaurants for example in any country in the world. it was not clear if this was a vietnamese restaurant or not.

[@TheThirdfish24]

@williamtaudien gotcha. Sorry I wasn't trying to be an asshole. I stand corrected, my dude! I appreciate your videos, you do a pretty good job!

[@RandytheTraveler]

Yes, I would not say anything negative against the communist party you could be arrested. You guys had vietnamese hats on and the guy in the boat had a nike ball cap lol.

[@mathewfonger9016]

🪲 juice.. beetle 😅❤.. Communism might be goOd for some people.🎉

[@lester74]

tourist...A tourist trap is an establishment (or group of establishments) created or re-purposed with the aim of attracting tourists and their money. Tourist traps typically provide overpriced services, entertainment, food, souvenirs, and other products for tourists to purchase.

[@williamtaudien]

That was hoi an

[@nguyenmyly2627]

5 nước trong hội đồng bảo an Liên Hiệp Quốc, VN đã tẩn đến 3 anh rồi😂😂.

[@awakeningwithannie]

Great commentary on communism. 💯

[@williamtaudien]

Thank you

[@arturgrabczewski3816]

A few corrections: communism is only taking over in some very poor countries. USA had a chance to give Vietnam a better life but instead they simply supported the dictatorship in the South. Exactly the same in Cuba. The US and other countries can blame Castro but what did America give those countries when they had a chance to? They were squeezing them forcing the entire nation (but elites ) to live in extreme poverty. Then communism sounds like a great idea. Communism never develops in prosperous countries or in countries where people are not starving . If the US did a better job than this war would never have happened. Same for Cuba.

[@worldlydestinations]

Visit Cambodia and learn a Bit more History… Just Saying

[@neilallison8521]

China is not poor, Russia is not poor. It was a civil war, the US should have stayed out of it. The north won and they run the country now, vietnam is not poor

[@travelswithminky246]

you have highest rates of depression and suicide in western and westernized countries in our world. highest usage of medication for depression as well. people in china and vietnam are very happy with their country.

[@williamtaudien]

I live in Thailand

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

are u sure about that?? really Fuc

[@travelswithminky246]

@@TheRebornofSocialVietSub look it up, do your research.

[@AuntyJack123]

Yuk I didn’t like Hoi An at all, too over touristed.

[@beidlern]

I like your vids but don’t really care for the political observations and comments. May be helpful for the naive travelers but most of us know it far from the woke atmosphere in the US.

[@worldlydestinations]

Spoken like a True Uneducated American! We know who your Voting For 😂

[@Trgn]

Weird af title. Why crazy?

[@Tideo123]

Dude, watch your words you are in a communist country. You can say anything bad about other communist countries but don't say anything bad about the communist country that you are in.

[@nguyenmyly2627]

5n

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

well all the information you talked about It look likes Trump and Biden in America, @@ communist what?

[@Tara_Pannonica]

Haha little basket

[@neilallison8521]

Freedom to complain!

[@williamtaudien]

it is called being honest

[@bfly51]

Thanks for the warning I will avoid this place

[@swapansinha5717]

Sorry u don't nothing about communism.....

[@williamtaudien]

please tell me what you know then

[@lindabueckert9559]

Please be careful in a communist country.

[@williamtaudien]

yeah

[@jirihuml2792]

Please be careful in a capitalist corporation country ‼️‼️‼️

[@piknick111]

@@williamtaudienno, seriously. Id be careful what you express online while there. Just in case.

[@markclayton626]

@@jirihuml2792 best be careful everywhere, 😂😂😂😂👍

[@williamtaudien]

@@piknick111 I have already left. Just uploading now. Otherwise I wouldn't upload it while there